Ep 33 l Identity After Trauma Series: Not Recognizing Yourself (Part 2)

Ep 33 l Identity After Trauma Series: Not Recognizing Yourself (Part 2)

Author: Gabriella Tranchina March 3, 2026 Duration: 17:10
Send Gabriella a Text Message. Identity crisis, morning pages, meditation, sense of self Losing yourself is, unfortunately, a pretty common part of trauma. When things - perhaps many things - that were so integral to who you thought you were or your daily life suddenly vanish, it usually feels like part of you has gone with it. That’s terrifying, bro - especially if you thought said things defined you. Whether it’s the loss of a career, your health, a loved one, a relationship, your brain, a ...

There’s a moment after everything shatters-after a coma, brain surgery, and more broken bones than you can count-where you have to decide what to do with the pieces. Gabriella Rebranded is built from that moment. Host Gabriella Tranchina doesn’t offer a sugar-coated recovery manual; instead, she charts the messy, nonlinear path of healing after catastrophic trauma. This isn't just a story of survival, but of deliberate reinvention. Conversations in this podcast move between the profound practicalities of brain injury recovery and the unexpected spiritual growth that can emerge from the rubble. You’ll hear raw discussions about the medical and mental hurdles, but also the surprising role of dark humor as a lifeline. It’s about finding a way to laugh when you’re still learning how to walk again, and discovering a resilience you never knew you needed. Each episode feels like a candid talk with someone who gets it, blending hard-won wisdom with an irreverent spark. Tune in for a guide to rebuilding a life, not just repairing one, where the destination isn't about going back to who you were, but forward into who you’re becoming.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 41

Gabriella Rebranded | Healing After Trauma, Spiritual Growth, Brain Injury Recovery & Dark Humor
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Duration: 17:43
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