Am I Healing or Just Coping? And Other Honest Questions About The Journey

Am I Healing or Just Coping? And Other Honest Questions About The Journey

How do I know if I’m really healing or just surviving? Why do I feel stuck sometimes? Is it normal to still be triggered? In this episode of Healed-ish, I’m answering some of the most honest, messy questions about what healing actually looks like — the kind of questions we often ask quietly when no one’s watching. We’ll talk about: 💭 The difference between coping and true healing 💭 Why healing isn’t linear — and why that’s okay 💭 What it means when triggers still show up 💭 How to celebrate progress even when you feel "stuck" If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “doing it right” or if you’re secretly failing at healing — this one’s for you. Plus: I’m giving you a free Awareness Journal Prompts PDF to help you reflect on your own journey. Download it here: https://selar.com/awarenessjournalprompts 🎧 Hit follow so you don’t miss future episodes — and if you have questions or want to share your story on the show, email me at bookthetraumahealer@gmail.com. Because this isn’t about perfection. It’s about permission — to grow, to feel, to begin again… even if it’s just Healed-ish.

Awareness — A Very Good Place to Start

Awareness — the beginning of healing. In this first episode of Healed-ish, I share a piece of my story and the power of that moment when you finally pause and think, “Something’s not right… and maybe I’m allowed to feel that.” We talk about what it means to begin, the layers of awareness, and how healing isn’t always clear-cut — but always worth it. 🎧 Listen in if you’ve ever struggled to name your emotions, make sense of your story, or wondered if you're “doing healing right.” Download your free Awareness Journal Prompts PDF: https://selar.com/awarenessjournalprompts Got a question about trauma or healing? Want to share your story on the show? Email me: bookthetraumahealer@gmail.com Follow Healed-ish on Spotify (and wherever you listen to podcasts) so you never miss an episode. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about permission — to grow, to feel, to begin again… Even if it’s just Healed-ish.

Welcome to Healed-ish

Healed-ish is a podcast for the ones who are putting the pieces back together — slowly, honestly, and with a little side-eye at the process. I’m Faith Akano-Akpan — therapist, storyteller, and someone who’s been on both sides of the couch. Here, we talk about what it really means to heal: emotionally, spiritually, and in our relationships. No filters, no fake finish lines — just real talk for real people. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing healing “right,” this space is for you. Our first episode drops Tuesday, June 3rd. Follow now so you don’t miss it. Want to share your story — anonymously or not? Email bookthetraumahealer@gmail.com. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about permission — to feel, to grow, to begin again… even if it’s just healed-ish.