The Dr. Brighten Show Complex Trauma, Cortisol Chaos & the Autoimmune Connection | Justin Janoska
Jun 24, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Justin Janoska, founder of The Autoimmune Revolution, dives into the profound effects of complex trauma on women's health and autoimmune disorders. He reveals how unresolved emotional pain can manifest as physical ailments like thyroid dysfunction and chronic fatigue. The conversation also highlights the significance of heart rate variability, the impact of medical gaslighting on women's health, and the necessity of holistic healing approaches. Janoska advocates for building resilience through practices like meditation, transforming personal narratives around health, and fostering community connections.
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Origin of Complex Trauma
- Complex trauma usually originates from within the home, often involving parental neglect or emotional unavailability.
- These early life experiences can manifest years later as chronic stress impacting health and immune response.
Labs Reveal Hidden Stress
- Use labs like white blood cell count, sex hormone levels, reverse T3 to free T3 ratio, heart rate variability (HRV), and salivary cortisol to detect chronic stress.
- These biomarkers reveal hidden physiological stress even when people don’t feel stressed.
Daily HRV Measurement
- Measure heart rate variability (HRV) first thing every morning for a baseline to assess stress levels.
- Aim for a higher HRV (around 70-80); values in the 30s-40s could indicate high stress and need for relaxation.