807: Dr. Amy Hoyt: Symptoms of Trauma and How to Start Mending Trauma

Dr. Hoyt is certified in Traumatic Stress Studies and is the founder of Mending Trauma, a digital mental health company that specializes in trauma recovery. As a former professor, Dr. Hoyt led research teams in Africa looking at mass trauma, agency, and forgiveness. She transitioned into the online mental health space during the pandemic in order to help fill the growing mental health need.

Dr. Hoyt is obsessed with teaching others to reprogram their brains and heal their nervous systems so they can break generational cycles and live with more joy. She is a mom of 5 kids, 3 of whom are differently abled. She lives with her husband and children in the Ozark mountains.

I appreciated this conversation with Amy beyond measure. As weird as it sounds, I love talking about trauma, especially with a seasoned expert. I had so many lightbulb moments with Amy, as I realized some of my own symptoms of trauma. Whether you have endured small or large-scale traumas in your life, it’s likely you will see yourself in parts of this conversation - allowing you to connect some dots that may lead to some healing. 

Listen in to hear Amy share:

What trauma is by definition:

The symptoms of trauma

The symptoms of trauma that are more prevalent in moms

The difference between hypervigilance and hyperarousal

The difference between trauma and toxic stress

The power of being benevolently curious

The two ways trauma is passed down to our children: genetically and through our own behavioral interactions with them 

How to use micro steps to start processing your trauma in gentle ways 

The importance of processing the collective trauma of COVID and its impact on our daily lives, our work, and motherhood

Links mentioned:

Join My September Retreat for Women Leaders at Work: Influence & Ignite: Be the Boss Your People Have Been Waiting For: shamelessmom.com/leaders

Join my October Retreat for Women Entrepreneurs: Influence & Ignite: Be the CEO and Thought Leader You Were Born to Be: shamelessmom.com/bizretreat

Connect with Amy and her Team: www.mendingtrauma.com

Take the Trauma Quiz to find out your trauma response: www.mendingtrauma.com/quiz

Amy’s Podcast: The Mending Trauma Podcast

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Mending Trauma on FB

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