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What if you could rewire your brain to break free from trauma and step into a life of confidence, clarity, and calm?In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Hilary Ruso—certified havening practitioner, podcast host, and trauma healing expert—to uncover the science and soul behind emotional resilience. Hilary reveals the hidden mechanisms of the brain, shares powerful real-life transformations, and guides you through practical havening techniques that anyone can use.Prepare to challenge everything you thought you knew about trauma. This conversation is a masterclass in self-healing, packed with actionable insights, emotional breakthroughs, and the tools to start your own journey toward lasting change.What You'll Learn:The four elements of trauma encoding and why your brain can’t tell past from presentHow havening rapidly rewires neural pathways for healing and resilienceReal-world stories of overcoming fear and reclaiming safety—even on the world’s biggest stagesThe “AAA Effect”: Awareness, Allowance,