{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wounds Wisdom and The Word","title":"Ep.2 - Trauma 101: Big T, Little t, or Mr. T ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f5cfe2a3\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3274,"description":"Episode 2: Trauma 101 – Big T, Little t, or Mr. TTo reach out to us, please email us at jimdouglasgregory@gmail.com. Please include WW&TW in the subject line.Podcast: Wounds, Wisdom & The Word Hosts: Doug & JamieIntroductionEpisode 2 opens with gratitude for the unexpected support and feedback from listeners after Episode 1.Title playfully references “Big T, little t, or Mr. T” to frame a discussion on trauma and its impact.Defining TraumaClinical definition: A deeply distressing or disturbing experience with lasting psychological effects.Practical definition: The lasting emotional, mental, and sometimes physical impact of overwhelming or painful experiences—“too big to handle at the time.”Types of TraumaPhysical – Bodily injury or harm.Emotional – Includes witnessing traumatic events.Sexual – Assault or abuse.Developmental – Neglect or abuse during childhood.Complex – Repeated exposure to trauma.Moral – Witnessing or participating in unethical/harmful acts.Trauma’s EffectsAlways changes worldview – reshaping how people see themselves and others.Loss of control is often central to traumatic experiences.Example: 9/11 created lasting trauma for both direct victims and distant witnesses.Stigma & FaithSome families and faith communities dismiss trauma and mental health struggles.Proverbs 1:7 (ESV) – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.”Therapy and science are not opposed to faith but uncover truths about God’s creation.Believers are encouraged not to ignore trauma or reject treatment.Symptoms of TraumaPhysical: Chronic headaches, fatigue, back pain, appetite/sleep changes. Emotional: Anxiety, depression, fear, guilt, shame, nightmares. Cognitive: Trouble concentrating, memory issues, confusion. Behavioral: Avoidance, hypervigilance, substance abuse, unhealthy coping.Big T vs. little tBig T trauma: Sexual abuse, natural disasters, terrorism, war, severe medical events, sudden loss, neglect.little t trauma:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Jy3sNh6kl-XaUH5hAmeM8zoqLprchncO0kuTkKfOYN0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZmEz/YTc4ODdjZmIwYjVi/NzNlYjEzNmUyZGI5/ZmNiNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}