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Trauma RewiredNavigating Shame and Boundaries After TraumaThe statistics on early childhood sexual abuse are heartbreaking. One in four girls and one in thirteen boys have experienced some form of childhood sexual trauma—at least the cases that get reported. It's hard to wrap your head around how something so dark can be happening so often. This is why talking about childhood sexual trauma is so difficult and often carries so much shame—it feels so unimaginable, even when it happens to you. But we know that shame thrives in silence, and the first step in healing is unpacking that trauma. In today’s episod...2025-03-2449 min
Trauma RewiredMetabolic Health and the Connection to Nervous System HealthIn this episode of Trauma Rewired, hosts Elisabeth Kristof and Jennifer Wallace, along with guest Matt Bush, delve into the complex relationship between metabolic health and nervous system health. They explore how issues like chronic stress, inflammation, and blood sugar dysregulation can significantly impact both physical and mental health, especially in individuals with a history of trauma. Metabolic health is not solely determined by diet and exercise but is deeply intertwined with the body's ability to produce energy, adapt to stress, and process emotions. The conversation delves into the role of mitochondria in energy production...2025-02-2444 min
Trauma RewiredWhat is A Memory and How Does It Get Stored In The Body?In this episode of "Trauma Rewired," hosts Elisabeth Kristof and Jennifer Wallace delve into the intricate relationship between memory, trauma, and the nervous system. Originally this conversation was recorded and released in two parts and what you are listening to is a combination of them. The discussion underscores the multidimensional nature of memory, including how the superior and inferior hippocampus play distinct roles in recalling positive and negative memories. The hosts explain how trauma impacts memory processing and recall, emphasizing the significance of emotional states and how they can either distort or neutralize memories. Emotional flashbacks and...2024-12-0941 min
Trauma RewiredNeurodivergence, Early Childhood Trauma, and Brain DevelopmentIn this episode of Trauma Rewired, hosts Elisabeth Kristof, Jennifer Wallace, and Matt Bush delve into the intricate relations between complex trauma, neurodivergence, and brain function dysregulation. The conversation highlights how gradual exposure to non-threatening stimuli can help manage threat responses, and the importance of achieving balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems for resilience. They discuss neurological pathways affected by trauma and neurodivergence, focusing on the interplay between creativity, logical processing, and emotional regulation. The hosts emphasize understanding oneself deeply, revealing personal strengths, and valuing unique sensitivities to foster self-compassion and improve coping mechanisms. Elisabeth...2024-11-181h 03
Trauma Rewired2022 How Trauma Lives In The Body And Why You Should Heal ItThis conversation was orignally released in 2022 and the update is coming next week! If you haven’t begun a journey to heal your nervous system, this episode of Trauma Rewired will convince you why NOW is the time to start. In this episode, we’re sharing clips from season 2 that explain how trauma lives in the body and why you should heal it. By gaining a deeper understanding of what trauma does to the body, you can start to build resilience to repair the behavior patterns that aren’t serving you. Hosts Je...2024-11-0452 min
Trauma RewiredAnxietyIn this episode of Trauma Rewired, hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof are joined by Matt Bush as they unpack anxiety. The conversation starts with an exploration of how neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD and autism impact executive functioning, sensory processing, and create hypersensitivities that lead to emotional overwhelm. They highlight the importance of self-assessment and retraining of sensory systems to better manage these challenges. Elisabeth Kristof further connects developmental and complex trauma to nervous system responses, noting how trauma shapes our interpretation of signals and can keep individuals in a constant state of fight, flight, or freeze. Jennifer...2024-07-0157 min
Trauma RewiredRedefining Mental Health From An NSI Perspective"The mental health system's adherence to the medical model not only neglects the complex interplay of genetic, developmental and environmental factors, but also serves to stigmatize and marginalize those who suffer." In the premiere episode of Season 4, hosts Elisabeth Kristof and Jennifer Wallace dive deep into the challenges and impacts of mental and physical health diagnoses from a Neurosomatic Intelligence (NSI) perspective. They share their personal journeys, battling with insomnia, anxiety, depression, gut dysfunction, breast cancer, and more, to highlight the importance of community support, validation, and autonomy during treatment. Throughout th...2024-06-2453 min
Trauma RewiredStress Response In RelationshipThis week on Trauma Rewired, hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth welcome back Matt Bush of Next Level Neuro to explore the physiology of stress and the transformative power of neurosomatic intelligence. We know that connection is crucial to our survival as humans, but for those with complex trauma, even the healthiest relationships can trigger a stress response and lead to maladaptive behaviors. This episode provides a comprehensive look at how stress impacts our relationships and physical health, and highlights the importance of consistent nervous system training to rewire the brain’s response to stress and build resilience. 2024-06-1756 min
Trauma RewiredEmotional NeglectWhen we think about adverse childhood experiences, emotional neglect is often seen as less significant compared to other forms of trauma. Its subtleties make it easy to overlook, but the truth is that emotional neglect has a profound effect on our relationships and health as adults, from the detrimental effects on the brain and immune system. In this episode, hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth define emotional neglect and go over the signs and behaviors of those who’ve experienced it in childhood. They outline how it affects one’s ability to self-regulate, discern and express emotions, form healthy atta...2024-06-1051 min
Trauma RewiredThe Neurology of EmpathyBelieve it or not, empaths and narcissists have foundational similarities. Not only does the brain chemistry look the same, but empaths and narcissists both struggle with nervous system regulation and look to others to help them regulate their emotions. But whereas the narcissist avoids the emotions of others, empaths are deeply affected and have a physiological experience to the emotions of others on a subconscious level. This can lead to emotional fatigue, chronic stress, poor sense of self and more. So what’s the difference between having empathy and being an empath, and how can you change su...2024-06-0340 min
Trauma RewiredHealing The Relationship To Our BodyRelationship to the Body Season 03, Episode 30 Our bodies are always speaking to us, but often we’re not able to understand or listen to what they’re trying to communicate. In this episode, hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth unpack the complexities of our relationship to the body, including how our perceptions, emotions and beliefs about our bodies significantly impact our overall well-being. They dive deep into the impact the interoceptive system has on the nervous system, emotions and behaviors, especially in relation to disordered eating and body dysmorphia. Jennifer and Elisabeth explore how...2024-05-2748 min
