Destigmatizing a chronic illness can be challenging. And acknowledging that trauma is the reason people develop a chronic disease that may take some time to adjust to. In this episode, Kiara & Gaby tackle how trauma creates chronic illness.
We talk through:
•How emotional health is a reflection of nervous system health
•What are adverse childhood experiences and how it affects our development
•Why we cannot compare our trauma to others
•The need to learn our bodies' boundaries
•Why it's important to permit ourselves to rest