{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fc0439dce-5ac5-4370-a75c-5539ddae8818","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Healing Trauma and Redefining Emotions as Instincts with Richard Tierney","description":"On this episode of The Mindful Journey with host Sana, Richard Tierney returns to share a bold perspective on mental health, trauma recovery, and emotional resilience. He challenges the conventional view that emotions like anxiety, fear, or sadness are signs of illness. Instead, Richard frames them as natural instincts\u2014God-given signals meant to protect us.\nIn this conversation, Richard introduces his 3-hour deep healing event and Trauma Recovery Anonymous 12-step program, designed to help people release past burdens, reclaim their wholeness, and move beyond diagnostic labels. Together with Sana, he explores how coping mechanisms such as fight, flight, freeze, or acceptance can transform from perceived weaknesses into powerful guides.\nThis episode calls listeners to re-examine long-held beliefs about mental health, trust their inner instincts, and explore new ways to heal from trauma.\nAbout the Guest:\nRichard Tierney is the founder of Trauma Recovery Anonymous and author of Healing Any Trauma Memory. A survivor of personal trauma, Richard has dedicated his life to helping others break free from the weight of past pain. Through his spiritual, practical, and holistic approach, he empowers individuals to move from victimhood to freedom and peace.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nEmotions like anxiety, fear, or sadness are not flaws but survival instincts.\n\n\nFight, flight, freeze\u2014and acceptance\u2014are natural coping responses that keep us safe.\n\n\nTrauma recovery requires addressing the root cause, not just the surface symptoms.\n\n\nSuppressing emotions with substances or constant medication can do more harm than good.\n\n\nAnxiety can evolve into a \u201csuperpower,\u201d sharpening awareness and boundaries.\n\n\nHealing is not about erasing memories but releasing the emotional baggage tied to them.\n\n\nTalking to strangers, pets, or even nature can serve as healthy outlets for processing pain.\n\n\nRichard\u2019s 3-hour guided healing event helps return unresolved trauma back to the \u201cyounger self.\u201d\n\n\nTrauma Recovery Anonymous offers a 12-step program adapted to healing emotional wounds.\n\n\nTrue recovery lies in moving beyond diagnosis, embracing faith, and reclaiming inner wholeness.\n\n\nConnect with the Guest\n\n\nEmail: appointments@traumarecoveryanonymous.com\n\n\nBooks: Healing Any Trauma Memory and How to Live Stress and Anxiety-Free 24 Hours a Day (available on major platforms)\n\n\nThe content in this episode and its show notes is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and should not replace consultation with a qualified health professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay seeking professional medical or mental-health advice because of something you heard here.\nNo doctor\u2013patient relationship is created by listening to this episode, reading these notes, or contacting the host/guest. Views expressed are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122. References to therapies, medications, supplements, or practices are not endorsements; results vary and risks may exist. Always consult your physician or licensed therapist before starting, stopping, or changing any treatment, medication, or wellness routine.\nIf you are experiencing a medical or mental-health emergency\u2014or have thoughts of self-harm\u2014call your local emergency number immediately or contact your nearest crisis service.\n\nWant to be a guest on The Mindful Journey? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\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","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/fa5e3591-84fc-492d-815f-96e307958300/untitled-design-11-7aj21.jpg"}