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REEL 17: The “Secret” to Living a GREAT Life… but You’ll Have to Watch the Reel

by Michael McNamara | Nov 6, 2025 | REEL

I’ve had lots of discussions with people who are struggling in trauma’s aftermath, and there is almost without exception a remedy for that struggle… but you’ll have to watch this Reel to learn what that is. When you think about the advice...

REEL 16: Viewer Questions — “Can I use this help a child?” and “You’re confident about this. Why?”

by Michael McNamara | Nov 4, 2025 | REEL

I was sent two questions over the weekend: (1) I’ve been watching your stuff. Can I use this to help a child? and (2) You’re pretty confident in what you do, why?  The short answers to those questions are: (1) Yes, absolutely! and (2) Because it works, my...

REEL 15: We’re More Fragile People After a Traumatic Event

by Michael McNamara | Nov 2, 2025 | REEL

It is not easy to admit, but we’re more fragile after trauma darkens our doorstep. We enter a strange world… we’re ignorant about this world, and life is difficult. We have a “Perpetual Tempest” inside of us… swirling…...

Reel 14, Commandment 2: Trauma is a Normal Part of Life

by Michael McNamara | Nov 2, 2025 | REEL

We don’t know this, because we’re novices in the Valley of the Shadow of Death… but trauma is a part of life. I have a saying… “Nobody gets through the car wash without getting wet…” It’s true. So you’re not...

REEL 13: Commandment 1 — You Don’t “Get Over It… Ever”

by Michael McNamara | Nov 2, 2025 | REEL

Reel #13 begins the study of the 4 Goals & 10 Commandments that take you out of the Valley of the Shadow of Death and ultimately to a place of JOY… if you will follow it. Understanding the complete thought and the nuances of this path is important… and...
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  • REEL 29: We Conclude our study of Blueprint #1 — The “Understanding the Valley of the Shadow of Death” Blueprint
  • REEL 28: GOAL #1 — Learn to Coexist with Trauma
  • REEL 27: Commandment #4, Part 2 — Becoming a Better Version of You
  • REEL 26: Commandment #4 — Feeling Damaged After Trauma is Normal
  • REEL 25: Tim’s Story

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