In this powerful episode of Beyond Trauma, I sit down with therapist and CMI™ practitioner Estefana Johnson to explore why we get stuck in loops, triggered by small things, and repeating the same patterns—despite our best efforts to change.Together, we dive into:The three tiers of trauma memory and why self-talk or breathing techniques don’t always workHow culture and past experiences shape present reactionsWhy focusing on whether an event was “traumatic” can miss the point—and how looking at critical memories and congruence offers a path forwardThe essential difference between managing symptoms and addressing root causesHow the CMI™ method protects clinicians from burnout while helping clients access lasting healingWhy letting clients lead—making their own connections and discoveries—creates sustainable transformationEstefana shares how trauma is less about the event itself and more about how the body reacts without our consent in moments of survival. If you’ve ever felt “stuck,” overresponsive, or weighed down by the past, this conversation will show you why deep healing means going beyond symptom relief—and how finding and transforming the root of our hampering beliefs can free us to live fully, authentically, and with congruence.Website---------------------------------------Your support keeps this podcast going! Please consider donating if you found this episode helpful.Follow Lara at Website | Instagram | YouTubeIntro & Outro Music by Daniel Zaitchik

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