In this powerful episode of 1 in 3, Linda shares her deeply personal story of trauma, PTSD recovery, and the transformative power of therapy after sexual assault. A casual comment from a professor unexpectedly triggered buried memories decades after her assault—forcing her to confront emotions she’d long mistaken for strength.

Rather than continue suppressing her pain, Linda began a courageous journey through trauma therapy that changed every part of her life. She explains how trauma impacts both the mind and the body, describing memory as “biology plus biography”—a powerful lens that helps listeners understand why traumatic memories fragment and later resurface as PTSD symptoms.

Linda’s description of the persistent “creepy feeling” in her back, which she came to recognize as dread from her assault, offers a visceral illustration of how the body stores trauma even when the mind tries to forget.

The conversation also explores what therapy really looks like, beyond the media portrayals. Linda opens up about her fears of seeking help—the shame, cost, and belief that “being strong” meant handling everything alone. She reveals how the hardest work of therapy ultimately led to the deepest healing: becoming her authentic self, finding love with her soulmate, and maintaining gratitude even after his passing.

For anyone living with trauma, questioning therapy, or supporting a loved one through recovery, Linda’s story is both validating and inspiring. Her message is clear: healing is possible through vulnerability, connection, and courage.

📘 Ready to start your own healing journey? Discover more in Linda’s book, Braving Therapy, and remember—you never have to face trauma alone.

Linda's Links:

https://www.1in3podcast.com/guests/linda-feig-knipe/

https://lfeigknipe.com/

https://a.co/d/hho9KQQ

1 in 3 is intended for mature audiences. Episodes contain explicit content and may be triggering to some.

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Cover art by Laura Swift Dahlke
Music by Tim Crowe