Ep. 46 EMDR, NET, and Releasing Stored Trauma with Author of Beautiful Ashes

Show Notes:

In this deeply moving episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Berrett sits down with Shelly Edwards Jorgensen—survivor, speaker, author of Beautiful Ashes, and advocate for trauma recovery. Shelly shares the profound and nearly unimaginable trauma she endured throughout her childhood and teenage years, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and the murder of her mother at the hands of her father.

Despite living what looked like a “successful” life on the outside—excelling academically, building a strong career, and appearing confident—Shelly reveals how she silently battled depression, emotional numbness, and daily thoughts of wanting to die. She and Angie explore the silent suffering so many trauma survivors experience, and why outward success does not equal inner peace.

Shelly opens up about the turning point in her healing journey — discovering NET (Neuro Emotional Technique) and other body-based therapies, after traditional talk therapy alone was not enough. She discusses the importance of finding the right combination of healing modalities, the power of movement and athletic grounding, and the role of faith and trust in rebuilding her inner safety and sense of self.

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