Why Unresolved Trauma Makes Us Sick Part 1

What if the root of chronic illness, anxiety, and burnout isn’t just in your mind — but in your nervous system?

In this episode of A Wilder Life, Eric discusses how trauma lives in the body, the overlooked science behind healing, and why resolving emotional pain might be the most effective form of healthcare. Joined by Dr. Christine Gibson — trauma therapist, physician, and author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit — they explore why trauma isn’t about what happened, but what your body still believes is happening, and how to reclaim regulation in a dysregulated world.

Key Takeaways:→ Trauma is a biological loop, not just a psychological event.→ Chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure can be deeply tied to unresolved trauma.→ Many of us are stuck in fight, flight, or freeze without knowing it.→ Healing starts by widening your “window of tolerance” and accessing safety signals.→ Singing, touch, and interoception aren’t “soft”—they’re survival tools we’ve forgotten.

Quotes from Dr. Christine Gibson:● "Trauma is not what happened to you. It’s what gets stuck in your body afterward."● "Treating trauma shifted my patients’ blood pressure, diabetes, even chronic pain. Their bodies remembered how to heal."● "We’ve always known how to regulate — we’ve just been conditioned to forget. It’s time to remember."

Dr. Christine Gibson Bio:Dr. Christine Gibson is a Canadian physician, trauma therapist, and educator with a deep commitment to making trauma science accessible. She is the author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit and widely known as “TikTok Trauma Doc,” where her short-form videos help millions navigate nervous system regulation and healing. With expertise in health equity, refugee medicine, and trauma-informed care, Dr. Gibson is pioneering a gentler, evidence-based path to both personal and collective well-being.

Social Media Links:TikTok: @tiktoktraumadocInstagram: @tiktoktraumadocWebsite: https://www.christinegibson.netBook: The Modern Trauma Toolkit

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