We’re looking back at some of the most inspiring moments from Chandler’s conversations with psychotherapist and EMDR specialist Jen Baumgold. On this Hero Highlight, Jen guides us through understanding trauma (big and small) and its profound effects on our nervous systems, relationships, and self-perception. From navigating shame and isolation to honoring protective mechanisms and employing healing practices, Jen shows us that we all carry stories that can be reshaped.

Learn how to start embarking on a path toward healing by honoring your struggles, fostering compassion for yourself, and making peace with your past, one step at a time.

What You Will Learn

• [00:07:47] How trauma can manifest and become “stuck” in our nervous systems.
• [00:09:12] Why we form subconscious stories about ourselves — and how to interrupt them.
• [00:10:25] The power of resiliency and honoring your ability to heal.
• [00:11:45] How healing trauma helps us trust ourselves again.
• [00:13:18] What resourcing is and why it’s an essential step in healing.
• [00:16:58] Why small T trauma is often minimized and misunderstood.
• [00:18:15] The role shame, embarrassment, and loneliness can play in trauma.
• [00:19:13] Techniques for resourcing and choosing protective or nurturing figures.
• [00:21:59] How journaling and compassion aid in navigating difficult stories.
• [00:23:04] The significance of treating yourself with kindness and understanding.

Want to Hear More from Hero Jen? Check Out These Episodes!

• Process Your Past for Peace in the Present with EMDR
• The Role of Resourcing in EMDR & Healing Trauma
• What We Say To Ourselves Matters, Including Negative Self-Talk
• Your 'Little t' Traumas Matter Too

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Jen Baumgold

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Chandler Stroud

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