Step Out of Your Trauma and Into Your Best Life | Jamilly Whitfield | Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Author & Coach

Jamilly Whitfield knows what it’s like to feel trapped by your own story. A licensed clinical social worker, author, podcaster, and coach, she’s turned her own journey of healing into a mission to help others break free from the weight of past trauma. Growing up in Washington Heights and now running her own practice, she’s proof that it’s possible to rewrite your narrative and create the life you’ve always wanted. In this conversation, we explore how trauma shapes our patterns and beliefs, what it takes to step into a growth mindset, and why your relationship with yourself sets the tone for everything else. Chapters 00:00 Meet Jamilly Whitfield 01:10 Growing up in Washington Heights 03:15 How trauma impacts the brain 05:05 Recognizing patterns that hold you back 07:20 Moving from survival mode to growth 09:10 Finding your voice as a therapist and coach 11:00 Launching the Beauteous Me Podcast 13:25 Writing Latinas Who Boss Up 15:40 Helping clients step into their best life 17:25 Reframing success on your own terms 19:15 The role of mindset in healing 21:30 Tools for self-worth and self-trust 23:45 Navigating the C-Suite and entrepreneurship 26:00 Building a purpose-driven business 28:15 Advice for anyone feeling stuck 30:00 What “powerful” means to Jamilly The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices