How To Heal From Trauma And Loss - Phyllis E Leavitt and Lily Patrascu

How To Heal From Trauma And Loss - Phyllis E Leavitt and Lily Patrascu Phyllis E Leavitt, a psychotherapist and author of multiple books, specializes in helping individuals heal from trauma and loss. She explains how entrepreneurs often struggle with self-expression due to past emotional wounds, which can manifest as procrastination, fear of judgment, or functional freeze. Recognizing symptoms is the first step to healing, allowing individuals to uncover their psychological blocks and take actionable steps toward personal and professional growth. Phyllis E Leavitt emphasizes strategies such as breaking tasks into manageable steps, reconnecting with one’s purpose, and seeking therapeutic support through approaches like EMDR, hypnosis, or inner child work. Her insights provide entrepreneurs with practical methods to overcome emotional barriers and fully express their potential. About The Guest Phyllis E. Leavitt earned her Master’s Degree in Psychology and Counseling from Antioch University in 1989. A dedicated psychotherapist, author, and spiritual seeker, Phyllis has been on a profound journey of healing and connection to the Divine Source for most of her life. She has published two deeply personal books, A Light in the Darkness and Into the Fire, chronicling her own healing journey and the spiritual insights she gained along the way. As a psychotherapist, Phyllis co-directed a sexual abuse treatment program called Parents United in Santa Fe, New Mexico, until 1991, after which she transitioned to full-time private practice. Over the course of her 34-year career, she worked with children, families, couples, and individuals, focusing extensively on abuse, dysfunctional family dynamics, their aftermath, and the key elements necessary for healing. Her latest book, America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis, explores the urgent need to bring mental and emotional healing into national awareness and the social and political discourse. Phyllis has a particular passion for examining the profound connection between psychological and spiritual health, emphasizing the importance of personal and collective growth for the future of humanity. Now residing in Taos, New Mexico, with her husband, Phyllis is focused on writing and speaking, continuing her lifelong mission to inspire healing and transformation. For More Info About Phyllis E Leavitt, visit: https://www.phyllisleavitt.com https://www.facebook.com/phyllis.leavitt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOdxqvDK9N421AZ5TTxqUgQ https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-leavitt-630179255/ https://www.instagram.com/phyllis_e_leavitt/ https://twitter.com/PhyllisLeavitt2 https://substack.com/@phyllisleavitt1 Timestamp 0:00 Introduction to Healing from Trauma and Loss 0:39 Finding Stuck Points 0:54 Self-Expression and Trauma 1:11 Identifying Symptoms 1:48 Dealing with Procrastination 2:27 Healing Through Therapy 3:22 Journaling and Inner Strength 3:58 Relational Impacts of Trauma 5:30 Overcoming Default Traumatic Responses 7:36 Handling Client Projections 15:18 Managing Entrepreneurial Triggers 19:13 Building Positive Beliefs 27:48 Coping with Difficult Clients 32:55 Understanding Emotional Projections 33:14 The Importance of Compassionate Conversation 33:38 Finding My Resources 34:16 Conclusion and Goodbye About The Host Lily Patrascu is an ultra-creative book publisher and personal brand strategist for thought leaders, CEOs, luxury influencers. As an influencer, bestselling author, copywriter, global speaker, she supports busy entrepreneurs to find their message and share it with millions of people. Feel free to connect with me or find out more about my book publishing/influential entrepreneur events/speaking/ projects here: https://linktr.ee/lilypatrascu & www.lily.global I am launching a few collaborative books: on property wealth strategies, confidence, millionaire secrets, health tools, AI, and seeking influencers with large communities to promote their expertise with the books. I can help you write/ghostwrite and publish your books in 90 days. Message me (Lily) on +447557351222 to collaborate. If you want to be featured on this podcast, and you're a successful entrepreneur able to share about how you grew your company, book your spot here: www.lily.global/podcast - *********************************************************** Getting featured is free. 🎧 Listening is free. 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