Mindfulness, EMDR & The Journey Home to Self w/ Nicole Richardson

In this episode, Natasha June sits down with therapist Nicole Richardson for a raw, grounded conversation on healing trauma. Nicole shares her own backstory, explains why childhood trauma hits differently, and breaks down how practices like mindfulness and EMDR help rewire the brain. From understanding homeostasis to releasing self-blame, this episode offers powerful tools and perspective for anyone navigating the path to healing.

 

🧠 It's not you—it's your wiring.
Coping mechanisms are protective, not proof of failure. Shame fades when you see them for what they are: survival tools.

🧱 Childhood trauma is in the hardware.
Early trauma embeds in the body. Healing is possible—but often nonlinear. Think steps, not straight lines.

🌿 Mindfulness helps reprogram the nervous system.
Small acts like quiet walks or breathwork can start shifting your internal baseline toward calm.

⚖️ Homeostasis isn't always healthy.
Your body clings to what's familiar—even anxiety. Changing that requires repetition and grace.

💫 EMDR helps refile traumatic memories.
By stimulating both brain hemispheres, EMDR helps move trauma out of “fight or flight” mode and into safer mental storage.

🛡️ Your armor kept you safe.
Instead of judging yourself, honor the strength it took to survive. You’ll loosen the armor when you’re ready.

 

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