The Psychology of Trauma and How to Find Your True Voice with Emmy Brunner

Podcast

Show Notes

Emmy Brunner is a psychotherapist, author and personal empowerment coach. Author of The Trauma Redefined, and Find Your True Voice, Emmy is an expert on trauma, and I sat down with her at her beautiful home in Brighton to discuss dealing with shame and finding your highest self.

Emmy believes we’ve all experienced trauma in our lives. What we now refer to as mental illness is actually our response to those traumas. When we cultivate a compassionate relationship with ourselves, we are able to step into our power, creating a mindset that expects and generates success. When we learn to listen to, and love, ourselves we unlock this ability.

This was such a powerful episode to record and I’m so excited to share it with you. As always please do let me know your thoughts on the episode, share it with friends and subscribe if you haven’t already.

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

2:22 – Change mind in last decade

3:37 – Loss of connection

4:33 – Challenges

7:28 – Cause of behaviour

9:00 – Meaning of trauma

10:32 – Coping mechanism

12:00 – Vulnerability

13:11 - Reflecting on ourselves

14:40 – Fear vs Trauma

16:46 – Triggers aren’t threats

17:46 – How trauma affects relationships

21:17 – Dealing with shame

24:53 – Comfort

28:46 – Life scripts

32:02 – Knowing when you found your true voice

35:11 – Trauma bond

36:40 – Scared of reaching full potential

38:36 – Wisdom of shame

39:20 – Meaning of Live Well Be Well