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Healing Childhood Trauma, PTSD & Breaking the Cycle w/ Greg Pihs

September 18, 2026·57 min
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In this episode What happens when survival becomes purpose? In Part 1 of my conversation with Greg Pihs, we talk about childhood trauma, resilience, military service, healing, and the journey of discovering who you are when survival is no longer the only option. Greg opens up about surviving unimaginable childhood trauma, serving three combat deployments in Iraq, and the challenges he faced after leaving the military. We talk about the impact of trauma, the difference between surviving and truly living, how self-development helped change the way he viewed himself and his future, and how our experiences can become part of a much bigger purpose. Meet my guest Greg Pihs is a Marine Corps veteran, bestselling author, and founder of GP Mind Growth Academy. His passion for helping others comes from his own journey of overcoming extreme childhood abuse and three combat deployments. Today, Greg is committed to helping others break cycles of unconscious suffering and transform their experiences into growth and purpose. His mission is to end childhood trauma within three generations — creating a future where the pain passed down through families doesn't have to continue. Quote/Piece of Advice: Life doesn't magically get better. But the things that I'm experimenting with, I'm seeing positive results from. Connect with Greg: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.pihs.3/ Website: https://gpmindgrowthacademy.com/ To connect with your host Kat: @KatPolsinelli My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com Subscribe to my Youtube Channel 👇 https://www.youtube.com/@the-lotus-effect

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