Trauma RewiredHealing Dissociation“You can’t be present and dissociated at the same time.” These wise words from co-host Jennifer Wallace encompasses why this topic is so important to explore. Presence is the truth of our emotions and our reality, because we cannot heal what we do not feel. Being present with our emotions, and feeling them in our body, allows us to truly understand and heal our nervous system in ways that dissociating from the body cannot. This is a powerful conversation highlighting what goes on in the brain and nervous system when we dissociate, and how this protective mechan...2024-05-2055 min
Trauma RewiredSelf Abandonment of Complex Post Traumatic StressThe essence of who we are radiates when we live in our purpose. When we can connect with our true self and share it with others. There are many blockers stopping us from being able to express our feelings, or even know what we’re experiencing, and one of them is self abandonment. Don’t let the “self” fool you — sometimes, we unintentionally abandon ourselves because of the survival responses born as a result of trauma. Until healing begins, we can get stuck living through learned patterns of ignoring our own needs in favor of others arou...2024-05-1350 min
Trauma RewiredWhat is C-PTSD? We first explored this question in Season 2 and felt it was necessary to revisit; with more altitude, updated research and further along in our healing journeys. In this episode, hosts Elisabeth Kristof and Jennifer Wallace dive deep into the realm of Complex Post Traumatic Stress, or CPTS, exploring the complexities of trauma and the impact on our nervous systems. We offer a comprehensive understanding of its five key components. The hosts share practical tools and emphasize the importance of healing and understanding our own nervous systems. Join us as we re-examine the language sur...2024-04-0849 min
Trauma RewiredRelationships and Your Nervous System; Closing the Season and Looking AheadElisabeth Kristof and Jennifer Wallace close season three of Trauma Rewired by reflecting on the interconnectedness of trauma, the nervous systems and our relationships explored throughout the season. They delve into the season’s most powerful conversations and insightful concepts, including relational patterns like emotional neglect, the neurology of narcissism, the importance of community healing, and more. Listeners were engaged more than ever, so you’ll hear stories of how the season impacted listeners in their healing journeys. Elisabeth and Jennifer also answer common listener questions (and even criticisms), discussing the nuances of healing unique nervous systems. 2024-04-0154 min
Trauma RewiredStress Response In RelationshipThis week on Trauma Rewired, hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth welcome back Matt Bush of Next Level Neuro to explore the physiology of stress and the transformative power of neurosomatic intelligence. We know that connection is crucial to our survival as humans, but for those with complex trauma, even the healthiest relationships can trigger a stress response and lead to maladaptive behaviors. This episode provides a comprehensive look at how stress impacts our relationships and physical health, and highlights the importance of consistent nervous system training to rewire the brain’s response to stress and build resilience. ...2024-01-2254 min
Trauma RewiredHealing the Relationship With Our BodiesOur bodies are always speaking to us, but often we’re not able to understand or listen to what they’re trying to communicate. In this episode, hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth unpack the complexities of our relationship to the body, including how our perceptions, emotions and beliefs about our bodies significantly impact our overall well-being. They dive deep into the impact the interoceptive system has on the nervous system, emotions and behaviors, especially in relation to disordered eating and body dysmorphia. Jennifer and Elisabeth explore how past traumas shape our body image and inhibit our abil...2024-01-0948 min
Trauma RewiredHealing the Relationship to Our BodiesOur bodies are always speaking to us, but often we’re not able to understand or listen to what they’re trying to communicate. In this episode, hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth unpack the complexities of our relationship to the body, including how our perceptions, emotions and beliefs about our bodies significantly impact our overall well-being. They dive deep into the impact the interoceptive system has on the nervous system, emotions and behaviors, especially in relation to disordered eating and body dysmorphia. Jennifer and Elisabeth explore how past traumas shape our body image and inhibit our abil...2024-01-0948 min
Trauma RewiredComplex Trauma Impacts Brain Development“Impaired integration is such a hallmark of the traumatized brain. It disrupts our ability to balance our nervous system. Neurobiologist Dan Siegel says that at its very essence, the purpose of trauma therapy is to restore brain integration.” On today’s episode, co-hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristoff of Brain-Based Wellness discuss the neurological impacts of trauma, specifically how disassociation and fragmentation affect our brain integration. They’re joined by Matt Bush of Next Level Neuro and co-founder of the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching Certification Program. Expect to understand more about how early chil...2024-01-0158 min
Trauma RewiredPresenceHow do you show up in the world, in relationships, at work? Even just sitting in a sauna. Can you safely say you are fully present in these situations? If you feel you aren’t present most of the time, you’re not alone. Most people aren’t, especially if you’ve experienced complex trauma. On the bright side, presence can be learned by using the right tools to get you there. Presence is a topic that is near and dear to our hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth’s hearts, precisely because of how they both struggled to be present after expe...2023-12-2652 min
Trauma RewiredAttachment Styles Can Change and Are a Lens That Filters RelationshipsWhen 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 unem...2023-12-1158 min
Trauma RewiredEmotional NeglectWhen we think about adverse childhood experiences, emotional neglect is often seen as less significant compared to other forms of trauma. Its subtleties make it easy to overlook, but the truth is that emotional neglect has a profound effect on our relationships and health as adults, from the detrimental effects on the brain and immune system. In this episode, hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth define emotional neglect and go over the signs and behaviors of those who’ve experienced it in childhood. They outline how it affects one’s ability to self-regulate, discern and express emotions, form healthy atta...2023-11-1352 min
Trauma RewiredHistorical Trauma and AttachmentWhat role does our ancestral history play in our attachment styles, and mental health as a whole? Joining us on the show to help answer this question is Dr. Jennifer Mullen, a psychologist, educator, and author of “Decolonizing Therapy!” Traditional therapy focuses on the individual, but decolonizing therapy puts forth the concept that understanding one's historical trauma and the current socio-political context can lead to deeper healing. And without a safe place to explore these traumas, affected populations don’t have the same opportunity to heal themselves and their relationships. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Mullen...2023-11-0649 min
Trauma RewiredShameShame Season 03, Episode 19 If you listened to our episode on toxic shame last season, then you know that shame is a debilitating emotional response that keeps us from full self-expression. It represses other emotions and inhibits our verbal and non-verbal communication, becoming a barrier to our connection with others. In this episode, hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth dive even deeper into the neurology of shame and how it impacts our health and relationships. They cover the link between shame and the trauma responses freeze and dissociation, the immunological effects of shame and guilt, and...2023-10-3045 min
