Life With Less of Me: Julianna Burmesch on Childhood Trauma, PTSD, and Breaking Generational Cycles
In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts speaks with Julianna Burmesch — former school principal, speech pathologist, early brain development trainer, child advocate, and author of the memoir Life With Less of Me (releasing June 23rd). Julianna opens up about growing up in a home filled with alcoholism, physical abuse, and chronic unpredictability, and how those adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) followed her into adulthood — affecting her mental health, physical health, relationships, and sense of self-worth. Her story is both a cautionary tale and a beacon of hope. Julianna Bio and Contact Information Julianna Burmesch is a former school principal, speech pathologist, early brain development trainer, parent educator, and child advocate. In writing her memoir, “Life with Less of Me” (Books Fluent, June 23, 2026), she wants to help people understand the effects of adverse childhood experiences and unresolved trauma on one's long-term physical and mental health. Julianna is a mother, grandmother, potter, and occasional jewelry artist. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband, John, and her beautiful dogs, Bella and Ruby. Links -- Website - https://www.juliannaburmesch.com/ Facebook - / 61568035880501 LinkedIn - / julianna-burmesch-69476674 Goodreads - / life-with-less-of-me Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Life-Less-Me-J... 📚 About the Book Life With Less of Me by Julianna Burmesch blends memoir with science to explore how adverse childhood experiences shape long-term physical and emotional health. Available June 23rd. 👉 Order here: juliannabermish.com 🎙️ About the Teaching Journeys Podcast Hosted by Dave Roberts, adjunct professor of psychology and child life at Utica University, the Teaching Journeys Podcast brings together extraordinary guests to explore how knowledge, experience, and education shape the human journey. 📲 Share this episode with educators, parents, mental health professionals, and anyone whose life has been touched by trauma. "What happens to kids matters in their long-term physical and emotional development. Investing in children is the most valuable investment you can have." — Julianna Burmesch Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Guest Introduction 03:04 Early Childhood Trauma 05:31 How Trauma Affects the Brain 12:27 Writing the Memoir 16:06 What Society Can Do for Children 19:44 Screen Time and Child Development 24:05 Educators and Trauma-Informed Care 30:30 Long-Term Physical and Mental Health Effects 38:33 The Complexity of an Abusive Parent 41:04 Key Takeaways and Closing To find out more about Dave, go to davidrobertsmsw.com
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