In this episode, I speak with Kaye Squire, a member of the Amen University community who chose to share her story publicly after years of hesitation.

Kaye explains that her reason for speaking out was simple: if her experience could help even one person feel less alone—and see that there is a better path forward—then it was worth doing.

What Kaye shares in this conversation

Her very high ACE score (Adverse Childhood Experiences).
What childhood abuse and neglect looked like in her own life.
How early trauma affected her relationships and sense of safety.
A suicide attempt in her early twenties, and what followed.
Memory struggles later in life and how they prompted her to take brain health seriously.
The steps she has taken to better support her brain and overall well-being.

Themes explored

What it takes to speak publicly about trauma when you’re not “over it.”
Why resilience often begins with just one safe relationship.
The long-term effects of early trauma on the brain.
Why Kaye feels strongly about supporting children and breaking cycles early.

This is not a polished success story or a dramatic transformation arc. It is a grounded conversation about lived experience, responsibility, and the decision to speak—not for attention, but to help someone else recognize themselves and feel less alone.

Find Kaye's Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/kayesquire_brainhealth/

Host's website: ilzebe.com

E47 | Kaye Squire on Brain Health, Trauma, and Why She Chose to Speak

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