Born Tired: Where Survival Meets Healing

Episode 1: Finding My Voice, Inviting You to Find YoursBorn Tired: Where Survival Meets Healing begins here.In this first episode, I share my personal story of growing up in survival mode — shaped by domestic violence, childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and silence.  I also discuss how learning to speak became part of my healing.I reflect on what it means to live with complex PTSD, how trauma shapes the nervous system, and the invisible roles children take on inside unsafe homes: the protector, the translator, the scapegoat.This episode explores:Childhood trauma and domestic violenceSurvival mode and its impact on the nervous systemGrowing up as the eldest daughter in an immigrant householdThe long-term effects of emotional neglect and abuseWhy breaking silence is a necessary part of healingBorn Tired is a podcast for those who carried too much, too early.For those learning how to rest inside their truth.For those finding their voice, maybe for the first time.Content WarningThis episode includes discussions of domestic violence, childhood abuse, and trauma. Please listen in a way that feels safe for you. You are always allowed to pause, step away, or return later.Support resources:U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233thehotline.org (24/7 confidential support)International resources: findahelpline.comConnect & SupportSubscribe so you don’t miss future episodesLeave a review — it helps others find this spaceFollow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @borntiredpodcastWatch the full episode and clips on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@borntiredpodcastRead weekly reflections and extended stories on Substack https://substack.com/@borntiredpodcastSupport the podcast: Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/mzd5yc89kkkYour story matters.Your voice matters.You are not alone.

This is the official trailer for Born Tired: Where Survival Meets Healing — a podcast for cycle breakers, truth-tellers, and anyone learning to live beyond survival. Hosted by Eirene.