Do you struggle to remember the good times but replay every argument, mistake, or potential disaster on repeat? You're not broken—this is negativity bias at work, your brain's evolutionary survival tool that prioritizes threats over joy. In this expanded episode of Beyond Survival: A Pathway to Peace, we explore why negativity bias feels especially intense after trauma, how it fuels anxiety, depression, poor sleep, and even physical health strain—and most importantly, gentle ways to retrain your brain toward balance.​

From caveman survival instincts to modern-day spirals (like scanning for rejection in every text), hear personal stories of mistaking hypervigilance for a "superpower," plus research on how trauma heightens threat detection and PTSD symptoms. You'll get trauma-informed tools including Stepping Stone Thoughts (CBT bridges to kinder self-talk), somatic grounding, mindful movement, body scans, and realistic gratitude practices that honor your pain without toxic positivity.​

Discover neuroplasticity's hope: small, consistent shifts create new pathways for safety, resilience, and noticing goodness again. Perfect for trauma survivors ready for compassion over perfection—no tiger-chasing required.​

Key takeaways: Awareness as step one, why your body signals bias first, health impacts from amygdala overdrive to weakened immunity, and proof your brain can heal.​

Listen if you're tired of "Negative Nancy" loops and want embodied skills for peace. Share with someone scanning for danger today.

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