On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined by clinical psychologist and trauma-informed educator, Dr Faith Galliano Desai, for a two-part conversation where they unpack the intricate relationship between trauma, our nervous system and our ability to heal. Together, Trent and Dr Faith discuss:

* The journey and inspiration that led Dr Faith to the type of work she does now,
* How our nervous system can and does shape the way we go about the world,
* The concept of “spirituality” and how it can help inform a holistic understanding of ourselves,
* What trauma is (and what it isn’t),
* How our nervous system processes trauma, as well as
* The role of ‘shame’ and ‘blame’ when it comes to trauma.

The book that Trent mentions is: The Trauma of Everyday Life by Mark Epstein
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About the show:
Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer.
Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself.

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