Welcome to The Imposter Syndrome Files! Today, Kim is joined by Jennifer Kauffman who shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma, including surviving the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013, and how it has changed her life. As a result of these horrific events, Jennifer realized that there were pieces missing from her life that she hadn’t noticed previously. She would not wish for anyone to go through the same trauma, but she recognizes that with trauma came an opportunity to reflect more consciously on her values and goals. Stay tuned to this amazing episode to learn more about how Jennifer came to view trauma as a gift.Forgiveness leads to acceptance and power:Understanding what’s within and not within your control will help you cope with trauma and all the emotions that accompany it. Knowing that you cannot control what has already happened can be difficult to accept, but what’s more difficult is navigating current events without a sense of control over your emotions and actions. Jennifer shares that not having the drive to control everything has helped her find peace in her own mind.Taking the first step:Jennifer shares that it’s important to recognize that you don’t have to have everything figured out. Just take the first step and everything will unfold from there. It’s important to know where you want to go, but everything starts with the decision to make the journey. Jennifer also shared how she allowed her intuition to override her logical brain to free herself from physical and emotional limitations that had been holding her back.About Jennifer Kauffman: Despite her life’s many successes and accomplishments, Jennifer has always been in search of more: more peace, more love, more joy, more money, more passion, and more fulfillment.She is a bestselling author, award-winning results coach, inspirational speaker, Executive Producer of Emmy award-winning films, and trauma survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Her heart’s desire is to inspire impossible transformation in those who truly want to live a life they love—a life where they rise up and thrive!~Outline of the Episode:  [01:46] About Jennifer Kauffman and her advocacy[06:14] The journey through the trauma[16:16] Identifying what you can control [21:24] How logic sometimes limit possibilities[30:50] Sharing the story for a bigger purpose[33:21] How personal experiences define the story[36:29] Why it’s important to just take the first stepAnd many more! ~Connect with Jennifer: To learn more about Jennifer, her books, and other transformational work, go to: https://jenniferkauffman.comTo access her transformational film, go directly to: www.theresgottobemoretolife.com~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files: Website:https://yourcareersuccess.com | https://impostorsyndromefiles.comBoost Your Confidence Bootcamp: https://yourcareersuccess.com/boost-your-confidence-bootcamp/Leading Women Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadingwomendiscussiongroupLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/KimMeninger