Healing Capacity: Healing from trauma involves understanding your body's capacity and focusing on manageable doses of emotional processing rather than overwhelming experiences, allowing for gradual growth and self-compassion in the journey.
Creating a safe and nurturing environment to heal from trauma is crucial. Instead of diving deep into painful memories, focus on what you can handle at the moment—this is called the "minimum effective dose." Recognize your body’s capacity and its signals of constriction and softness. When you push too far too fast, it can lead to overwhelm and exacerbate trauma symptoms. Healing involves being present, feeling your emotions, and expanding your capacity gradually. As you develop a deeper understanding of your nervous system, you may start to remember more about your past. This is a natural part of healing, but it requires compassion and patience with yourself as you explore these feelings without getting lost in them.
Understanding Embodiment: Embodiment is about feeling emotions in our bodies, not just achieving peace. Even without memory, sensations are valid experiences that can guide healing. Accepting both sensations and memories fosters understanding and healing, emphasizing a patient, trusting journey through emotional and physical experiences.
Embodiment involves feeling and experiencing emotions and sensations deeply, rather than just achieving peace or joy. When we start to reconnect with our bodies after years of numbness, it can be uncomfortable as we uncover hidden feelings. Recognizing that sensation alone can validate our experiences without needing to link them to cognitive memories is crucial. We might lack images or memories from our past traumas, yet our body still holds those experiences. Accepting sensations as real allows us to work through them and balance our emotional history. This process is often nonlinear, requiring patience and understanding as we navigate our emotions, injuries, and the capacity to handle and articulate them. We learn to honor both sensation and memory, taking small steps towards healing without forcing ourselves to resolve everything at once. This journey highlights the importance of trusting our bodily experiences, even in their confusion.
Trauma and Inflammation: Trauma can cause chronic inflammation by triggering emotional isolation and stress responses, impacting physical health. Healing involves addressing both emotional and physical aspects, particularly how we relate to food and life experiences.
Trauma can lead to a state of chronic inflammation in the body, especially when individuals feel alone and unrecognized during their traumatic experiences. This emotional isolation can trigger physical reactions, such as gut inflammation and hormonal imbalances, making healing more complex. To recover, it’s essential to address both emotional responses and physical health, as the way we relate to food and life influences our healing. Awareness of how stress impacts digestion and inflammation is vital. Maintaining a relaxed relationship with food and life experiences can help unlock healing and improve one's overall health outcome. Understanding these connections aids in fostering a holistic approach to recovery from trauma and inflammatory conditions.
Healing Shame: Shame causes stress and inflammation in the body, impacting health. Addressing and processing shame can lead to healing and healthier relationships with food and self, aided by supportive practices and emotional honesty.
Shame profoundly affects our physiological health, creating stress and inflammation in the body. While temporary shame may serve a protective purpose, chronic shame leads to harmful patterns and symptoms, particularly connected to food and lifestyle choices. Recognizing and addressing these feelings can help individuals repatter their relationships with themselves, emphasizing honesty and support in shared spaces. Engaging in somatic practices and being witnessed can aid in healing, allowing one to explore their emotions and triggers safely. Ultimately, understanding the impact of shame on health encourages a journey towards healing and self-acceptance, leading to a healthier relationship with food and oneself.
Healing Through Witnessing: Witnessing plays a vital role in healing from trauma, fostering self-compassion, and enabling healthy boundaries, connecting us to ourselves and others.
Witnessing is crucial in healing from trauma, as it helps individuals feel connected and validated in their experiences. When we witness ourselves through activities like writing music or being part of supportive communities, we can develop self-compassion and break the cycle of shame and isolation. This process enables us to feel safer in our emotions, recognize our shared humanity, and understand that we are not alone in our struggles. As we learn to accept our feelings, we gain the ability to set healthy boundaries, fostering deeper connections with others. Ultimately, witnessing allows us to embrace our authentic selves rather than seeking attachment at the cost of our well-being.
