Healing from Trauma: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Thrive with Gabi Kelley

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Show Notes Summary:

In this episode of Refine and Shine, Angelina Rivera talks with trauma coach Gabi Kelley about how unresolved trauma impacts entrepreneurs and why healing is key to both personal and business growth. Gabi explains how trauma survivors often seek control through perfectionism, anxiety, and imposter syndrome, and emphasizes the need for emotional safety and nervous system regulation to truly thrive.

Gabi shares her personal journey, including adopting her son with a trauma history, which led her to focus on trauma-informed coaching. She and Angelina discuss the power of storytelling and vulnerability in healing, and how self-compassion and setting boundaries help women reclaim their autonomy in life and business. Gabi also speaks about her Pain to Passion podcast and her creative self-care projects, like her Soul Care Journal and coloring book.

Key Takeaways:

•Trauma survivors often struggle with control and perfectionism, but healing is critical for growth.
•Safe spaces and nervous system regulation are essential for trauma recovery.
•Gabi’s personal experiences and coaching approach emphasize emotional safety, boundaries, and self-compassion.
•Angelina shares her journey of overcoming fear and embracing vulnerability through podcasting.

Next Steps:
•Gabi is relaunching her Pain to Passion podcast this fall.
•Gabi has plans for intimate healing retreats in 2025.
Tune in to hear a heartfelt discussion on how trauma affects entrepreneurs and practical tools for healing and empowerment.

Resources and Links:

Guest Contact Information:
•Book a Free Call with Gabi: https://calendly.com/gabiruth/complimentary-connection-call-paintopassion
•Follow Gabi on Instagram: @gabiruth
•Purchase Gabi’s Soul Care Journal and Coloring Book: https://www.gabiruth.com/store

Host Contact Information:
Website: www.angelinarivera.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refineandshinepodcast
https://www.instagram.com/the.angelina.rivera
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/refineandshinepodcast
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/theangelinarivera

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