When Meditation Brings Up Trauma

When Meditation Brings Up Trauma

Author: Mind Body Spirit.fm April 16, 2026 Duration: 1:04:50
What happens when you sit down to meditate expecting peace, love, and calm … and instead find yourself flooded with old memories, grief, fear, or painful experiences you thought you had moved past? In this live episode of the Always Connected podcast, we’ll talk honestly about why meditation can sometimes bring unresolved trauma to the surface, what it means when this happens, and how to move through it without feeling overwhelmed or like you are “doing it wrong.” We’ll explore the difference between opening spiritually and becoming flooded emotionally, how to stay grounded and safe when difficult memories arise, and why what surfaces may not be a setback at all, but part of healing. Suzanne Giesemann is a former Navy Commander-turned spiritual teacher, author, documentarian and evidential medium. Through The Awakened Way, she shares practical tools for living with peace, balance, and joyful connection to Spirit. In her vast YouTube library you will find inspired teachings, messages from her guides, Sanaya, meditations, and evidence that love and life never end. To stay connected : Join my newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/suzanne-news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Facebook - /suzannegiesemann See my linktr.ee - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/suzanne_giesemann⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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