Invisible Scars with Jessalynn Biederstadt

I'm Not Your Shrink

*Trigger Warning: Childhood Sexual Trauma

This week, Dr. Tracy is sitting down with the inspiring and resilient Jessalynn Biederstadt, the host of the Invisible Scars podcast and owner of the Doted Boutique. As a victim and survivor of the Willow River, child sexual assault pornography case in 1999, Jessalynn has shown immense strength in her healing journey and is opening up and sharing the very real ups and downs of that process with us today. From the incredible work she’s doing with her podcast and the platform she’s giving to other victims of trauma to the messy and inconvenient aspects of the healing process and a very realistic look into what it’s like to “do the work” as a mother and partner, we’re so grateful to have her on to share with us today, and we hope this episode is a reminder that there is no right way or time to heal; you're already doing better than you think you are.

Today’s topics include:

• The consequences of internalizing trauma
• Why there will never be a “right” time to begin healing
• Navigating postpartum while recovering from trauma
• The power of sitting and reflecting on your growth
• Overcoming personal trauma and doing the work while in a partnership
• Losing people during the healing process

You can find Jessalynn on Instagram and listen to Invisible Scars here!

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