7 Primal Wounds: Break the Patterns Keeping You Stuck

by Michaela Renee Johnson

Overview

Why You React the Way You Do—And What to Do About It

If you’ve ever overreacted, shut down, chased affection, or walked on eggshells—this book explains why.

In 7 Primal Wounds, psychotherapist Dr. Michaela Renee Johnson reveals the invisible emotional injuries that shape how we love, fight, and connect. These seven wounds—feeling insignificant, inadequate, damaged, like an outsider, unintelligent, powerless, or undeserving—drive unconscious patterns in both individuals and couples. But they don’t have to.

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify the wound behind your triggers and communication struggles
• Recognize your “Primal Responders” (Inner Child, Teen, and Parent)
• Pause before the spiral, shutdown, or overreaction
• Use the PRIMAL Reset to move from reactive to responsive
• Build stronger, more authentic relationships—with yourself and others

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about understanding yourself—so you can respond, not just react, in every relationship that matters.

If you’ve ever asked, “Why am I like this?”—this book has your answer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798891883321
Publisher:	Advantage Media Group, Inc.
Publication date:	03/31/2026
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	312
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

MICHAELA JOHNSON, PhD, is a licensed psychotherapist, author, speaker, and commercial pilot with over a decade of experience helping individuals and couples navigate trauma, emotional triggers, and relationship dynamics. Known for her unfiltered voice and grounded insight, she blends neuroscience, storytelling, and humor to make personal growth practical and deeply human. Her work centers on transforming unconscious patterns into conscious connection—without toxic positivity or perfectionism. In addition to leading ventures focused on expanding human potential, Michaela splits her time between Northern California and Alaska with her blended family—united by a shared love of awkward truths and flying planes.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"As someone who’s spent decades helping people uncover the root of happiness, I can say this: Michaela Johnson’s exploration of the seven Primal Wounds is groundbreaking. It offers a practical, soul-deep guide to healing what’s been sabotaging us from within. If you want to thrive in your relationships, business, and life—7 Primal Wounds is your map. Michaela doesn’t just diagnose the wounds—she shows you how to transform them into superpowers."
— David Meltzer
Chairman, Napoleon Hill Institute

"With equal parts grit, grace, and gut-level honesty, Michaela Johnson names the hidden wounds that hijack our relationships—and hands us the tools to heal them. Michaela doesn’t just write about emotional wounds—she pulls them into the light with compassion, clarity, and a rebellious sense of humor. She gives them a name, a backstory, and—most importantly—a path to healing. With unfiltered honesty and laugh-out-loud moments that sneak up on you mid-tear, she blends soul, science, and storytelling in a way that makes deep transformation feel not only possible, but powerful."
— Amberly Lago
USA Today Bestselling Author, TEDx Speaker, Podcast Host, Coach

"I deeply admire Michaela and her work. She’s a fierce human, relentlessly challenging the biases and blocks that hold us back. Wildly untamed, passionate, witty, and profoundly curious, 7 Primal Wounds hits like a head-on collision—and somehow, in the same breath, wraps you in hope like a weighted blanket. If you’re seeking peace, clarity, and a better today, this book is your blueprint."
— Joe Smarro
Author, Unarmed: De-escalation Techniques to Cultivate Courage, Compassion, and Connection; Podcast Host, Truly Mental