In this deeply affirming conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Laryssa M. Creswell—therapist, author, speaker, and fierce advocate for trauma recovery. Known for her compassionate and practical approach to healing, Dr. Laryssa opens up about the invisible burdens many women and teen girls carry, how generational trauma shapes our lives, and the power of finally being seen and heard.

We talk about what trauma-informed care really looks like in practice, how to gently reclaim your voice, and why boundaries are a necessary act of self-respect—not selfishness. Dr. Laryssa also shares powerful insights from her book The Invisible Weight We Carry, offering wisdom on moving from survival mode into healing and empowerment.

Whether you’re navigating trauma, looking to break generational cycles, or simply yearning to feel more connected to your truth—this episode is a must-listen.

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TRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERS

This powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your life

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Top Episode Quotes:

"The journey to healing often begins with allowing ourselves to be honest about what we've survived."

"Boundaries are not walls—they’re bridges to self-respect."

"You can’t break generational cycles if you’re still pretending everything is fine."

"We don’t heal in isolation. We heal in safe, compassionate relationships."

"Your story doesn’t define your worth—how you rise from it does."

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When you’ve spent your life making yourself smaller to keep the peace, it can feel terrifying to finally speak your needs, set boundaries, and let yourself be fully seen. But that’s where real connection begins.

In this raw and deeply personal episode, I share the painful unraveling that led me to let go of a marriage, confront childhood trauma, and face the grief of family estrangement. But more importantly, I share the unexpected beauty that came after: the formation of a soul family—people who truly see, hold, and honor the real you.

We explore:

• Why people-pleasing is often a survival strategy rooted in childhood

• How to recognize the difference between surface friends and soul-aligned ones

• What emotional safety really feels like—and how to start cultivating it

• The paradox of growth: why pain can be a portal to transformation

• And how to receive support, even if it’s something you were never taught
  

If you’ve ever felt like the black sheep… if you’re longing for deeper connection… or if you’re navigating the grief of leaving a life that kept you small—this one’s for you.

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❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggers

TRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERS

This powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your life

Download here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠

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Top Episode Quotes:

“We often stay in situations that feel less painful than the pain we’re trying to mask.”

“You won’t be discovered if you’re not showing up as your full self.”

“When someone is conscious and doing the work alongside you, it’s a completely different relationship.”

“We crave deep connection—but safety has to come first.”

“Chosen family isn’t about blood—it’s about being seen, safe, and supported.”

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Have you always been the helper, the fixer, the one who jumps in to rescue everyone else—even when it leaves you drained, burnt out, or unseen? In this episode, Marina takes you step-by-step through the transformation from being the fixer in your relationships to embodying a new way of connection rooted in nervous system safety, vulnerability, and self-trust.

Drawing from her own healing journey, Marina shares how this pattern often stems from early childhood experiences, where fixing was the only way to feel safe or loved. She explains how to map out your relational patterns, meet the 'fixer' part of you with compassion, and slowly expand your capacity to receive and be vulnerable—without abandoning yourself or trying to save everyone around you.

This episode isn’t about shaming the fixer part of you—it’s about listening to it, understanding it, and gently creating space for a new kind of connection. Marina also shares tangible somatic practices you can begin using today and invites you to a free masterclass where you can dive even deeper into healing this pattern from the inside out.

JOIN THE FREE MASTERCLASS: https://marinayt.com/masterclass-stop-being-a-fixer

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❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠

❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggers

TRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERS

This powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your life

Download here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠

Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠

Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner

Top Episode Quotes:

Fixing is often a nervous system response—not a personality trait. It’s how we learned to feel safe.”

“Your fixer part isn’t bad—it’s a younger version of you that once had no other choice.”

“When we stop trying to fix others, we finally get to ask: what do I actually need in this moment?”

“There’s a part of you that wants to fix, help, and rescue—and that part needs you now, not someone else.”

“Receiving can feel terrifying when you’ve spent a lifetime being the one who gives. Start small.”

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