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In this illuminating episode of The ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar welcomes trauma psychologist and Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI) pioneer, Dr. H Haugen, for an in-depth conversation that bridges neuroscience, psychology, and compassion.

Dr. Haugen — affectionately known as Dr. H — has an extraordinary background that blends data analytics, leadership consulting, and trauma psychology. After earning her MBA from Columbia University and a PhD in psychology specializing in trauma and spirituality, she now dedicates her work to helping trauma survivors heal through advanced eye-movement therapies.

This first part of the conversation traces Dr. H’s inspiring journey from corporate consulting in Washington D.C. to the front lines of trauma care at the VA, where she worked with veterans struggling with PTSD, substance use, and brain injuries. Her story is one of rediscovering purpose and returning to her early passion for helping others heal from pain, adversity, and disconnection.

Dr. Tovar and Dr. H unpack the emotional and relational foundations of trauma therapy — why empathy, presence, and attunement often matter more than any technique. Dr. H shares that true healing begins when people feel fully seen, respected, and safe, and that mindfulness and deep listening can be just as powerful as structured interventions.

Listeners will also gain a clear, research-based understanding of evidence-based trauma treatments such as Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Trauma-Focused CBT. Dr. H explains how these approaches work — and why they often fall short for clients who cannot verbalize traumatic memories or tolerate long sessions of exposure.

From there, the episode introduces MEMI (Multichannel Eye Movement Integration) — a groundbreaking therapy that uses the entire visual field to help the brain release trauma. Unlike EMDR, which typically moves side to side, MEMI integrates movement across all directions of the visual field, disrupting fixed neural pathways and calming the limbic system — the part of the brain that controls emotional memory and fear response.

Dr. H’s clinical results are astonishing. Many clients experience major breakthroughs in as little as one session. MEMI works without requiring verbal retelling of trauma, instead focusing on sensory and somatic cues such as color, sound, and body sensations. This approach allows healing to occur neurologically and organically, reducing distress without retraumatization.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in trauma recovery, neuropsychology, or innovative therapeutic methods that go beyond talk therapy. It offers both professionals and survivors a rare glimpse into the next frontier of trauma healing — one that integrates compassion, science, and the body’s own wisdom.

If you’ve ever felt that traditional talk therapy wasn’t enough, or wondered how modern neuroscience is reshaping trauma treatment, this episode will transform how you think about healing.

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