In this couragous and vulnerable conversation, Elaine shares her personal experiences with relationships, trauma, and the journey towards healing. The discussion delves into the impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships, the search for love and connection, and the challenges of setting boundaries. Elaine reflects on her love addiction and the importance of safety in relationships, while also exploring her therapy experiences and the role of community support.

The conversation emphasizes the need for self-discovery and healing as essential steps towards building healthy relationships.

This episode includes Therapist Insights as Jennifer Lehr, LMFT, offers a grounded and compassionate guide to healing from childhood trauma. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a licensed therapist, Jennifer explores how unresolved childhood experiences shape our adult relationships, emotional patterns, and sense of self-worth.

She unpacks the core elements of relational trauma — including emotional neglect, insecure attachment, and abandonment wounds — and shares insights on how to begin reparenting yourself, establish emotional safety, and reclaim your inner voice.

Whether you grew up feeling unseen, feared rejection, or are still struggling with relational triggers, this episode offers validation, practical tools, and hope for lasting healing.

💡 Topics We Explore:

What healing actually looks like in daily life

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Relationship Dynamics and Trauma

06:08 Attachment Styles and Patterns in Relationships

13:07 Community, Anger, and Forgiveness

18:06 The Impact of Love Addiction

24:56 Healing and Setting Boundaries

30:28 Navigating Trust and Safety in Relationships

46:43 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Relationships

46:43 Introduction to the Podcast and Relationship App

47:21 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Relationships