It’s a big week on the Wake the F*ck Up Podcast as we welcome back our hosts Alex and David after a few weeks off for Alix’s Fetoscopic ablation to resolve Vasa Previa. As Katie and Andrew shared on our podcast last week, the procedure was a success and Alix and baby are healthy and doing great. You’ll want to hear this episode as Alix and David share their journey as a couple through this difficult time, as both of them are no strangers to medical trauma.
After Alix shares updates on the successful but emotionally challenging procedure, she and David explore the impacts of medical trauma on both patients and caregivers. There are two big takeaways here, it’s important to stay informed and ask questions during a medical crisis. It’s also essential to have your own effective coping strategies in order to deal with medical trauma. Tools we talk about all the time on the Wake the F*ck Up Podcast such as breath work and visualization can be instrumental in processing grief and trauma associated with a medical crisis.
Alix also reflects on feelings of abandonment in past medical experiences and the importance of processing emotions. Meanwhile, David shares his insights and experiences as the spouse and caregiver before and after Alix’s Fetoscopic ablation procedure. And finally, Alix and David are here to remind our podcast listeners of the significance of self-care and healing after any trauma and especially after a medical procedure.
That conversation is a perfect segway into our last topic of the episode, which is a sneak preview of our upcoming WAKE retreat in Mexico. Everything about the Puerto Vallarta Rebirth Retreat (November 2-9) has been thoughtfully designed to foster personal connection and well-being through a variety of therapeutic activities carefully curated to help you heal grief and trauma and awake to your true self. Experience heart-opening ceremonies like the cacao ceremony and breathwork sessions that will leave you feeling renewed, empowered, and connected with your true self.
There are only a few spots left. Follow the link here to reserve your spot: https://www.thewakewellness.com/retreats/puerto-vallarta-2024
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Additional resources:
The Body Keeps Score, by Bessel van der Kolk, one of our favorite resources about the brain-body connection
Managing the Psychological Impact of Medical Trauma by by Michelle Flaum Hall EdD LPCC-S and Scott E. Hall PhD LPCC-S