In this episode, Antonia and Jacqui explore the shift from the older, more clinical definition of trauma to a broader, more psychologically nuanced understanding: that trauma is not only about what happened, but about what happened inside us as a result, particularly when an experience leaves us overwhelmed, unsupported, unseen, or unable to fully process it.

They unpack the difference between distress and trauma, the distinction between big T and little t experiences, and the ways unresolved trauma can continue to shape us long after the original event has passed.

But this conversation is not only about naming trauma. It is also about recovery: the role of safety, support, remembrance, and connection, and why trauma work must be approached with care. Jacqui also walks listeners through EMDR in depth, including what it stands for, how it works, why it can sound unusual at first, and why it has become such a respected and effective treatment for trauma.