In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of Alchemy of Trauma, Sally Jones and Caroline Joy are joined by trauma survivor coach, breathwork facilitator, author and speaker Caroline Brunne.

Together, they explore what it really means to live with trauma rather than trying to “fix” it. Caroline shares her lived experience of childhood abuse and family violence, and how those experiences shaped her understanding of safety, identity, self advocacy and healing.

The conversation moves through the realities of masking, emotional regulation, nervous system safety, memory loss connected to trauma, and the myth that healing has a finish line. Caroline also shares the profound analogy that has helped so many people understand why trauma continues to live within the body.

The episode also explores the role of breathwork, the courage it took to write and self publish her memoir, and why self kindness and support networks are essential parts of healing.

This is an honest, compassionate and thought provoking conversation about trauma, recovery and learning to move with your experiences rather than against them.

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In this opening episode of The Alchemy of Trauma, co-hosts Sally Jones and Caroline Joy invite you into a deeply honest conversation about what trauma really is, how it shapes us, and what it takes to begin healing.

Drawing on both personal experience and professional insight, they explore trauma-informed communication, the power of language, and the environments we create for ourselves and others. This is not about quick fixes or surface-level solutions. It is about understanding the deeper layers of human behaviour, emotional regulation, and the courage it takes to be seen.

From childhood experiences and family dynamics through to resilience, identity, and growth, this episode offers practical insights alongside real stories. You will hear how trauma can become a catalyst for change, and how, with the right awareness and support, it can be transformed into something meaningful.

Whether you are navigating your own journey or supporting others, this conversation offers a starting point. One grounded in compassion, curiosity, and hope.

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The Alchemy of Trauma podcast is coming soon.

Hosted by Sally Jones and Caroline Joy, this podcast explores what happens after life’s most difficult moments. Through honest conversations and lived experience, the show will look at how people move from surviving trauma to finding strength, meaning and hope.

Trauma can arrive in many forms. It may come through childhood experiences, loss, illness, relationships or life events that change us forever. Yet within those experiences there is also the possibility of transformation.

Alchemy of Trauma will share stories, insights and conversations that help people understand their own journey, support others, and recognise that healing is possible.

This short introduction marks the beginning of the podcast. Full episodes will be released soon.

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