Episodes
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Are the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) connected to trauma?
In this episode, I dive into what Iâve been learning about a hypersensitive and hyperreactive gut looking through the lens of IBS. I answer where IBS comes from, its origins, and the REAL solutions to fixing it. Forget what you think you know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome, because the truth might just shock you!Youâll learn more about:
Common misconceptions around IBS and mental health The specific emotion during our attachment years that is connected with IBS What âglobal high intensity activation" is and its role in gut hypersensitivity The right way to address the hypersensitivity and hyperreactivity of the gut. Personalizing interventions to help IBS symptoms (and get your life back!) And more!For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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How is trauma work different when there is a syndrome involved?
Today, Iâm delighted to bring you another episode featuring Dr. Peter Levine. Dr. Levine is the Developer of Somatic ExperiencingÂź and the Founder of both the Ergos Institute of Somatic Education and Somatic Experiencing International. Together, we will discuss how stored trauma can lead to syndromes and the somatic solutions that can help.Youâll hear more on:
The main element in your body that drives all syndromes Why somatic work is one of 3 pillars of stored trauma What every physician should know about syndromes The role of childhood trauma in chronic syndromes What dysautonomia is (and its role in syndromes) The key to somatic work with any and all syndromes And more!
For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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What is the impact of an early heart shock on our mind and body?
Most of the time we donât even know weâve experienced a heart shock. But even if we donât know weâve experienced one, it has already made an impact on our lives. In this episode, I discuss what a heart shock is, the impact it can make on our body and mind and why itâs so important that you be the hero of your own story.
Youâll learn more about:
How early life heart shocks affect attachment and survival
The deep impact heart shocks have on the body
How heart shocks change the nervous system and neuroception
The connection between early life heart shocks and adult diseases
Recognizing the "part" of us affected by early life shocks
For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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Why is it essential for you to do your own trauma work while also understanding the impact of collective trauma?
In this episode, I am joined by Thomas HĂŒbl, a renowned teacher, author, and international facilitator whose lifelong work integrates the core insights of the great wisdom traditions and mysticism with the discoveries of science. Together, we will discuss how each person can create attuned and co-regulated relationships that are necessary for being trauma informed.
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Attachmentâs role in our emotional responses as adults The impact of intergenerational and ancestral trauma on attachment Strategies to stay regulated and connected in relationships Moving from distancing behaviors to being fully present in relationships The role of flow, stagnation and embodied practices in attachments And more!For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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What is the connection between attachment, autoimmunity and fatigue? The answer⊠your nervous system!
Many practitioners have noticed there has been an uptick in those who are experiencing autoimmunity. What's causing this uptick? In this episode, Iâm discussing how the nervous system, and more specifically the freeze response, is connected to attachment, autoimmunity, and fatigue.
Youâll hear more about:
The 3 normal stress responses How the freeze response is a component of the stress response both mentally and physically How the freeze response contributes to autoimmune conditions and fatigue Why working on your nervous system Common symptoms of the freeze response What role do early attachment relationships and traumatic events play in shaping an individualâs stress responses Ways to increase your awareness of your stress responses and explore strategies for managing them effectively
For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/ -
Is it possible to heal trauma on your own or does it take a village?
In this episode, Iâm joined by Dr. James Gordon, a Harvard educated psychiatrist and Founder and CEO of the nonprofit, The Center for Mind-Body Medicine. We will discuss the devastating impact untreated trauma can cause, the importance of relationships in your healing journey, and why you need to find a self care strategy that works for YOU!Hereâs what you will learn in this episode:
The Three P's of trauma healing How self care makes changes in your physiology and your nervous system What you will experience if you work on healing yourself first The power in realizing trauma is a universal experience (and how this can help you heal!) How doing the work can transform your life Why you need to be intentional in your own healing And more!
For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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How do we begin to have secure attachments as adults?
