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All abuse is physical abuse—even when there are no visible bruises.


In this episode of Hey Tabi, licensed trauma therapist and domestic abuse expert Tabitha Westbrook explains the neuroscience behind coercive control and why survivors often experience brain fog, memory problems, anxiety, emotional numbness, and difficulty concentrating long after the abuse has ended.


Drawing from current neuroscience research and clinical experience, Tabitha walks through how coercive control and chronic emotional abuse can cause real brain injuries, including emotional concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI)—and why this is so often missed, minimized, or misdiagnosed.


If you’ve ever thought:

• “I should be better by now”
• “I know I’m safe, but my body doesn’t believe it”
• “My brain just doesn’t work like it used to”
• “Why am I still struggling?”

This episode may finally help things make sense.


In this episode, we cover:

• Why all abuse is physical abuse from a neuroscience perspective
• How coercive control changes brain function and blood flow
• Emotional concussions and trauma-related brain injuries explained simply
• Why survivors are frequently misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, or ADHD
• Common brain-based symptoms survivors blame on themselves
• How healing is possible through whole-person, trauma-informed care
• Why rest, nervous system regulation,

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At The Journey and The Process we strive to help you heal. Our therapists are trauma specialists who use evidence-based tools like EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems to help you heal - mind, soul, and body. Reach out today to start your healing journey. https://thejourneyandtheprocess.com/


 This book is for every Christian woman who has been harmed sexually, whether that happened in childhood, adulthood, or even within your coercive controlling marriage, and you're longing to feel safe in your body again. We talk about the hard stuff, shame, desire, faith, and even questions like, is this sin or is this trauma?

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🚨 Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy and is intended for educational purposes only. If you're in crisis or need therapy, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional.


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