Quick Paths to Healing Deep Anxiety and PTSD: EMDR and Beyond
Today’s episode features a remarkable mom who turned unimaginable heartbreak into a mission of hope. After losing her daughter, Megan was plunged into a world of overwhelming grief, anxiety, and PTSD—all while pregnant and still raising her other young children. Refusing to let her pain define her or her family, Megan embarked on a journey of healing that not only restored her own sense of peace but also transformed her role as a mother and wife.
Today, Megan opens up about her experience with trauma, how she navigated the darkest days, and the innovative methods she discovered to truly heal anxiety and PTSD—moving beyond simply coping, to embracing a genuinely joyful life again. She sheds light on powerful healing tools like subconscious reprogramming and how clearing emotional triggers can create lasting change. Megan now guides others on their path from surviving to thriving, and her story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
Whether you're wrestling with anxiety, grief, or past trauma, or you simply want to hear an inspiring journey of transformation, this conversation is filled with compassion, practical wisdom, and hope. Tune in to learn how you, too, can take back your life and rewrite your story—no matter where you’re starting from.
Timestamps:
03:24 PTSD Diagnosis and Therapy
10:57 Overcoming Debilitating Anxiety
15:19 Acknowledging Anxiety Without Avoidance
23:10 Indirect Trauma Resolution Technique
27:09 Understanding Anxiety Without Cause
32:52 "Understanding Triggers and Healing"
Key Takeaways:
- Grief & Trauma Aren’t the Same—and They Don’t Need to Last Forever
- Reprogramming Works If You Give Yourself Permission
- Your Diagnosis Isn’t Your Identity
If you or someone you know feels stuck in trauma or anxiety, Megan’s story is a beacon of hope that fast and lasting change is possible.
CONNECT WITH MEGAN:
Website: https://www.meganhillukka.com
Podcast: The Joyful Mom Podcast www.meganhillukka.com/podcast
Free Help: https://www.meganhillukkacoaching.com/a/2148009955/zTLq2Nz6
Other Links Mentioned:
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Production House: GEM MEDIA GROUP
Copyright of Kim Kelley Thompson 2024.