Boundaries and Healing: Setting personal boundaries can trigger deep-seated fears tied to past traumas. Recognizing and honoring these feelings is crucial for healing and building trust in oneself, which aids in healthier relationships and self-acceptance.
Setting boundaries is essential for personal growth and self-care, but it can bring up deep fears and memories from past traumas, particularly for those with experiences of abuse. It's important to recognize that feeling fear during boundary setting is a common reaction rooted in past violations. Learning to honor these feelings is key. When individuals acknowledge their body's responses and allow themselves to experience their emotions rather than bypassing them, they can transform their reactions. This process creates a path to healing that helps people express their needs and gain trust in themselves, ultimately fostering healthier relationships and deeper self-acceptance. Understanding the complexity of these experiences, especially in the context of incest or abuse, highlights the need for patience and compassion in the journey towards healthy boundaries, visibility, and self-expression.
Mindful Resilience: Listening to our bodies and taking mindful breaks can prevent burnout, build resilience, and improve overall well-being by allowing us to process emotions slowly and sustainably.
Feeling overwhelmed or burnt out can signal a need to pause and listen to our bodies. Instead of pushing through discomfort, it's beneficial to take small, mindful breaks, even for just a couple of minutes. This practice of tuning into our feelings helps build resilience and creates a sustainable approach to life and work, allowing us to navigate challenges without becoming completely exhausted. By honoring our body's signals to soften and take a moment, we cultivate a deeper connection to ourselves and enhance our well-being. This gradual process of acknowledging our needs leads to more significant healing over time, making it accessible and practical without requiring major life changes or retreats. Practices like simply resting or processing emotions can significantly change our relationship with stress and help us thrive in a gentle, sustainable manner.
Healing Journey: Healing is a gradual process that requires daily practice and self-acceptance. It's essential to honor your body's pace, listen to its signals, and understand that everyone experiences ups and downs along their healing journey.
Healing takes time and requires a consistent daily practice. It’s important to create a safe space for yourself where you can accept your body and its pace of recovery. Sometimes, healing may seem slow, but being gentle with yourself and acknowledging your capacity on different days is key. Understanding that everyone has moments of struggle helps normalize the healing journey. No one just gets better overnight; it’s a gradual process that involves listening to your body and not forcing it to move faster than it’s ready. Join in daily practices that help cultivate safety for your nervous system and allow you to be present with your feelings and responses. Remember, when things get tough, you’re not alone; it's a shared experience. Embrace the journey and trust that over time, you will find a way through.
Shame, Stress, and Survival: Developmental Trauma Impacts Health
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Autoimmune diseases are often labeled as "illnesses of the unknown." The medical field has yet to identify the root cause of these conditions, which are frequently considered incurable. However, a significant aspect might be overlooked: the role of trauma. Histories of abuse, trauma, and even early relational trauma during infancy are crucial factors in understanding the complex environment where autoimmune diseases may develop, and the role the nervous system regulation can play in the healing of autoimmune diseases.
In today’s episode, our hosts Elisabeth and Jennifer sit down with functional mobility specialist and neuro-coach Anna Gieselman. After being diagnosed with Lupus at 36, Anna embarked on a multifaceted healing journey, utilizing therapy, medicine, and nervous system regulation to manage her autoimmune disease. Anna brings her expertise to this rich discussion about what autoimmune diseases really are and their characteristics, how shame and inflammation is linked, and how emotional processing and nervous system regulation is the key to healing autoimmune diseases, and much more.
Humans are multidimensional beings, and when it comes to dis-ease, if we take a holistic approach, we are not just masking the symptoms with medication, but we are viewing these symptoms as clues to something deeper within us, wanting to finally be healed. Autoimmune disease is not a life sentence, although it may never fully go away, we can work with our bodies to create harmony and regulation in the body so we can reach a state of safety and ease.
If you or someone you know is living with an autoimmune disease, don’t miss this insightful episode—and be sure to share it!
Topics discussed in this episode:
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Anna’s journey with Lupus
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What is autoimmune disease and its characteristics
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Elisabeth’s history of trauma and autoimmune disease
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The underlying relational component of autoimmune disease
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Boundaries as an inherent part of our human experience
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The link between shame and inflammation
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Working with the body and nervous system to create safety
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The impact of emotional processing on the health of the body
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How self expression is a sign of healing
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Why neuroplasticity needs more “reps”
Connect with Anna Gieselman by heading to her website here: https://www.beyondfunctional.net/
Check out Anna Gieselman on Instagram and TikTok here: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_functional/
https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondfunctional
Contact us about private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/
Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the fall cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com
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Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear.
We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 911.
We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don’t warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It’s very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren’t responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast.
We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don’t verify the accuracy of their statements. Our organization does not endorse third-party content and the views of our guests do not necessarily represent the views of our organization.
We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are general recommendations and you are always advised to seek personal care for your unique outputs, trauma and needs.
We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We are certified neuro-somatic practitioners and nervous system health/embodiment coaches. We are not your doctor or medical professional and do not know you and your unique nervous system. This podcast is not a replacement for working with a professional.
The BrainBased.com site and Rewiretrail.com is a membership site for general nervous system health, somatic processing and stress processing. It is not a substitute for medical care or the appropriate solution for anyone in mental health crisis.
Any examples mentioned in this podcast are for illustration purposes only. If they are based on real events, names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved.
We’ve done our best to ensure our podcast respects the intellectual property rights of others, however if you have an issue with our content, please let us know by emailing us at traumarewired@gmail.com
All rights in our content are reserved
Shame, Stress, and Survival: Developmental Trauma Impacts Health
The amount of time and patience it takes to heal the body cannot be understated. Pushing our own personal boundaries to create a larger capacity to be witnessed and seen, can feel counterintuitive at times. However, if we can dig deep to understand how the nervous system attempts to protect us, even when it doesn’t feel like it, we can come to a place of deep compassion for ourselves and others to allow our bodies to feel safe again.
In today’s episode, our hosts Elisabeth and Jennifer sit down with somatic practitioner, podcast host, and founder of Holistic Life Navigation, Luis Mojica, to discuss what it means to heal the body to live authentically rather than in a trauma response. In this conversation, our hosts and Luis unravel the complexities of somatic healing and how inflammation shows up in the body as a protective response. They also discuss how shame is actually stress and how that relates to our health, even in the most “optimal” health conditions, and how boundaries are the key to creating more connection with the self and others, and much more.
Healing is not linear, sometimes it feels as if things are getting worse before they get better, however when we are trying to create safety in the body after years of dissociation, or being in our F responses, it takes consistent effort along with a healthy dose of faith and hope that things can and will become easier the more we believe that healing is possible.
Join us to explore these topics and much more!
Topics discussed in this episode:
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Understanding your capacity in somatic healing
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Why embodiment does not mean peace
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Emotional neglect associated with childhood body boundary violation
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How trauma states cause inflammation in the body
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Inflammation is the body protecting itself
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The connection between somatics and nutrition
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Inflammatory response from prolonged stress from shame
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The deep healing that comes from being witnessed and witnessing others
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Fawning vs. Boundaries
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Supporting constriction in somatic healing
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Patience that is required in healing the body
Connect with Luis Mojica by visiting the Holistic Life Navigation website here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/
Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com
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This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear.
We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 911.
We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don’t warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It’s very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren’t responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast.
We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don’t verify the accuracy of their statements. Our organization does not endorse third-party content and the views of our guests do not necessarily represent the views of our organization.
We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are general recommendations and you are always advised to seek personal care for your unique outputs, trauma and needs.
We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We are certified neuro-somatic practitioners and nervous system health/embodiment coaches. We are not your doctor or medical professional and do not know you and your unique nervous system. This podcast is not a replacement for working with a professional.
The BrainBased.com site and Rewiretrail.com is a membership site for general nervous system health, somatic processing and stress processing. It is not a substitute for medical care or the appropriate solution for anyone in mental health crisis.
Any examples mentioned in this podcast are for illustration purposes only. If they are based on real events, names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved.
