The Power of Unspoken Energy: Trauma, Healing, and Becoming Fully Present with Christina Simmons

In this deeply moving episode of The Power In The Pain, Greg sits down with bestselling author and upcoming TEDx Murfreesboro speaker Christina Simmons for a conversation about trauma, healing, and the power of becoming fully present. Christina shares her journey through childhood verbal abuse, the devastating loss of three biological children due to a rare genetic condition, cancer, marriage restoration, and raising a son on the autism spectrum. What began as survival eventually became a calling — to help others process their pain, reclaim their voice, and turn their story into impact. Together, Greg and Christina explore: The hidden cost of disassociation How trauma reshapes the nervous system The power of unspoken energy and nonverbal communication Parenting neurodivergent children with presence instead of control Letting go of parental approval and stepping into autonomy Why "it's not your fault" is often the beginning of healing How storytelling becomes a vehicle for transformation Christina also shares her journey into writing, publishing, and coaching others to extract and refine their own stories — plus her vision for a nonprofit rooted in healing childhood trauma through storytelling. If you've ever felt stuck in survival mode… If you're on the edge of beginning your healing journey… If you know there's more for your life but fear is holding you back… This episode is for you.