#46. Reclaiming Power and Healing Inner Child Wounds with Brooke Bownes

In this episode, my featured guest Brooke Bownes shares her personal journey, revealing her own struggles with feelings of powerlessness and the fear of showing up authentically in the world. Her powerful mission—to guide midlife women through the intricate process of healing mother wounds and childhood trauma, helping them rediscover their power, confidence and release the burdens of their past. Determined to change her circumstances, Brooke embarked on a transformative path, working on her mindset, discovering her true self, and cultivating the invaluable feeling of inner contentment and confidence. Brooke Bownes is a distinguished trauma-informed coach, therapist, and No.1 bestselling author, dedicated to empowering midlife women on their healing journey from mother wounds and childhood trauma. Her mission is to help them regain power, confidence and release the burdens of past traumas, rekindling their goals with renewed determination. Brooke's commitment is deeply personal, having faced the struggle of feeling powerless and hesitant to embrace her authentic self. Through diligent mindset work and self-discovery, she transformed fear into unshakable confidence, even stepping onto stages with courage, illustrating her remarkable journey. Despite her introverted nature, Brooke's mastery of rewiring her mind and regulating the nervous system allowed her to conquer personal trauma, making cherished dreams a reality. Today, she shares her expertise, guiding others through the transformative process she herself experienced. Drawing from her tumultuous past, including abusive relationships and single-handedly raising four children, Brooke's unmatched empathy and insight meet individuals where they stand, facilitating their path to self-discovery and empowerment. Residing in a beautiful home with her husband, Brooke manages a thriving business and relishes adventurous escapades in their campervan. Connect with Brooke: Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/brookebownes01⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookebownes/⁠ Bootcamp: ⁠https://brooke-bownes-coaching.newzenler.com/f/bootcamp-waitlist?fbclid=IwAR2U8tbHMWSXqfIQK9YGWhPXjIK3m7dSEM6tx_pOQWYgx4aSFwjNBUm7wJ8⁠ Books mentioned on the show: You Can Have It!: How to Break through the self-sabotage cycle by Brooke Bownes  The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk  My Mother Is a Narcissist: Understand Your Mother on a Deeper Emotional Level, Heal from Her Narcissistic Abuse, and Make a Revolutionary Recovery by Geoffrey Loren You're Not Who You Think You Are: A Breakthrough Guide to Discovering the Authentic You Paperback by Albert Clayton Gaulden (Author), James Redfield (Foreword) Podcasts mentioned on the show: Mel Robbins Stephen Bartlett  ——— Enjoy this Podcast? Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your friends so that they can be educated, informed, inspired & empowered! Questions? You can contact me through my website, www.PocketsofKnowledge.com, or find me on Instagram @desireedstanley. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. ——— This podcast is intended to educate, inspire and empower you on your personal journey. This is not intended to treat any medical condition. I am not a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional. Please note that this episode may contain advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.