Julie Brown Yau, Ph.D., has a 30-year background in psychological, somatic and spiritual traditions providing her with a unique depth of knowledge and direct experience. Julie’s unified approach for addressing developmental and complex trauma, includes the latest neuroscientific & psychosomatic findings, depth psychology, & Eastern wisdom. Julie is an author, speaker, and has a private practice in Laguna Beach CA. She works on Skype worldwide.

Julie supports those on a spiritual path to embody realizations and assists those going through spiritual emergence. She is also the Director of Education and Program Development at Compassionate Care ALS, helping families and individuals through trauma and the dying process.

Julie's latest book: The Body Awareness Workbook for Trauma: Release Trauma from Your Body, Find Emotional Balance, and Connect with Your Inner Wisdom.

Website: juliebrownyau.com

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Summary and transcript of this interview.

Interview recorded October 24, 2019.

YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Buddha at the Gas Pump Interview+ Introduction to Julie Brown Yao

00:04:05 - Connecting to Subtle Energies

00:08:02 - Exploring the Spaciousness of Experience

00:11:51 - Early Trauma and Boundaries

00:16:37 - Creating a Sense of Safety in Trauma Healing

00:21:19 - Experiencing the Extraordinary and Ordinary

00:27:01 - The Impact of Incoherence on Society

00:30:39 - The Importance of Love and Nurture in Early Development

00:33:59 - Building Resilience and Connection in Childhood

00:36:57 - The Detrimental Effects of Distraction on Infants

00:40:22 - The Biochemistry of Trauma and Samskaras

00:44:14 - The Trauma of Hellfire and Intergenerational Healing

00:48:57 - Building Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth

00:52:57 - Finding Meaning in Trauma Healing

00:57:01 - Trauma and Disconnection

01:00:35 - The False Sense of Pride and Shame

01:03:24 - Descending into the Underworld

01:06:32 - Healing Trauma in Spirituality

01:09:49 - Suffering from Squashed Authentic Expression

01:13:05 - The Cycle of Expansion and Abiding States

01:16:28 - Disturbing Stories and Trauma in Spiritual Communities

01:20:53 - Healing Trauma and Self-Love

01:28:31 - Exploring Trauma and Body Awareness

01:32:12 - Exploring Early Trauma

01:35:28 - The Impact of Early Trauma on Identity Development

01:38:49 - Connecting with Your Inner Child

01:41:49 - Transforming Tension with Compassion

01:44:44 - Soothing Trauma with Eye Contact

01:47:24 - Writing the Body Awareness Workbook for Trauma

01:50:25 - Closing Remarks and Appreciation