Trauma RewiredMisattunement & Co-regulationOne thing you’ve probably heard over and over again on this season of Trauma Rewired is that nervous systems affect one another. In fact, our nervous systems are continuously responding and adapting to each other’s signals — a process called coregulation. Coregulation is important for maintaining safe, healthy relationships but can have a negative impact on the nervous system when someone is dysregulated or experiencing misattunement. A lack of connection through coregulation also impacts our ability for emotional self-regulation, which can lead to maladaptive behaviors like drinking, binge eating and codependency. During this episode, Elisab...2023-10-0957 min
Trauma RewiredCodependencyIf you have a pattern of staying in unbalanced, chaotic relationships, this episode is for you. If it’s hard for you to set boundaries with friends, family or romantic partners, this episode is for you. If you fixate on the emotions of others rather than your own, this episode is for you. These are all signs of codependency, which is the topic of this episode. Hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth discuss its negative effects on your emotional and physical health, the behaviors associated with codependency, and how they’re formed starting in childhood, diving deep into the atta...2023-09-1128 min
Trauma RewiredThe Fluidity of Attachment Styles and the Capacity to create more securityWhen 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 unem...2023-09-0456 min
Trauma RewiredOvercoming Dissociation and Emotional Repression to Create PresenceHow do you show up in the world, in relationships, at work? Even just sitting in a sauna. Can you safely say you are fully present in these situations? If you feel you aren’t present most of the time, you’re not alone. Most people aren’t, especially if you’ve experienced complex trauma. On the bright side, presence can be learned by using the right tools to get you there. Presence is a topic that is near and dear to our hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth’s hearts, precisely because of how they both struggled to be present after expe...2023-08-1450 min
Trauma RewiredRelationships, Complex Trauma, and your Nervous SystemDo you have trouble getting out of your head and into your body? Does your trauma affect your ability to make deep connections with others? For today’s guest, following a neurosomatic intelligence framework allowed her and her partner to build a stronger relationship, while learning more about themselves in the process. Sharing her NSI experience with hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisbeth Kristoff is Dr. Jolie Hamilton, a relationship expert who now brings neurosomatic intelligence into her practice. They discuss how our nervous systems interact with each other, healing generational trauma, and the power of usi...2023-06-1955 min
Trauma RewiredPerfectionism is a Trauma ResponseOur society rewards those who work hard, appear to never make mistakes, and seem to have everything under control. We’ve collectively decided on what perfect looks like and attributed perfectionism with the ideal person. What if we told you that perfectionism is actually a protective measure used to prevent oneself from feelings of rejection, abandonment, and worthlessness? These words don’t quite scream “perfect” do they? Trauma Rewired hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth have touched upon this trauma response before, but today’s episode is a deep dive into how it can develop and lead to harmful...2023-05-3052 min
Trauma RewiredFeeling Emotions like Joy and Connection Can Be As Scary As Grief and ShameIn our first episode on emotional repression, we discussed how trauma can cause repressive behaviors and why emotional expression is necessary to living a healthy life. Today, we’re concluding the conversation by addressing two emotions that impedes the healing process: grief and shame. Matt Bush of Next Level Neuro is back to continue the discussion with hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristoff. To showcase the effects of grief on the nervous system, they all give examples of client experiences with repressed emotions and their own grief practices. Despite our innate need to express emotions and...2023-05-151h 01
Trauma RewiredEmotional Repression vs Healthy Expression, AngerWhy can it be so hard to feel and express emotions? What happens physiologically in the brain and nervous system when anger is stuffed down? Is emotional expression necessary for our physical health? Have these topics been studied, or can we only go off our own experiences? Hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristoff, and Matt Bush of Next Level Neuro are answering all these questions and more. They break down the ways people with childhood trauma develop repressive behaviors, why emotional expression is crucial for our overall health, and the consequences of emotional repression in t...2023-05-0855 min
Trauma RewiredThe Fawn Trauma ResponseIn this episode we will be discussing the least understood, and most insidious four F’s in trauma response, fawn. This survival adaptation is difficult to pinpoint, because fawn can often be confused with empathy or general care, but if not dealt with, can get to a toxic level for the fawner. Neglecting yourself for the sake of others can cause chronic issues, not only in the body, but in creating genuine connections as well. The missing piece to overcoming fawn is to first identify it, then to gain tools to regul...2023-04-2442 min
Trauma RewiredThe Flight Trauma Response“Living a life of growth and expansion is as simple as living in your nervous system.” - Jennifer Wallace Arriving early, leaving late, overthinking, can’t sit still, breathing quickly, and always keeping busy, are just a few examples of how the flight trauma response can manifest in our lives. This response is biologically built in to keep us safe from harm, but what if that harm is perceived anddoesn’t require fleeing the scene? This can be detrimental to our personal and professional livesand keep us in a state of high alert with stress h...2023-04-1038 min
Trauma RewiredHow Trauma Lives in the Body and Why You Should Heal It in Your Nervous SystemIf you haven’t begun a journey to heal your nervous system, this episode of Trauma Rewired will convince you why NOW is the time to start. In this episode, we’re sharing clips from season 2 that explain how trauma lives in the body and why you should heal it. By gaining a deeper understanding of what trauma does to the body, you can start to build resilience to repair the behavior patterns that aren’t serving you. Hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof also delve deep into the role of the nervous...2023-03-2848 min
Trauma RewiredTrauma Rewired; the Healing VortexTrauma Rewired is a podcast rooted in science, and season 2 of the show has covered topics like complex post-traumatic stress disorder, the four Fs, and emotional repression through the lens of neurosomatic intelligence. Through their research for each episode and recording tough conversations, hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof have discovered a lot about themselves and gained a deeper understanding of important concepts like disassociation. In this episode, they recap the season and highlight the benefits of nervous system health. Jennifer and Elisabeth embodied everything discussed this season, utilizing neurosomatic practices and finding...2023-03-2140 min