We’ve done our best to ensure our podcast respects the intellectual property rights of others, however if you have an issue with our content, please let us know by emailing us at traumarewired@gmail.com
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ACE Scores, Mental Health, and Physical Health
Our emotional and nervous systems are intricately connected. Our emotional states provide clues about the state of our nervous system, and vice versa. Conditions such as autoimmune diseases, gut health issues, pain, eczema, and psoriasis often trace back to complex trauma and nervous system dysregulation. These physical symptoms are our body’s protective responses. Viewing overall health from this perspective offers insights into how we can facilitate true healing by addressing nervous system health, rather than merely masking symptoms with medication.
In today’s episode, host Elisabeth Kristkoff engages in a profound discussion with chiropractic practitioner Dr. Scherina, whose dedicated practice focuses on healing the nervous system for enhanced overall health and longevity. This enlightening conversation explores the profound impact of the nervous system on emotional and mental well-being, and conversely, how physical symptoms and diseases serve as signals of deeper underlying issues. Topics include the influence of birth trauma on prenatal nervous system development, the connection between complex trauma and gut health, and more.
Traditional medical practices often overlook this holistic approach to healing. Conversations like these, featuring practitioners such as Dr. Scherina, who are committed to uncovering the root causes of bodily issues and promoting internal healing, are crucial. They challenge conventional health paradigms and encourage a reevaluation of what true healing entails.
Tune in to this enlightening episode—it’s an opportunity not to be missed!
Topics discussed in this episode:
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Everything in our physical and emotional bodies are connected
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How emotional repression manifests and tools to express emotion
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Birth trauma and the impacts of stress on a developing fetus
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Types of nervous system conditions Dr. Scherina sees in children
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What shifts Dr. Scherina sees in children when working with the nervous system
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The link between gut issues and complex trauma
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How every symptom and disease in the body is a protective output
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How to know what needs to be rewired
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Isolation vs. Connection
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Nervous system regulation is not a flat line
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There is no fast track to healing
Connect with Dr. Scherina on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drscherina/?hl=en
Contact us about private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/
Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the fall cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com
Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com
Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired
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This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear.
We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 911.
We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don’t warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It’s very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren’t responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast.
We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don’t verify the accuracy of their statements. Our organization does not endorse third-party content and the views of our guests do not necessarily represent the views of our organization.
We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are general recommendations and you are always advised to seek personal care for your unique outputs, trauma and needs.
We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We are certified neuro-somatic practitioners and nervous system health/embodiment coaches. We are not your doctor or medical professional and do not know you and your unique nervous system. This podcast is not a replacement for working with a professional.
The BrainBased.com site and Rewiretrail.com is a membership site for general nervous system health, somatic processing and stress processing. It is not a substitute for medical care or the appropriate solution for anyone in mental health crisis.
Any examples mentioned in this podcast are for illustration purposes only. If they are based on real events, names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved.
We’ve done our best to ensure our podcast respects the intellectual property rights of others, however if you have an issue with our content, please let us know by emailing us at traumarewired@gmail.com
All rights in our content are reserved
The Highly Sensitive Person and Sensory Processing Dis-Order
For highly sensitive people (HSPs), the intensity of the world often feels magnified. Their heightened sensitivity makes them highly empathetic and deeply attuned to others' emotions. This allows them to form meaningful, compassionate connections. However, it can also lead to overwhelm. Everyday stimuli—like sounds, touch, smells, textures, and colors—can be particularly dysregulating for HSPs.
This is why understanding where we fall on the sensitivity spectrum is crucial. By recognizing how we process sensory input, we can learn to regulate our experiences and harness our gifts, rather than suppressing them for the sake of coping.
In today’s episode, hosts Elisabeth and Jennifer discuss the subjectivity of sensory experiences—how they're shaped, how they influence our overall health, and why two people can experience the same environment very differently. They also introduce NSI tools, which help manage overwhelm when sensory input becomes too intense. Finally, Elisabeth and Jennifer explore the behaviors that arise from sensory mismatches, and how high sensitivity influences these responses.
