# 20. Trauma & Memory: Why Your Brain Forgets but Your Body Remembers

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Podcast: [Inner Self-Confidence](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inner-self-confidence-7409181)
Published: 2025-11-27T10:29:29+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kathlyn-delimon/episodes/20--Trauma--Memory-Why-Your-Brain-Forgets-but-Your-Body-Remembers-e3bhqp3
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## Resource

Have you ever wondered why you can’t remember parts of your childhood — or why you “knew” something deep down long before you were ready to face it? In this episode of Honest Healing , Katie shares how, at 18, she was told that the man who raised her might not be her biological father — and how her mind buried the truth for decades until an Ancestry test finally confirmed it. You’ll learn the five scientific reasons your brain hides trauma — and how your body keeps the score until it feels safe enough to remember. We’ll explore: 🧠 Dissociation & Compartmentalization ⚖️ Cognitive Dissonance 💔 Loyalty & Attachment Protection 🚫 Family Systems & Unspoken Rules 🕊️ Freeze & Fawn Responses This episode is for anyone who’s ever said, “My parents were fine — they just weren’t emotional.” or “I don’t remember much of my childhood… is that bad?” You’ll walk away understanding that forgetting isn’t failure — it’s protection. And healing doesn’t start with remembering; it starts with safety in the body . 🌐 Connect with Me Online: 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/katiedelimon 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@katiedelimon 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/katiedelimon ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katiedelimon3323 📘 Get my book Trust the Flames : https://www.katiedelimon.com/trust-the-flames 🔗 Work with Me: 💬 1:1 Coaching – Book a free strategy call 🌿 Nervous System Reboot – Join the self-paced digital program

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