Anouk Bindels is a trauma expert, psychologist, psychotherapist, and behavioural scientist whose life and work embody the healing power of awareness. After facing profound personal loss, illness, and grief, she transformed her pain into wisdom and now dedicates her life to helping others reconnect with the intelligence of the body, the heart, and the mind. Through her work, retreats, and book Wisdom of Trauma, Anouk teaches how healing begins when we listen deeply — not only to our thoughts, but also to the language of the heart and the sensations of the body.

In this episode, you will learn about:

-How trauma can awaken consciousness and become a path to wisdom

-Why awareness and presence are the foundations of healing

-How to reconnect with the body after disconnection or numbness

-The role of compassion in transforming pain into strength

-How to find trust again after loss or emotional suffering

🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan

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✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com

✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

👤 Guest: Anouk Bindels

✧ Instagram: @anoukbindels

✧ Website: www.anoukbindels.com

📚 Books mentioned in this episode:

-Unlearn Your Pain: The Science of Recovering from Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression — Howard Schubiner

-Hold On to Your Kids — Gabor Maté