Are you familiar with trauma, as a definition or as an experience? How can unresolved traumas block you from forming deeper and more fulfilling relationships? How can partners support one another through an emotional shift? In this podcast episode, Billy and Brandy Eldridge speak with Eric Strom about trauma and healing. Meet Eric Strom Eric has a focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, and an interest in helping men be more present, available, and attuned to their emotions and their partners. Eric is trained in Brainspotting and EMDR and has an interest in all body-focused treatments. Eric is a Board-Certified Diplomate with the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work. Eric is a veteran of the military having served in both the Marine Corps as an enlisted Marine and the MN Army National Guard as a Behavioral Health Officer. When not engaged in providing therapy, recording, and editing the Mental Health Solutions Podcast, Eric enjoys being outside, spending time with his two kids, and working on his private pilot’s license. Visit his website and connect on Facebook and LinkedIn. Listen to his podcast here. Sign up here for the free e-course for empowering healthy male emotions. In This Podcast Summary * Defining trauma * Why do people need to address trauma? Defining trauma Most people consider trauma as the “big T”. These are traumas that come from car accidents, sexual assault, combat trauma and they manifest in isolation, sleeplessness, and so forth. These are important to identify and address in order to maintain peace in your life. Although there is also the “little T” trauma that most people are not aware of, they are no less important and necessary to work through. These could be things such as childhood abuse and difficult childhood experiences because these, when unresolved, can still trigger people right through their adulthood. Why do people need to address trauma? Putting aside and ignoring trauma was a pattern of past generations, but living with unresolved generational trauma can inhibit you from fully flourishing and succeeding in your life. If you’re not connecting with people because as a kid you were taught, maybe not explicitly but through the actions of others, that talking about your emotions and feelings and expressing those things is not a safe place then why in the world are you going to find that to be a safe place as an adult? (Eric Strom) By not addressing trauma, they can manifest themselves in your relationships and inhibit you from forming truer, deeper bonds with people out of a fear of the trauma you experienced. Are you ready to find the freedom to be yourself as a beta male? Do you want permission and tools to be your best beta? Are you ready to join the revolution to find strength as a beta? If you want to be comfortable in your skin and be the most authentic beta male, then our free beta revolution course is for you. Sign up for free. Useful links: * Deconstructing our Faith with John Williamson | Episode 40 * Olive Tree Counseling * a href="https://betamalerevolution.