Episode 122: Exploring Silent Trauma with Dr. Shahrzad Jalali
Are you running on autopilot… or carrying silent trauma?
Trauma isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it hides in plain sight...numbness, autopilot living, or the body’s quiet tension. Psychologist and somatic trauma specialist Dr. Shahrzad Jalali calls this silent trauma—the unrecognized emotional wounds that high achievers carry into their careers, relationships, and even their gut health.
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Jalali shares:
How to spot the difference between everyday stress and unconscious scripts steering your life
The body’s biggest “holding zones” for trauma such as the gut, jaw, shoulders, and pelvis
A 90-second nightly practice to reclaim emotional autonomy
Why your fights aren’t about “the dishes” but about childhood wounds replaying in real time
How to honor your family while still choosing yourself
Dr. Jalali’s upcoming book, The Fire That Makes Us, blends her personal story of loss with decades of clinical work to show how fire can both burn and forge resilience.
✨ Take a deep breath, press play, and discover how to stop outsourcing your worth—and finally belong to yourself.
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The One Thing Podcast - Episode 122: Silent Trauma with Dr. Shahrzad Jalali
Host: Dr. Adam Rinde
Guest: Dr. Shahrzad Jalali
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Jungian Analyst
- Somatic Trauma Specialist
- Author of upcoming book "The Fire That Makes Us" (releasing September 9th)
Episode Overview
Dr. Rinde explores the concept of "silent trauma" with Dr. Jalali - the invisible emotional wounds that high achievers carry without recognition. This conversation reveals how unprocessed trauma can manifest in our daily lives, relationships, and even physical health.
Key Topics Discussed
Silent Trauma Defined
- Trauma that isn't from obvious events like car crashes or battlefields
- The "invisible scripts" we follow daily without knowing who wrote them
- How high functioning often masks high fracturing
- The difference between talking about pain eloquently while being disconnected from it
Signs of Silent Trauma
- Being helpful, high-achieving, and empathic while emotionally absent from your body
- Moments of numbness or not being present
- Following identity scripts that steer decisions behind the scenes
- Physical symptoms that may not be about what you ate, but unresolved stories your body is processing
Healing Approaches
- Blend of depth psychology (dream analysis, archetypes) with body-based tools
- EMDR and somatic practices
- Maintaining dialogue with your nervous system
- Balancing service to family while maintaining personal autonomy
92-Second Practice for Emotional Autonomy
A bedtime practice you can do tonight:
- Position: Sit or lie down comfortably
- Hand placement: One hand on chest, one on belly
- Inhale deeply and say silently: "I am not what is expected of me"
- Exhale slowly and say: "I am what I choose to become"
- Ground yourself: Press your body or feet into the surface beneath you
- Close with: One final breath, whisper "I belong to myself"
Upcoming Book Release
"The Fire That Makes Us" by Dr. Shahrzad Jalali
- Release Date: September 9th
- Pre-order info: Follow @AlignRemedy or @Dr.Jalali for updates
Connect with Dr. Jalali
- Instagram: @AlignRemedy or @Dr.Jalali
- Book updates and resources available through her social channels
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Shahrzad Jalali PsyD.
Psychologist/Author
Dr. Shahrzad Jalali, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychoanalysis, trauma resolution, and relational dynamics. With a comprehensive approach that integrates depth-oriented psychological techniques, existential meaning-making frameworks, and body-based somatic interventions, Dr. Jalali empowers individuals to transcend emotional challenges by aligning their inner beliefs and emotional patterns with their broader life aspirations. Her work moves beyond traditional cognitive methods, emphasizing both the restructuring of thought patterns and the engagement of the body, where trauma is often stored, to achieve a more holistic and profound healing process.
Grounded in Jungian psychology, Dr. Jalali’s expertise in individuation helps clients explore the unconscious through dreams, associations, and symbolic narratives. By facilitating this deep exploration, she assists clients in uncovering hidden aspects of themselves, allowing them to find new meaning in their emotional struggles and pursue personal growth and psychological freedom. Dr. Jalali’s work also incorporates body-centered, sensation-focused techniques, addressing the somatic imprints of trauma to foster both emotional release and physical healing. This integrated approach enables clients to engage with their trauma at a fundamental level, promoting long-lasting transformation.
Drawing from her own personal journey through adversity, Dr. Jalali approaches therapy with deep empathy, recognizing emotional challenges as opportunities for transcendence and empowerment…
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