Let's Just Face It
Welcome, I’m your host, Luna. Life has a way of leading us through storms — the kind that shake us, break us, and drench us in shadows. But even the darkest skies eventually give way to light, and every storm carries within it the promise of a rainbow.
This podcast is a journey of transformation — where we take the heavy, hidden, and painful parts of life and turn them into strength, wisdom, and hope. Together, we’ll explore what it means to walk through darkness and emerge into light, to reclaim your power, and to find beauty in places once filled with sorrow.
Here, you are not alone. Each episode is an invitation to rise, to heal, and to remember that even the smallest flicker of light can illuminate the path forward.
Join me as we step out of the storm and into the rainbow — one story, one breath, one moment at a time.
Through our storms, we find the rainbow - Luna
Let's Just Face It
38. Emotional Abuse Can Cause Brain Damage
Discover the shocking impact of abusive relationships in this episode! Narcissistic abuse can leave lasting traumatic stress, even leading to PTSD. Join us as we explore how emotional abuse affects the brain, causing hypervigilance and persistent negative thoughts. Learn how the brain is affected by abusive behaviors.
Find out the surprising effects of cortisol, the stress hormone released during abuse, on the brain's hippocampus. Discover how the prefrontal cortex, responsible for memory and decision-making, can shrink under traumatic stress, affecting decision-making and attention span. Learn how the amygdala, the brain's anxiety and fear center, and how it enlarges with abuse-related memories, leading to anxiety and mood disorders.
The extent to which abuse stays with an individual varies, from vividly recalling every detail to dissociating from the trauma. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the long-term effects of abusive relationships and how they impact both mental and emotional well-being. Don't miss this eye-opening episode!
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