In this episode I interview writer and trauma therapist/coach Brooke Bownes, author of the book, 'You can Have It!: How to break through the self-sabotage cycle' (September, 2021).

Brooke and I discuss what trauma is, where it comes from, how it manifests or shows itself, and how it can affect us throughout our lives.

There are some delicate or sensitive topics discussed in this episode which may serve as a trigger or reminder for some people; identifying with their own trauma.

We define the terms and words that are currently being used in this area of work from 'trigger warning' itself to the 'inner child' or 'inner critic'; 'pattern interrupt' or breaking cycles of behaviour, which can be changed with 'reprogramming' activities. We talk about the psychotherapeutic practice of 'EMDR' (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and 'brainspotting'. We also look at breathing techniques which can be used to calm ourselves and at other somatic work with the body, making the connection between various aspects of trauma, which many people think is just in our thoughts or our minds, but which also shows itself in our physical bodies, too.

We mention another acronym, PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which is often thought of as being associated with having served in the military, or having encountered a serious car accident, or such like. It is now accepted that PTSD can also be associated with other life events such as divorce, the death of a close friend or family member, or with other incidents that leave a lasting effect on our psyche or our mind, soul and spirit and our body.

Brooke details the tools and techniques she uses with her clients to help them heal from trauma. Some of them sound very simple and straightforward; others more complex and complicated, but they are all intended to help people lead more confident, happy and fulfilling lives, free from the anxiety of feeling not worthy.

As discussed in my previous podcast with Michaela Smith, many of these trauma wounds have their roots in our childhood, but they still have the power to affect us as adults, so they are worth addressing or paying attention to.

Brooke has provided a number of resources to help listeners who may themselves, or know someone, who would like to talk about past traumatic events.

If anyone wants a free, complimentary call with Brooke, they can email her at: [email protected] 

Brooke's Facebook page can be found at: https://facebook.com/brookebownes01

The above mentioned book can be purchased at:

'You Can Have It! How to breakthrough the self sabotage cycle', by Brooke Bownes https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09DX7PB11 (United Kingdom)

and https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DX7PB11 (United States of America).

Follow or connect with Brooke Bownes on LinkedIn via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-bownes-the-trauma-breakthrough-queen-b17815116

Follow her on Instagram at: Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/brookebownes

Brooke's Tiktok page can be found at: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookebownes2?_t=8bJvoaDOBPx&_r=1⁠

Finally, as mentioned on the podcast, Brooke is running a Virtual Bootcamp in September 2023 and further details can be found here if you would like to attend: https://brooke-bownes-coaching.newzenler.com/f/bootcamp Link to FREE Heal Your Inner Child - Heal You Bootcamp

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