Let’s Talk About Safety—Not Just the Buzzword

11/08/2025 17 min Temporada 3 Episodio 6
Let’s Talk About Safety—Not Just the Buzzword

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we're unpacking what safety really means—beyond just physical security. Emotional, cognitive, and relational safety are often overlooked, yet they deeply shape how we move through life, especially as trauma survivors.We cover:The 4 types of safety: physical, emotional, cognitive, relationalWhy you might feel “unsafe” even if you had a “good” childhoodHow trauma teaches us to outsource safety—and how to reclaim itPractical ways to build internal and external safetyThe role of boundaries, predictability, and self-awareness“Safety isn’t the absence of triggers. It’s the presence of support, choice, and tools to navigate whatever arises.”This episode is for anyone who’s been told they're “too much,” or who’s learning how to feel at home in their own body and mind.Let me know what you thought of this episode by sending a DM to @katieostresscoaching on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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