AMT 026: Healing by the Power of Gratitude Amy Oestreicher

Soulpreneur sisters, are you or have you ever struggled to see the light in a difficult situation? Are you someone who has experienced anomalous trauma and felt alone in healing emotionally and physically?

In today's Astrid Mueller Talks feature, I speak with Amy Oestreicher, an accomplished artist, writer, TEDex presenter, and PTSD peer to peer specialist. Amy shares her experience with anomalous trauma, as well as the emotional & physical challenges it brought for her and her family. After spending months in a coma and waking up in a hospital, she endured an extensive recovery and was unable to eat or drink for 6 years. In sharing her story, Amy expands on her process to reflect on how art & gratitude supported her healing process and shaped her present-day being.

This feature delves DEEP and Amy's vulnerability is awe-inspiring. By creating and producing art, she's able to bring light into the lives of many who have experienced anomalous trauma.

Key points in this episode: Amy's hospital story The challenges of not being able to consume food or water for years Coping mechanisms Amy developed in the face of adversity The healing power of creating and manifesting art Cultivating gratitude as medicine and a survival skill How to escape negative thinking traps while processing emotions The importance of feeling supported in times of hardship And so much more!