How to Calm Your Nervous System for Better Health with Dr. Cathleen King

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Cathleen King to explore how supporting nervous system health may play a role in overall well-being, stress management, and resilience. You'll hear us discuss:

Dr. Cathleen King is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a qualified Neuroplasticity Educator who has personally navigated the challenges of complex trauma and illness. As the founder of Primal Trust, she developed a unique approach that combines top-down brain retraining with bottom-up somatic and vagus nerve support. Featured in The Inside Effects documentary as a thought leader in mind-body wellness, Dr. King has guided thousands of clients and health professionals in techniques to support brain function and nervous system regulation.

03:41 - What Sets Off Your Nervous System

05:15 - Understanding Your Body’s Command Center

07:06 - Why You Can't Rest and Fight at the Same Time

13:04 - How Chronic Illness and Trauma May Be Connected

18:10 - Scientific Insights into Nervous System Regulation

21:16 - The Role of the Vagus Nerve in Supporting Health

24:57 - How Different Breathing Practices May Affect Your Nervous System

29:40 - Brain Retraining: What It Is and How It Works

35:34 - The Right Time to Incorporate Somatic Practices

38:56 - Inside the Primal Trust Program

41:16 - Simple Steps to Start Your Path to Better Well-being

42:32 - Where to find Dr. Cathleen King