In this episode of The Honesty Experiment, Eric Ruth and his wife, Susanna Miller, dive deep into the complexities of trauma, self-awareness, and healing. Together, they unpack how past experiences shape daily interactions, relationships, and parenting. Susanna opens up about her personal journey, childhood influences, and the lasting effects of past relationships, while Eric shares his own struggles and the work he has done to break free from destructive patterns.Through candid conversation, they explore the role of therapy, communication, and resilience in overcoming trauma. From managing triggers to shifting the way we approach apologies and self-perception, this episode is a deep dive into the ongoing work required to heal and grow. If you've ever struggled with the weight of your past or wondered how trauma influences your present, this conversation is for you.

🔹 Understanding how trauma manifests in daily life

🔹 The power of self-awareness and communication in healing

🔹 How unresolved trauma affects parenting and relationships

🔹 Strategies for resilience, self-reflection, and personal growth

This episode also highlights "Sit Down. Let's Talk." a framework Susanna developed to help partners cultivate deeper communication and connection. Inspired by their own weekly couples meetings, this book offers practical tools to strengthen relationships through honest, structured conversations. Learn more at @couplescheckin.

Join Eric and Susanna as they break down the barriers of self-deception and embrace the power of honest conversations.Listen now and start your own journey toward healing and self-discovery.

In this powerful episode of High-Intensity Truth (HIT) with Eric Ruth, therapist and holistic coach Brinn Langdale opens up about her journey of overcoming childhood sexual abuse and the deep self-exploration that led her to healing. She shares how trauma shaped her perception of herself, the moment everything started to make sense, and the tools she uses to help others break free from their own pain.

Brinn dives into the importance of understanding trauma, the body’s role in healing, and how practices like yoga, meditation, and tapping (EFT) helped her reclaim her life. She challenges the belief that trauma has to define us and proves that resilience and transformation are possible.

If you've ever wondered why you feel stuck or if healing is truly possible, this episode delivers raw honesty and practical tools. From forgiveness to emotional release, Brinn offers a real, no-nonsense path to healing and personal freedom.

Key Takeaways:

• Trauma doesn’t mean you’re broken—it just needs to be understood.
• The body holds clues to our past pain and our path to healing.
• Feeling emotions fully is the first step toward freedom.
• We can’t always heal alone—sometimes, we need external change.
• True healing is possible, no matter how deep the wound.

About Brinn Langdale:

Brinn Langdale is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and holistic coach dedicated to helping individuals understand, heal, and embrace every part of themselves. With over a decade of experience, she integrates various therapeutic modalities, including nervous system regulation techniques and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), to support mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Brinn believes that everything one thinks, feels, and does makes absolute perfect sense given their life experiences, and understanding this is the first step toward healing.

Connect with Brinn:

Listeners can learn more about Brinn's work, access free resources, or schedule a session by visiting her website at brinnlangdale.com. She also offers free monthly workshops and a community platform for those seeking ongoing support.

Tune in for an unfiltered conversation about trauma, resilience, and what it really takes to heal.

Rising from the Ashes – Ryan Harland’s Journey of Healing and Self-Love

In this episode of The Honesty Experiment, Ryan Harland opens up about his journey from pain to self-acceptance. Growing up on a small island off the coast of Kent, he witnessed his mother’s abuse and struggled with his own mental health, leading to self-destructive patterns. But hitting rock bottom in 2016 became the catalyst for change. Ryan shares how learning to love himself, setting boundaries, and embracing gratitude transformed his life. His story is a powerful testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the life-changing power of radical honesty.