Empowering You to Heal from Trauma, Loss & Emotional Wounds with Estefana Johnson, LCSW
In this powerful episode, host Jill Ripley is joined by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Estefana Johnson to explore a transformative approach to trauma recovery called Critical Memory Integration (CMI™). As the Director of Clinical Training at Arise Alliance, Estefana shares both professional insights and her personal healing journey, offering hope and clarity for anyone feeling stuck in the aftermath of trauma.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, CMI™ helps individuals reconnect with body sensations, emotions, and memory reconsolidation to resolve trauma at its core. This conversation uncovers why healing doesn’t come from avoiding painful memories—but by integrating them in a way that fosters resilience and self-agency.
Highlights of this episode include:
- An introduction to Critical Memory Integration (CMI™) and how it works
- Why traditional trauma therapy may not be enough
- The role of body sensations and emotions in lasting healing
- The difference between desensitizing and truly integrating trauma
- First steps you can take toward healing and reclaiming your story
If you’ve ever wondered whether true healing is possible, this episode offers both the science and the soul behind that journey.