Episode 145: Triumph From Trauma

With guest Alreen Haeggquist

October 21, 2025

This Episode Vibes About...

Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Alreen Haeggquist for a raw conversation about the weight of trauma—and what it takes to speak the unspeakable. Alreen shares her story of surviving childhood abuse, the silence that followed, and the slow, steady path toward healing. They talk about the power of telling your truth, recognizing your triggers, and using gratitude as a tool for recovery. This episode is unfiltered, honest, and a reminder that you’re not alone—and your voice has power.

Turning Trauma into Triumph
Childhood Wounds + Abuse
Building Resilience
Intersecting Justice + Empowerment
Breaking the Silence of Shame
The Power of Vulnerability
Shifting Toward Gratitude

Show Notes

So many women are living with trauma that no one ever sees. In this powerful episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Alreen Haeggquist for a deeply honest conversation about what it means to carry the weight of abuse, and what it takes to finally set it down.

Alreen shares her personal journey of surviving childhood sexual abuse and the complex path she’s walked through relationships, anger, and healing. Together, she and Lyndsay talk about the role silence plays as both a shield and a cage, the rawness of vulnerability, and the life-changing power of speaking your truth—when you’re ready.

This isn’t about perfection or tidy timelines. It’s about learning to listen to your own story with compassion. They discuss the power of journaling, the importance of understanding triggers, and how practices like gratitude and connection can open doors you thought were permanently closed.

Tune in if you’ve ever felt alone in your pain—or if you’re ready to turn that pain into something stronger than silence.

Episode Highlights:

(00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Trauma

(00:34) The Impact of Anger and Trauma

(03:41) Breaking the Silence: Personal Stories of Abuse

(09:40) The Role of Culture in Abuse and Silence

(13:36) Empowerment Through the Me Too Movement

(19:08) The Healing Power of Writing and Journaling

(26:28) Finding Gratitude Amidst Pain

(30:10) Understanding Triggers and Emotional Responses

(37:14) Building Supportive Relationships