Julie Brown Yau, Ph.D., has a 30-year background in psychological, somatic and spiritual traditions providing her with a unique depth of knowledge and direct experience. Julie’s unified approach for addressing developmental and complex trauma, includes the latest neuroscientific & psychosomatic findings, depth psychology, & Eastern wisdom. Julie is an author, speaker, and has a private practice in Laguna Beach CA. She works on Skype worldwide.
Julie supports those on a spiritual path to embody realizations and assists those going through spiritual emergence. She is also the Director of Education and Program Development at Compassionate Care ALS, helping families and individuals through trauma and the dying process.
Julie's latest book: The Body Awareness Workbook for Trauma: Release Trauma from Your Body, Find Emotional Balance, and Connect with Your Inner Wisdom.
Website: juliebrownyau.com
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Summary and transcript of this interview.
Interview recorded October 24, 2019.
YouTube Video Chapters:
00:00:00 - Buddha at the Gas Pump Interview+ Introduction to Julie Brown Yao
00:04:05 - Connecting to Subtle Energies
00:08:02 - Exploring the Spaciousness of Experience
00:11:51 - Early Trauma and Boundaries
00:16:37 - Creating a Sense of Safety in Trauma Healing
00:21:19 - Experiencing the Extraordinary and Ordinary
00:27:01 - The Impact of Incoherence on Society
00:30:39 - The Importance of Love and Nurture in Early Development
00:33:59 - Building Resilience and Connection in Childhood
00:36:57 - The Detrimental Effects of Distraction on Infants
00:40:22 - The Biochemistry of Trauma and Samskaras
00:44:14 - The Trauma of Hellfire and Intergenerational Healing
00:48:57 - Building Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth
00:52:57 - Finding Meaning in Trauma Healing
00:57:01 - Trauma and Disconnection
01:00:35 - The False Sense of Pride and Shame
01:03:24 - Descending into the Underworld
01:06:32 - Healing Trauma in Spirituality
01:09:49 - Suffering from Squashed Authentic Expression
01:13:05 - The Cycle of Expansion and Abiding States
01:16:28 - Disturbing Stories and Trauma in Spiritual Communities
01:20:53 - Healing Trauma and Self-Love
01:28:31 - Exploring Trauma and Body Awareness
01:32:12 - Exploring Early Trauma
01:35:28 - The Impact of Early Trauma on Identity Development
01:38:49 - Connecting with Your Inner Child
01:41:49 - Transforming Tension with Compassion
01:44:44 - Soothing Trauma with Eye Contact
01:47:24 - Writing the Body Awareness Workbook for Trauma
01:50:25 - Closing Remarks and Appreciation