From Trauma to Transformation: Rewriting Your Story with Kurt Bush

In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter, trauma-informed coach and certified IFS practitioner Kurt Bush shares how our earliest “first formations” unconsciously shape our adult lives. From childhood conditioning to autopilot reactions, Kurt explains how awareness, reflection, and internal family systems (IFS) can unlock a path to healing. Discover the transformational power of his simple yet profound formula: Encounter + Reflection = Transformation. Whether you lead a team, a family, or just yourself, this episode offers a soul-deep invitation to pause, reflect, and reclaim your inner truth.

About the Guest:

Kurt Bush is a trauma-informed coach, certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, and co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group. With a unique blend of compassion and strategy, Kurt helps individuals reframe their internal narratives and step into empowered, self-led lives. His work centers on healing first formation wounds, cultivating self-awareness, and creating sustainable change from the inside out.

Key Takeaways:

• “First formations” shape our responses and beliefs, often without us realizing it.


• Self-awareness is the gateway to transformation—once you see a pattern, you can choose to change it.


• The difference between what happened and the meaning we make is a critical leadership and personal growth insight.


• IFS (Internal Family Systems) helps us welcome back exiled parts of ourselves—like anger or sadness—to move toward wholeness.


• Reflection is the daily practice that fuels long-term change. Just 5 minutes a day can shift your life trajectory.

Connect with Kurt Bush:

To learn more about Kurt’s coaching or inquire about working with him, visit Brimstone Coaching Group

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