Trauma RewiredGrief, Shame, and Your Nervous SystemIn our first episode on emotional repression, we discussed how trauma can cause repressive behaviors and why emotional expression is necessary to living a healthy life. Today, we’re concluding the conversation by addressing two emotions that impedes the healing process: grief and shame. Matt Bush of Next Level Neuro is back to continue the discussion with hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof. To showcase the effects of grief on the nervous system, they all give examples of client experiences with repressed emotions and their own grief practices. Despite our innate need...2023-02-271h 00
Trauma RewiredDangers of Emotional Repression, Healthy Expression, and Your Nervous SystemWhy can it be so hard to feel and express emotions? What happens physiologically in the brain and nervous system when anger is stuffed down? Is emotional expression necessary for our physical health? Have these topics been studied, or can we only go off our own experiences? Hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof, and Matt Bush of Next Level Neuro are answering all these questions and more. They break down the ways people with childhood trauma develop repressive behaviors, why emotional expression is crucial for our overall health, and the consequences of emotional repression in t...2023-02-2055 min
Trauma RewiredFood and Nervous System RegulationFood is integral to our survival and health, but it’s common for those with trauma to exhibit disordered eating, whether that be a history of dieting, bingeing, or fasting. These behaviors are truly a reflection of our dysregulated nervous system, and only once we start to heal it can we find food freedom. During this episode, we’re talking about the health of our relationships with food and our body, and how nervous system regulation is a path to trauma healing. Jennifer and Elisbeth share their personal experience with distorted eating, and how they achie...2023-02-1743 min
Trauma RewiredComplex Trauma, Relationships, and Your Nervous SystemDo you have trouble getting out of your head and into your body? Does your trauma affect your ability to make deep connections with others? For today’s guest, following a neurosomatic intelligence framework allowed her and her partner to build a stronger relationship, while learning more about themselves in the process. Sharing her NSI experience with hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisbeth Kristoff is Dr. Jolie Hamilton, a relationship expert who now brings neurosomatic intelligence into her practice. They discuss how our nervous systems interact with each other, healing generational trauma, and the power of usi...2023-02-1357 min
Trauma RewiredReflections on Neuro-Somatic IntelligenceDo you understand neurology, but have little comprehension of somatic healing? Or, are you trying to heal trauma with a therapy that lacks focus on the brain and body connection? Enter the Neuro Somatic Intelligence Certification! Founders and educators of the Neuro Somatic Intelligence Certification, Elisabeth Kristoff, Melanie Weller and Matt Bush, just finished teaching the first cohort in the program and their expectations have already been surpassed. While coaching a diversity of professionals and non-professionals, they’ve also learned a lot about the far reach of this training for trauma healing. Tr...2023-02-0644 min
Trauma RewiredWhat is Applied Neurology?If you’ve followed this podcast for even just a few episodes, you’ve heard about complex PTSD, the effects of trauma on the developmental brain, and how maladaptive behaviors form. Most importantly, you’ve learned that long-lasting change requires integration, a process supported by applied neurology. Today, find out what applied neurology is and why it’s crucial to healing trauma from Trauma Rewired hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristoff of Brain-Based Wellness. You’ll learn about the nervous system, the effects of trauma on our input systems, and how all the systems in our body wo...2023-01-3051 min
Trauma RewiredComplex Trauma and the Developmental Brain (cont'd)“We all know this phrase, ‘if you wanna get out of the hole, stop digging.’ But when you're in complex PTSD, the brain is digging and you can't make it stop. It just keeps going back to these same experiences and these same feelings. It shows up in long-term development of the nervous system. It shows up in the physical body. It shows up because we don't know how to stop the digging.” Today, co-hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristoff of Brain-Based Wellness are again joined by co-founder of the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching Certification Program, Matt Bush...2023-01-2352 min
Trauma RewiredComplex Trauma and the Developmental Brain“Impaired integration is such a hallmark of the traumatized brain. It disrupts our ability to balance our nervous system. Neurobiologist Dan Siegel says that at its very essence, the purpose of trauma therapy is to restore brain integration.” On today’s episode, co-hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristoff of Brain-Based Wellness discuss the neurological impacts of trauma, specifically how disassociation and fragmentation affect our brain integration. They’re joined by Matt Bush of Next Level Neuro and co-founder of the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching Certification Program. Expect to understand more about how early chil...2023-01-1639 min
Trauma RewiredTrauma and the Inability to RestWe briefly talked about the death cycle of winter and rebirth in the “Trauma & the Holidays” episode, but today, Trauma Rewired is addressing how trauma inhibits our ability to rest — which is a crucial element to healing and changing maladaptive behaviors. Hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristoff of Brain-Based Wellness discuss the consequences of poor rest, including derailing the brain’s functioning. Similar to when you’re fatigued and at your full capacity, constantly running on high alert can make us more susceptible to triggers and result in stress responses. Most of us alread...2023-01-1042 min
Trauma RewiredCore Beliefs and ResolutionsIt’s a common tradition to make resolutions in the New Year, most often relating to our bodies and our habits. New Year’s resolutions usually have an end goal of making us better people, but there’s a reason many people fail to make long-term changes. During today’s episode on core beliefs and resolutions, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristoff of Brain-Based Wellness explain why it’s not so easy for us to make these grand, albeit positive, changes. They discuss the unrealistic expectations we put on ourselves, as well as the neurology of core belief...2023-01-0448 min
Trauma RewiredBeliefs, Future Self Attunement, and your Nervous System“I think a lot of people try to move into manifestation and belief work, and can end up being really frustrated and down on themselves. It can be hard when you don't also have the tools to work with your nervous system.” In this second part of the Trauma Rewired belief series, co-hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristoff of Brain-Based Wellness are joined by Angella Jaber, an NSI practitioner who’s helping clients attune to their future self energy and create lasting change. During today’s discussion on the nervous system, they’ll explain the complex way...2022-12-2049 min
Trauma RewiredBelief Rewire: Our Gift to YouFrom last week’s episode on perfectionism to topics like CPTSD elements or intuition, Trauma Rewired has discussed numerous issues that result from trauma. You’ve heard a lot about the nervous system and how important it is to regulate it, but how exactly do you do that? During this first installment of a three-part series on core beliefs, you’ll learn how to deconstruct the beliefs that drive your harmful behaviors and create a loop of dysregulation. For example, Elisabeth shares her holiday-related anxiety that is leading to trauma responses like perfectionism; and Jennifer helps h...2022-12-1334 min
