Unpacking Trauma in Midlife, Pt 3 with Guests Alyssa Scarano and Alex Casillas

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Your body is reacting… and you don’t even know why. One text, one look, one moment—and suddenly you’re spiraling, shutting down, or ready to run.

Karen and Lisa get real about those “where did that come from?” reactions in relationships—and the answer might be trauma. The kind that quietly shapes how we love, communicate, trust, and show up… especially in midlife.

With trauma therapists Alex and Alyssa guiding the conversation, this episode connects the dots between your past and your present patterns—why conflict feels unsafe, why certain relationships feel familiar (even when they’re not healthy), and how your nervous system is calling the shots more than you think.

From a powerful moment of physically shaking after a simple text to the realization that “I’ve been doing this forever,” this conversation brings those invisible patterns into the light—and reminds you that you’re not broken, you’re responding.

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the same relationship dynamics, avoiding conflict, people-pleasing, or wondering why you react the way you do—this episode is for you.

Because healing isn’t about fixing yourself… it’s about finally understanding yourself.

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🍸☕ What We Were Drinking:
Wild Wonder Prebiotic + Probiotic Sparkling Drink - Guava Rose Flavor
Simply Pop Prebiotic Soda - Pineapple Mango Flavor
Hio Organic Peach Mango Social Tonic

🎙️Guests: 
Alyssa Scarano
Collective Therapy

Alex Casillas
Con Corazon Mental Health Services

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