

Trauma Rewired
Jennifer Wallace & Elisabeth Kristof
The Podcast that teaches you about your nervous system, how trauma gets stored in the body and what you can do to heal.
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Oct 23, 2023 • 42min
Birthing and Medical Trauma
Earlier this season in episode 3, Trauma Rewired explored the impact of a mother’s nervous system on their child even before birth. But let’s take a step back and focus on the overwhelming experience of birth to discuss the layers of trauma in the birth process and the importance of trauma-informed care. Mandy Irby, founder of The Birth Nurse, is on the show today to share her own traumatic birth experience that transformed her approach to the birth process as a labor and delivery nurse. Since discovering the power of nervous system regulation, she’s shifted her career to educate nurses on trauma-informed care and how to build resilience within themselves so they can reduce harm and support patients during the birthing process. In this episode, Mandy helps us explore the coregulation of mothers and medical professionals, the history of harm in the birth process, how trauma plays out in the birth space and the impact on the nervous system. Tune in to find out how Mandy is bridging her experience as a nurse and neurosomatic intelligence certified practitioner to promote trauma-informed care in the birthing process! Topics discussed in this episode: The impact of Mandy’s own birth experience Why medical professionals detach from their patients How Mandy uses NSI to help nurses support their patients The history of oppression and harm in perinatal care The layers of trauma in the birth experience Using NSI tools to overcome the challenges of being a nurse How NSI training can change birth outcomes and birth culture Connect with Mandy Irby: https://mandyirby.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mandyirby/ https://www.instagram.com/thebirthnurse/ https://www.youtube.com/thebirthnurseofficial https://www.tiktok.com/@thebirthnurse Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer: https://www.rewiretrial.com Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program here: https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com/?utm_medium=aff-traumarewired&utm_content&utm_source Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846 Head to https://www.brainbased-wellness.comfor a consultation to identify trauma responses in your own life and learn how to train your nervous system to move out of behaviors that aren’t serving you! FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

Oct 16, 2023 • 49min
Chronic Pain & Emotions
As we dive deeper into applied neurology and the immune system, we’re joined by the founder of Stop Chasing Pain, Dr. Bruce Perry. He helps us explore the link between emotion, pain and its impact on the immune system. In this episode, Dr. Perry shares his personal experience with polyautoimmunity as he discusses his experience treating his own shame surrounding his body image. With his expertise, we explore the subconscious and conscious role of emotions, as well as the body’s natural response to threats, including how we can fight inflammation even when it’s an unintentional effect of our emotional responses. Dr. Perry, along with hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth, provide insights on how you can work with the nervous system to create long-lasting change that impacts the health of your immune system. You’ll learn how trauma can dysregulate the nervous system, the importance of self-awareness, and what you can do to nurture social connection and introspection. Tune in as we explore the consequences of trauma on our body, as well as inflammation from a neurosomatic perspective! Topics discussed in this episode: How Dr. Perry got into this work The way in which we process sensory input Self-awareness and its role in lasting change Understanding the nervous system and its reaction to stimuli Shame and how it leads to inflammation Pain as a protective response Allostatic load and alleviating stress What happens in the body during shame/inflammatory response Where to learn more about lymphatic work Connect with Dr. Bruce Perry: @stopchasingpain https://www.stopchasingpain.com/ Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer: https://www.rewiretrial.com Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program here: https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com/?utm_medium=aff-traumarewired&utm_content&utm_source Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846 Head to https://calendly.com/traumarewired/consultation for a consultation to identify trauma responses in your own life and learn how to train your nervous system to move out of behaviors that aren’t serving you! FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

Oct 9, 2023 • 57min
Misattunement & Co-regulation
Discover how our nervous systems constantly interact and influence each other. Coregulation is key to healthy relationships, yet misattunement can negatively impact emotional self-regulation. Learn how early connections shape our capacity for resilience and the emotional well-being benefits from nature and pets. The podcast dives into the lasting effects of childhood emotional disconnection and the importance of attuned caregivers. Personal stories highlight the journey of healing from complex trauma, emphasizing safety and trust in relationships.

Oct 2, 2023 • 40min
Empathy and the Nervous System
Explore the neurology of empathy and the struggles of empaths with overwhelming social situations and nervous system dysregulation. Learn about the difference between being an empath and having empathy, and discover the challenges that come with it. Discover the concept of emotional bypassing, burnout, and sensory mismatch, and the importance of regulating one's own emotions. Understand the correlation between sensory integration and empathy, and the significance of working with the nervous system. Learn about the importance of reshaping our nervous systems and discover tools for creating change through neuro training.

Sep 25, 2023 • 41min
Narcissism
In this episode, the hosts discuss narcissism from a neurosomatic intelligence perspective. They explore the development of narcissism, its impact on relationships, and the emotional aspects of narcissistic behavior. The connection between narcissism and empathy is examined, along with the possibility of change for narcissists. The concept of personality disorders and the desire for change in individuals with narcissistic tendencies are also explored. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding nervous system regulation in creating healthier relationships.

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Sep 18, 2023 • 53min
Fawn & Sexual Fawn
Luis Mojica discusses the dangerous fawn and sexual fawn trauma responses, such as over coupling and body boundary violations. He explains the difference between threat and trigger, the impact of developmental sexual trauma, and how to recognize fawning patterns. The conversation also touches on shame as a protective mechanism and reframing it, differentiation between sexual fawning and arousal, and the hybrid response of fawning and freeze. Tune in to learn about healing from fawn response and starting to heal!

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Sep 11, 2023 • 29min
Codependency
This episode explores the topic of codependency, discussing its negative effects on emotional and physical health, behaviors associated with codependency, and how it is formed starting in childhood. The hosts share personal examples and discuss the importance of emotional self-regulation and breaking codependent patterns with nervous system regulation.

Sep 4, 2023 • 56min
The Fluidity of Attachment Styles and the Capacity to create more security
When a child’s needs aren’t being met by their caregiver, by not being fed or feeling safe, they develop a distorted view of relationships. This attachment schema is the lens through which they examine the behavior of others, impacting their ability to form relationships and lead a healthy, happy life. In past episodes, hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth have talked about connection being one of our survival needs, but an insecure attachment directly challenges this need. Being close to others, feeling vulnerable and connected, can also be very dysregulating to those who learned to survive with unemotional or unreliable caregivers. So, how can you overcome your learned patterns to create healthy relationships with yourself and others? The answer is nervous system training. In this episode, Jennifer and Elisabeth will walk you through attachment schema, how the three insecure attachment styles develop and show up as behavioral outputs, and how nervous system regulation has helped them work toward lasting change. Tune in for all this and more! Topics discussed in this episode: Attachment style from the NSI perspective How insecure attachment schema affects social development Nervous system regulation as a way to change our patterns The areas of the brain responsible for creating neuro tags How the 3 insecure attachment styles develop and are expressed Misconceptions about avoidant attachment style Disorganized attachment and complex trauma Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer: https://www.rewiretrial.com Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program here: https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com/?utm_medium=aff-traumarewired&utm_content&utm_source Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846 Head to https://calendly.com/traumarewired/consultation for a consultation to identify trauma responses in your own life and learn how to train your nervous system to move out of behaviors that aren’t serving you! FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

Aug 28, 2023 • 48min
Our Relationship to Society Impacts Our Relationship To Self
The podcast discusses the impact of trauma on our relationship with others and society, exploring topics like the neurobiology of threat, the importance of connection, and the challenges faced by those with a history of trauma. The hosts and guest share personal experiences and advocate for using neurosomatic intelligence to regulate the nervous system and foster compassion in the world.

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Aug 14, 2023 • 50min
Overcoming Dissociation and Emotional Repression to Create Presence
Learn how presence can be learned and its importance in healing complex traumas. Explore the impact of presence on health, relationships, and trauma. Understand the link between stress, trauma, and health issues. Discover the power of presence in enhancing relationships and fostering healthy connections.