1. Co-creating Peace Episode #83 – "Re-framing Our Lived Experience – Transforming Trauma" Kathleen Oweegon 29:17

Welcome to “Re-framing Our Lived Experience – Transforming Trauma”, Episode #83 of Co-creating Peace, a series about conscious communication and conflict transformation. 

Just about everyone has experienced trauma in their life. Some traumas are what might be called relatively minor, others can be horrendous, and there are many degrees of trauma in between. Each of us deals with our trauma in different ways. Some people are able to process their trauma and work it through more easily than others. Some find it easier to talk about their trauma than others do. Each person’s journey through their trauma is different. As today’s guest says: “Most of healing from trauma is an inside job.”

I’ve been wanting to do some episodes about trauma because I have seen that trauma can result from conflict, and trauma can also be the cause of conflict. I think the latter often happens because a traumatized person’s need for empathy may exceed another person’s capacity to empathize, which can cause pain and frustration for both, and because of how hard it can be to talk about our trauma, which can make it more difficult for others to understand and empathize.

Joining me today is Greg Wieting, founder of PRISMA – a framework overlaying trauma, neuroscience, and energy medicine with somatic and mindfulness-based practices, to talk about how we can transform our trauma, see our lived experience with new awareness and wisdom, and use these to build stronger, healthier relationships with ourselves and others.

Greg Wieting helps you heal the anxiety, depression, chronic pain and trauma you can't think or talk your way out of. He developed PRISMA while healing his own anxiety, depression, and chronic pain rooted in trauma. This included unraveling a severe spinal curvature and standing three inches taller today!

Over the last two decades, Greg has helped thousands heal through his one-on-one practice and has certified hundreds of healthcare professionals in his methodology. His new online course and community now make healing practical and accessible to all. 

To learn more about Greg Wieting’s work, visit: www.gregwieting.com

To receive the free PRISMA workbook, go to: www.gregwieting.com/free-prisma-download

Learn more about PRISMA at: www.prismamethod.com.  When you use this coupon code: KATHLEEN, Greg will give you 10% off of The PRISMA Course plus he donates 10% to The Trevor Projects suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth. 

The PRISMA Course is the owner's manual for your mental, emotional and spiritual health. It comes complete with a trauma and neuroscience roadmap and an online community of travel companions. Somatic and mindfulness based practices equip you with GPS and a Self-Care energy medicine foundation training puts you inside the vehicle you need for a lifetime of healing.

Contact Kathleen Oweegon at: oweegon@bridgesofpeace.com to share your ideas and feedback for this show. You can receive a free 30-minute communication Coaching session by being a guest on Co-creating Peace to talk about your communication challenges and receive Kathleen's suggestions on the air. Visit BridgesofPeace.com to learn more about Kathleen and her work.

Kathleen Oweegon Educator, Podcast Host, Communication Coach, Mediator, Facilitator

Kathleen Oweegon is the founder of Bridges of Peace with offices in Oregon and New Mexico. She also serves on the Board of Directors of International Institute for Global Leadership.

Kathleen has been a educator in communication and leadership skills for over 40 years, working with institutions and in the private sector. She has received over 250 hours of training in conflict resolution and related skills, and has created, co-designed and delivered many trainings in mindfulness, leadership, mediation, facilitation and conflict-free communication.