What is trauma, and how does it affect our emotions, bodies, and relationships?
In this interview, trauma therapist Nathalie DiDomenico explains what trauma really is, why it matters, and how therapy can help us heal.
We cover:
- Who experiences trauma (spoiler: everyone is impacted)
- What “spiritual trauma” and “church hurt” mean
- How trauma shows up in the body and emotions
- Eating disorders, emotional trust, and reconnecting to our bodies
- The role of curiosity and storytelling in healing
- Why it’s normal to feel nervous about starting therapy
If you’ve wondered about trauma, emotions, or how therapy works, this conversation will give you insight and encouragement.
📌 Timestamps:
0:00 Do you consider yourself a trauma therapist?
1:52 What do you love about being a therapist?
4:44 Who has trauma?
5:59 What is trauma and why is everyone talking about it?
10:52 What is spiritual trauma? What about church hurt?
16:20 How does trauma affect the body?
17:56 Trauma and eating disorders
20:22 Can we trust our emotions or our bodies?
23:55 How do you approach the body & emotions in therapy?
26:40 How do you help people sit with emotions?
28:21 How do you help people reconnect to their bodies?
33:05 How does curiosity help us notice new information about ourselves?
34:15 What is the value of telling stories in therapy?
42:01 What if we’re nervous or scared to start the work of therapy?
👉 Interested in learning more or scheduling a session?
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