Published Aug 22, 2022

Gabby Bernstein on Happy Days: From Trauma to Freedom and Inner Peace

Gabby Bernstein shares her transformative journey from trauma to inner peace, offering valuable insights on trauma processing through somatic therapies and Internal Family Systems, while highlighting the imperative of maternal mental health and breaking generational cycles for future growth.
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  • Book Inspiration

    shares the profound personal journey that inspired her latest book, "Happy Days." Despite her external success as a motivational speaker and author, she experienced an internal crisis that led to a nervous breakdown. This pivotal moment was marked by a dream that resurfaced a traumatic childhood memory, compelling her to confront and heal from her past.

    I knew I needed to write this book in 2016... I was having a lot of success on the outside, but I was really falling apart on the inside.

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    Her book aims to guide others from trauma to freedom and inner peace, emphasizing the importance of addressing both big and small traumas 1 2.

       

    Faith & Resilience

    Gabby discusses the role of faith and resilience in overcoming life's challenges, particularly through her personal experiences with trauma and loss. She emphasizes the importance of spiritual faith in navigating difficult journeys, allowing one to grieve and heal with grace.

    We can grieve with grace. We can heal with that faith. We can trust in a higher purpose.

    --- Gabby Bernstein

    Her journey from addiction and workaholism to peace illustrates the transformative power of confronting and transcending trauma 3 4.

       

    Generational Cycles

    Addressing the importance of breaking generational trauma cycles, Gabby highlights the need for cultivating healthier patterns for future generations. She advocates for reparenting oneself, using methods that create a safe, secure environment internally, which can then be reflected in parenting.

    Happy Days is the best parenting book I could give anyone because you have to reparent yourself first.

    --- Gabby Bernstein

    This approach not only benefits personal growth but also fosters resilience and emotional safety in children 5 6.