Trauma RewiredHow the Patriarchy and Systems of Oppression live in the Body“In order to have a thriving world, a thriving ecosystem that works in harmony, we need variance… And yet because we are so far away from our own sense of inherent knowing of our enoughness, we’ve constructed a world where that’s not true for our bodies.” This quote from author Sonya Renee Taylor perfectly puts the discussion on this episode of Trauma Rewired into context. Joining host Jennifer Wallace to share their perspectives on how systems of oppression live in the body are founders of Neuro Somatic Intelligence, Elisabeth Kristof and Melanie Weller, as well as...2022-11-2955 min
Trauma RewiredPerfectionism: A Trauma ResponseOur society rewards those who work hard, appear to never make mistakes, and seem to have everything under control. We’ve collectively decided on what perfect looks like and attributed perfectionism with the ideal person. What if we told you that perfectionism is actually a protective measure used to prevent oneself from feelings of rejection, abandonment, and worthlessness? These words don’t quite scream “perfect” do they? Trauma Rewired hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth have touched upon this trauma response before, but today’s episode is a deep dive into how it can develop and lead to...2022-11-2251 min
Trauma RewiredAyahuasca, Integration, and Neurosomatic IntelligenceThe many gifts received through ceremony with ayahuasca from start to finish cannot be measured within the confines of the days in a retreat. The potential reveals itself during ceremony, but the gifts are found once you’re released into the world again, armed with awareness. However, potential is just that. How do you take that potential and transform it into healing? Integration after ceremony is arguably the most crucial part of the whole process, because this is where you train your body to receive and transmute the heavy dysregulated energy you’ve been carrying in you...2022-11-1121 min
Trauma RewiredHealing Autoimmune in Two Worlds: Plants & Western MedicineTrauma Rewired has addressed many issues that arise when trauma is stored in the body for years, decades, or even a lifetime. One of them is that this type of chronic stress can lead to autoimmune diseases, heart disease and more, as well as intensify pain experienced from these serious health issues. A dysregulated nervous system resulting from trauma leads to emotional and physical pain, but how do you heal yourself from trauma, while also fighting for your physical health? Tune in to hear how both plant medicine and Western treatments can work together to heal the...2022-10-2841 min
Trauma RewiredThe Arcana, Closing CeremonyIt’s the fourth and final day of Jennifer's ayahuasca retreat and, in this short and sweet episode, she shares why she bridges neurosomatic intelligence with psychedelic integration. By training and reprogramming your nervous system, you will discover that anything is possible. You already embody the capacity for change. Add a powerhouse plant medicine like ayahuasca, which only increases that capacity, and there is the potential for infinite transformation. Jennifer believes that neurosomatic intelligence not only allows for more presence, awareness, clarity, and focus in your day-to-day life, but also prepares you...2022-10-2114 min
Trauma RewiredSocial Anxiety: CPTSD ComponentHumans are a social species, and we crave human connection and intimacy. Even when our nervous system has been severely affected by trauma, we ultimately need to socialize in order to feel fulfilled and meet all of our survival needs. But how does someone living in a chronic state of stress, cycling through the stages of a dysregulated nervous system, balance this need for socialization while also regulating our emotions and behaviors during extreme, instinctual panic? Elisabeth Kristof of Brain-Based Wellness is again joining host Jennifer to discuss social anxiety, the fo...2022-10-1837 min
Trauma RewiredSurgery, Death, and RebirthThis account of Jennifer’s second to last ceremony is arguably the most profound, in that it highlighted the complete integration and release of the previous ceremonies, and there is hope. In today’s short episode, you will hear Jennifer so eloquently narrate the journey through “jaw surgery” in the maloka, and her resurrection from the experience. The clarity, bliss, and awareness, created a new foundation for the rest of her life that transpires into her life’s work today. Coming out on the other side of the death of who Jennifer once was, created...2022-10-1412 min
Trauma RewiredSoul Retrieval & Root Chakra RestorationIn the first short episode detailing Jennifer’s ayahuasca experience, she shared her intentions for healing. In this next installment, you’ll hear her firsthand account of how she, with help from two shamans, was able to retrieve her soul and restore a feeling of safety. After drinking the ayahuasca tea and being enveloped in the impassioned sounds of Maestros Maricella and Francisco singing icaros, Jennifer was able to find parts of her that were lost through her life’s trauma. Jennifer describes being back in the maloka for a second night, o...2022-10-0716 min
Trauma RewiredThe Wolf & the Buried SecretIn this short episode, Jennifer recounts her powerful healing experience at an ayahuasca retreat on the beaches of Costa Rica. Contrary to Western medicine, ayahuasca treatment focuses on the energetic body to open a pathway to healing. Containing the potent psychoactive DMT, this psychedelic is brewed with tea and drank to induce altered states of consciousness. Ayahuasca can bring undiscovered truths to the surface, and help you revisit memories that shaped you at a young age - and this is exactly what our host experienced. After learning about plant medicine and li...2022-09-3025 min
Trauma RewiredThe Magic Tea & the TumorThe Magic Tea & the Tumor Season 02, Episode 20 We, as humans, are more powerful than we can fathom. We have the ability to heal with our minds and our bodies at such high levels, only when given the opportunity. Sometimes, to get to that awareness, it takes opening up parts of our minds that have been dormant for a long time. That is where plant medicine comes in. Plant medicine, when used in a safe and controlled environment, has the ability to open our mind and heart...2022-09-2313 min
Trauma RewiredWhat is CPTSD?Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is only recently beginning to be recognized thanks to the Healing Revolution but its roots actually go back to Freud in the 1800’s. Complex CPTSD sets itself apart from PTSD by five distinguishing trauma responses and likely stems from an adverse childhood experience, a developmental trauma, a failed environment. With brain science coming so far in the past twenty years we are now more clear about how trauma affects a developing young brain. Stress, trauma, and unresolved stress responses create a dysfunctional brain. When our bodies are more stressed it can create a ch...2022-09-2038 min
Trauma RewiredNavigating Grief, Trauma, and Healing; Jennifer's storyPlease meet my client Jennifer who shares her journey of grief and nervous sytem healing in this candid conversation. 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! Work with Jennifer: https://linktr.ee/traumarewired Instagram FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use 2022-09-1342 min
Trauma RewiredFight: Trauma ResponseIt is our brain’s job to protect us against danger. Whether that is a real or perceived threat, the brain will activate and will result in an action, or inaction. This isn’t the most effective way to be protected for people who have experienced trauma, because that trauma is stored so deep in our subconscious, that the threat response can activate in the absence of a real threat but in the presence of a trigger. There is no way to avoid having your trauma retriggered and your nervous system regulated at all times. These...2022-08-1635 min
