Amy Guthrie

In this episode, Elle finds herself in meaningful conversation with Amy Guthrie - interior designer and coach specializing in helping those experiencing partner trauma.  

They get into it quickly and explore topics spanning:

• Interior design
• Psychotherapy and Coaching
• Partner trauma from sex addiction & Infidelity 
• Harm from the Codependency framework 
• Doing the f*@king hard work of inner reflection required to evolve into your truest self
• Self-compassion for earlier versions of ourselves 
• Going for your dreams
• Dealing with other people’s voices and expectations 
• Knowing what you want
• Big versus small dreams
• The effect of, as a woman, not being allowed to dream while growing up
• Learning how to dream individually and collaboratively
• The trap of the American dream
• The allure of control
• Physical manifestation of emotional and mental trauma
• EMDR
• The power and beauty of physical space to calm our nervous system, help us feel safe, and help us heal
• The essential nature of lighting
• How constant learning leads to a healthy life
• Steps to finding the right coach or therapist 
• The hard work is worth it
• The beauty, youthfulness, and energy that is possible with aging
• The value of putting in the work to grow

Amy, thank you, thank you. For your insight.

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If you'd like to connect with Amy and learn more about her work, you can find her at:

• Design work: instagram @trilogydesignla or www.trilogydesignla.com
• Coaching work: instagram @trilogypsychotherapy or www.trilogypsychotherapy.com