Today we talk about different types of trauma and whether we agree that distinctions matter. Subtopics include: 

• The difference between “big T” Trauma and “little T” trauma and why the terms even exist
• How even "little t" trauma can lead to serious repercussions if overlooked
• Comparing your experiences to others and minimizing what happened to you 
• Reconciling trauma with its well-meaning inflictors 
• Sex, religion, and divorce...oh f*ck! 
• The pervasiveness of intergenerational trauma 
• Self-inflicted trauma and ways you might be gaslighting yourself 
• Cultural trauma and how the same events can affect people differently Friend breakups and how traumatizing they can be 
• How accepting the validity of your trauma can help you connect to others 

Also included in this episode: 

• Lauren's moving drama 
• A surprising Pickles and Vodka reference from a listener 
• Why we aren't having kids Christina to quit vaping??? 
• Our most extra palate cleanser yet 

Enjoy!! 

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Credits:

• Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines via Free Music Archive
• Episode is produced by Christina Jumper