In this deeply personal episode, Anastasia opens up about her recent one-year follow-up appointment with her maxillofacial surgeon and the unexpected wave of emotions it brought to the surface. From the moment she walked into the building, familiar sights and smells triggered memories of her diagnosis, surgeries, and recovery—reminding her just how deeply trauma can imprint itself on our bodies and nervous systems.

But something was different this time. As she sat in that waiting room, Anastasia realized she wasn't the same person she was a year ago. She'd quietly healed in ways she hadn't fully acknowledged until that moment.

This episode is an invitation to pause and recognize your own quiet victories, the growth that happens when no one is watching, the strength that shows up in private moments, and the healing that doesn't always come with fanfare. Anastasia challenges you to ask yourself: Where have I healed without celebrating it?

Whether it's a relationship you finally released, anxiety that no longer controls you, or simply being kinder to yourself, your growth deserves to be honored.

In this episode, you'll discover:

- How trauma lives in the body and why healing isn't always linear

- The power of recognizing how far you've come, even in small ways

- Why growth doesn't have to be visible to be valid

- A simple journaling prompt to celebrate your quiet victories

If you're ready to move from surviving to thriving, Anastasia invites you to explore Thrive to Mastery, a supportive community and coaching space for women ready to step into confidence and clarity.

Connect with Anastasia at http://anastasiaadam.com.au