Trauma RewiredNeurosomatic Intelligence: Part 1Neurosomatic Intelligence: Part 1 Season 02, Episode 08 “Neuroplasticity is the science of hope” - Matt Bush’s wife has coined this saying and we cannot agree with it more! What a beautiful thought is that you are not stuck where you are and you have the power and ability to change your reality. The ability to change and adapt to interpret incoming signals accurately from any level of trauma. Mindset is important when moving out of trauma, however a mindset change alone does not cover the depth of healing needed to change learned, innate, behaviors that have develop...2022-07-261h 04
Trauma RewiredFlight: The Trauma ResponseFlight: A Trauma Response Season 02, Episode 07 Arriving early, leaving late, overthinking, can’t sit still, breathing quickly, and always keeping busy, are just a few examples of how the flight trauma response can manifest in our lives. This response is biologically built in to keep us safe from harm, but what if that harm is perceived and doesn’t require fleeing the scene? This can be detrimental to our personal and professional lives and keep us in a state of high alert with stress hormones coursing through our bodies that can be quite harmful. In order...2022-07-1938 min
Trauma RewiredFawn the Trauma ResponseIn this episode we will be discussing the least understood, and most insidious four F’s in trauma response, fawn. This survival adaptation is difficult to pinpoint, because fawn can often be confused with empathy or general care, but if not dealt with, can get to a toxic level for the fawner. Neglecting yourself for the sake of others can cause chronic issues, not only in the body, but in creating genuine connections as well. The missing piece to overcoming fawn is to first identify it, then to gain tools to regulate the nervous system to...2022-06-2840 min
Trauma RewiredACE scores and your health across your lifetimeDid you know you can measure your life expectancy by taking a short quiz about childhood experiences? Depending on the score, your lifespan either increases or decreases by 20 years! Advances in science have found a link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), and poor physical and mental health later in life. This distinction has been difficult to prove, but thanks to Dr. Vincent Filetti’s dedication to studying this phenomenon, we can make a correlation between traumatic events from our past and chronic illnesses that manifest in adulthood. In this episode, Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach, Jennifer Wallace, and...2022-06-2148 min
Trauma RewiredHow Trauma Lives in the BodyTrauma Rewired: How Trauma Lives In The Body Season 02, Episode 02] There is a fundamental key to healing trauma that is often overlooked, but crucial to move from survival mode to a balanced fulfilling life. That is, understanding that our bodies have a highly intellectual memory system that holds on to trauma for years. We focus so much on the mind, but neglect the intricacies of our physiology to heal traumas long term. Your mood, finances, intimacy, productivity, etc, are essentially dictated by your nervous system. A dysregulated nervous system caused by trauma can have detrimental...2022-06-1439 min
Trauma RewiredWhy Heal Your Nervous SystemWhat if I told you that 90% of your issues can be solved just by healing your nervous system? It sounds like a simple solution for the complexity of issues in our lives, but the reality is, most of life is navigated by our nervous system, and for people who have experienced trauma, this can have a range of negative consequences from digestion issues to trouble with intimacy in relationships. In this episode, Jennifer Wallace sits down with the creator of Brain Based Wellness, Elisabeth Kristof, to discuss how to train the brain to heal the n...2022-06-0730 min
Trauma RewiredMDMA & Ketamine Therapy to treat PTSD with Sara ReedKetamine therapy is paving the way for psychedelic therapy and today we talk with Sara Reed on healing racial and generational trauma through psychedelic assisted therapy. Sarah was the first black therapist to provide MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in a clinical trial and today she shares with us her first hand experience working with these life changing modalities. In this episode, I share: How Sarah became involved in psychedelic studies MDMA and Ketamine therapies The spirit in therapy sessions and how we can work with it Mental health advocacy in underserved American communities Functional PTSD and rac...2022-02-0953 min
Trauma RewiredThe Truth About Food, Bingeing, Diet Culture & Intuitive Eating with Elisabeth KristofToday we’re talking about FOOD with Elisabeth Kristof, an expert in using applied neurology for behavior change. In this conversation, you're going to learn about cravings, emotional eating, subconscious patterns, and how you are using food to regulate your nervous system. We will also dive into her program Food Freedom, which offers you actual freedom through discovering your subconscious patterns, your beliefs, and what is in food that you really desire. In this episode, we discuss: How we associate comfort, nourishment with food and how we replace the safety we’re not getting in ou...2022-01-1150 min
Trauma RewiredAuto-Immune, Childhood Development, & Terrain Theory with Dr. Karla MehlenbacherDr. Karla Mehlenbacher Founder of Take Root Brain & Body joins us today, she is also a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, and a Holistic Auto-Immune Practitioner. She had an auto-immune disease as a child and a later discovery of Lyme Disease. This is what drew her into holistic health and healing. She has multiple degrees in anatomy, biology and clinical neuroscience. She weaves perspectives from all of these disciplines to support full body wellness. She uses integrative neurology and functional medicine to help people struggling with post concussion syndrome, childhood developmental disorders, chronic pain, and many other neurological...2022-01-0438 min
Trauma RewiredCoping Skills for Your Toolbox with Jenifer WallaceIn this episode I will be talking about different coping tools you can add to your toolbox right now. We will be changing the physiological state in the body to the rest and digest place. In this episode, I discuss: When I discovered nervous system healing and fight to repair my mind and body My encouragement to you to nurture yourself on your journey to heal Using your senses as coping tools that can help you relax Co-regulating and the different methods and reactions of it Giving gratitude for the physical body and its hel...2021-12-2130 min
Trauma RewiredSaving Lives with Our StoryJoining us is Best-Selling Author & Founder of Thought Leader Academy, Sara Connell. She helps coaches, writers, and entrepreneurs become successful published authors and TedX in-demand speakers. She’s not just here to share her story but she wants to share yours too. You are unique and you are not an imposter, there are beliefs that are holding you back that are not yours to carry anymore. In this episode, we discuss: External validation comes with a loud inner critic Creativity is a powerful force that we don’t realize Sarah’s history of trauma in her l...2021-12-1440 min
Trauma RewiredSuicide Awareness, Prevention, & RiskJulie Smith From The Sam Foundation joins us to talk about suicide awareness the prevention, risks, and healing form losing someone to this tragic event. Suicide, according to the CDC, is the most preventable death. In this conversation, we open up about our stories of suicidal ideation stemming from depression and domestic violence, and Julie shares the warning signs and programs they offer to bring educational training into communities, schools, and mental health professionals. In this episode, we discuss: Reducing stigmas Julie’s experience with mental illness How Julie’s brother was the inspiration in crea...2021-12-0747 min
