Episode 48: Heal Burnout And Trauma With The Sacred Pause: A 4-Step Spiritual Practice
In a world that is louder, faster, and more overwhelming than ever, our greatest spiritual medicine might just be… the pause.
In this soul-centered solo episode of Triggers And Spiritual Medicine, host Laura Bonetzky-Gaffney invites listeners into a grounded conversation about navigating chaos, reconnecting with inner wisdom, and honoring ancient healing traditions in a fast-paced modern world.
Laura shares personal reflections from her own journey as a multi-generational healer and intuitive — including how experiences of trauma, loss, and legal battles became catalysts for deep spiritual growth and professional transformation.
Rooted in her trauma-informed framework Stop — Pause — Breathe — Act, this episode is a nervous system balm and spiritual compass all in one.
What you’ll hear:
- Why we’re collectively showing up like overstimulated toddlers—and what to do about it
- A powerful mid-year check-in for 2025’s theme of discernment
- How to shed spiritual urgency and act from alignment instead of trauma
- A simple but potent 4-step framework to ground, center, and reclaim your energy
- Real-life applications in relationships, healing work, social media, and spiritual spaces
- A short guided practice to reset your nervous system
- A collective tarot or oracle card message for August
Inside this episode, you’ll explore:
- The Sacred Pause: A trauma-informed framework for regulating your nervous system, making empowered decisions, and creating space for authentic healing
- The Five Reiki Principles as a guide for living in harmony with nature, self, and others
- The role of gratitude in shifting energy and anchoring resilience
- How to discern truth and stay centered amidst societal overwhelm and spiritual bypassing
- A call to preserve ancient wisdom traditions by engaging with them authentically — not performatively
- You’ll also receive 3 simple yet powerful tips to help you integrate these insights into your everyday life.
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