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Trauma RewiredDepersonalization-Derealization Explained; Understanding This Hidden Trauma ResponseOur brain and nervous systems are incredibly protective—they can shield us from overwhelming stimuli by shutting out sensations. This mechanism plays a central role in depersonalization and derealization (DPDR), causing you to feel detached and like you are observing yourself from a distance. While these dissociative states can offer short-term protection, chronic experiences can lead to further dysregulation as unprocessed emotions accumulate. In today’s episode, Elisabeth and Jennifer dive into DPDR, explaining its impact on the brain and nervous system. They discuss why our senses become muted, its protective role, and how it shows up in those with...2025-04-2844 min
Trauma RewiredThe Truth About Rest, Trauma, And SuccessJoin us for a special re-release of a profound conversation with Kate Northrup, renowned author of "Do Less," an expert in creating easeful financial business strategies, and a NSI coach. This episode remains one of our most beloved, resonating deeply with many who grapple with the concept of rest in a culture that glorifies constant productivity as the path to success and abundance. In this re-release, Elisabeth, Jennifer, and Kate explore how embracing rest and scaling back can promote significant business and financial growth, challenging the myth that more work equals more success. They candidly share personal experiences of...2025-04-1154 min
Trauma RewiredWhat is Financial Trauma? The Nervous System & Your Money PatternsWhy is it that financial abundance comes easier for some, while others struggle? What if we told you it's not about how hard you work for money, but about how your nervous system is patterned? Money is a tricky subject, because it is the foundation for our survival and security. So we can unconsciously create unhealthy relationships with money that are formed from what we have been taught about money at a young age, and unhealed trauma that still lives in our body around money, sex, and parental figures. In today’s episode, Elisabeth and Jennifer are join...2025-03-3152 min
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 RewiredDiagnosis and ShameReceiving a diagnosis can be a life-altering experience, especially when it triggers feelings of shame. Shame can create a whirlwind of emotions—unworthiness, failure, guilt, and loss—which compounds the stress of dealing with a diagnosis. These emotions form a toxic cycle that exacerbates the condition, leading to significant nervous system dysregulation. Often, it's difficult to pinpoint this dysregulation because of our innate resilience in survival mode. That's why it's crucial to bring shame into the conversation when discussing diagnoses, and create a dialogue around its impact. In today’s episode, Elisabeth and Jennifer are joined by Alexan...2025-03-0347 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 RewiredAutoimmune and Complex TraumaAutoimmune diseases are often labeled as "illnesses of the unknown." The medical field has yet to identify the root cause of these conditions, which are frequently considered incurable. However, a significant aspect might be overlooked: the role of trauma. Histories of abuse, trauma, and even early relational trauma during infancy are crucial factors in understanding the complex environment where autoimmune diseases may develop, and the role the nervous system regulation can play in the healing of autoimmune diseases. In today’s episode, our hosts Elisabeth and Jennifer sit down with functional mobility specialist and neuro-coach Ann...2024-09-3050 min
Trauma RewiredThe Highly Sensitive Person and Sensory Processing Dis-OrderFor highly sensitive people (HSPs), the intensity of the world often feels magnified. Their heightened sensitivity makes them highly empathetic and deeply attuned to others' emotions. This allows them to form meaningful, compassionate connections. However, it can also lead to overwhelm. Everyday stimuli—like sounds, touch, smells, textures, and colors—can be particularly dysregulating for HSPs. This is why understanding where we fall on the sensitivity spectrum is crucial. By recognizing how we process sensory input, we can learn to regulate our experiences and harness our gifts, rather than suppressing them for the sake of coping. I...2024-09-0951 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 RewiredWhat is Neuro-Somatic Intelligence? FAQ: Your Questions AnsweredOur latest episode dives deep into the transformative power of Neurosomatic Intelligence (NSI) and its potential to ripple positive change across communities. We explore how understanding the nervous system can sharpen our existing strengths, address our weaknesses, and cultivate resilience. By intentionally training our nervous systems, we’re not just enhancing our personal health but fostering a connectedness that benefits the larger society. Whether you're a therapist, coach, or simply someone invested in personal development, this episode is packed with insights to help you harness the power of your nervous system for more effective and emp...2024-06-071h 00
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 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 RewiredOur Relationship to Society Impacts Our Relationship To SelfTrauma Rewired has talked a lot about threat, including its neurobiology, what happens in the body when we don’t feel safe, and how a history of trauma affects what we perceive as a threat. In this episode with Victor Jones, a resilience educator and neurosomatic intelligence coach, we dive deeper into threat, focusing on our relationship with others and society as a whole, as well as how trauma impacts our ability to regulate our nervous system. For example, connection is a survival need but feelings of vulnerability and intimacy can be threatening to the nervous system of...2023-08-2847 min
