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ADHD Women's Wellbeing PodcastThe Links Between Our Nervous System, Trauma and ADHD Hormonal SensitivityIn this week’s wisdom episode, we explore Chapter 4 (Regulate Your Nervous System) of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and dive into the essential connection between our nervous system, hormonal health, and trauma-informed healing.We reflect on our conversations with Allegra Foxlie (a trauma and hormone specialist, podcast host, embodiment expert, and author of HTR: The Hormone Tension Release) and Paula Rarick (an advocate for hormonal sensitivity and brain-body integration) to explore how nervous system regulation can be the foundation for sustainable wellbeing.What You'll Learn:Why the nervous system is key to hormonal an...
2025-06-3028 min
The Brain & Body Podcast with Allegra FoxlieHow Trauma shows up on Brain SPECT Scans, with Dr Hector RodriguezIn this episode, Allegra Foxlie, a trauma-informed bodyworker, speaks with Dr. Hector Rodriguez, a psychiatrist based in Miami who specializes in analyzing SPECT scans to understand the unique brain patterns associated with trauma and mental health conditions. Dr. Rodriguez, who previously worked as a fashion photographer, discusses his journey into psychiatry and his current work with Dr. Daniel Amen, a pioneer in brain health and imaging.The conversation covers several key areas:1. Dr. Rodriguez's career transition from fashion photography to psychiatry.2. The importance of viewing mental health through the lens of brain health ra...
2024-12-2858 min
The Brain & Body Podcast with Allegra FoxlieWhat Makes Men Want to Live?: Mark Walsh's, powerful approach to helping men thrive.Allegra, a trauma-informed bodyworker, hosts Mark Walsh, a pioneer in embodiment and trauma recovery, on her podcast. They discuss the alarming suicide rates among men under 40 in the UK, and Mark's innovative approaches to addressing this issue. Mark shares his experiences, including his work in war zones and his development of the "Feral Philosophy" to help young men with their mental and physical health.Mark's latest Book:The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques eBookMark's company: www.embodimentunlimited.comMark's "Feral Philosophy":https://www.youtube.com/@FeralPhilosophy_mwMark's...
2024-12-0349 min
The Brain & Body Podcast with Allegra FoxlieNavigating Bipolar Disorder with Briony Davies: Insights, Complexities, Challenges, and SupportIn this episode, Allegra, a trauma-informed bodyworker, speaks with Briony Davies, a passionate mental health advocate who has lived with bipolar disorder since 2013. Briony, who transformed her personal experiences into a source of strength and empowerment, discusses the complexities of bipolar disorder, including its different types, the challenges in getting an accurate diagnosis, and the disorder's intersection with neurodivergence and trauma. The conversation covers the impact of bipolar disorder on relationships, the importance of support systems, the effects of substance misuse, and the significant role of sleep and perimenopause. Briony candidly shares her personal journey, highli...
2024-11-031h 42
The Brain & Body Podcast with Allegra FoxlieUnderstanding Narcissism: Episode 01This is Part 1 of Understanding Narcissism between Allegra Foxlie, a trauma-informed bodyworker, and Elizabeth Shaw, the author of "A Narcissist Handbook" and many other books on narcissism, to discuss the impacts of emotional abuse and narcissistic behaviour on mental and physical well-being.This is a must for anyone who believes they or their friends are being abused.Elizabeth Shaw explains the nature of Narcissistic Personality Disorder and differentiates it from general narcissistic traits, emphasizing that most abusers exhibit narcissistic behaviors due to their lack of empathy and exploitative tendencies.The discussion explores the...
2024-10-1159 min
The Brain & Body Podcast with Allegra FoxlieUnlocking ADHD: Insights from Dr. Rachel V. Gow on Nutrition and NeurodevelopmentExploring ADHD, Nutrition, and Neurodevelopment: An Interview with Dr. Rachel V. GowIn this episode, Dr. Rachel V. Gow, a distinguished neuroscientist and neuropsychologist and the author of the highly acclaimed book “Smart Foods for ADHD and Brain Health", discusses her extensive research and personal journey focusing on the impact of nutrition on brain development and behaviour. Dr. Gow shares her experiences as a mother to a child with ADHD, her groundbreaking work on how diet influences cognitive function, and her advocacy for better public health understanding. She explains the challenges she faced within the ed...
