On this Episode of Unbound Conversations
Overcoming childhood trauma, facing severe health issues, and experiencing emotional and physical burnout, Tim Fletcher is the Founder and President of RE/ACT (Recovery Education for Addictions and Complex Trauma).
We'll unpack “Big T" and "Little t" traumas, the power of feeling inherently valued versus being valued for what you do, generational trauma, and discuss the importance of authentic connection with ourselves and others.
We also touch on sports, leadership, and the emotional toll of performance-based identity. Whether you're dealing with trauma, seeking deeper connections, or striving for personal growth, this episode offers invaluable wisdom.
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About the Guest
Tim Fletcher is the Founder and President of the Tim Fletcher Co. As a pastor for more than 30 years, he transitioned into becoming an addiction counsellor, and independent researcher. For the past 18 years, he has parlayed his skill sets to develop a comprehensive treatment approach and interactive programs to help people overcome the effects of trauma and addictions.
Ongoing research initially led Tim to find the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study conducted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in the mid-1990’s. He then discovered the work and studies on addictions and childhood developmental trauma (Complex Trauma or C-PTSD) by Dr. Gabor Maté. He built his foundation program Recovery Education for Addictions and Complex Trauma (RE/ACT). Now, Tim Fletcher Co. has licensed RE/ACT based programs in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Costa Rica, and Cuba.
Show Notes
- What is 'Big T' and 'Little t' Trauma?
- Generational trauma
- Why connection is crucial for development
- Understanding subconscious programming
- The toll of a performance-based identity
- Mindfulness practices to process trauma