From Contraction to Expansion – Signs You’re Healing (Ep 05)
The Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast · Alec Williams
November 10, 202518m 33s
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Show Notes
In this episode, we explore what it means to move from contraction to expansion after relational trauma.
By the end of this episode, you’ll know:
- How relational trauma can show up as contraction in your body, emotions, and relationships - from slumped posture to emotional withdrawal.
- What contraction looks like in everyday life and why it’s often a protective response.
- How small, embodied moments of expansion signal that your nervous system is learning it’s safe to reconnect.
- Practical signs that you’re beginning to expand and healing, including noticing patterns sooner, tolerating connection, and reclaiming authenticity.
- A simple “Expansion Check-In” you can try at home to gently practice opening up in safe, manageable ways.
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