Post-OP Rewiring with Kim Black
Lets be honest having surgery isn't fun, nobody wants to go under the knife but, more often then not surgeries are successful out bodies heal and we are told to move along. Regardless of how well an operation goes people are left with scars mental, physical or a combination of both, On this episode I sit down with the founder of Scarred and Fabulous Kim Black as she shares her story of going through successful hip surgery at the age of four, how it took until the age of thirty for the negative memories to resurface, the difference between an uncomfortable and traumatic experience, keeping a sense of humour in tough situation, why you shouldn't run from bears and so much more. To check out stories from women affected by surgeries and Kim's world traveling journey click the links below.
https://scarredandfabulous.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565101992542
https://www.youtube.com/@ScarredFabulous
https://www.tiktok.com/@kbscarred_fabulous?lang=en
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Until next time Keep Calm and Roll on.
Kim Black
Surgical Trauma Recovery Coach
Hi I'm Kim,
37, from the UK, living in New Zealand. World traveler, boxer, outdoor enthusiast, foodie.
How I got here:
After growing up with PTSD from medical trauma from pioneering hip dysplasia surgery at age 4. I became acutely aware that medical trauma, is a global issue that is not talked about in pre patient care. From kids, to grown women, patients were experiencing trauma in hospital without the emotional guidance and after care they need.
This leads to elevated levels of anxiety and depression as the trauma causes emotional and physical disconnection. I spent years feeling unworthy, depressed and disassociated. Over the years, I would relive my trauma, putting myself back into hospital all over the world. It was only until I accepted and faced my traumas I was able to rebuild the confidence to take on the world, spreading awareness through my experiences.
In 2024, I launched Scarred & Fabulous to help other women who are struggling with the aftermath of medical trauma heal emotionally and thrive. I am building Scarred & Fabulous to be a safe haven for women to share their experiences without judgement or embarrassment. They will find support and encouragement along with tools to manage trauma, reframe their experiences and build the confidence to be their true selves.