We develop our attachment style in childhood and there are 3 different types of attachment. But how do we know what our attachment style is and how it impacts our life? One of them, secure attachment, iIâve only seen a few times in my life. The other two styles are what most of us tend to be and thatâs ok! But how can we move from these styles into secure attachments? Thatâs the question Iâll be answering on todayâs episode.
Youâll hear more about:
The basics of attachment styles and their impact on our lives How our nervous system influences our attachment patterns The journey from insecure to secure attachment The role of somatic work, parts work, and addressing biology in healing attachment issues Insights into "earned secure attachment" and what it means to work towards it And more!For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Trauma Healing Accelerated, any guests or contributors to The Biology of Trauma podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Trauma Healing Accelerated be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.
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How to create the safety in my nervous system to sleep well?
In this episode, I am joined by Suzie Senk, functional medicine practitioner, holistic sleep specialist, speaker and author. Together we discuss not only the importance of sleep but how trauma (and an unsafe sleeping environment) can adversely affect the quality of your sleep.
You'll hear more about:
Understanding why individuals who have trauma experience a tougher time falling and staying asleep The importance of consistency in achieving better sleep What you should â and shouldnât have â in your bedroom if you have trauma Exploring the role EMFs play in sleep health Discovering the ONE thing you need to know to get better sleep And more!For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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Hoy en BiologĂa del Trauma, escuchamos a Heather, una graduada del viaje en lĂnea de 21 dĂas hacia una vida tranquila. DespuĂ©s de ver el impacto positivo de abordar su trauma, Heather continuĂł con su programa de capacitaciĂłn de mentores para dirigir ejercicios somĂĄticos y guiar a otros en su viaje de curaciĂłn. En este episodio, abordamos cĂłmo ayudar a su familia a recuperarse del trauma.
ÂżQuieres saber mĂĄs informaciĂłn sobre este episodio? ÂĄDirĂgete a nuestro para obtener mĂĄs informaciĂłn! Descargo de responsabilidad: Al escuchar este podcast, usted acepta no utilizarlo como consejo mĂ©dico para tratar ninguna condiciĂłn mĂ©dica ni en usted ni en los demĂĄs. Consulte a su propio mĂ©dico sobre cualquier problema mĂ©dico que pueda tener. Este descargo de responsabilidad completo tambiĂ©n se aplica a cualquier invitado o colaborador del podcast. Bajo ninguna circunstancia Trauma Healing Accelerated, ningĂșn invitado o colaborador del podcast The Biology of Trauma, ni ningĂșn empleado, asociado o afiliado de Trauma Healing Accelerated serĂĄn responsables de los daños que surjan del uso del podcast. -
How can we repair the disconnection from trauma that causes disease?
In part two of this series, we continue our conversation on trauma and chronic illness with Gabor MatĂ©. Gabor has spent his career exploring the connections between trauma, childhood development, and stress. Together, we discuss how trauma disconnects us from ourselves and others and creates dysregulation that drives illness. We explore how our bodies speak to us, and why trauma isnât what happens to you, but your response to it. Reconnection and regulation are possible!
Youâll hear more about:
How disconnection is a survival adaptation
The mistake I made and what I learned from it
Why 80% of autoimmune disorders happen to women
Changing our relationships in the world to heal our diseases
Gaborâs personal practice of staying connected to himself
And more!
For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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Is there a missing biology link between trauma and chronic illness?
In this episode, I am joined by the one and only Gabor MatĂ©. Gabor has spent his career exploring the connections between trauma, childhood development, and stress. It was his work that inspired me to pursue addiction medicine. Together, in part one of this series, we will discuss the lessons weâve both learned around trauma and chronic illness.
Why chronic health conditions can be a sign of trauma & dysregulation How most chronic illnesses are less genetics and more trauma-driven The role copper plays in trauma and depression How trauma makes your body more susceptible to toxins The benefits of starting with regulation for chronic illness And more!
We talk more about:
For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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How do you start to heal from the hurt of a betrayal?
Betrayal is one of the most painful emotions you can experience as a person. Betrayal is not limited to just romantic relationships, it can be felt in all types of different relationships. Today, my good friend and colleague, Debi Silber, joins me to discuss the 5 stages of betrayal and how you can start to heal from the hurt.
Youâll hear more about:
The symptoms of betrayal trauma
Why betrayal can trigger a trauma response
Why trauma work is an integral part of healing
The coping mechanisms you might use to avoid the pain
How to know if youâre stuck â and the steps you can take to become the best version of yourself
For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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Why are your trauma parts possibly making you sick?
Dr. Richard Schwartz began his career as a systemic family counselor and academic. This work led him to discovering that family therapy alone did not achieve full symptom relief and is what led him to developing Internal Family Systems (IFS). In this episode, we will discuss if your trauma parts are making you sick and what you can do about it!Youâll hear more about:
What parts work is and its importance in trauma healing The role of protector parts and how they can affect physical health How the battle between parts can lead to physical symptoms and health issues The power of connecting with self to improve your health And more!For more information about this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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How can we apply energy psychology to the seven key stages of the addiction recovery process?
My guest this episode is Dr. David Feinstein, a clinical psychologist who serves as national director for the Energy Medicine Institute. Dr. Feinstein sent me his manual on energy healing for the addiction recovery process and I knew I wanted to interview him. In this episode, we will discuss the difference between energy psychology and energy medicine, how energy psychology supports addiction recovery and how it can help with the big emotions that can come up during that process, and the seven stages of addiction recovery.
For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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Which meridian is the first one to balance in people with autoimmunity during their trauma recovery?
In this episode, I am joined by Donna Eden, a practitioner of Energy Medicine who applies energy work, medicine, and psychology to help those on the autoimmune path. Together we will discuss emotions that need to shift if people have autoimmunity, the first steps in balancing meridians and what that means, and tips for healers who work with those who have autoimmune issues and are trying to heal their trauma.
For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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How do I need to be to safely guide myself or another through the trauma healing journey?
In this episode, I am joined by Licia Sky, an artist, singer-songwriter, and bodyworker who works with traumatized individuals and trains mental health professionals to use Embodied Self Experience in movement, theater exercises, writing, and voice as tools for attunement, healing, and connection. Together we will discuss embodiment, what it is and which emotions we need to do it, along with becoming a strong leader for others going through a trauma journey. Finally, we will discuss attunement and trust within the healing journey.
For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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What is causing us false anxiety (anxiety that isnât caused by anything that is wrong)?
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Ellen Vora, board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and author of The Anatomy of Anxiety. Together we will discuss something that could save your life - stress and anxiety, and especially false anxiety. We are talking about stress and trauma, mood medications and managing withdrawals of anxiety, how trauma is âbrain indigestion,â and where to start addressing your anxiety.
For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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How do we love our adopted children to help them overcome trauma and create change?
In this episode, we will be talking about parenting children with trauma surrounding their early life experiences, specifically focusing on adoption. We will be debunking some common myths surrounding adoption, look at how adoption trauma can be expressed in behaviors, and the importance of relationship repair. Our guest this week is childhood expert, therapist, and author of Scared Sick: The role of childhood trauma in adult diseases, Robin Karr-Morse.
For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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What is the best protection we can give our children as we raise them in a traumatizing world?
In this episode, we will be talking about parenting and the crisis of confidence so many parents face when it comes to knowing what our children need. As parents who do not want to pass along their own traumas to their children, we want to set them up to be happy and know inside themselves that the opinions and powers of others arenât what dictates their worth. Dr. Gordon Neufeld is a developmental psychologist known for his work in with attachment and is joining us today. We will discuss the roots of attachment, several elements of parenting that are key to know, and how to raise those children in a traumatizing world.
For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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What do ACEs show us about escapes from our pain?
In this episode we are going to talk about ACEs - Adverse Childhood Experiences - with Dr. Vincent Felitti. We will look at the history of ACEs, what they taught us about coping mechanisms, and how we hide our pain.
For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/
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