The Mask of Confidence: Healing from Trauma, People-Pleasing & Emotional Burnout

Episode 1: The Mask of Confidence – When Strength Is a Shield
Keywords: trauma recovery, emotional healing, people-pleasing, self-worth, resilience, self-compassion, toxic relationships, childhood trauma

Welcome to the very first episode of Resilient Journeys, a podcast for trauma survivors and healing hearts. In this powerful opening, CJ Everly shares how trauma often forces us to wear emotional “masks” to survive—especially the mask of confidence.

This episode explores how childhood emotional neglect, low self-esteem, and toxic relationships condition us to people-please and hide behind perfectionism, disconnecting us from our true selves. CJ opens up about her personal journey and offers gentle, actionable insights on how to:

✅ Identify the emotional masks you wear
✅ Understand the “fawn” trauma response (the people-pleaser mode)
✅ Reconnect with your authentic self
✅ Practice self-compassion and emotional resilience
✅ Begin releasing the pressure to be perfect

If you've ever felt like you had to be strong for everyone else, even when you're falling apart inside—this episode is for you.

💜 You're not alone. Your healing matters. Your voice matters.
Join CJ as we begin this Resilient Journey—together.

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