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In this episode, Elle finds herself in meaningful conversation with Amy Guthrie - interior designer and coach specializing in helping those experiencing partner trauma.
They get into it quickly and explore topics spanning:
- Interior design
- Psychotherapy and Coaching
- Partner trauma from sex addiction & Infidelity
- Harm from the Codependency framework
- Doing the f*@king hard work of inner reflection required to evolve into your truest self
- Self-compassion for earlier versions of ourselves
- Going for your dreams
- Dealing with other people’s voices and expectations
- Knowing what you want
- Big versus small dreams
- The effect of, as a woman, not being allowed to dream while growing up
- Learning how to dream individually and collaboratively
- The trap of the American dream
- The allure of control
- Physical manifestation of emotional and mental trauma
- EMDR
- The power and beauty of physical space to calm our nervous system, help us feel safe, and help us heal
- The essential nature of lighting
- How constant learning leads to a healthy life
- Steps to finding the right coach or therapist
- The hard work is worth it
- The beauty, youthfulness, and energy that is possible with aging
- The value of putting in the work to grow
Amy, thank you, thank you. For your insight.
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If you'd like to connect with Amy and learn more about her work, you can find her at:
- Design work: instagram @trilogydesignla or www.trilogydesignla.com
- Coaching work: instagram @trilogypsychotherapy or www.trilogypsychotherapy.com
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May you always see the blessing.
