In this episode of Intimacy Evolution, Brianna welcomes Lindsay Lockett, a trauma and nervous system healing expert. Lindsay shares her personal journey from growing up in an evangelical family with significant emotional and physical challenges to deconstructing her faith and facing severe anxiety and complex PTSD. She details her struggles with health and wellness, her mother's emotional neglect, and reaching a point of attempting suicide. Lindsay discusses the role of EMDR therapy, moving to Minnesota, and finding new ways to address her trauma. She offers insights into navigating triggers in personal relationships, particularly with her husband, and emphasizes the importance of awareness and curiosity over simply relying on nervous system tools. Lindsay also reflects on her evolving relationship with her mother and her own journey of healing and selfdiscovery. This compelling conversation highlights the intricate connection between emotional trauma, healing, and personal growth.
00:00 Introduction to Intimacy Evolution
00:24 Meet Lindsay Lockett
00:50 Lindsay's Background and Early Life
02:47 Marriage and Faith Deconstruction
04:23 Struggles and Therapy
06:26 The Turning Point
08:29 Healing and SelfDiscovery
12:53 Motherhood and Emotional Neglect
17:27 Confronting the Past
28:04 Navigating a Complicated Relationship
29:08 The Struggle of SelfControl
30:38 Embracing Anger and Sadness
32:43 A Letter to the Past
36:03 Finding Neutrality and Acceptance
37:47 Impact on Personal Relationships
47:20 The Role of Awareness and Consciousness
52:14 Final Thoughts and Resources
00:00 Breaking Free: Overcoming Trauma and Reclaiming Self with Lindsey Lockett