Ruth Cohn: From Personal Struggles to Healing Others
Episode Overview
Ruth Cohn shares her personal journey of overcoming neglect, trauma, and addiction, highlighting the profound impact on interpersonal relationships. Her expertise in therapies like neurofeedback and somatic work offers hope and healing to neglect survivors. Ruth passionately advocates for open conversations about sex and intimacy, recognising the impact of neglect on these aspects of human life. She addresses the challenges of coming out of the dorsal state slowly, emphasising the role of neurofeedback in the healing process. The episode sheds light on the pervasive effects of neglect, offering insights into addressing trauma and advocating for societal change.
So how do we come out of the dorsal state very slowly? And neurofeedback helps. I'm assuming there's a lot of overlap in our populations here. You probably have some driven listeners that are like, holy shit, I might be a child of neglect.
What happens when a driven individual channels their own pain into helping others heal? In this episode of the 'I Am Driven Podcast', psychologist and author Dr. Douglas Brackmann sits down with Ruth Cohn, a trauma therapist who has walked a tough path herself. Ruth opens up about her battles with neglect, trauma, and addiction, offering a raw and heartfelt look at how these experiences shape one's life.
She delves into the deep-rooted fears and relationship challenges that come from neglect, highlighting how these issues can make intimacy and trust seem like distant dreams. Ruth's story is not just one of survival but of transformation. Through therapies like neurofeedback and somatic work, she has found ways to heal herself and now dedicates her life to guiding others on their healing journeys.
Her candid discussion about the importance of talking openly about sex and intimacy, especially in the context of trauma, is both eye-opening and liberating. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on overcoming personal demons and helping others do the same, this episode is a must-listen.