In this powerful episode of the Medical Trauma Support Podcast, Sarah Stasica is joined by leadership and wellness consultant Kelsey Wesley for an honest conversation about the emotional complexities of childhood medical trauma.

Kelsey shares her lived experience of undergoing multiple childhood surgeries and how those early medical experiences significantly impacted her. Together, Kelsey and Sarah explore how medical trauma impacts not only the child—but also the parent making heart-wrenching decisions in high-stakes moments.

They discuss:

• The emotional aftermath of childhood medical trauma

• The importance of consent and agency in healthcare, even for children

• How parents can co-regulate and support their child without bypassing their own emotions

• Why understanding the nervous system is a crucial part of trauma-informed parenting

• The healing power of presence, storytelling, and community

Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. If you’re navigating medical trauma—whether as a parent, patient, or practitioner—the Befriend Your Body Community offers steady support, trauma-informed guidance, and a space where your story is understood.

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Keywords: medical trauma