Born into a religious cult as a living sacrifice, Alexis Errol spent her youth performing and serving others at the cost of her own identity. In this powerful episode, Alexis shares her harrowing journey from being a 2-year-old reciting scripture to becoming a Trauma Rock Star who reclaimed her life.

She discusses the devastating physical toll of long-term trauma including years of sleep deprivation and stress-induced seizures and the pivotal moment she chose no contact to protect her children. Alexis reveals how healing finally snuck up on her through the simple acts of sleeping, setting boundaries, and launching her own podcast, When the Bow Breaks. This is an essential listen for anyone navigating estrangement, reclaiming their voice, and learning to trust themselves after a lifetime of control.

Key Takeaways:
The Physicality of Trauma: Understanding how trauma manifests as nerve damage, seizures, and chronic exhaustion The Body Keeps the Score.

The Power of Sleep: How reclaiming rest and safety can literally stop lifelong nightmares and begin physical cellular healing.

Boundaries through Self-Knowledge: Why you cannot set effective boundaries until you take the time to learn who you actually are.

Breaking the Generational Cycle: The profound success of raising children in a home where "cult language" is entirely unknown.

Trusting the Self: Shifting from people-pleasing to trusting your own body and instincts in new relationships.

0:22:24 Adult Adoption: Learning life skills and autonomy outside of a toxic family.

0:26:44 The Reality of Abandonment: Being neglected while living under the same roof.

0:28:10 The Healing Snuck Up on Me: Why consistency in the work matters more than the outcome.

0:30:57 Voice Note Therapy: Using technology to heal when writing feels unsafe.

0:33:32 Finding Community: The importance of support groups from the adult child's perspective.

0:43:23 The Physical Cost of Trauma: Discussing sleep deprivation and nerve damage.

0:46:15 The Decision for No Contact: Choosing safety and boundaries over family expectations.

0:47:24 Protecting the Next Generation: Breaking the cycle for her four children.

0:50:45 Effective Boundaries: Why knowing yourself is the prerequisite for safety.

0:54:30 Reclaiming Faith & Identity: Moving from a Living Sacrifice to personal freedom.

1:02:00 Becoming a Trauma Rock Star: Encouragement for those still in the tunnel.

Resources & Guest Info:
Website: wtbod.com

YouTube: Alexis Errol
Email: wtbodcast@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexisarralynn

Connect with me:

Email: podcast@traumarockstars.com
Instagram: @TraumaRockStars
TikTok: @traumaRockStars
Facebook: @traumaRockStars
YouTube: Trauma Rock Stars


Religious Trauma, Cult Survivor, Generational Trauma, Estrangement, No Contact, Alexis Errol, When the Bow Breaks Podcast, CPTSD Recovery, Spiritual Abuse, Healing from Trauma, Setting Boundaries.