What is EMDR?

This week’s episode is a special one — we’re revisiting one of the most popular topics of all time: What actually is EMDR?

Whether you’ve just discovered EMDR therapy or you’re curious about how it works, this episode breaks it all down — from what “Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing” really means to how it helps your brain process trauma and move toward healing.

I’m also thrilled to share that The EMDR Doctor Podcast has officially made it to the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts in Australia! Thank you to everyone who’s tuned in, rated, and shared the show — your support truly helps this healing conversation reach more people who need it.

If you’ve ever wondered how EMDR helps turn painful memories into “just something that happened that time,” this episode is for you.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Traumatic memories get “stuck” in the emotional part of the brain — EMDR helps them move safely into long-term memory.

• Healing doesn’t mean erasing what happened — it means reducing its emotional charge.

• You don’t need to process every single painful event — working on key memories helps the whole network heal.

• EMDR isn’t just for PTSD — it can help with anxiety, depression, phobias, eating disorders, and more.

• The brain’s capacity to heal is powerful — EMDR simply helps it do what it’s naturally meant to do.

Key Highlights:

•  What EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) really is — explained in simple, human terms.

• How EMDR helps the brain reprocess traumatic or distressing memories.

• The role of bilateral stimulation — and why moving your eyes from side to side can actually calm the emotional brain.

• How EMDR transforms trauma from a current crisis into a past event.

• Why EMDR works across many diagnoses — because it’s memory-based, not diagnosis-based.

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Lloyd’s Heal Your Past online EMDR program – Register at emdrdoctor.com.au/heal
• Research on PTSD treatments and why EMDR is faster and more effective than traditional talk therapy for trauma

Contact and Feedback:

• Thinking about trying EMDR for PTSD? Reach out to Dr. Lloyd at emdrdoctor.com.au
• Note: This podcast provides general information and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalised recommendations.S

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Join Dr. Caroline Lloyd as she unpacks trauma, demystifies PTSD, and shares how EMDR can support real, lasting healing.