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Dr. Hoyt is certified in Traumatic Stress Studies and is the founder of Mending Trauma, a digital mental health company that specializes in trauma recovery. As a former professor, Dr. Hoyt led research teams in Africa looking at mass trauma, agency, and forgiveness. She transitioned into the online mental health space during the pandemic in order to help fill the growing mental health need.\nDr. Hoyt is obsessed with teaching others to reprogram their brains and heal their nervous systems so they can break generational cycles and live with more joy. She is a mom of 5 kids, 3 of whom are differently abled. She lives with her husband and children in the Ozark mountains.\nI appreciated this conversation with Amy beyond measure.\xa0As weird as it sounds, I love talking about trauma, especially with a seasoned expert.\xa0I had so many lightbulb moments with Amy, as I realized some of my own symptoms of trauma.\xa0Whether you have endured small or large-scale traumas in your life, it\u2019s likely you will see yourself in parts of this conversation - allowing you to connect some dots that may lead to some healing.\xa0\n\nListen in to hear Amy share:\n\nWhat trauma is by definition:\n\nThe symptoms of trauma\n\nThe symptoms of trauma that are more prevalent in moms\n\nThe difference between hypervigilance and hyperarousal\n\nThe difference between trauma and toxic stress\n\nThe power of being benevolently curious\n\nThe two ways trauma is passed down to our children: genetically and through our own behavioral interactions with them\xa0\n\nHow to use micro steps to start processing your trauma in gentle ways\xa0\n\nThe importance of processing the collective trauma of COVID and its impact on our daily lives, our work, and motherhood\n\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\nJoin My September Retreat for Women Leaders at Work: Influence & Ignite: Be the Boss Your People Have Been Waiting For: shamelessmom.com/leaders\n\n\nJoin my October Retreat for Women Entrepreneurs: Influence & Ignite: Be the CEO and Thought Leader You Were Born to Be: shamelessmom.com/bizretreat\n\n\nConnect with Amy and her Team: www.mendingtrauma.com\n\n\nTake the Trauma Quiz to find out your trauma response: www.mendingtrauma.com/quiz\n\n\nAmy\u2019s Podcast: The Mending Trauma Podcast\n\n\nAmy on IG\n\nAmy on FB\n\nMending Trauma on FB\n\nAmy on LinkedIn\n\n\nWe love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessmom.com/sponsor\nInterested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices