Tend, Befriend & Thrive: Navigating Trauma with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried MD
Mar 25, 2024
auto_awesome
Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried discusses autoimmune wellness, trauma, personalized nutrition, and holistic health approaches. She explains the link between unresolved traumas and autoimmune conditions, the importance of mineral balance during fasting, and the role of personalized diets in managing autoimmune conditions. The podcast highlights the impact of trauma on women's health, the significance of individualized health experimentation, and the journey of self-healing through holistic protocols and trauma resolution.
Psychedelics like MDMA-assisted therapy can offer durable relief for PTSD sufferers by resolving trauma patterns stored in the body through altered states of consciousness.
Healing autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto's involves addressing root causes like leaky gut, trauma processing, and incorporating immunomodulators for improved health outcomes.
Empowering individuals to prioritize personalized wellness approaches and advocate for collaborative care to achieve internal balance and well-being despite external influences.
Deep dives
Creating Healing States of Consciousness Through Psychedelics
Psychedelics like MDMA-assisted therapy can help resolve PTSD symptoms in 67 to 71%, providing durable effects. These healing states of consciousness can be especially beneficial for individuals who tend to dissociate and have trauma patterns stored in their bodies. Holotropic breathwork is another method to create healing states of consciousness and can regulate the nervous system, aiding in trauma healing.
Healing Autoimmune Conditions Through Lifestyle Changes
Personal experiences with autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's can be indicators of successful healing through lifestyle changes. By addressing root causes such as leaky gut, trauma processing, and incorporating immunomodulators like vitamin D or curcumin, individuals can potentially reduce antibody levels and improve health outcomes.
Empowering Individuals to Take Control of Their Health
Encouraging individuals to take charge of their health by embracing personalized wellness approaches. Seeking open-minded clinicians who have personally experienced health challenges and empowering women to advocate for collaborative care centered around addressing root causes.
Reframing Health as Homeostasis and Balance
Defining health as achieving internal balance and homeostasis despite external factors. Recognizing the transformative power of reaching a regulated state after experiencing dysregulation, signifying a journey towards improved well-being and vitality.
Accessing the Book and Embracing a New Paradigm of Health
The book 'The Autoimmune Cure' is available for purchase through various platforms including Amazon, local bookstores, and the author's website. The book presents insights and protocols for individuals seeking to navigate autoimmune conditions and embrace a holistic approach to health.
The Importance of Collaboration and Co-Regulation in Health Journeys
Highlighting the significance of collaborative health partnerships and co-regulation in emotional healing and wellness journeys. Emphasizing the power of sharing experiences, supporting one another, and fostering healing states of consciousness through various modalities like breathwork and psychedelics.
Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried shares joins us on this episode to share her groundbreaking work, particularly her latest book, "The Autoimmune Cure." Her insights into hormonal health have revolutionized how we approach wellness, and now she's applying that same pioneering spirit to the realm of autoimmune conditions. Whether you're grappling with an autoimmune diagnosis, seeking to resolve past traumas, or simply curious about a more holistic approach to health, this episode is for you.
To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep228
Sara Szal Gottfried MD is a physician, researcher, educator, mother, and seeker. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and MIT, and completed residency at UCSF, but is more likely to prescribe a CGM and personalized nutrition plan than the latest pharmaceutical. Dr. Gottfried is a global keynote speaker and the author of four New York Times bestselling books about trauma, hormones, and health. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University, and Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. Her focus is on the interface of mental and physical health, N-of-1 trial design, personalized molecular profiling, use of wearables, and how to leverage these tools to improve health outcomes.