The Science of Storytelling for Trauma Recovery | Betrayal Weekly — BONUS
episodePreviously titled “Betrayal Weekly: BONUS EP 4 - The Science of Storytelling for Trauma Recovery” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 5, 2026
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I'm Andrea Gunning, and this is a special bonus episode of Betrayal. Our team loves to dive into the science and psychology behind betrayal and the trauma it can cause. We often talk about the power of storytelling as a tool for healing. So we got curious about how the science of storytelling really functions in trauma recovery. That's how we found applied neuroscientist and clinical psychologist, Dr. Kate Truitt.
An applied neuroscientist straddles the line between what's going on in the labs, what I call the ivory tower of the educational space, and the clinical realm. I view myself as a translator of the brain to best help people connect with what's happening in their mind-body system. I specifically focus on the brain areas tied into both trauma and empowerment.
Dr. Truitt also has her own clinical practice in Los Angeles, where she sees clients who've experienced trauma.
The through line, though, and what really, really lights me up is helping people disseminate the impact of trauma and better understand the weird, painful experiences that happen in our mind-body system when we've been deeply harmed.
She's very open about her own lived experiences and how they impact her work.
I'm also a survivor. I am a survivor of traumatic grief. I was widowed a week before my wedding. And I'm harnessing my own vulnerability and knowledge of neuroscience to shine the light on how change and healing is possible.
I wanted to start by asking Dr. Truitt what trauma really is in a clinical sense. For instance, what makes something a traumatic experience to our brains?
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