While high sensitivity may feel both like a gift and a curse, at Trauma Rewired, we believe it can be transformed into a powerful asset. With NSI tools, anyone can expand their capacity for life and share their unique gifts with the world—free from shame or discomfort.
Tune in to learn more about how you can harness your sensitivity and live more fully.
Topics discussed in this episode:
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How our sensory experience impacts our overall health
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What is sensory processing disorder?
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Different ways we try and regulate sensory inputs
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What is a highly sensitive person?
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Is it possible to change your sensitivity level?
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How sensory information is processed in the brain
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Why it’s important to train the interoceptive system for accuracy and awareness
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Sensitivity is an evolutionarily selective trait and an adaptation to trauma
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What are behavioral activation and inhibition systems?
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Our subjective sensory experiences
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How to work with our nervous systems to harness our sensitivity
Contact us about private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/
Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the fall cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com
Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com
Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired
Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846
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This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear.
We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 911.
We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don’t warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It’s very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren’t responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast.
We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don’t verify the accuracy of their statements. Our organization does not endorse third-party content and the views of our guests do not necessarily represent the views of our organization.
We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are general recommendations and you are always advised to seek personal care for your unique outputs, trauma and needs.
We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We are certified neuro-somatic practitioners and nervous system health/embodiment coaches. We are not your doctor or medical professional and do not know you and your unique nervous system. This podcast is not a replacement for working with a professional.
The BrainBased.com site and Rewiretrail.com is a membership site for general nervous system health, somatic processing and stress processing. It is not a substitute for medical care or the appropriate solution for anyone in mental health crisis.
Any examples mentioned in this podcast are for illustration purposes only. If they are based on real events, names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved.
We’ve done our best to ensure our podcast respects the intellectual property rights of others, however if you have an issue with our content, please let us know by emailing us at traumarewired@gmail.com
All rights in our content are reserved
ADHD, Burnout, and Development
We live in an extremely overstimulating society, where information is coming at us from all angles, and the brain is constantly working to make sense of it all. As we continue to unravel and understand ADHD, we're beginning to see it not just as a disorder, but as an adaptive response to the world. With this perspective, we can work with ADHD more effectively and with greater empathy.
In today’s episode, Elisabeth and Jennifer are joined by Neuro-Somatic Intelligence (NSI) Coach Mari Del Luna, who specializes in trauma resolution and works with neurodivergent individuals. This conversation is packed with insights to help you better understand ADHD from an NSI perspective and reframe how it is approached. They explore why ADHD is not actually a deficit in attention, the reasons behind burnout and fatigue in those with ADHD, effective tools for managing ADHD, and how addiction can be a behavioral response to an overstimulating world—plus much more.
Our brains and bodies are designed to seek safety and regulation by adapting to an overstimulating society. If we can learn compassionate tools to process information more effectively in the context of ADHD, we have a chance to bring relief to a growing population of neurodivergent individuals. It all starts with reframing and changing our perspective, and that’s what we aim to help you with today.
Tune in to hear this and more!
Topics discussed in this episode:
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Why ADHD is not a deficit in attention
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Fatigue associated with ADHD
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Hormonal reaction to sensory stimulus in ADHD
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How containment tools are key to working with ADHD
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Understanding high sensitivity in ADHD
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The role the cerebellum plays in expressing emotions
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How complex trauma develops in the brain
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What is attunement?
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How interoception works from an NSI perspective
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Addiction as a behavioral output to provide relief
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Alcohol dependency in social settings
Contact us about private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/
Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the fall cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com
Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com
Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired
Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846
FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired
This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear.
We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 911.
We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don’t warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It’s very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren’t responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast.
We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don’t verify the accuracy of their statements. Our organization does not endorse third-party content and the views of our guests do not necessarily represent the views of our organization.
We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are general recommendations and you are always advised to seek personal care for your unique outputs, trauma and needs.
