Advice Ep! Anxiety, Morning Routines, Knowing When To Break Up & More with Kate Van Horn

Childhood Trauma

Kate Van Horn shares her journey of addressing childhood trauma and the complexities involved in healing. She emphasizes the importance of speaking up about abuse, even if it takes years to find the courage. Kate reflects on her own experience, stating, "I was four years old at the time and I'm 19 now. And that's the importance of speaking up and sharing when these types of things happen, as soon as you have the courage to do so" 1. She also discusses the power of radical acceptance and understanding generational trauma, which can lead to personal freedom and healing 2.

   

Self-Trust

Rebuilding self-trust after trauma is a gradual process that requires patience and consistency. Kate highlights the significance of recognizing patterns and setting boundaries to protect oneself. She notes, "I had to learn to trust myself and be more comfortable with myself and be comfortable also with the boundaries that anyone deserves to set" 3. Consistency in relationships, as exemplified by her partner's efforts, plays a crucial role in fostering trust and safety 4.

   

Intuition & Anxiety

Differentiating between intuition and anxiety is essential for emotional healing. Kate explains that anxiety often manifests as racing thoughts and physical tension, whereas intuition brings a sense of calm and clarity. She advises, "If my thoughts are racing, that's my anxiety. If I feel like I'm taking this, like, exhale through my whole body, that's intuition" 5. Understanding these differences helps in making informed decisions and trusting one's inner voice 3.