I had the honor of being a guest on KBOO’s Once Upon a Time radio show, alongside author and friend Maya Bairey, to discuss the emotional and therapeutic themes in her novel Painting Celia.

In this heartfelt conversation hosted by Consuelo, we explored:

• How childhood trauma can shape adult relationships
• The role of IFS, EMDR, and nervous system regulation in healing
• The power of journaling and creative expression
• How fictional characters can be used as case studies in trauma-informed training

I also spoke about my upcoming trauma workbook that uses Painting Celia as a foundation for teaching therapeutic concepts and practices.

🎧 Click here to listen to the full interview on KBOO

Whether you’re a therapist, a writer, or someone on a healing journey, this episode offers rich insight into the intersection of storytelling and recovery.