In this week’s episode of Trauma & Transcendence, host Amanda M. Dodd sits down with Dale Turnbull, a Metaphors of Movement Coach and Trainer whose work bridges psychology, symbolism, and transformation. Dale’s unique approach reveals the hidden metaphors running our lives—and how, by exploring them consciously, we can find new movement, direction, and personal freedom.

Dale brings over 12 years of experience in personal development, NLP, hypnosis, IEMT, and Provocative Change Works, blending practical insight with deep unconscious exploration. “For a long time,” Dale admits, “I struggled to look at myself honestly. It felt painful, so I avoided it. But when I found Metaphors of Movement, it gave me a way to explore my inner world safely and curiously.”

​Amanda and Dale dive into the fascinating world of metaphorical communication—how the language we use every day (“I feel stuck,” “I’m hitting a wall,” “I’m in a dark place”) is actually revealing unconscious maps of our experience.

Together, they unpack how Metaphors of Movement connects conscious and unconscious realities, helping people understand themselves without needing to interpret or analyze their emotions. This approach is neutral, non-confrontational, and deeply revealing—especially for those healing from trauma or seeking to reconnect with their inner world.

Amanda shares her own experience working with Dale on money and self-worth metaphors: “It was incredible how quickly my internal world became visible—almost like my subconscious painted it right in front of me. It wasn’t hours of talk therapy. It was fast, clear, and surprisingly emotional.”

Dale describes how metaphors also influence hypnosis, dreams, and even how we perceive change. “If a client says they’re in a box,” he says, “and then later that box has a window or a door, that’s real movement in their unconscious. It shows progress, without us needing to force meaning.”

​For those curious to explore their own inner metaphors, Dale offers free demos and Metaphors of Movement Level 1 & 2 Trainings, available online at metaphorsofmovement.us. His students range from hypnotists and therapists to spiritual seekers and those simply wanting more self-awareness.