Encore Stress vs. Trauma: Unraveling the Differences

December 26, 2023
Hosted by Jason Hopcus

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Episode Description

Join us in this illuminating episode of Get Unstuck Radio, where host Jason Hopcus and guest, Rebecca Kase, LCSW explore trauma and the invaluable role your body plays in the healing process. In this enlightening conversation, we not only clarify what trauma is and isn't but also distinguish it from the common experiences of stress. Trauma is a topic that touches many lives, yet its true nature can be elusive. In this conversation, Jason and Rebecca shed light on the often-misunderstood concept of trauma, unraveling its depths and discussing the various ways it can manifest in our lives. More importantly, they emphasize the critical importance of tuning into your body's signals to address and heal from trauma. Drawing from their extensive experience in trauma therapy and somatic healing, our hosts guide you on a journey of self-discovery. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how trauma can be stored within your body, affecting your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Learn why it's essential to create a safe space for these experiences to surface, allowing you to process and heal. But that's not all. We also delve into the crucial distinction between stress and trauma, helping you differentiate between these two powerful forces in your life. Stress, a common companion in our daily lives, can sometimes masquerade as trauma. Jason and Rebecca unveil the key differences, empowering you to recognize when it's time to seek healing and support. Whether you've personally experienced trauma or are simply curious about the subject, this episode promises to leave you with profound insights and practical tools for your healing journey. Tune in to Get Unstuck Radio and unlock the wisdom of your body as you embark on a path towards understanding, healing, and transformation. Don't miss this opportunity to break free from the chains of trauma and step into a brighter, more empowered future.

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Being a human today is more exhausting than it’s ever been because perfection remains the standard for success. Shifting that narrative and the course of your life means knowing you’re not alone, your struggles don’t define you, and the first step to a better life doesn’t have to be scary. The Get Unstuck. Move Forward With Your Life radio show and the Nobody’s Perfect community leverage the change people need to harness the essence of human connection. Motivator and changemaker Jason Hopcus believes the connection to one’s self begins with the belief that we are all interconnected - and our stories, insights, and journeys deserve to be seen, valued, and heard. Jason focuses on relationship cultivation, authenticity, and creating a space for honest discussions that contribute to a bigger goal founded on ‘next level’ social responsibility. His laser-focused approach to each conversation serves as a pivotal reminder of what can happen when we prioritize ourselves and actively seek a more hopeful, purposeful life.

Jason Hopcus

Jason Hopcus’s personal mission is to advance human connection by embracing the conversation among fighters; the folks whose journeys from black to light give hope to those that deserve a 2nd or even a 3rd chance to be the ambassadors of conversation. Jason - acts as a motivator and catalyst for powerful cultural change within both for-profit and non-profit organizations. - believes connection to one’s self, one’s transparency, and one’s passion allows individuals to live a wholly authentic, full life - creates systems of support for people working to deepen their relationships to their work, their play, and ultimately our world His company, Connection Project takes a fresh approach by focusing on those who have turned their personal struggle around to champion for a community-driven cause. Through raw focus on the individual, Jason nourishes honest conversation to birth a system of ‘next level’ social responsibility. Drawing on personal experience, he fully acknowledges the amount of effort it takes, how necessary it is to share each other’s journeys and why, we as a society, need to move the needle towards unashamed conversation. Jason ignites cultural shift because everyone, directly or indirectly, is affected by mental health.



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