In this episode of Inspired Living for Women, Debra Buhring shares her extraordinary journey from a high-achieving, trauma-carrying corporate lawyer to a heart math coach living a life of clarity, resilience, and purpose. Through a powerful conversation, Debra opens up about surviving Complex PTSD, walking away from a life built on people-pleasing, and discovering healing through craniosacral therapy and heart coherence. She explains how learning to regulate the nervous system and listen to the body’s innate wisdom—especially the heart’s—can unlock deep transformation. Her story is both sobering and inspiring, reminding us that true healing doesn’t require perfection—just the willingness to reconnect with what’s real.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Debra’s path from corporate law to heart math coaching—and why she walked away from a life built on people-pleasing
- The impact of Complex PTSD, chronic stress, and misdiagnoses on her body—and how she finally began to heal
- How craniosacral therapy and heart coherence helped her process trauma and reconnect with her true self
- How relocating to the Mediterranean reshaped her sense of home, belonging, and holistic wellbeing
Key Takeaways:
- Healing isn’t about fixing—it’s about reconnecting with your body’s wisdom and honoring what it’s been through.
- You can release decades of trauma when you find the right tools—especially ones that support the nervous system.
- Heart coherence isn’t just a concept—it’s a powerful, science-backed way to regulate stress and transform health.
- Living in alignment with your values can be one of the most healing choices you make.
Noteworthy Quotes:
“Wellness shouldn’t be a luxury. You shouldn’t have to have a nutritionist and a therapist and all these other things.”
“Craniosacral therapy was the most impactful thing I’ve ever done—it helped separate my childhood from my adulthood and gave me back my voice.”
“I think we tend to overcomplicate healing by chasing quick fixes. What we really need is consistency, common sense, and a return to what our bodies already know.”
Debra’s Bio:
Debra Buhring is a former corporate lawyer turned HeartMath® Building Personal Resilience Mentor, wellness advocate, and author of over a dozen books. A survivor of Complex PTSD and a lifelong traveler, Debra helps others transform adversity into purpose and live with greater clarity, resilience, and joy. Through her coaching, writing, and speaking, she offers a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we reconnect with ourselves and choose to lead from the heart.
More About Debra
Resources Mentioned:
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