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The Trauma Nerd

Helen Billows
Trauma
EMDR
Trauma Therapy
Empathy
Childhood Trauma
Judgment
Anger Management
Self-Compassion
Parent-Child Relationship
Discipline
Personal Responsibility
Hurt People Hurt People
Intention and Impact
Childhood Environment
Attachment Theory
Inner Critic
Internal Family Systems
Accountability
Social Networks
DBT

Access the brain of a booked-out trauma therapist.

Most trauma content tells you what's wrong. The Trauma Nerd shows you what to actually do about it. Get hot takes from a consultation room that's seen over 7,000 trauma therapy sessions.

Hosted by Helen Billows, a registered psychologist, EMDRAA-accredited EMDR consultant, and one of a handful of clinicians who help train EMDR therapists across ... more

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When something hurts, the instinct is obvious: aim for the opposite. 

Feel worthless? Aim for worthy. 

Can't trust anyone? Commit to trusting everyone.

It sounds like progress; like the right step forward.

In this episode I unpack why that instin... more

You're probably pretty good at the soft stuff. The kindness, the compassion, the not being too hard on yourself. Good. Keep doing that.

But that's only half of good parenting. The other half has a fire to it, and most of us are accidentally skipping... more

You pull over, hands shaking, absolutely raging. How dare they. What is wrong with that person. You're furious.

Except you're not, really. Underneath that rage is something far more vulnerable, and your body knows it before you do.

This episode is ... more

You judge yourself for being judgy. Then you judge yourself for judging your judgeme—ok, we're already exhausted.

In this episode Helen discusses how judgements are relevant to trauma work, and how to figure out what your judgy thoughts are actually... more

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Helen Billows
Host of The Trauma Nerd; Registered psychologist; EMDR consultant; founder of trauma therapy practice in Adelaide, Australia. Known for clinical honesty, practical guidance, and a warm, humorous delivery.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
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    Incredible, Helen really knows what shes talking about. This podcast changed my life

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    Australia4 months ago

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A practical, evidence-based show that blends psychology, trauma therapy, and EMDR to help listeners understand how early experiences shape behavior and body responses. Episodes mix clinical concepts with real-world applications, offering repair strategies, compassionate guidance, and approachable explanations of complex topics like attachment, belief systems, and responsibility. Noteworthy is the host's warmth, humor, and commitment to accessible, actionable therapy content aimed at both professionals and those navigating trauma in daily life.

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