We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We are certified neuro-somatic practitioners and nervous system health/embodiment coaches. We are not your doctor or medical professional and do not know you and your unique nervous system. This podcast is not a replacement for working with a professional.
The BrainBased.com site and Rewiretrail.com is a membership site for general nervous system health, somatic processing and stress processing. It is not a substitute for medical care or the appropriate solution for anyone in mental health crisis.
Any examples mentioned in this podcast are for illustration purposes only. If they are based on real events, names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved.
We’ve done our best to ensure our podcast respects the intellectual property rights of others, however if you have an issue with our content, please let us know by emailing us at traumarewired@gmail.com
All rights in our content are reserved
Complex Trauma Is A Neurodivergence
What is a neurotypical world? Here at Trauma Rewired, we don’t believe it exists. As humans, we are biodynamic, unique, individuals that process the world around us differently. So understanding how that happens is key to unlocking our healing potential. Complex trauma adds another layer to the mix, which we believe is not separate from neurodivergence. The “extra” neural pathways reinforced by traumatic events to keep us safe is what shapes the neurodivergent spectrum.
On today’s episode, Elisabeth and Jennifer are joined by founder of Next Level Neuro, Matt Bush, to discuss how complex trauma IS neurodivergence. They take a deep dive into what goes on in the brain during development and when traumatic events happen, that result in shaping our neurodivergent superpowers. They also discuss how to hone in and take control of these unique nuances to better share our gifts with the world.
Although we cannot change our past experiences, we can change how we process sensory information and rewire the brain to reinterpret triggers that may not be helpful. Through proper dosing of NSI tools, we want to show you how you can achieve that.
So tune in to learn about this and more!
Topics discussed in this episode:
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Does a neurotypical world exist?
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How neurodivergence effects sensory processing
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CPTS is ongoing relational trauma during development
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How everyone’s neurodivergence is experienced differently on a spectrum
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The chemical change that happens in the brain during stress responses
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The energy cost of self care and healing
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Rewiring the brain go reinterpret triggers
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Why does understanding how we process trauma matter?
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Will you lose your neurodivergent superpowers while you heal?
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Nurturing the body to be a place of rest and joy
Contact us about private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/
Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the fall cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com
Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com
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This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear.
We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 911.
We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don’t warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It’s very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren’t responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast.
We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don’t verify the accuracy of their statements. Our organization does not endorse third-party content and the views of our guests do not necessarily represent the views of our organization.
We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are general recommendations and you are always advised to seek personal care for your unique outputs, trauma and needs.
We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We are certified neuro-somatic practitioners and nervous system health/embodiment coaches. We are not your doctor or medical professional and do not know you and your unique nervous system. This podcast is not a replacement for working with a professional.
The BrainBased.com site and Rewiretrail.com is a membership site for general nervous system health, somatic processing and stress processing. It is not a substitute for medical care or the appropriate solution for anyone in mental health crisis.
Any examples mentioned in this podcast are for illustration purposes only. If they are based on real events, names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved.
We’ve done our best to ensure our podcast respects the intellectual property rights of others, however if you have an issue with our content, please let us know by emailing us at traumarewired@gmail.com
All rights in our content are reserved
Autism & NeuroSomatic Intelligence
There is a staggering number of adults with ADHD, autism, and neurodivergence, who have yet to be diagnosed. Even in the age of information, many adults don’t realize they are wired differently until their children are diagnosed. This can create all sorts of issues in the nervous system for these folks, by suppressing, repressing, masking their true selves, and feelings of inadequacy can take a toll. This is why a diagnosis is so important when it comes to these types of disorders, because once we can name and identify what is going on in our mind and body, we can learn how to work with our unique wiring and turn what once felt like a burden into a gift.
On today’s episode, our hosts Elisabeth and Jennifer are joined by clinical psychologist, researcher, and writer, Dr. Megan Anna Neff. They discuss neurodivergence, autism, ADHD, and its intricacies in children, adults, and the power of a diagnosis. They also discuss how these disorders can be easily masked, hidden behind feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness, and there is an eye opening discussion about how neurodivergence is complex trauma.