Trauma RewiredAstrology, Cosmology, and Divinity; Connecting Deeper Through RegulationSpiritual practices, like meditation or spending time outdoors, have the ability to expand our consciousness and cultivate connection with ourselves and the universe. But today’s guest, NSI practitioner and educator Melanie Weller, is sharing something important for you to remember: “Any evolution that we aspire to experience for ourselves starts with nervous system regulation.” To get the most out of your spiritual practices, for them to truly impact behavior and change your perspective, you must have the capacity and resiliency to experience moments of “awe” or stress without dysregulation. That’s why Melanie and hosts Jennif...2023-08-2147 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
Anatomy of UsTrauma Rewired with Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth KristofToday Melanie discusses all things Nervous System with Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof of the Trauma Rewired Podcast!LINKS:https://anatomyofus.com/https://www.patreon.com/m/anatomyofusHigh-Performance Coaching: https://anatomyofus.com/coachingPower Couple Planner: https://anatomyofus.com/power-couple-plannerBack to Basics Bootcamp Course: https://anatomyofus.com/backtobasicsInterested in Women's Group Coaching? Apply Now: https://anatomyofus.com/womens-group-coachingJoin Seth's Badass Husband Mastermind: badasshusband.comDownload the Clearing Structure in the Resources section at https://www.a...2023-06-211h 15Anatomy of UsTrauma Rewired with Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth KristofToday Melanie discusses all things Nervous System with Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof of the Trauma Rewired Podcast!LINKS:https://anatomyofus.com/https://www.patreon.com/m/anatomyofusHigh-Performance Coaching: https://anatomyofus.com/coachingPower Couple Planner: https://anatomyofus.com/power-couple-plannerBack to Basics Bootcamp Course: https://anatomyofus.com/backtobasicsInterested in Women's Group Coaching? Apply Now: https://anatomyofus.com/womens-group-coachingJoin Seth's Badass Husband Mastermind: badasshusband.comDownload the Clearing Structure in the Resources section at https://www.a...2023-06-211h 15
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 RewiredEmotions and Your Nervous System“How many experiences in love do we have to have (where we burn it down or blow it up) before we actually understand love is real, and we start to change our response to those people or those situations?” Emotions are necessary for our survival, telling us when to be scared or cautious for our own protection. Trauma causes us to view situations and people through the lens of our past experiences, making us hypervigilant and sensitive to any perceived threat of danger. This dysregulation of our emotions, and in turn our nervous system, undoubtedly has a profo...2023-05-0156 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 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 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 RewiredEmotional Flashbacks: CPTSD ComponentEmotional Flashbacks: CPTSD Element Season 02, Episode 21 The nervous system is our body’s control center, telling us when to move, think, and breathe. Disorders like CPTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder), put our bodies in a state of dysregulation that can have profound effects on how we feel and react. Human emotions are a full system experience, affecting the entire body by way of hormones, sympathetic and parasympathetic stress responses. Big emotions can be overwhelming for those with CPTSD, initiating a maladaptive survival response. In today’s episo...2022-09-2743 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 RewiredSafe or UnsafeToday's short focuses on safe or unsafe? The question your old brain is asking at a rate that we can't even comprehend. This primal part of your brain is only focused on one thing - your survival - relying on all of the input systems, past experiences and much more. Learn how it doesn't know the difference between a real threat or percieved threat. This short references Illuminated S1 E24 The Neurology of Pain with Elisabeth Kristof. Want to learn how Neurosomatic Intelligence can support you? Book your free consult at the link beow ...2022-09-0909 min
Trauma RewiredBingeing & Survival 2Remember the first time we told you Bingeing is a surivival output from a well functioning nervous system? Well, we're back to talk about what it looks like to resolve our disordered eating and what it's like to eat intuitively. This is a follow up conversation to the very first episode we recorded. You will find Part 1 in Season One of Illumianted. Interested in becoming a Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach please visit www.neurosomaticintelligence.com Head to https://calendly.com/traumarewired/consultation for a consultation to identify trauma respon...2022-08-1915 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 RewiredAddiction and TraumaSociety paints addiction as an individual character flaw, pointing the blame solely on the person who is experiencing the addiction. However, addiction is much more nuanced than that. Especially since we live in a highly dysregulated world, addiction should be expected. Trying to function in society while needing to dissociate has become a part of our collective culture. Since our nervous systems are on overdrive with the amount of sensory overload that is thrown our way, coupled with unresolved personal and collective trauma, finding ways to regulate the nervous system can become a means for survival. So, in that...2022-08-0248 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 RewiredF*CK New Year New You with Elisabeth KristofElisabeth Kristof is here from Brain Based Wellness and we are going to get into why you are not meeting your new year’s resolutions. There's NOTHING wrong with you! You are setting yourself up to fail, when you don’t have the right tools & understandings. We will teach you how to set attainable goals. Diet culture and the wellness industry are harmful. We also talk about the work we do at Brain Based Wellness & the Food Freedom program. In this episode, we discuss: New year, return to YOU Diet culture is here to ruin y...2022-01-1846 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 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 RewiredIncarceration, Trauma, & Beyond BarsElisabeth and I are joined by two incredible women from the Truth Be Told program, Angie Hijl and Heather Emerson. Truth Be Told provides transformational programs through self discovery for women who are or who have been incarcerated. Resulting in increased self worth, accountability, and positive contributions to society. They focus on making women’s time behind bars more meaningful. They break generational traumas so mothers and daughters don't repeat history. We will be hearing vulnerable stories from Angie, Heather, and Elisabeth today. In this episode, we discuss: A program created by women for wom...2021-11-3047 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 RewiredAddiction, Dependency, & TraumaMy lovely Co-Host, Elisabeth Kristof, is back with us again this week. We will be talking about our personal stories that we haven’t expressed or talked about yet. That is our addictions and dependencies on substances other than our food habits. We will talk about the trauma and neurological components to addiction and give some helpful tools you can use for staying connected to your body. In this episode, we share: How compulsions are an adaptive response to providing relief The difference between dependence and addiction Physiological dependence vs. mental obsession Our struggle and...2021-10-1948 min
Trauma RewiredSubconscious Mind & The Life You DesireDid 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 Reso...2021-09-2850 min
Trauma RewiredACE Scores & Health Across Your LifetimeElisabeth 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 tra...2021-08-3150 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 RewiredFood FreedomCo-host Elisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain-Based Wellness is here today to break down emotional, stress, binge, and disordered eating to show us a new way through her incredible program “Food Freedom’. Eat intuitively, say NO to diet culture, no more macros, fads, or quick fixes. Just Food Freedom! In this episode, we share: Taking emotion and safety out of food Why food is much more complex than other addictions and disorder behaviors Applied neurology gives new tools for self regulation - ‘Turning the dial down on Fight & Flight, and turning it up on ‘Rest & Digest’ Th...2021-06-291h 02
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 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 RewiredThe Neurology of PainElisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain Based Wellness and Co-Host of Illuminated, is back again to discuss with me the neurology of pain and how pain is an output signal from your brain to take action. How you think about pain can affect how you feel pain. In today’s episode, we unpack that and learn how to shift our mindset with pain. In this episode, we share: [8:18] What pain is [10:21] Pain and other signs your body gives to slow down [12:22] What happens as a result of chronic stress [14:38] The science behind pain [18:28] How to counter...2021-04-1347 min
Trauma RewiredStress ExplainedElisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain Based Wellness and Co-Host of Illuminated, is back this week to discuss with me the dangers of stress and how it can ultimately lead to chronic illness and disease in the body. We constantly hear how dangerous stress is but what does that even mean. In today’s episode, we unpack that and learn how we can take back our lives and move into a balanced, regulated nervous system and most importantly, stay away from disease in the body. In this episode, I share: [7:06] Current global situation moves our body...2021-03-161h 12
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 RewiredAttachment Styles and the Neurology of RelationshipsShe’s back ya’ll, co-host Elisabeth Kristof, founder of Brain Based Wellness joins me again this week as we dive into attachment theory and share stories of our own relationships that highlight the research. We will be exploring the three attachment styles - anxious, dismissive, and fearful and how these relate to our dating styles and relationships with friends and the people that we care about. In this episode, I share: [3:52] In neurology there is no morality [5:28] Early childhood development - Moms, don’t be too hard on yourself [6:07] Learning how to heal is our li...2021-02-1657 min
Trauma RewiredDecolonizing Pilates & Anti Racism Practices in the Fitness IndustryJoining me this week is, Sonja Price Herbert, a classical Pilates Rebel empowering black representation within the fitness industry for over a decade. This led her to found; Black Girl Pilates, Black Girl Fit & Well, Melanin Brothers of Pilates, and platforms alleviating and supporting black afro-latino pilates instructors. She increases black visibility through writing, speaking, and anti-racism training. In this episode, I share: [3:23] Racism in the pilates industry [4:50] Who started pilates [5:44] Pilates caters to the wealthy communities [8:03] White supremacy linked to fitness [9:39] Feeling unsafe in a class [10:01] ‘Mash-Up’ (Dance + Pilates) [10:51] A Ballet Dancer [11:24] Pilates is for...2021-01-2644 min
Trauma RewiredBurnout, Diet Culture, & The Default BodyJoining me this week is Elisabeth Kristof, co-host and founder of Brain Based Wellness and we discuss systems of oppression, domination, and discrimination that keep women trapped. Political, economical, and social systems have been constructed to keep us contained and gaslight if we resolve our trama. In this episode: [3:23] Elizabeth talks about applied neurology [4:12] Selfcare [6:24] Our beliefs drive our behavior [8:12] Stress is a giant wash of chemicals [10:20] Peter Lavine’s book “Waking the Tiger” [10:52] The Stress Cycle [11:33] Hyper or Hypo Vigilance [11:44] Stress can affect our brain [12:09] Damaging our eternal systems with stress [12:56] Human connection can be st...2021-01-1959 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 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