207. What is silent trauma and why does it stay hidden?

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Caroline speaks with Dr. Shahrzad Jalali—clinical psychologist and trauma specialist—to unpack the idea of silent trauma—those unseen wounds from early childhood or minimized adult experiences that often go unacknowledged, but leave lasting emotional imprints.

Together, they explore:

• Why trauma doesn’t need a dramatic event to be real
• How silent trauma shapes behavior, relationships, and emotional patterns
• Why labeling and processing emotions is key to healing
• How kids and adults can learn to recognize and manage their inner world through body awareness and grounding strategies
• Practical steps for growing resilience, even when the past still lingers

This episode is essential listening for anyone working with kids, navigating their own healing, or simply wanting to understand what sits beneath the surface.

About Dr. Shahrzad Jalali

Dr. Shahrzad Jalali is a licensed clinical psychologist with a deep passion for trauma resolution, emotional resilience, and relational healing. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of silent trauma—emotional wounds that often go unspoken but shape our behaviors, relationships, and well-being. Her work integrates psychoanalysis, somatic healing, and neuroscience to provide a holistic approach to mental health. She is currently working on her upcoming book, set to launch in 2025, which delves deeper into trauma healing and personal transformation.

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