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 Lifeline for Trauma Survivors

This audiobook is a powerful resource for anyone navigating the long shadows of childhood trauma. Cameron Hale doesn’t just explain why we feel stuck—he offers practical methods to move forward. By weaving Internal Family Systems, Somatic Therapy, and CBT, the book gives listeners an integrated roadmap for deep healing. Robyn Mary Buedo’s narration adds warmth and calm, making the journey feel safe and hopeful. Truly a transformative guide.

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.

A gentle yet powerful roadmap

I appreciated how the author explains complex trauma in a way that feels validating, not overwhelming. The step-by-step tools helped me understand my nervous system and actually apply techniques that calm me down in daily life. It’s both gentle and powerful—a book I’ll return to often.

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.

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, real hope

I’ve read many trauma recovery books, but this one stood out because it gave me hope. It doesn’t just describe the pain—it offers practical healing methods that I can use right away. The blend of science and compassion made me feel seen, and for the first time, I truly believe recovery is possible.

A Compassionate Voice for Deep Wounds

Many of us with complex PTSD have felt “broken” at some point. This audiobook flips that narrative completely. It shows how survival strategies are signs of resilience, not defects. I loved the gentle language Hale uses and how Buedo delivers it with genuine care. The integrated approach finally connected mind, body, and identity in a way I could apply in daily life. It feels like a true roadmap to healing.

Finally, an Approach That Works

I’ve read many books on trauma recovery, but You Are Not Broken stands out because it doesn’t focus on surface fixes. Instead, it dives into the root causes of hypervigilance, people-pleasing, and emotional flashbacks. I particularly appreciated the “fast-reset” method for collapsing trauma loops—something I could immediately apply. Hale’s message is compassionate yet empowering, and the narration brings it to life beautifully.

Like having a therapist in my pocket

Listening to this audiobook felt like sitting with someone who truly understands the hidden struggles of trauma survivors. The integration of IFS, somatic therapy, and CBT is brilliant. Every chapter gave me insights I could immediately use to soothe my body and reframe old patterns. It’s supportive, grounding, and deeply healing.