Trauma Rewired

In this podcast, the hosts discuss addiction, dependency, and trauma. They share their personal stories and explore the neurology behind addiction. They touch on the difference between dependence and addiction and the role of community in recovery. The impact of trauma on the body and behavioral effects is also discussed, along with the importance of seeking support in the healing journey.

This week I will be sharing my journey from being diagnosed with Stage 3, HER2+ breast cancer, to healing in the top 40th percentile. This story is dedicated to the work I did along the way and what I hope for you is an inspiring story of healing. I will be sharing tips and tools that worked for me as a message of hope. I did it and so can you! In this episode, I share: How I handled getting diagnosed with cancer Finding a doctor that was right for me Going through chemo, radiation, and losing my hair Western and plant medicine The breast meridian grid, lymphatic drainage massages, acupuncture My healing process Finding support and asking for help Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount Resources From This Episode: Mederi Center - Holistic Health & Healing, Patient Care, Research, Education Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation ︱Medical Marajuana Breast Cancer Resource Center of Texas is an incredible local organization that is here to help. Whether you need rides, housework done, financial help, or emotional support ~ they're incredible and understand. There's a lot of grants and financial assistance out there if you need it! They can help you navigate through ALL and ANY of this! https://bcrc.org https://www.instagram.com/bcrcoftx/ Mederi Center HERBAL TEA MIXTURE: 3 parts I. equal parts ~ hibiscus, fennel, uva ursai, lemongrass After you buy the herbs just go on and blend them together in a jar, mix them up, and then just scoop out what you need as you fill the loose tea into the large metal tea infuser. I buy all of my herbs at The Herb Bar on Mary St off of S Congress, they also sell Chaga Mushrooms as a tea and that's also great! Brew it long & brew it strong! In a crockpot on low for 7hrs + I find is the best way II. Slippery Elm/Marshmallow Root Either one. Marshmallow Root is a Slippery Elm. This is a cold brew. 1TBSP : Quart (mason jar) filled with distilled water and kept for 24 hrs in the fridge. Drain & store. Slippery Elm is kind of mucusy for lack of a better word and it looks weird but it's fine, strain it after 24 hrs. III. To Drink Mix them 50/50 or 75 mix/25 elm - they are both super beneficial and I wouldn't worry too much about the balance. Serve warm. Drink as much as you want. It's such a great kidney flush and if you're experiencing any UTI like symptoms it will clear it right up. It's kind of dry but you can add Stevia or Honey to take care of that. BONE BROTH This is such an awesome way to get nutrients when you don't feel like eating and it will really help to get your vitamins and minerals. I loosely follow Dave Aspreys recipe. You can get Grass Fed Beef Marrow Bones from most any Farmers Market. Richardson Farms takes orders and you can collect from Barton. 10lbs will make 3 - 4 batches. It goes a long way. If available I will also add chicken feet, egg shells from past eggs I've eaten. I keep them in the freezer, knuckles ~ really whatever goodness I can find at the market. And vegetables only for the last 12 hrs. IT seems like a lot but it's pretty easy. After I warm it to serve I always add sea salt, pepper, cayenne, ginger, turmeric. Yum! It will definitely need salt, other than that flavor it however you like. If you have any problems finding the recipe then let me know. If you take HERCEPTIN as one of your drugs ~ You must consume OLIVE OIL and OLIVES. IT helps the Herceptin to work better. Water Water is so vital and with everything you hear nowadays I have taken an extra precaution and installed filtered water that is all throughout the house - including laundry, shower, and bidet! There's also a PH tap at the sink to get high alkaline water. SUPPLEMENTS/NUTRITION When I first got diagnosed I went to see an Integrative Wellness Coach, Carl Schmidt at Lake Hills Pharmacy, he was very knowledgeable about Cancer in general and got me onto various supplements; Paw Paw & Methyl Folate were crucial. There's great, short YouTube videos about Paw Paw and how it works to fight cancer cells. It was so hard for me to eat veggies and drink my green drink and all the "healthy" stuff while on chemo and I got to the point where I was too tired to grocery shop, cook, clean, and eat. Ask for help! People want to help you and you have to stay nourished. If you take HERCEPTIN as one of your drugs ~ You must consume OLIVE OIL and OLIVES. It helps the Herceptin to work better. I worked alongside the Mederi Foundation in Oregon - there's a lot of info online. They had access to all of my info; blood work, tests, etc. and they sent tonics and all sorts and that's how I got the recipe for the tea. MIND/BODY ~ SPIRITUAL HEALTH This is a really important time to look after your spiritual and mental health. This is tough and it sucks. You've got to come to terms with the fact that you are down - and that's not easy. While you're laying down listen to something inspirational or calming, meditating, etc., whatever suits you. It's better than drowning in crappy tv and having that vibration bring you down. I recommend Deepak Chopra Soul of Healing Affirmations, The Secret of Healing both on iTunes and it's so awesome to listen to. The Soul of Healing is also a book and a DVD; it's really incredible. Abraham Hicks is also great to listen to. I think it's important to reaffirm that you can do this! Don't ever refer to the cancer as "my". Do not own it. It's here and you have to recognize that but that's not what you are and that's not how you should own it. You'll get so much literature and books, etc. Read when you can but don't overwhelm yourself and don't look at the word cancer in various forms all over the house. Know what I mean? https://open.spotify.com/album/3rpDTnXBdaciYySxV1ElyH?si=1IvS7Z0WS3CCFQxjnq2BJg&dl_branch=1 Soul of healing Affirmations https://open.spotify.com/album/71M7hkvO8USA2Qlagia2be?si=O1opisxaTs6VurW8wprEcg&dl_branch=1 Soul of Healing Meditations Chopra, Deepak. The Soul of Healing Affirmations Whatever you believe in - believe in it. Pray hard and pray strong. ACUPUNTURIST & HEALER I have an incredible acupuncturist and healer, her name is Rama Chittajallu and her number is 512.293.5388 I saw her for a couple of years before my diagnosis. She is a Reiki Master, Acupuncturist, and a Dr. Master of Chinese Medicine - this is a great addition and balance to the Western Medicine. PETS I had my dog registered as an Emotional Service Animal (ESA) She loves everyone and is just a really special beast and my bestie. She eases my anxiety SO much and truly is my xanax. It's super easy to certify your pet online audit's like $80. Trust me - if you've got a cool dog that goes everywhere with you, take it to the next level, you'll love it! The Grove Wine Bar https://www.instagram.com/grovewinebar/ https://www.grovewinebar.com Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram

Joining us this week is Corporate Women's Empowerment Coach, Laura Rubin. She mentors other corporate and entrepreneurial hustlers in their midlife to take charge of their lives by owning who they are and to forget the hustle and unwind from the grind of overwork and burnout. In this episode, we discuss: Helping corporate & entrepreneurial women in midlife When do you hit midlife? The power of the 'pause' Finding your purpose Burnout vs midlife crisis Why women need community How society portrays midlife for women Embracing how you want to age Moving through anger and expressing your emotions in a healthy way Intuitive Doing vs Driven Doing / Business Doing vs Productive Doing The divine feminine is evolving Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Work with Laura Free Midlife Compass Call 3 Strategies to Make Midlife Your Best Life About Laura Marie Rubin Laura has a focus on working with women in their midlife by owning who they are, what matters to them, for them to become powerful vessels in making a difference in their lives, their communities, and the world around them. She encourages, empowers, and inspires women to free themselves from society's rules of success and experience life from the other side of the desk on their terms. She guides them on the courageous journey of 'living to work' NOT 'working to live'. Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Laura Website Instagram LinkedIn

Did you know that your subconscious is responsible for 80% of the physical world you create around you. In this week's episode Elisabeth Kristof joins us again, as we dive into the subconscious. Elisabeth and I will be sharing our own stories with subconscious scripts, talk about subconscious blockers that keep you from expanding, and subconscious blockers that block you from keeping weight off. In this episode, we discuss: Belief work Think, Act, Feel vs. Feel, Act, Think Childhood abuse Weight set point The body hierarchy Body supremacy Subconscious mind Subconscious blockers Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Work with Elisabeth Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Other Resources Walker, Pete. Complex PTSD Taylor, Sonya Renee. The Body Is Not An Apology Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

Joining us today is local Austenite, Krista Jack, M.S. I'm so excited to share her work with you, this is a very relevant conversation and is really an episode of groundbreaking wellness. She is an incredible practitioner, predominantly works with the subconscious mind, and enjoys working with a wide variety of issues that her clients come to her with. In this episode, we discuss: How we are designed to be in a state of ease and not in a state of stress What is keeping us in a fight, flight, or freeze state in our society The age demographic Krista works with Subconscious vs. Conscious How our programming starts in the womb Krista explains and 'debunks' hypnosis Delta, Theta, and Alpha states Heart math and heart/brain coherence What kind of patients Krista works with and how she works with them Krista explains (NLP) Neuro Linguistic Programming Timeline therapy and sports therapy Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Work with Krista Book a Hypnosis, Coaching or Reiki Session ~ HERE About Krista Jack, M.S. Krista Jack is a hypnotist, neuro linguistic programming practitioner, heart math professional trainer, reiki master, success coach, and speaker. She has worked as an environmental scientist for almost 20 years, assessing and cleaning up pollution, and assisting with disaster recovery efforts. She combines her experience as a success coach as well as her experience in consulting, training, scientific methods, and deep personal development to bring fresh insights and empowerment to those who are ready to make a dramatic improvement in their lives. Krista works with anxiety, depression, stress management, PTSD, addiction, weight issues, insomnia, lack of confidence, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, fears and phobias, divorce struggles, health concerns, performance and test anxiety, as well as sports performance. Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Krista Website Facebook LinkedIn

Hey ya'll, I appreciate you coming back and joining me for part 2 of my story. I have sprinkled this story in some Illuminated episodes and I have sat down with other podcasters and shared it as well but I have never told this story in its entirety so I'm looking forward to finishing it. I feel really good to be at a place where I can share this now. Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram

In this week's episode I will be sharing how I understand my story and how it all began for me when I was taken in Turkey in 2009. This story contains kidnapping, sexual assault, and violence. This is a very exciting story and SPOILER ALERT, I make it in the end! I'm here, thriving and healing. It's a fair amount of trauma and a ton of healing work featuring a number of modalities. Now this is only part 1 of my story so tune in next week to find out what happens next. Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram

Elisabeth Kristof is back with us again this week. In this intense conversation we get into ACE Scores, CPTSD, our health, the health and wellness industry as it is today and what you should look out for when you are seeking your own trauma resolution. In this episode, we discuss: ACE Score categories Dr. Vincent Colletti and how he discovered ACE Scores What CPTSD is Obesity Study (Disordered Eating) Childhood traumas Substance dependence & abuse Overactive or suppressed immune system Immune suppression & dysregulation Adverse childhood experiences can lead to disease Working with people who are trauma informed Healing and mindfulness Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Work with Elisabeth 25% Off Your 1st Membership at Brain Based Wellness - Use Code: (Illuminated25) Food Freedom Neuro Training Energy Creation Neuro Training FREE Intro to Applied Neurology Course and Morning Practice Other Resources Nadine Burke Harris - TED Talk Bullock, Mary Elizabeth. Judging Me Barbara Dalle Pezze, Ph.D. The Unexpected Gift Besell van der Kolk, M.D. The Body Keeps the Score Levine, Peter A. Waking the Tiger Walker, Pete. Complex PTSD Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezze joins us this week to cover relationships, role models, courage, resilience, trust, and stepping into your own power, self evolution and conscious leadership. She inspires individuals, entrepreneurs, and leaders to reconnect with their most authentic essence, discover their purpose, and bring about positive change in their lives and in the world. In this episode, we discuss: The narratives that don't belong to us as women Losing yourself after your kids leave the nest or after divorce How Dr. Barbara processed shame and curiosity after her divorce The tools she used to navigate her new self Showing up for someone else Finding peace in nature Stepping into your own power Trusting intuition and our own emotions as women Taking 'Imperfect Actions' Divine Feminine Power Conscious leadership and inner transparency Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners About Barbara Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezze has extensive experience on the subject of self evolution, conscious leadership, and well being. She has a Ph.D. in Ontology from the University of Hong Kong, Masters in Counseling from Monash University of Australia, and Post Graduate Certification in Human Resources Management & Organization from LUISS Business School in Italy. She is also a member of The Leadership Facility for the Asia Pacific Region at a top global financial institute. Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Work with Barbara Generative Coaching Path to Inner Fitness Online Training Leadership and Talent Development Consulting Other Resources Barbara Dalle Pezze, Ph.D. The Unexpected Gift Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Connect with Dr. Barbara WhatsApp Instagram Facebook Website LinkedIn

Joining us this week is Kristy Martin, a life coach and energy practitioner who helps empower moms with tools that will help them navigate life and motherhood with more confidence, joy, and less overwhelm. Kristy breaks down Human Design and how to read your charts. I've got my graphs ready to go for this conversation, follow along with me as I learn about my charts from Kristy. Grab your chart HERE and follow along with us! In this episode, we discuss: How long Human Design has been around Astrology and planets intertwined in Human Design Learning what personality traits, skills, & communication you have from the planets Body graphs and charts What 'defined' and 'undefined' means The 5 Types that can be your operational/ energetic signature How Kristy learned her family's charts and how that affected their family construct 7 Types of Authority Sacral Center and experimenting with food choices 5 strategies that match with your type The 6 different Profiles Encarnation Cross (Life Purpose/ Theme) The different colors that represent the body and the mind How Human Design is useful as a parenting tool and in relationships Primary Health System Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners About Kristy She combines Human Design, energy work, and self-care, to bring an unconventional approach to understanding yourself and your child. What if you could parent in a way that is authentic to you? What if the entire family could thrive from knowing how to understand and communicate with each other? Kristy currently offers one-to-one coaching and workshops that guide you through self-discovery, unique parenting approaches, building emotional resilience, and reducing stress and anxiety. Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Work with Kristy The Self Project Membership Human Design for Kids Other Resources Genetic Matrix - Free Chart Interior Creature Vaness Henry - Human Design Blog Human Design Collective The Wild Pixel @erinclairejones @alexcantone Curry, Karen. Understanding Human Design Parker, Chetan. Human Design Hu, Ra Uru. The Definitive Book of Human Design Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Connect with Kristy Podcast Instagram Facebook Website