# 57 - The Gut Knows: Trauma, Surgery, and the Strange Path to Healing

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The Private Parts of Wellness

Jessica Jolie B. the NP

58 episodes

3 days ago

Welcome to The Private Parts of Wellness, where we embrace the messy, imperfect journey of life. Finding balance isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing up, making choices, and accepting the beauty and chaos along the way. No pressure, no perfection— We’ll dive into everything from sex, hormones, aging, science, and a bit of the "woo woo". With a double board-certified family nurse practitioner and certified menopause provider. Heads up—She curses, so this podcast may not be suitable for the office or a carpool with kids. Life is messy, and that’s where the magic happens.

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# 57 - The Gut Knows: Trauma, Surgery, and the Strange Path to Healing

The Private Parts of Wellness

29 minutes 3 seconds

4 months ago

# 57 - The Gut Knows: Trauma, Surgery, and the Strange Path to Healing

In this episode of the Private Parts of Wellness podcast, Jessica Jolie discusses the complex interplay between surgery, emotional well-being, and women's health. She explores how major surgeries can impact intimacy and emotional health, the gut-brain connection, the role of hormones in recovery, and the significance of understanding the polyvagal theory. The conversation emphasizes the importance of addressing both emotional and physical pain, particularly in relation to heart health, and offers practical steps for healing and support.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Healing After Surgery

02:39 The Impact of Surgery on Intimacy and Connection

04:54 Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection

07:22 The Role of Hormones in Recovery

09:51 Exploring the Polyvagal Theory

11:58 Emotional Pain and Its Physical Manifestations

14:12 The Heart's Role in Women's Health

16:24 Addressing Cardiac Depression

18:52 Personal Reflections on Hormone Therapy

20:44 Healing the Triangle: Heart, Gut, and Hormones

22:42 Practical Steps for Recovery

24:59 Conclusion and Call to Action

References:

ACEs and IBS (2022 Study)
“Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Effect on Irritable Bowel Syndrome”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9270910/
Polyvagal Theory – Deb Dana and Stephen Porges
- Official resources and practitioner tools: https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/
- Scientific overview: Porges, S. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, Self-regulation
Takotsubo Syndrome (Broken Heart Syndrome)
Mayo Clinic overview:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-heart-syndrome
Tylenol and Emotional Pain – NYT Article
“Can Tylenol Heal a Broken Heart?”
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/05/fashion/breakups-rejection-neuroscience.html
Women and Heart Disease – Cleveland Clinic
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/5-things-women-should-know-about-heart-disease
CDC – ACEs Study Overview
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html
Estrobolome and Hormone-Gut Axis
- Article on estrogen metabolism and the microbiome:
  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5541407/
- More functional medicine perspective: https://www.ifm.org/news-insights/the-estrobolome/
SpeakPipe – Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast
https://www.speakpipe.com/privatepartsofwellness
Books Mentioned
- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
- Healing Sex by Staci Haines
- Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski