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Beyond TraumaInsightful stories from trauma survivors and the experts who aid in their healing. Author: lara land
Beyond Trauma is where healing, growth, and mental health come alive. Each week, host Lara Land sits down with leading voices in psychology, mindfulness, and wellness to explore practical tools and transformative insights for everyday life.While rooted in trauma recovery, the conversations go far beyondcovering anxiety, OCD, attachment, resilience, relationships, and the surprising connections between mind, body, and spirit.Guests include world-renowned teachers and clinicians such as Sharon Salzberg (meditation pioneer), Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelly Hunt (founders of Imago Relationship Therapy), and Dr. Pauline Boss (creator of the concept of ambiguous loss), alongside many other inspiring thought leaders.Whether youre a mental health professional, a trauma survivor, or simply curious about human resilience, Beyond Trauma offers guidance, perspective, and hope for navigating life with more clarity and compassion. Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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101 | Holding Each Other's Longings : Nonviolent Communication in a Reactive World | Sarah Peyton
Monday, 2 March, 2026
In this episode of Beyond Trauma, I’m joined by Sarah Peyton to explore the transformative practice of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and how it invites us to see the “flow of life” moving through each person.We discuss why communication becomes so difficult when nervous system reactivity, attachment patterns, and unmet longings come into play. Sarah explains how self-compassion helps us stay grounded in moments of conflict—and why recognizing the freeze response as a natural survival strategy is essential.Together we unpack:How holding the question of another’s beautiful longings changes how we listenThe role of nervous system safety in helping others hear usClean emotional words versus blame-based languageHow attachment style influences vulnerability and communication patternsHow to navigate conversations with people we deeply disagree with—without losing connectionIf you’ve ever wondered how to stay loving and regulated in hard conversations, this episode offers both neuroscience and heart.Sarah Peyton, author, Certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer and neuroscience educator, integrates constellations, brain science and the use of resonant language to heal trauma with exquisite and warm gentleness. Sarah teaches and lectures internationally and is the author of four books on relational neuroscience and self-compassion: Your Resonant Self: Guided Meditations and Exercises to Engage Your Brain’s Capacity for Healing, the companion Your Resonant Self Workbook: From Self-sabotage to Self-care, and Affirmations for Turbulent Times: Resonant Words to Soothe Body and Mind, and The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook, co-authored with Roxy Manning, PhD. Find her at www.sarahpeyton.com.Your support keeps this podcast going! Please consider donating if you found this episode helpful.Follow Lara at Website | Instagram | YouTubeIntro & Outro Music by Daniel Zaitchik
