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Beyond Talk: Unlocking Your Trauma’s Hidden Power with Critical Memory Integration
Episode Description:
In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma speaks with Estefana Johnson, Executive Director of Arise Alliance, about her transformative work in trauma counseling and the creation of the Critical Memory Integration (CMI) method.
Estefana shares her personal journey, including the challenges she faced as a Latina navigating the mental health field, and the deep impact of cultural and early-life experiences on emotional well-being. Together, they explore how CMI differs from traditional therapies—focusing on integrating rather than desensitizing memories—and how this powerful approach is changing lives.
You'll hear:
00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
00:52 Personal Journey into Mental Health
01:55 Guest Introduction: Estefani Johnson
03:21 Critical Memory Integration (CMI) Overview
03:58 Cultural Influences on Mental Health
05:44 Understanding Critical Memories
08:24 CMI in Practice: Techniques and Benefits
17:04 Personal Transformation Stories
18:49 The Impact of CMI on Patients
21:47 Personal Reflections and Experiences
24:44 Recognizing Signs of Trauma
26:10 Understanding Trauma and Integration
27:51 The Role of Caregiving and Personal Boundaries
29:31 The Importance of Self-Care and Authenticity
32:27 Desensitization vs. Integration
34:46 The Continuous Journey of Healing
37:07 Training and Expanding CMI
43:18 Connecting with the Community
45:19 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Guest Links – Estefana Johnson
🔗 Website: https://arisealliance.org
Connect with Dr. Soma Mandal
🌐 Website: www.somamandalmd.com
📸 Instagram: @drsomamandalmd
▶️ YouTube: Soma Says Podcast
🎧 If this episode moved you, please leave a review, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe to Soma Says for more life-changing conversations.
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By Soma Mandal, MDEpisode Description:
In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma speaks with Estefana Johnson, Executive Director of Arise Alliance, about her transformative work in trauma counseling and the creation of the Critical Memory Integration (CMI) method.
Estefana shares her personal journey, including the challenges she faced as a Latina navigating the mental health field, and the deep impact of cultural and early-life experiences on emotional well-being. Together, they explore how CMI differs from traditional therapies—focusing on integrating rather than desensitizing memories—and how this powerful approach is changing lives.
You'll hear:
00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
00:52 Personal Journey into Mental Health
01:55 Guest Introduction: Estefani Johnson
03:21 Critical Memory Integration (CMI) Overview
03:58 Cultural Influences on Mental Health
05:44 Understanding Critical Memories
08:24 CMI in Practice: Techniques and Benefits
17:04 Personal Transformation Stories
18:49 The Impact of CMI on Patients
21:47 Personal Reflections and Experiences
24:44 Recognizing Signs of Trauma
26:10 Understanding Trauma and Integration
27:51 The Role of Caregiving and Personal Boundaries
29:31 The Importance of Self-Care and Authenticity
32:27 Desensitization vs. Integration
34:46 The Continuous Journey of Healing
37:07 Training and Expanding CMI
43:18 Connecting with the Community
45:19 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Guest Links – Estefana Johnson
🔗 Website: https://arisealliance.org
Connect with Dr. Soma Mandal
🌐 Website: www.somamandalmd.com
📸 Instagram: @drsomamandalmd
▶️ YouTube: Soma Says Podcast
🎧 If this episode moved you, please leave a review, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe to Soma Says for more life-changing conversations.