We are just learning about how prevalent these disorders are, and how diagnosing them can be a challenge, especially in certain groups of people who have become really skilled at masking their symptoms. This is why these discussions are so important, especially with an expert like Dr. Megan Anna Neff, so we can understand ourselves and others on a deeper level and without judgment.
Tune in for this and more!
Topics discussed in this episode:
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Dr. Megan Anna Neff’s diagnosis journey
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The benefits of an autism diagnosis
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The impact of our disconnection from our humanness
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Is complex trauma a neurodivergence?
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Identifying with a neurodivergent diagnosis
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Dr. Megan Anna Nef’s first signs of neurodivergence
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Negative self talk that comes with neurodivergence
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How dissociation can be related to high sensitivity
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What is alexithymia and who does it affect?
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Gender bias in autism research
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Why Aspergers isn’t diagnosed anymore
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Neurodivergence is genetic
To learn more about Dr. Megan Anna Neff visit their website here: https://www.meganannaneff.com/
Connect with Dr. Megan Anna Neff on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergent_insights/
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You by Jenara Nerenberg
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price
Is This Autism?: A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else by Donna Henderson and Sarah Wayland
Contact us about private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/
Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the fall cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com
Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com
Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired
Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846
FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired
This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear.
We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 911.
We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don’t warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It’s very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren’t responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast.
We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don’t verify the accuracy of their statements. Our organization does not endorse third-party content and the views of our guests do not necessarily represent the views of our organization.
We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are general recommendations and you are always advised to seek personal care for your unique outputs, trauma and needs.
We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We are certified neuro-somatic practitioners and nervous system health/embodiment coaches. We are not your doctor or medical professional and do not know you and your unique nervous system. This podcast is not a replacement for working with a professional.
The BrainBased.com site and Rewiretrail.com is a membership site for general nervous system health, somatic processing and stress processing. It is not a substitute for medical care or the appropriate solution for anyone in mental health crisis.
Any examples mentioned in this podcast are for illustration purposes only. If they are based on real events, names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved.
We’ve done our best to ensure our podcast respects the intellectual property rights of others, however if you have an issue with our content, please let us know by emailing us at traumarewired@gmail.com
All rights in our content are reserved
Neurodivergence and NeuroSomatic Intelligence
In a society where we are encouraged, and sometimes forced to conform, life can become quite dysregulating for neurodivergent people. Feeling misunderstood, not good enough, or wanting to fit in, suppresses a person’s ability to be in full self-expression and wreaks havoc on the nervous system. The isolation and shame associated with being neurodivergent can create its own protective outputs, adding another layer to the neurodivergent lens. However, our diversity and differences are what makes us special, which should be celebrated and integrated, not suppressed or corrected to meet a certain standard.
On today’s episode, Elisabeth and Jennifer go over neurodivergence and how NSI can be a great tool to regulate, accept, and integrate the unique and diverse abilities of neurodivergent people. Our hosts explain what neurodivergence is and touch on the stigma attached to it, as well as the disparities among genders and people of color when it comes to diagnosing neurodivergence. They also highlight the invaluable skills and strengths of neurodivergent people and their need in our society.
Neurodivergence is so common, yet so misunderstood. If we can learn to accept ourselves just the way we are, we can offer our gifts to the world, which is so incredibly valuable. By rewiring how we talk to ourselves and our beliefs around what it means to be different in this way, we can walk a path toward healing and creating a more inclusive, diverse, and beautiful society.
Be sure to tune in to hear this and more!
Topics discussed in this episode:
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What is neurodivergence?
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Neurodiversity vs. neurodivergence
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Neurodivergence and concurrent mental health disorders
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The stigma attached to neurodivergence and its implications
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Underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis disparities within populations
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What is neurotypical?
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ACE scores and neurodivergence
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Negative self talk and inner criticism associated with neurodivergence
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Invaluable skills and strengths related to neurodivergence
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Mimicking neurotypical behavior as a coping mechanism
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Common physical dysfunctions from stress overload
Contact us about private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/
Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the fall cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com
Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com
Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired
Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846
FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired
This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear.
