You Are Not Broken

Complex PTSD Recovery for Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma: From Survivor to Sovereign with Integrated Nervous System Approaches: Internal Family Systems, Somatic Therapy & CBT (Neuroplasticity for Radical Change)

De: Cameron Hale

Narrado por: Robyn Mary Buedo

Time doesn’t heal trauma — it buries it alive.

If you’ve ever felt hypervigilant no matter how safe you are, battled an inner critic that never sleeps, or longed for intimacy yet found it unsafe — you are not broken. These patterns aren’t weakness or flaws. They are survival strategies that once protected you but now keep you trapped.

You don’t need more surface fixes — you need a full-system reset. Most recovery approaches treat only one layer. This audiobook unites Internal Family Systems, Somatic Therapy, and CBT into an integrated framework that repairs communication across body, subconscious, and identity — so healing isn’t just something you understand, but something you live.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

• Disarm the hypervigilant “bodyguard” running your nervous system and retrain it to deliver calm as faithfully as it once delivered fear.
• Turn the inner critic from tormentor into ally, unlocking hidden intelligence inside perfectionism and shame.
• Break people-pleasing patterns using body-based signals that make boundaries effortless instead of terrifying.
• Reclaim your body as safe, sovereign ground through gentle practices that dissolve dissociation and invite presence.
• Stop emotional flashbacks from hijacking your present with a fast-reset method that collapses trauma loops into clarity in minutes.
• Experience intimacy without self-abandonment, loving deeply while staying anchored in your own center.

You weren’t built to spend life surviving on scraps of calm and flashes of connection. You were built to feel steady in your body, rooted in your choices, and free to love without fear. Why settle for anything less?

You’ve survived enough. It’s time to finally feel safe enough to live the life you choose. Don’t wait any longer to become the author of your own freedom.

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A Breakthrough in Trauma Recovery Literature

If you’re tired of endless coping strategies that don’t stick, this audiobook will feel like a revelation. The focus on neuroplasticity, integrated therapies, and reclaiming sovereignty makes it stand out. It’s not just about surviving trauma but truly living again. I found the chapter on boundaries especially powerful — it reframed people-pleasing in a way I’d never heard before. The narration is clear, steady, and reassuring.

The practices are gentle

I’ve read and listened to countless books on trauma recovery, but this one stands apart. Instead of just focusing on thoughts or behavior, it treats the mind, body, and nervous system as one connected whole.

Compassionate, Practical, and Transformative

This audiobook feels like sitting with a guide who understands the pain of living in survival mode. The idea that trauma responses are not flaws but survival strategies reframed my whole perspective. The sections on turning the inner critic into an ally and reclaiming the body as safe ground were especially impactful. I walked away not only with insight but also with practical tools to practice daily.

Practical and Compassionate

So many trauma books are either too clinical or too vague. This strikes the perfect balance — easy to understand, full of compassion, yet packed with actionable methods. The fast-reset technique for emotional flashbacks has already helped me stay grounded in difficult situations.

Not Just Theory, But Real Change

What struck me about You Are Not Broken is how much of it is actionable. Hale doesn’t just talk about trauma — he gives you methods to reset your nervous system, calm the inner critic, and stop emotional flashbacks. I’ve already started using the “fast-reset” practice, and it genuinely helps. Buedo’s narration feels steady and compassionate, like being guided by a trusted ally. Highly recommended for trauma survivors.

Finally, healing that reaches the roots

This audiobook spoke to parts of me I didn’t even know needed healing. It doesn’t just explain trauma—it helps you feel and release it. The blend of somatic work, IFS, and CBT makes everything click in a way that feels both scientific and deeply compassionate. I found myself pausing often just to breathe and let the words sink in. Truly life-changing if you’re ready to move beyond surviving.

Robyn Mary Buedo's narration is gentle yet powerfu

I am so grateful for this audiobook. Cameron Hale's work is a beacon of hope for those of us who have endured childhood trauma. The way he integrates various therapeutic methods, such as Somatic Therapy and Internal Family Systems, is both innovative and effective. Robyn Mary Buedo's narration is gentle yet powerful, making the content easy to digest. This audiobook has provided me with a deeper understanding of my own experiences and equipped me with the tools to move forward. It's a must-listen for anyone on the path to recovery and self-discovery.

Finally, Something That Makes Sense

For years, I thought something was wrong with me because therapy and mindfulness only worked for a short while. This audiobook explained why — my nervous system was stuck. The tools for retraining hypervigilance and handling flashbacks are simple, compassionate, and effective. It gave me hope again.

A Gentle Yet Comprehensive Guide to CPTSD Recovery

This audiobook is an absolute lifeline. I've been in therapy for years and often felt overwhelmed by the theoretical jargon around Complex PTSD. This book, however, breaks down the core concepts—especially Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Therapy—into understandable, actionable steps. The narrator has a calm, supportive voice that made listening feel like a therapeutic session itself, which is crucial when dealing with such heavy topics. The focus on integrated nervous system approaches really hit home; finally, a resource that acknowledges that trauma is stored in the body, not just the mind. I've already noticed a shift in my emotional regulation thanks to the neuroplasticity exercises. This isn't a quick fix, but it's the most comprehensive and validating roadmap from 'survivor to sovereign' I have ever found. Highly, highly recommend for any adult navigating childhood trauma.

A map back to yourself

I’ve read countless self-help books, but You Are Not Broken stands apart. It feels like being guided by someone who really understands how trauma lives in the body, not just the mind. The way it connects nervous system regulation with emotional healing gave me practical tools that actually work. This isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about finally coming home to yourself.