How to Spot Trauma within Self (Part 4: Projection of Limitations)

Do you ever feel like everyone around you needs to change before you can? You might be projecting your own limitations! In the final part of our series on "How to Spot Trauma within Self," hosts Jeannine and Alina dive deep into the concept of Projection of Limitations—a defense mechanism that stops us from taking accountability and keeps us stuck in a cycle of blame. Our perception determines our reality. When we project, we deflect from self, making it impossible to see the truth. In this episode, we challenge the common narrative that everyone else needs to change before I do. What We Discuss: Personal Breakthroughs: Alina and Jeannine share the exact moment they stopped blaming and recognized the powerful, limiting role that blame played in shaping their perceptions. The Power of Awareness: We explore the key questions: What were you really protecting yourself from by deflecting responsibility? And how did that awareness finally change the behavior of blaming others for your experience? A Clinical Look at Deflection: Drawing from their clinical experience, Alina and Jeannine discuss what deflection truly protects us from and the underlying trauma it shields. Application & Recognition: Alina provides a powerful application exercise: writing down the story you constantly tell yourself and how listeners can recognize their overall projection patterns.