Episode 06: Healing Trauma (Part 2)

Healing from trauma isn’t about forgetting the past. It’s about learning to live freely beyond its grip. After understanding what trauma does to the brain, body, and soul in Part 1, this second half of the Healing Trauma series explores what recovery looks like when psychology and faith work hand in hand. In this episode of Mind and Spirit, Catholic-integrativetherapist Luke Johanni unpacks how healing unfolds through evidence-based therapies and the transforming power of grace. You’ll learn how CBT, EMDR, and somatic practices help the body release what’s trapped; and how prayer, community, and the sacraments restore peace tothe soul. Luke weaves together neuroscience and Catholic theology to show that healing is not a quick fix, but a sacred journey: one that moves us from survival to renewal, from fear to belonging, and from wounds to witness.Whether you’re walking through trauma or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical steps, spiritual insight, and hope that your story doesn’t end in pain. It ends in resurrection. Follow the show and listen to Part 1 if you missedit. For more reflections and resources, visit RestoredChristianCounseling.com and follow Luke on social media @LukeJohanni to learn more about integrating Catholic faith and psychology in everyday life. Sources from Today’s Discussion:• ⁠The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van derKolk, M.D.⁠• ⁠Catechism of the Catholic Church §§ 1505⁠• ⁠Salvifici Doloris — St. John Paul II⁠• ⁠NIMH — PTSD and Trauma Basics⁠• ⁠CBT Explained — American PsychologicalAssociation⁠• ⁠EMDR Therapy — Francine Shapiro⁠• ⁠The Healing Power of theSacraments — Fr. JimMcManus, C.Ss.R.⁠• ⁠The Wounded Healer — Henri J. M. Nouwen⁠• ⁠Man’s Search for Meaning — Viktor E. Frankl⁠• ⁠Catholic Therapists Directory⁠• ⁠NAMI FaithNet