On Trauma and Power with Jenn Turner, LMHC
On Trauma and Power with Jenn Turner, LMHC
Podcast Description
Hosted by CFTE Co-Director Jenn Turner, LMHC, On Trauma and Power explores the profound relationship of trauma and healing through the lens of embodied practices and the complex dynamics of power. Featuring survivors, experts, educators, authors, and practitioners of varying disciplines, this podcast dives into how trauma and power intersect in diverse ways in our lives. Join us for trauma-informed conversations that inspire, educate, and empower.
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The podcast focuses on the themes of trauma, healing, and the dynamics of power, featuring episodes that cover topics such as relational dynamics in healing, the validation of yoga as treatment for PTSD, and personal narratives from survivors. An example episode includes an in-depth conversation with Dave Emerson on the role of feedback and accountability in trauma care, highlighting new perspectives in embodiment practices.
Hosted by CFTE Co-Director Jenn Turner, LMHC, On Trauma and Power explores the profound relationship of trauma and healing through the lens of embodied practices and the complex dynamics of power. Featuring survivors, experts, educators, authors, and practitioners of varying disciplines, this podcast dives into how trauma and power intersect in diverse ways in our lives. Join us for trauma-informed conversations that inspire, educate, and empower.
In this episode, Jenn is joined by Candace Liger—fitness coach, activist, founder of The Center for Body Autonomy and Co-Director of Trauma Informed Weight Lifting. Candace shares how movement can serve as a powerful tool for healing, resistance, and liberation. Drawing from her personal history, including a family legacy of muscular dystrophy and early experiences with sport and embodiment, Candace shares how fitness became both a protective measure and a portal for deeper transformation. Together, they explore the concept of “taking up space” as a radical and healing act, especially for those historically marginalized or silenced, and how weightlifting can offer a consensual way to engage with stress, power, and resilience.
Candace discusses how traditional fitness culture often centers aesthetics and strict requirements, while trauma-informed weightlifting invites self-trust, consent, and emotional presence. They speak about the often-overlooked grief that can accompany physical transformation and the importance of authenticity, both for clients and trainers. This conversation is a deep exploration of how movement spaces can shift from performative and exhaustive to liberatory and relationship-driven—and how asking what freedom feels like in the body can be a transformative question for us all. ✨Go to traumainformedweightlifting.com or follow on IG: @centerforbody @traumainformedweightlifting to learn more about Candace and Trauma Informed Weight Lifting!
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⭐️Be sure to check out healwithcfte.org/podcast for more information about the show, and your host Jenn Turner, LMHC. and Follow us on instagram instagram.com/ontraumaandpower @ontraumaandpower to stay updated on future episodes!
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