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Notable Quotes
- "What I found out was that I had some unresolved trauma in my life that suddenly decided to make its debut—and I had no idea it was there." — Janelle Bruland
- "I said, 'Sure, PTSD is for someone who's been through severe trauma, like a veteran.' And then the doctor laid down my brain scan—it looked exactly like the PTSD scan." — Janelle Bruland
- "You can't force healing. I learned to release control, to accept, and to allow—and that gave me a freedom I never had before." — Janelle Bruland
- "You can't start the next chapter of your amazing life if you keep repeating the last one." — Janelle Bruland
- "Whatever we think about determines what we feel, and what we feel determines how our body responds." — James Miller
Leaders often look polished on the outside—accomplished, resilient, confident. But what happens when unresolved trauma lies beneath the surface? This episode explores how we can unknowingly carry emotional wounds and how those wounds show up in our leadership, our health, and our sense of self. The question isn't whether you're strong enough, but whether you're safe enough to finally heal.
Janelle Bruland is an entrepreneur, author, and high-performance coach who helps leaders reclaim their power by healing from unresolved emotional experiences. Her new book, Your Way Back to Happy, blends neuroscience, leadership wisdom, and personal healing to help others find sustainable joy and inner peace.
In today's episode, Janelle Bruland shares her unexpected journey through trauma recovery after a panic episode in an airport unraveled years of suppressed fear. She recounts how a brain scan revealed undiagnosed PTSD and how that discovery led her to EMDR and neurofeedback. We discuss the difference between surface-level therapy and somatic healing, and the value of tuning in—not pushing through. Janelle emphasizes that happiness isn't circumstantial; it's a practiced state of being. Janelle shares elements from her book, You Way Back to Happy, that teach how emotional regulation and nervous system awareness are key for authentic alignment. She helps reframe happiness as something we choose every day, not just something we hope to feel.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How trauma hides in plain sight—even in the most successful lives
- What a PTSD brain scan can reveal about unresolved emotional pain
- Why happiness is a decision, not just a disposition
- Techniques for grounding, self-regulation, and emotional attunement
- How somatic healing tools like EMDR and neurofeedback can transform both personal wellness and professional leadership
To learn more about Janelle and to purchase her book, Your Way Back to Happy: How to Turn the Pain of Your Past into a Future of Freedom, Purpose, and Peace, visit YourWayBackToHappy.com
Social Media
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/janellebruland/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/janellebruland
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@janelle.bruland
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janellebruland/
Tags
#janellebruland #happy #yourwaybacktohappy #ptrsd #emdr #healing #trauma
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