Before we can build self esteem and identity, confidently commit to goals we're excited about, or trust ourselves to react in ways that support our relationships, it's helpful to understand the effects early experiences have on our brain and our sense of self.

We spend so much time beating ourselves up, trying to force our brain to comply, even relying on damaging coping mechanisms to keep up with our culture's demand to sprint with our peers.

If it feels tougher than it should be, that may be because your shoe laces have been tied as you try to run the race. In the next sections, we'll get clear on:

EARLY TRAUMA'S EFFECTS,

THE 5 MAIN WOUNDS AND THE COPING MASKS WE USE

HOW THE BRAIN FRAGMENTS INTO PARTS FOR PROTECTION

HOW TO MANAGE TRIGGERS & UNDERSTAND SHAME

FORGIVENESS FOR FREEDOM EXERCISE

WAYS TO TRACK REACTIONS & PATTERNS FOR COMPASSION

TRUE PERSONALITY TYPE, DESIGN, & DIVINE TIMING