Ever felt like breaking cycles in your family feels impossible? Or wondered how trauma impacts the way you show up as a parent?

In this replay of our most-played episode of the year, I sat down with Amber Trejo—a licensed marriage and family therapist and trauma specialist—to explore the beautiful, messy, and transformative journey of cycle-breaking.

Amber opens up about her own experiences with complex childhood trauma, how she discovered somatic healing, and how her parenting journey led her to confront and heal her triggers. We discuss the realities of being human, embracing imperfection, and learning to show up authentically for yourself and your kids.

If you're navigating generational patterns, parenting with compassion, or simply trying to better understand yourself, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear how healing from trauma isn't about perfection, but about learning to allow, repair, and reconnect with your humanity.

Don’t miss this raw, honest, and inspiring conversation that proves healing is possible, even when it feels messy.

Topics We Cover in This Episode:

• How parenting can reveal unhealed parts of yourself you never expected
• Why rage and shame often surface for trauma survivors—and how to navigate them
• What somatic healing is and why it's critical for trauma recovery

All show notes are available at www.deanapanza.com!

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Reminder: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for therapy or individualized mental health or medical care.