Her Comeback with Dr. Belinda Paulicin: Strength Beyond “Strong”
Her Comeback: Transforming Your Life After 50 · Michelle Thompson
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Podcast: Her Comeback – Transforming Your Life After 50 Episode
https://hercomebackpodcast.com/
Title: Strength Beyond “Strong” with Dr. Belinda Paulicin
Episode Summary: What does it really mean to be called “strong”—and is it always empowering?
In this powerful and deeply human conversation, host Michelle Thompson sits down with Belinda Paulicin, DSW, LCSW-QS, OSW-C, a seasoned clinical social worker and oncology specialist, to explore resilience, trauma, and the hidden weight many women carry behind the label of “strength.”
Belinda shares her journey from working with families, trauma survivors, and domestic violence victims to supporting cancer patients and caregivers. Through her lens as a trauma-informed professional, she reveals how our life experiences shape the way we respond to challenges—and how understanding that can unlock true healing and growth.
They dive into the difference between empathy and emotional overwhelm, the importance of healthy boundaries, and how to serve others without losing yourself. Belinda also introduces the concept behind her upcoming book Hot Stone Woman: Strength Beyond Your Strong, redefining resilience as more than just “bouncing back,” but as building the capacity to rise, transform, and find meaning through life’s hardest moments.
This episode is a must-listen for any woman who has been told she’s “so strong” but is ready to discover what lies beyond survival—and step into purpose, power, and possibility.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- The difference between empathy and over-identification (and why it matters)
- How trauma-informed thinking changes the way we see ourselves and others
- Why resilience is more than “bouncing back”
- How to navigate life’s hardest seasons without losing yourself
- The truth behind the label “you’re so strong”
- How to turn life’s challenges into purpose and growth
Key Takeaway: You are more than what you’ve survived. True resilience isn’t just enduring—it’s transforming, expanding, and becoming.
About the Guest: Belinda Paulicin is a Doctor of Social Work, licensed clinical social worker, and board-certified oncology social worker with decades of experience supporting individuals and families through trauma, healthcare challenges, and life transitions. Her work centers on resilience, healing, and empowering women to rise beyond their circumstances.
Connect & Learn More: Stay tuned for the release of Belinda’s book Hot Stone Woman: Strength Beyond Your Strong.