What if what’s been holding you back isn’t a lack of motivation—but an overwhelmed nervous system? In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Inspiring Possibilities – The Courage to Jump In!!, I sit down with my wise and wonderful friend Patricia Morgan—award-winning author, therapist, and speaker—for a raw and heartfelt conversation about trauma, emotional triggers, and the healing power of nervous system awareness. Patricia shares her deeply personal journey into therapy, why understanding our trauma responses is so vital, and how we can begin to shift from survival into grounded, joyful living. We talk about real-life healing, the beauty of breathing again, and why community and play are non-negotiables in today’s world. Whether you’ve walked through trauma or just feel overwhelmed by life’s chaos—this conversation offers practical tools, compassionate insights, and powerful reminders that you’re not alone… and healing is absolutely possible. 💫 And as always, if anything in this conversation brought something up for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out for support. There are people who care and resources available to help 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts 📘 Check out Patricia’s award-winning book Return to Center (link in show notes)
Guest: Patricia Morgan
Therapist, author, speaker, and founder of Solutions for Resilience
Author of Return to Center, winner of the 2024 Canadian Counselling Book Award
Learn more about Patricia: https://www.solutionsforresilience.com
In This Episode, We Explore:
The impact of unresolved trauma on our nervous system and health
How to identify emotional “danger” and “safety” signals
What trauma responses like fight, flight, freeze, and collapse look like
Tips to create your “return to center” plan in real life
The healing power of breath, nature, movement, community, and play
Why asking for help is a strength—not a weakness
Patricia’s simple daily tools for building resilience
📘 Patricia’s latest book: Return to Center
🏅 Winner of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association’s 2024 Book Award
📖 Includes practical tools, reflection prompts, and calming exercises
🧠 Mentioned Resources:
Dr. Gabor Maté (on trauma)
Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory
Vivek Murthy’s work on loneliness and social well-being
⚠️ Trigger Warning & Support Resources
This episode includes discussion around trauma, emotional dysregulation, and mental health challenges. Please listen with care.
If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone—and help is available:
🇨🇦 Canada: Talk Suicide Canada – 1-833-456-4566 | talksuicide.ca
🇺🇸 United States: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988 | 988lifeline.org
🌍 Global: findahelpline.com – Support services by country
Reaching out is a courageous first step toward healing. You matter. 💛