The Healing Trauma Podcast cover image

The Healing Trauma Podcast

Believing Me- Healing Complex Trauma with Dr. Ingrid Clayton

Oct 3, 2022
Psychologist and trauma therapist Dr. Ingrid Clayton shares her experiences with complex trauma and healing from narcissistic abuse. She discusses her memoir 'Believing Me' and the impact of growing up in a narcissistic family system. The chapter explores navigating trauma, healing, and boundaries, emphasizing the importance of listening to our nervous system and establishing reciprocity in relationships. The hosts express gratitude and provide links to Dr. Clayton's book.
48:18

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Dr. Ingrid Clayton emphasizes the importance of validation, self-belief, and the ongoing journey of trauma recovery.
  • Dr. Ingrid Clayton highlights the cycle of trauma bonding and the grooming techniques employed by her stepfather, shedding light on her own experiences and connecting them to patterns of abuse.

Deep dives

Believing Me: A Memoir of Complex Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse

In this podcast episode, Dr. Ingrid Clayton discusses her recently released memoir, 'Believing Me.' She shares her personal story of healing from complex trauma and understanding the dynamics of narcissistic abuse at the hands of her stepfather. The memoir delves into the effects of gaslighting and the long-lasting impact it had on her ability to trust herself. Through writing the book, she confronts the minimization of her experiences and sets boundaries with her mother, who failed to acknowledge the abuse. Dr. Clayton highlights the importance of validation, self-belief, and the ongoing journey of trauma recovery.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode