Is trauma the hidden cause of your health issues? Genetics are only 5-10% of the picture for most chronic conditions, and your past experiences might be impacting your health in ways you never imagined.
In today’s episode, we break down the psychology and neuroscience of trauma: how different types of trauma occur, how it rewires our brains, contributes to chronic illness and research-backed recovery strategies. Listen now!
(00:00) Intro
(00:42) My personal experience with multiple chronic conditions
(02:06) Different types of trauma
(04:19) Not all trauma is obvious
(05:43) Does trauma impact the body?
(06:12) How trauma changes your brain
(08:35) Your brain isn’t stuck this way
(09:00) Your DNA is not your destiny
(10:15) Strong vs weak genetic safety nets
(10:42) Epigenetics - how trauma changes our gene expression
(11:16) Can trauma be passed on?
(12:13) Adverse childhood experiences & chronic illness
(13:46) ACE score alternatives
(14:04) What about trauma in adulthood?
(15:02) Medically-induced trauma
(18:06) Grieving your expected reality
(19:05) It’s not “all in your head”
(19:57) How do I know if I’m traumatised?
(21:15) How can I test for trauma?
(21:57) Identifying triggers through symptom flares
(22:56) Triggers can seem small and unrelated
(23:40) Can I recover from trauma?
(24:35) Strategies to recover from trauma
(24:45) Positive relationships & support networks
(25:38) Being in sync with others
(26:15) Putting words to your experiences
(27:53) Tuning into your body through mindfulness
(29:17) Learning to inhabit your body through movement
(31:01) Exploring the mind-body connection with a therapist
(32:00) How to find a mind-body therapist
(32:33) EMDR therapy
(33:14) Rewiring the brain through neurofeedback
(35:02) Can healing trauma reverse my chronic condition?
(36:51) Recommended reading
(37:03) Taking action
(37:26) Wrap-up
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