I'm thrilled to share this powerful conversation with Emma Lyons, a trauma-informed healer whose journey from a high-achieving law career to deep healing work is nothing short of inspiring. Emma’s core mantra, “Healing your trauma is not a nice to do, it’s essential if you actually want to be successful and fulfilled,” truly resonated with me—and I know it will with you, too. In this episode, Emma unpacks the hidden forces of intergenerational trauma, how childhood roles shape our adult lives, and why mindset alone is rarely enough for genuine transformation. She candidly shares her own experience of being the “invisible child,” bringing to light how emotional wounds can linger until we consciously work to release them, not just mentally but somatically. If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, or unclear about what’s holding you back, Emma offers wisdom and tangible steps for recognizing, understanding, and healing those deeper patterns. This episode is your invitation to move from just coping to truly thriving.
Connect With Emma Lyons
Website: https://emmaslyons.com
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:25 Emma’s Work in Trauma Healing
01:14 Money, Love, and Receiving
01:32 Emma’s Guiding Mantra
02:08 How Trauma Patterns Develop
03:21 What Healing Trauma Really Means
04:47 Intergenerational Trauma Explained
05:56 The Somatic Side of Healing
07:35 Emma’s Personal Healing Story
09:19 How to Recognize Your Trauma
10:44 Signs and Symptoms of Trauma
11:54 Why Trauma Can Go Unnoticed
13:23 The True Cost of Unhealed Trauma
14:01 The Trauma Matrix Metaphor
15:12 Projecting Unhealed Wounds
16:09 Emma’s Offerings and Where to Connect
17:15 Closing Thoughts and Farewell