Healing doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like understanding what’s been running in the background for years.

Dr. Kristin Barnes sits down with trauma-informed coach and author Jim Pehkonen for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from a near-death experience into the deeper work of trauma integration, nervous system patterns, and why community can be a turning point—especially for young men who are often expected to “figure it out” alone.

You’ll hear thoughtful reflections on:

• Why trauma comparison keeps people stuck
• How core stories formed early can shape a lifetime of choices
• What it means to move from surviving the past to designing the future
• The role of belonging and safe connection in long-term healing

Listen on Spotify for every new episode exploring integrative and alternative healing. → ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/00GFdWpvo9Jv6m0wON85OZ?si=4j4kbTzxS2289bQvpvVThQ⁠