As a new year begins, there is often an unspoken pressure to feel motivated, clear, and already moving forward. But not everyone starts the year feeling strong. Some start stalled. Some start somewhere in between.
In this episode of PTSD and Beyond, we explore why either way is okay and why what matters most is practicing the space of G.R.A.C.E.
Grace is not a process.
Grace is a practice.
When we feel stalled, old patterns often rush in. Shame. Stigma. Rumination. Past criticisms. Stories that were never ours to carry. None of these support healing or growth.
This episode introduces the G.R.A.C.E. practice as a way to move beyond coping and into grounded, compassionate self leadership.
In this episode, we explore:
• Why starting strong does not eliminate the need for grace
• Why starting stalled is not a failure
• How shame and past conditioning hijack the nervous system
• Why grace is a daily practice, not a checklist
The G.R.A.C.E. Practice
G Ground
Returning to the body and the present moment through sensation and breath.
R Recognize
Naming what is activated while staying anchored in now.
A Allow
Giving yourself permission to assess and adjust rather than suppress or react.
C Choose
Remembering that you have choice and practicing responses ahead of time.
E Exit and Emerge
Stepping into safety and returning when ready, without rushing or escaping.
Whether this year has started strong or stalled, this practice offers a way forward that honors healing, agency, and humanity.
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