In this deeply personal and informative conversation, I sit down with Erin Valente, LMFT, Trauma & EMDR Specialist, and Holistic Healing Advocate to explore EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as a powerful modality for healing trauma.

We talk about:

• What EMDR actually is and how it works
• How trauma and PTSD live in the body and nervous system
• Why traditional talk therapy isn’t always enough
• How EMDR helped me process early childhood sexual abuse
• What healing trauma feels like — physically, emotionally, and spiritually

I share openly about my own experience navigating EMDR and how it has been transformational in rewiring long-held trauma patterns (including flashbacks and constantly reliving the memory of experience), restoring safety in my body, and reclaiming my sense of self.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode, overwhelmed by triggers, or curious about trauma-informed healing, this episode offers both hope and practical insight.

Healing is possible. Safety is possible. Liberation is possible.

You can find Erin on Instagram @erinmvalente and learn more on her website: erinvalentetherapy.com

To learn more about me, go to michellewolfe.me or find me on socials @michellewolfe.me

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