{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fa5b09f5a-ecaf-42f2-8176-b9a881604c1f","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Releasing the Performance of Wholeness and Returning to Your Body with Christina Simmons","description":"We live in a world that rewards looking healed. But what if that polished image is quietly exhausting you? In this episode, we explore the hidden cost of performing wholeness instead of actually feeling it.\nThis conversation is for anyone who appears grounded on the outside but feels disconnected within. You\u2019ll learn how trauma shapes people-pleasing, why healing isn\u2019t always calm and graceful, and how to return to your body when everything feels like it\u2019s unraveling.\nAbout the Guest:Christina Simmons is an integrative trauma therapist and educator. Her work focuses on trauma, nervous system healing, and lived experience. She supports individuals in reconnecting with their bodies and moving from performance to authenticity.\nEpisode Chapters:00:00 \u2013 The pressure to look healed03:40 \u2013 Christina\u2019s wake-up moment in child welfare08:20 \u2013 The biggest myths about healing13:10 \u2013 Shame and comparison in healing spaces17:45 \u2013 Trauma responses and people-pleasing22:30 \u2013 Subtle signs of disconnection26:10 \u2013 Trusting the unraveling process\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nHealing is not constant positivity; grief and anger are part of growth.\n\n\nPeople-pleasing often begins as a survival response to feeling unsafe.\n\n\nSubtle body tension can signal self-abandonment.\n\n\nComparison in wellness spaces can deepen shame.\n\n\nYour survival track record is evidence of your resilience.\n\n\nHow to Connect With the Guest:Visit Christina\u2019s website to book healing sessions or access her ebook mentioned in this episode.\n\u00a0\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.\nWith over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact:\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: podcast@podhub.club\ud83c\udf10 Website: https://www.podhub.club/\ud83d\udccd Based in: India & USA\n\ud83c\udfa7 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\ud83e\udd1d Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest\ud83d\udce9 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\n\n\n\n#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #traumahealing #nervoussystemregulation #emotionalwellness #authenticliving #selfawareness #peoplepleasing #healingjourney #innerwork #mentalhealthmatters #somatichealing #traumarecovery #mindbodyconnection\n\n\n\u00a0","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/5d2a9c0d-da60-479d-ab84-b52de3cc90f6/mjexzs5wbmc.jpg"}