In this episode. Dr. Charlie engages in a profound discussion with Honea Henderson-Owens, a licensed clinical social worker focusing on trauma-informed care. The episode delves into the complex relationship between trauma and mental health, exploring how the brain's response mechanisms, such as fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, are activated under stress. Honea emphasizes the importance of slowing down the therapeutic process to help clients manage overwhelming emotions and symptoms. The conversation covers complex PTSD, developmental trauma, and how early experiences shape adult life, even affecting workplace dynamics. Listeners will gain insights into the differences between life coaching and therapy and the potential for healing through neuroplasticity. This episode offers valuable strategies for recognizing and managing emotional triggers providing hope and support for those on their mental health journey. Listen in to learn more: (00:00) Impact of Complex PTSD on Grief (04:35) Trauma-Informed Therapy Strategies Compared (07:59) Brain Prioritizes Survival Over Rationality (20:25) Recognizing the Need for Trauma-Informed Care (28:17) Understanding Survival Strategies in the Brain (40:41) Life Coach vs. Therapist Comparison Resources - Connect with Honea Henderson Owens Website - https://www.honeaowens.com/ Get all the episode resources: Download the free guide, Free Interactive Guide: Mind Shift Holiday Resilience 7-Day Challenge and curated episode recommendations. https://www.charliehornescoaching.com/pod20 Support the show here. •Our Amazon Storefront: ◦https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecharliehornescoachingstudio •Our “Buy Me a Coffee” Page ◦buymeacoffee.com/charliehornescoaching •Our Patreon: ◦https://www.patreon.com/charliehornescoaching Take the mindset quiz to discover what thought process is secretly sabotaging you now!. https://www.charliehornescoaching.com/quiz Don’t miss the Holiday Program Flash Sale for exclusive offers! https://www.charliehornescoaching.com/flashsale