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The Power of Peer-to-Peer Trauma Recovery with Matthew DeWard

Wellness Coach Liz Blanding Season 5 Episode 95

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Episode Summary:


 In this powerful episode, host Liz Blanding sits down with trauma survivor and sound healer Matthew DeWard. After surviving a near-death stabbing and enduring extensive facial reconstructive surgery, Matthew found healing through music and peer-to-peer trauma recovery. Today, he channels his journey into helping others heal at Stillwater Temple, his sound-focused recording studio.

Together, Liz and Matthew explore:

  • How trauma shaped Matthew’s life and his journey back from the brink


  • The unique healing power of peer-to-peer trauma coaching vs traditional therapy


  • Why forgiveness and self-awareness are crucial to recovery


  • How trauma-informed approaches helped him overcome substance dependency


  • The importance of uncovering buried trauma to prevent unconscious reactions


This episode is a heartfelt reminder that “who feels it knows it” and that healing is possible when we walk together.

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Quote from Matthew:

“Peer-to-peer recovery is like having a travel companion instead of just a map, we walk together.”



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