In this episode I speak to Dr Zoe Vilenica, trauma specialist and somatic practice therapist.

This episode comes with a trigger warning as we will be exploring complex trauma and childhood sexual trauma.

I will be asking Zoe to help us understand how trauma shows up in relationships and how it gets healed.

We explore:

The difference between PTSD, complex trauma and childhood sexual trauma How trauma shows up in relationshipHow trauma impacts people and how/ where it impact relationshipsThe difference between childhood sexual trauma and sexual trauma as an older personHow the overlay of relationships and attachment impacts the relational and nervous systemHow can a partner best support and respond to trauma for healingHow we heal from trauma

To connect with Dr Zoe check out:

Website: www.posttraumaticpeace.com

Instagram: @posttraumaticpeace

Nicole Mathieson

This podcast was created by Nicole Mathieson, a Brisbane based counsellor and couple therapist, who has a couple of podcasts and is the author of The Beauty Load, How to feel enough in a world obsessed with beauty.

Nicole helps men, women and couples get smarter, happier and more connected in their intimate relationships and has various online courses and resources to support people navigating the tricky realm of relationships.

@relationship_smart_with_nicole

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Release Date: 20/04/2026, 10:02:42