2024-08-261h 12
The Brain & Body Podcast with Allegra FoxlieTrauma and the female body: Episode 1 with Victoria Hardy, on behalf of Pause LiveIn this episode, trauma-informed body worker Allegra and Victoria Hardy, known as Ginge Unhinged, explore the intricate links between trauma, chronic pain conditions like endometriosis and adenomyosis, and menopause. Allegra shares perspectives from her book 'HTR: Hormone Tension Release' and emphasizes the impact of adverse childhood experiences on women's health. Victoria recounts her personal journey with surgical menopause, discussing early medical interventions, chronic pain and her book "My Menopause, My Journal, My Rules". Their conversation underscores the importance of education and understanding how trauma influences health, advocating for holistic and alternative therapies. The epi...
2024-07-221h 32
The Brain & Body Podcast with Allegra FoxlieA Deep Dive into PMDD: Episode 1 with Dr Ghazala Aziz ScottIn this podcast episode, Allegra, a trauma-informed bodyworker, discusses the connections between trauma, the nervous system, and various disorders including PTSD and PMDD. She and Dr. Ghazala Azizi-Scott, Clinical Director at the Marion Gluck Clinic, delve into the complexities of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment approaches. They highlight the importance of addressing underlying causes, such as hormone imbalances and trauma, through integrative and functional medicine. The conversation provides insights into the roles of cortisol, GABA receptors, and genetic factors in PMDD, while also emphasizing the significance of personalized treatments and lifestyle modifications.00:00...
2024-05-2849 min
The Brain & Body Podcast with Allegra FoxlieBirth Trauma- with Richmond Heath | Executive Director of Trauma Release, AustraliaThis podcast episode brings together insights on how Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) can address birth trauma, facilitate emotional and physical healing, and potentially improve childbirth experiences. Host Allegra, is a trauma-informed body worker, and her guest Richmond Heath, Head of TRE Australia, discuss the broad impacts of birth trauma on babies, parents, and healthcare professionals, highlighting both physiological and behavioral consequences. The conversation explores Richmond’s journey with TRE, its foundational role in healing trauma through neurogenic exercises, and the importance of a body-focused approach to therapy over traditional psychological methods. The episode emphasizes TRE’s capability to t...
2024-04-281h 40
The Brain & Body Podcast with Allegra FoxlieExploring the intricate dynamics: How physiology and psychology shape the interconnectedness of brain, body, and self.In this episode, I’m going to give you an overview touching upon physiology, some sex-based cognitive differences between the male and female brains, and how our genes and our environment play a fundamental role in developing our neurobiology, brain function, emotions, personality, perception, beliefs and behaviour. I talk about how beliefs, perception and what we think, have the power to change our physiology, affecting our physical health for better or worse. I detail the brain’s various protective outputs and how these affect our physical and emotional health. Support the showBuy Allegra...
2024-02-181h 14
The Embodiment Coaching PodcastTrauma & Hormones - With Allegra FoxlieTrauma informed bodyworker and author joins me to talk CPTSD, menopause, TRE, adverse childhood experience, cortisol, testosterone, appeasement, PMT, PMDD, sleep, "inescapable trauma", family trauma, HRT, chi kung, and autoimmune issues. A really useful one for all of us! More information about Allegra Foxlie's work - www.thefoxlieplan.com Join Mark for in-person workshops - https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/
2024-02-1553 minThe Brain & Body Podcast with Allegra FoxlieIntroduction to The Brain & Body Podcast with Allegra FoxlieThis episode details what you can expect to hear in future episodes of this podcast.Essentially, this podcast will feature leading experts, and authors from different healing domains, as well as friends, clients and people who suffer from the specific condition we’re discussing. We will talk about the interconnection between biology, psychology and socioenvironmental factors that can and do impact the brain and body. We’re going to delve deep into a topic. Using post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as an example – this is a huge subject, so will involve multiple episodes covering all aspects related t...
2024-02-0704 min