Trauma RewiredHealing with Ketamine TherapyI’m really looking forward to exploring ketamine and ketamine assisted therapy with Alli Waddell, Co-Founder of Illumma Ketamine Clinic. She is here to share her big story and how she found ketamine. She has an incredible story, she’s going to show up very openly and authentically. I’m a big fan of psychedelic therapy and plant medicine. It’s helped me greatly with anxiety, depression, and purpose. But ketamine isn’t a tool that I’ve worked with yet. Ketamine is breaking down barriers and leading the path in psychedelic therapy. From the history to the incredibl...2021-11-1650 min
Trauma RewiredAuto-Immune, Aces, Disordered Eating, A Year of HealingElisabeth Kristof and I sit down to talk about our five takeaways from a year of healing and a year of recording. We revisit some of our past episode conversations to discuss what we learned and our hopes for the future. Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year...2021-11-0946 min
Trauma RewiredNo One Path to HealingThere is no one path to healing and we’ve gone deep this year with 33 women, different modalities all leading to healing, wellness, and the life you desire. Disordered eating, auto immune, sexual freedom, CPTSD, hypnotherapy, astrology for our times, sacred medicine, racial and generational trauma.. Let’s celebrate one year, the diversity in the wellness industry and incredible women that have joined the Illuminated community this year. Thank you. Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my lat...2021-11-0256 min
Trauma RewiredFunctional Nutrition, Hormones, Your Gut, & Lasting ChangeCarly Pollack, Founder of Nutritional Wisdom, joins us this week to talk about gut health, detoxing, diet dogmas and much more. She has created a coaching system that includes nutrition, science, spirituality, and psychology. Her clients have long term success and you won't find anything like it. This episode is packed with so much information so grab your notebook, you won’t want to miss this. In this episode, we share: 90% mind work and 10% functional nutrition Mind, Body, Spirit Food sensitivity and what causes it Gut Microbiome Probiotics and stool analysis Detoxification Hormone Testing (Dutc...2021-10-2656 min
Trauma RewiredRedefine Success & Forget The HustleJoining 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 express...2021-10-0536 min
Trauma RewiredTaken In Turkey: My Story (Part 2)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 Priv...2021-09-1435 min
Trauma RewiredTaken In Turkey: My Story (Part1)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 E...2021-09-0732 min
Trauma RewiredMarket Your GeniusJoining us this week is Marketing Genius, Podcast Host, and Coach, Nikki Nash. Her mission is to help 1,000 women build million dollar businesses by 2030. She’s the creator of The Genius Profit Society, a training development company on a mission to help entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to share and profit from their message. She will be sharing insightful information that can help you on your journey of building your business and bridging the gender and racial pay gaps. In this episode: Nikki talks about how she was as a child Intu...2021-08-1054 min
Trauma RewiredLions Gate: Awakening the Heart of HumanityIn this episode of Illuminated, we’re talking with our resident astrologer Melody Mystic Joy. Melody is an intuitive astrologer, shaman and spiritual activator. Melody has years of experience in the Metaphysical and medical field, working to assist others in healing and activating the highest versions of themselves. You won't want to miss this illuminating conversation where we discuss the upcoming New Moon on Lionsgate, energetic shifts we can expect within it and how we can enter our desired reality. Check back to episode 10 where we first spoke with Melody. In this episode, I share: ...2021-07-2753 min
Trauma RewiredEnd Burnout, Anxiety, StressShe’s back y’all, Elisabeth Kristoff, Co-Host and Founder of Brain-Based Wellness. Elisabeth is a Certified Applied Neurology Practitioner who has been in the movement industry since 2007. Brain-based Wellness is a unique online holistic practice that combines applied neuroscience with strategic, high-energy workouts to achieve deep and lasting wellbeing. Join Elisabeth and I as we discuss brain-based consciousness, burnout and processing emotion. In this episode, I share: How burnout can be robbing you of joy Sacrificing for ‘The Hustle’ The pandemics effect on our nervous system Resolving old patterns and creating new ones Unpacking th...2021-07-2056 min
Trauma RewiredKambô & The Spirit PathRebecca “Radiance” Naylor joins me in this episode to share her experience with Kambô frog medicine and its amazing healing power. She is a wonderful soul, a modern-day medicine woman, shamanic ceremonialist, energy healing worker, space healer, and certified practitioner of Kambô medicine with the International Association of Kambô Practitioners (IAKP). Tune in if you want to know more about this ancient shamanic medicine, and to find out how to reach a complete cleansing and purification of physical, emotional, and spiritual toxins! In this episode, we share: How I found out about Kambô medicine An introd...2021-06-221h 06
Trauma RewiredEmpaths: Waking the Magic WithinGet ready ya’ll, joining me this week is motivational speaker and psychic, Stephanie Roman. She is a divine channel that helps you remember how to unlock the magic we were all born with. Her mission of helping empaths learn how to stabilize and strengthen their abilities has led her to create 2 courses. She shows empaths the light and joy and their unique talents and gives them a tribe to encourage their journey. In this episode, we share: Stephanie’s Ted Talk on how Barbie shaped her life Unattainable perfection in Stephanie’s fami...2021-06-0849 min
Trauma RewiredLong Hauler Covid & NeuroscienceKathy Mauck began her journey in medical research at Oregon Health Sciences University and launched a neuroscience-education company called Z-Health. She now uses her passion to provide high-end business growth coaching and neuro health education for health professionals through KJM Consulting and Next Level Neuro. Join us today as she dives further into the science of those recovering from the roller-coaster of symptoms of long COVID as well as her insights into business growth development and human performance. In this episode, we share: Kathy’s personal journey into medical research and applied neurology The abi...2021-06-011h 18
Trauma RewiredSexual EmpowermentJoining us this week to talk all about sexual shame and how to create a “shame free zone” is, internationally acclaimed sexual and spiritual empowerment change agent, Veronica Monet. As a relationship coach, sexologist, anger specialist, and empathy expert, Veronica centers on helping others find their authentic selves, discover their own personal and erotic empowerment, and turn existing conflict into connection. Listen as she shares her inspiring story of healing and freedom. In this episode, we share: Shame and its impact on our self worth and how we present ourselves to others Identifying and shatte...2021-05-251h 12
Trauma RewiredWhy Movement MattersBack with us this week, is our co-host Elisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain-Based Wellness. Join us today as we dive into the complex and healing world of movement. Not only will we be unraveling the science behind movement and applied neurology, but we’ll also be sharing our own personal stories and insights on how to define and find balance in your own movement journeys. In this episode, we share: How our brains evolved for movement, why it’s so important, and the role it plays How movement became an integral part of Jennifer’s daily...2021-05-1856 min
