Check our upcoming events: https://drespen.com/upcoming/ Tweetable quote from Dr. Nicole “Emotions have value, and aren't to be avoided.” Summary Childhood experiences shape beliefs, relationships, and emotional responses into adulthood, impacting behaviors and relationship dynamics. In this episode, Dr. Nicole LePera, a holistic psychologist with an impressive educational background and a strong online presence, is known for her work on the impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships. The discussion highlighted how early experiences shape beliefs, emotional responses, and self-perceptions, influencing behaviors and relationship dynamics in adulthood. Episode Highlights: 00:03:09 - Relationship Dynamics Shaped by Childhood Experiences 00:05:25 - Early Experiences' Lasting Neurophysiological Influence 00:08:46 - Empowering Decisions through Present Moment Awareness 00:16:06 - Emotional Regulation Through Childhood Experiences 00:19:10 - Navigating conflicts through emotional expression 00:26:27 - Emotional Attunement for Healthy Parent-Child Relationships 00:33:28 - Fostering Emotional Intimacy in Parenting 00:47:12 - Childhood Influences on Personal Empowerment Journey Guest Bio: Dr. Nicole LePera is a holistic psychologist, trained at Cornell University, The New School for Social Research and The Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. She is the founder of the global community healing membership SelfHealers Circle and the author of #1 NY Times Bestseller "How to Do the Work" "How To Meet Your Self" and "How To Be The Love You Seek". Find out more about Dr. Nicole Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theholisticpsychologist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the.holistic.psychologist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEWTaMjqOH8J1Gy06Ey0Yg Find out more about Dr Espen Website: https://drespen.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drespenwoldjensen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_espen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_espen