Penny Hodgson
Abuse & Trauma Recovery Author & Educator
About the Author
Penny Hodgson is a Canadian author, trauma-recovery educator, and creator of the Mind Files Method. Her work blends lived experience with practical tools that help individuals rewrite their inner narratives and choose emotional resilience over victimhood.
Growing up in the Saskatchewan prairies, Penny faced the challenges of a congenital deformity and the weight of generational trauma. These experiences shaped her unique voice and deep commitment to healing through storytelling. Her writing explores identity, transformation, and the power of God’s grace in recovery.
Penny’s literary journey began with Mind Files: Perception, Perspective & Problems, a raw and resonant debut that introduced her trauma-recovery framework. Her latest memoir, Aces High, draws powerful connections between her personal story and the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, offering readers insight, validation, and hope.
Beyond writing, Penny finds joy in teaching piano, connecting with nature, and building community. Her work continues to inspire those seeking clarity, courage, and a path forward.
The Mind Files Method
Mind Files is a visual program designed to teach you how your mind's process keeps you trapped in the past and gives you the tools to set yourself free.
Learn the step by step process of identifying, reviewing, reassessing and resolving the Mind Files that are holding you back from living your best life.
If you struggle with:
anger
anxiety
bitterness
codependency
complex PTSD
depression
emotional regulation
fear
generational trauma
grief
identity fragmentation and dissociation
low self-esteem
low self-worth
PTSD
shame
stress
The Mind Files Method is for you.