Trauma RewiredFighting Trauma & Improving the Next GenerationL. Carol Scott, Educator and Author of Just Be Your S.E.L.F. joins me this week to discuss adverse childhood experiences and how it can affect people into adulthood. From ACE scores to drug and alcohol addiction it’s clear that your childhood will affect your future. In today’s episode, we unpack that and learn how we can create a resilient mindset to fight trauma and improve the next generation. In this episode, I share: The importance of trust and building that as a child Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), how it affects adults, and r...2021-05-041h 11
Trauma RewiredEnergy Medicine with Applied MindfulnessDr. Alison J. Kay, Author Founder of Vibrational UPgrade is here today to discuss with me how energy medicine can be a healer. In today’s episode, we unpack that and learn how to redirect our systems and balance our brains. In this episode, we share: [8:52] Alison’s experiences traveling abroad [10:20] Teaching energy medicine [12:49] Cultural differences between the East and West surrounding energy medicine [17:08] Energy work vs medicine [17:41] What the subtle energy body is and how to open the chakras [19:40] The conscious and unconscious mind and moving the energy in your brain [21:51] Vibrational UPgrade and how it...2021-04-2049 min
Trauma RewiredA Woman on a MissionI am over the moon to be talking with Francis ‘Poppy’ Northcutt in this week’s episode. Poppy will share her journey from the first ‘Computress’ during the Apollo 8 Mission to the first female engineer in NASA’s mission control (her team is responsible for getting the Apollo 13 home safely) and fighting for women’s rights as an attorney and full-time activist. She’s served on affirmative action committees, helped lead the charge in gender pay gaps, pregnancy leave, the women’s liberation movement and she has served as the President for NOW (the National Organization for Women). In this...2021-04-0657 min
Trauma RewiredThe Art of Embodied HealingJoining me this week is Melanie Holst-Collins, Embodied Healing Guide, National Experiential Facilitator, and Creator of Grow Your Lovespace. Melanie’s passion and work are centered around inspiring and guiding you back to remembering that you have an innate ability to heal yourself. We’ll be diving into mudras, intuitive and sensual healing, breathwork, and tea presence. I learned so much and I know you will too! In this episode, I share: [2:36] Melanie shares what an embodied healing guide is [3:58] Letting go of the idea of ourselves we have in our heads [5:18] Melanie shares her professional backg...2021-02-2348 min
Trauma RewiredThe Energy of Money, The Law of Karma & Abundance MindsetJoining me this week is, Founder of School of Mastery, Harriette Jackson. She is a High Priestess of Light, a Gypsy Witch, a Life and Business Coach, and a Multi-Business Owner who was featured in Huffington Post. Harriette uses science, strategy, and spirituality to help people find their purpose, profit, and passion. Her clients have mastered success in all areas of their life by the tools, strategies, and teachings she gives them. We’ll dive into money consciousness, sex, and karma just to name a few but you’ll leave wanting more! In this episode, I sha...2021-02-0154 min
Trauma RewiredAstrology, Kundalini, & Healing Racial TraumaJoining me this week is Melody Joy, a Shaman, Intuitive Astrologer, and Spiritual Awakener. She has experience in both the metaphysical and medical fields and uses her knowledge to assist others on their journey of awakening & healing. We will be getting into astrology, Kundalini, trauma and epigenetics, pleasure activism & the awakening of humanity’s shadow. In this episode, I share: [1:11] How Melody’s father sparked her interest in astrology [3:22] Melody’s experience growing up in an interracial family [4:49] Nature & Nurture [5:43] Polar Ancestral Lines [7:41] How medical & metaphysical played a role in her life [10:03] How her traumas...2021-01-0551 min
Trauma RewiredJesus, Faith Healing, & Embodying ChristJoining me this week is Yolanda Reynolds, a believer who endeavors to live, love, and heal as Christ did. She uses the healing promises found in the holy scriptures as a foundation or contract to heal the sick and in some cases raise the dead. We also dive into Christianity, what her healing powers mean, and how she navigates that through this life, women’s role in religion, and Jesus. Although I’m a big believer in Christ, this is new to me so join me as we learn together. In this episode, I share: [1...2020-12-2954 min
Trauma RewiredHyper & Hypo VigilanceElisabeth Kristof, the founder of Brain Based Wellness, returns this week and joins me as we unpack what hypo and hyper vigilance is, trauma response, and dealing with a dysregulated nervous system. I also share how working with Elisabeth has changed my life and my experience with having a threatened nervous system. In this episode, I share: [00:19] How working with Elisabeth changed my life for the better [2:41] Elisabeth explains Hyper Vigilance [4:06] How your job can make you feel threatened & stressed [5:11] Elisabeth explains Hypo Vigilance [7:20] Elisabeth explains Trauma response [8:30] Our brains primary purpose is survival [10:09] A d...2020-12-2238 min
Trauma RewiredApplied Neurology & SomaticsJoining me again this week is Elisabeth Kristof, the founder of Brain Based Wellness. We will be digging deeper into what applied neurology is, somatic practices and how we use it in our everyday lives, and how you can implement these same practices into your daily structure. In this episode, I share: [1:24] Elisabeth explains applied neurology and her approach to it as an input training system [5:56] Vision, vestibular, sensory, and proprioception on the Neural Hierarchy [7:17] How Elisabeth assesses her new clients and trains them to be experts in their own nervous system [11:06] Overriding at a...2020-11-2447 min
Trauma RewiredAuto-ImmuneExplore auto-immune disorders, Lupus, Schogrins, and Rheumatoid arthritis with somatic and yogic practitioner Anna Gieselman. Anna has a deep understanding of the human body and with skillful sequencing and creative use of props, Anna teaches clients and students non-traditional ways to strengthen their joints, increase flexibility and move towards a more open and peaceful place in their bodies and mind. In this episode, I share: [1:51] Overview of what will be discussed [2:40] How Anna discovered she had an auto-immune disease at 36 years old [4:28] Trying to find different ways to heal [4:46] A recovering massage therapist and how...2020-11-1738 min
Trauma RewiredCreating Resilience Through TraumaHannah Roediger is an elite health and performance trainer, with neuro specialist training and she’s obsessed with human behavior and why we get into physical and emotional pain with a unique approach to healing. In this episode, I share: [1:06] Evolution of Hannah [2:58] How Hannah’s journey started [3:52] Looking back at her parent’s divorce [8:30] Experiencing behavioral changes [12:24] What caused Hannah’s chronic pain [17:22] How chronic pain affected Hannah [22:38] Introduced to neurology and discovering she had sensory mismatch [25:40] Does bulimia and bingeing live in the same place? [27:16] Shadow work [29:09] Arizona and Hannah have a special conn...2020-11-1050 min
Trauma RewiredBingeing & Survival ResponseElisabeth Kristof, the founder of Brain Based Wellness, joins me to unpack the neurology behind disordered eating, scarcity mindset, diet culture, and more. She is an expert in using applied neurology to resolve old patterns, improve performance, and increase well-being. In this episode, I share: [2:38] Jennifer binge eating at an early age [4:57] Why we replace the comfort and safety we are not getting with food [6:01] Bingeing is a healthy output of a well-functioning brain if you deprive it [10:23] Neurons associated with restriction, trigger the desire to binge [14:08] Cultivate a relationship with movement [19:40] How trauma and...2020-10-2751 min