Uncovering the Skeletons: A Journey to Self-Belonging

adoption emotional health healing interdependence primal trauma resilience self-discovery self-worth somatic healing trauma Nov 19, 2025

In this episode of the Resilience Project podcast, Julie Brumley shares her journey as a trauma-informed adoptee coach and somatic healing guide. She discusses the importance of confronting past traumas, particularly those related to adoption, and how they inform present behaviors and relationships. Julie emphasizes the need for self-awareness, acceptance, and the release of stored emotions to facilitate healing. She also explores the concepts of interdependence and self-worth, ultimately finding her purpose in helping others navigate their own healing journeys.

Takeaways

Resilience is about coming home to yourself.
Confronting past traumas is essential for healing.
Adoptees often carry primal trauma that affects their lives.
Awareness of emotions is crucial for healing.
Healing is an ongoing process, not a destination.
Interdependence is key to healthy relationships.
Self-worth must come from within, not from others.
Emotions are energy that need to be expressed and released.
Finding purpose can lead to transformational experiences.
It's important to reach out for support in your healing journey.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery
10:15 Uncovering Primal Trauma
19:31 Healing and Transformation
21:50 Introduction and Overview
21:51 Key Insights and Resources