We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 911.
We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don’t warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It’s very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren’t responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast.
We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don’t verify the accuracy of their statements. Our organization does not endorse third-party content and the views of our guests do not necessarily represent the views of our organization.
We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are general recommendations and you are always advised to seek personal care for your unique outputs, trauma and needs.
We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We are certified neuro-somatic practitioners and nervous system health/embodiment coaches. We are not your doctor or medical professional and do not know you and your unique nervous system. This podcast is not a replacement for working with a professional.
The BrainBased.com site and Rewiretrail.com is a membership site for general nervous system health, somatic processing and stress processing. It is not a substitute for medical care or the appropriate solution for anyone in mental health crisis.
Any examples mentioned in this podcast are for illustration purposes only. If they are based on real events, names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved.
We’ve done our best to ensure our podcast respects the intellectual property rights of others, however if you have an issue with our content, please let us know by emailing us at traumarewired@gmail.com
All rights in our content are reserved
Beliefs, Identity, and Diagnosis
Our beliefs about ourselves and the world are so deeply ingrained in our being that every sensory input is filtered through the lens of these beliefs. Beliefs like, “I am not enough” or “I am unworthy”, can create maladaptive emotions, behaviors, or thoughts, and can cause a ton of stress on our nervous systems and result in illness or disease, especially when that belief is misaligned with who we truly are. Addressing our core beliefs and how they have shaped our identity, is so important to understanding how our nervous systems process the world around us.
In this episode, Elisabeth and Jennifer are joined by a special guest, Piper Rose. Piper is a NeuroSomatic Relationship and Intimacy Coach, licenced hypnotherapist, and transformative ritualist, who owns and operates Shadow Play Coaching. Piper joins our hosts to discuss where beliefs live in our brains and how they’re formed, as well as their impact on our identities. They also discuss how receiving a diagnosis can be either a liberating experience or soaked in shame through identifying with what being diagnosed means to the self and others.
To change a belief that isn’t serving us is so important in the healing process. It is the key to creating safety in the body and the precursor to living an authentic life in alignment. The good news is change is possible, and it happens by working with the nervous system, and we want to show you how. So tune in to today’s episode to learn about this and more!
Topics discussed in this episode:
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Where do beliefs live in our brains?
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How beliefs are patterned
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The questions our brains are always asking us
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How core beliefs impact our identity
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The relational aspect of how our sense of self is created
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Why we self abandon
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The liberation and shame around identifying with a diagnosis
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Why belief change is so important
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How to work on the nervous system to change beliefs about oneself
To learn more about Piper Rose and Shadow Play coaching, head to https://piperrosecoaching.com/
Connect with Piper on Instagram by heading to https://www.instagram.com/shadowplaycoaching/
Come join us at our first ever Trauma Rewired in-person retreat by heading to https://www.thenatureofmindbody.com/book-online
Contact us about private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/
Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the fall cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com
Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com
Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired
Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846
FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired
This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear.
We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 911.
We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don’t warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It’s very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren’t responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast.
We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don’t verify the accuracy of their statements. Our organization does not endorse third-party content and the views of our guests do not necessarily represent the views of our organization.
We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are general recommendations and you are always advised to seek personal care for your unique outputs, trauma and needs.
We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We are certified neuro-somatic practitioners and nervous system health/embodiment coaches. We are not your doctor or medical professional and do not know you and your unique nervous system. This podcast is not a replacement for working with a professional.
The BrainBased.com site and Rewiretrail.com is a membership site for general nervous system health, somatic processing and stress processing. It is not a substitute for medical care or the appropriate solution for anyone in mental health crisis.
Any examples mentioned in this podcast are for illustration purposes only. If they are based on real events, names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved.
We’ve done our best to ensure our podcast respects the intellectual property rights of others, however if you have an issue with our content, please let us know by emailing us at traumarewired@gmail.com
All rights in our content are reserved