From Panic to Peace: Maggie Weldon’s Journey Out of Traumaland

What if your panic, exhaustion, and overwhelm weren’t flaws—but signs that you’ve been carrying too much for too long?

That’s exactly what Maggie Weldon learned after decades of surviving childhood trauma, misdiagnosis, and the silent weight of untreated pain. In this deeply honest episode of Love and Trauma: The Real Deal, Maggie shares how one unexpected conversation with a dying friend cracked her heart wide open—and set her on a mission to help others heal.

Maggie’s journey is nothing short of courageous. From years of panic attacks that left her housebound, to raising children while trying to hold it all together, to finding her voice as a trauma recovery coach—her story is proof that peace is possible, and healing is worth the fight.

We talk about:

• The moment that changed everything for Maggie—and why she knew she couldn’t stay silent

• How her daughter’s birth triggered old wounds and became a turning point for her recovery

• Why healing doesn’t mean “fixing” yourself—it means finally being able to feel and live freely

And of course, we end with her now-famous balloon story—a metaphor you’ll never forget about what happens when you stop white-knuckling your pain and finally let the air out.

The Real Deal: My 3 Biggest Takeaways from This Interview

1. Stop white-knuckling it.
If you’re holding it all in—trying to keep those “beach balls” of trauma underwater—you’re not weak, you’re just tired. Life doesn’t have to be this heavy or this hard. Letting go starts with one small step: naming what hurts and allowing yourself to be supported.

2. You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin.
Maggie didn’t wait until she had all the answers—she just started. Whether it's journaling, therapy, or even using AI to help you process your thoughts or send a hard message, healing can look different for everyone. Just take the next right step.

3. You’re not broken—you’re building something new.
Every honest conversation, every emotional release, every little win… they’re part of the process. This work is hard, but it works. Your brain can rewire. Your life can feel lighter. But only if you stop doing what isn’t working and start choosing something different.

📚 Maggie’s Resources

Want to learn more about Maggie or connect with her work?
👉 Visit her at: http://www.LeavingTraumaLand.com
🎁 Free Resource: Link to FREE Path to Freedom 22 page eBook: A Path to Peace eBook

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You’ve got this. And I’ve got you. 💛
—Danielle