In this powerful episode, I sit down with EMDR therapist, trauma specialist, and creator of the Embodied Rise Method, Cassandra Quick, to explore how true healing begins with understanding our inner world.
Together, we unpack the emotional layers of trauma, the impact of attachment styles, and the healing power of reconnecting with the inner child. Cassandra shares how modalities like EMDR therapy, EFT tapping, and trauma-conscious yoga can help rewire the nervous system and create a sense of safety in the body.
Key Topics Covered:
Whether you’re new to trauma work or deep in the healing process, this episode is a reminder that your triggers are treasures, your body is a messenger, and healing happens when you learn to connect with yourself, with others, and with your story.
00:00 – Introduction & Connection
02:38 – Life’s Curveballs & Surrender
05:29 – Inner Child & Understanding “Parts”
12:57 – What Are Protective Parts?
17:47 – Complex PTSD & Performance-Based Identity
19:00 – Why Women Struggle to Express Anger
21:52 – How EMDR Works
22:53 – Big T vs Little t Trauma
24:34 – Healing in Relationship
29:07 – Self-Care & Inner Child Reparenting
32:31 – Attachment Styles & Their Influence
32:40 – Letting My Daughter Express Anger Safely
34:49 – Attachment & Relationship Dynamics
35:21 – Communication & Emotional Awareness
39:44 – That Time I Accidentally Played Matchmaker
42:34 – The Power of Vulnerability
45:52 – Feeling Safe in Relationships
46:26 – Reading & Validating Energy Shifts
49:01 – Intuition vs Trauma Responses
51:12 – What Is Trauma-Conscious Yoga?
53:41 – The 3-Step Illuminate Blueprint
56:22 – Healing as a Path of Illumination
1:00:55 – EFT Tapping & Cortisol Reduction
1:04:22 – Listening to the Body as a Messenger
1:07:05 – You Don’t Have to Clear Your Mind to Meditate
1:11:18 – When Therapy Isn’t the Answer & The Embodied Rise Course
1:15:51 – Embodied Rise Method Overview
1:17:15 – Getting Triggered After Announcing the New Gym
