Brain Partnership for Trauma Healing and Resilience Building

Discover how a compassionate partnership with your brain transforms the journey through trauma and strengthens resilience. Jan welcomes Dr. Kate Truitt to the podcast to explore how survival wiring shapes our thoughts, emotions, and nervous system—and how gentle, science-driven practices can guide the brain back toward safety, strength, and renewed possibility with compassion at the center. 

ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Kate Truitt, an esteemed clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, is globally recognized for her trauma, stress, and resilience expertise. As the founder of the Truitt Institute, she integrates cutting-edge neuroscience into mental health training and seminars. She leads her award-winning clinical practice Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates and serves as CEO of both the Amy Research Foundation and the Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles. An essential part of the Goldie Hawn Foundation’s MindUP Scientific Advisory Committee, Dr. Truitt passionately advocates for mental health literacy and empowerment globally. With her impressive social media following of over 140,000 and a combined viewer and readership of 10 million, she regularly shares valuable mental health insights with her audience.

Her voice in the mental health arena extends to her role as a sought-after speaker and expert in media, including features on BBC and Today. Dr. Truitt has delivered keynotes and training at prestigious platforms like the United Nations and the U.S. Department of Defense. As the international bestselling author of Healing in Your Hands and Keep Breathing, she is dedicated to advancing the treatment of trauma and stress disorders, making significant strides in destigmatizing mental health and fostering resilience worldwide.