Emotional healing, self discovery and connecting with the inner child
From Social Workers Matter by Dr. Sylvia
June 10, 2026 · 56 min
About this episode
Dr. Sylvia and Veronica Xavier-Leigh discuss emotional healing, childhood trauma, and the importance of connecting with the inner child.
In this episode, I sit down with Veronica Xavier-Leigh — author of The Mountain Beneath the Carpet: Healing the Little Child Hidden Within Us — for one of the most profound conversations we've had on the podcast. Together we explore: Emotional Suppression and Childhood TraumaChildhood Trauma and Adult BehaviourListening to the Inner ChildPattern of Controlling RelationshipsPersonal Healing JourneyFaith Journey TransitionSelf-Healing for Helping ProfessionalsUpcoming BookVeronica is open...
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Sylvia
Guest: Veronica Xavier-Leigh
Topics covered
- Emotional Healing
- Self Discovery
- Inner Child
- Childhood Trauma
- Personal Healing Journey
- Self-Healing for Helping Professionals
Keywords
- emotional suppression
- childhood trauma
- adult behavior
- inner child
- controlling relationships
- personal healing
- faith journey
- self-healing
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Mountain Beneath the Carpet: Healing the Little Child Hidden Within Us
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