INTERVIEW WITH DR LISA PALMER OLSON:

What happens when more than 20 of the world's leading EFT trainers, trauma experts, and attachment researchers come together to tackle the toughest cases therapists face?

In this episode of Leaning Into the Fire, Ed Peterson welcomes renowned EFT Trainer Lisa Palmer-Olson for an inspiring conversation about the upcoming EFT Triage Conference in Las Vegas. Lisa shares the heart and vision behind this one-of-a-kind event, where leaders from Emotionally Focused Therapy, neuroscience, AEDP, ISTDP, and other cutting-edge approaches come together—not to debate—but to learn from one another in service of better helping clients heal.

Together, Ed and Lisa explore why some of the greatest breakthroughs in therapy happen when clinicians are willing to examine their own blocks, embrace vulnerability, and stay open to new perspectives. They discuss the often-overlooked importance of the self of the therapist, how therapist growth directly impacts client outcomes, and why community, humility, and lifelong learning are essential for becoming an exceptional clinician.

Whether you're an experienced EFT therapist, just beginning your attachment journey, or simply passionate about helping people heal from trauma and relationship pain, this episode offers wisdom, encouragement, and a compelling invitation to keep growing.

Topics include:

• The vision behind the groundbreaking EFT Triage Conference
• Treating trauma, addiction, affairs, and betrayal through an attachment lens
• Why the therapist's own emotional process matters
• Learning from multiple therapy models while staying grounded in EFT
• The power of supervision, community, and vulnerability in clinical growth
• How great therapists continue stretching, learning, and evolving throughout their careers

If you've ever felt stuck in your work—or simply want to become a more confident, emotionally attuned therapist—this conversation will challenge, inspire, and remind you why this work matters.