Explore every episode of the podcast Trauma Rewired
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| Inside the Jealous Mind: What Neuroscience Reveals About Threat, Envy, and the Drive for Connection | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:58:34 | |
| Post Traumatic Growth vs Post Traumatic Wisdom; Emotional Processing and Female Nervous System AUDIO | 27 Oct 2025 | 01:01:38 | |
Functional healing isn't about bouncing back, it's about becoming more whole. In this episode of Trauma Rewired, Elisabeth Kristof and Jennifer Wallace are joined by somatic expert Veronica Rottman, founder of Soma School, to explore what happens when post-traumatic growth deepens into post-traumatic wisdom. Together, they unpack how healing often involves grief, identity shifts, and surrender, not just resilience and strength. You'll hear how emotions are constructed in the body, why dissociation and fawning are intelligent survival responses, and how safety is rebuilt through slow, titrated somatic experiences. We discuss how cultural narratives about "getting stronger" can overlook the body's need for modulation, rest, and relational repair. You'll learn how capacity building is nonlinear, why co-regulation and oxytocin-based safety cues matter, and how tending to wounds rather than fixing them can transform pain into embodied wisdom. Join us for a workshop, taking a deeper dive into Hormones, Stress and the Female Nervous System, combining applied neuroscience and somatics to support female cycles: https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/female-nervous-system-workshop/
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Call to Action: If this episode offered you a new perspective on healing—or gave language to something you've felt but couldn't name—share it with someone who needs to hear it. And don't forget to subscribe on your favorite audio platform or tap the bell on YouTube so you never miss an episode. If you've ever noticed your focus, energy, or emotions shift throughout your cycle, this next workshop will help you understand why. On November 13th at 12pm Central, Elisabeth Kristof and Veronica Rottman will explore how your hormones interact with your nervous system—and how somatic tools can support you through every phase. Join live or catch the replay at https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/female-nervous-system-workshop/
Disclaimer: Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear. We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone's life is in danger, immediately call 911. We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don't warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It's very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren't responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast. We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don't verify the accuracy of their statements. Our organization does not endorse third-party content and the views of our guests do not necessarily represent the views of our organization. We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are general recommendations and you are always advised to seek personal care for your unique outputs, trauma and needs. We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We are certified neuro-somatic practitioners and nervous system health/embodiment coaches. We are not your doctor or medical professional and do not know you and your unique nervous system. This podcast is not a replacement for working with a professional. The BrainBased.com site and RewireTrial.com is a membership site for general nervous system health, somatic processing and stress processing. It is not a substitute for medical care or the appropriate solution for anyone in mental health crisis. Any examples mentioned in this podcast are for illustration purposes only. If they are based on real events, names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved. We've done our best to ensure our podcast respects the intellectual property rights of others, however if you have an issue with our content, please let us know by emailing us at traumarewired@gmail.com. All rights in our content are reserved.
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| The Flight Trauma Response, Fear, and Your Nervous System Explained | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:36:12 | |
Ready to break free from burnout and self-sabotage? The flight response is often misunderstood as weakness or avoidance, but it's actually a deeply wired survival strategy shaped by fear and trauma. In this episode of Trauma Rewired, we uncover how the nervous system uses constant motion, through overwork, hustle, and productivity, to escape from internal sensations and emotions that once felt unsafe. You'll learn how fear disguises itself as discipline, why rest feels threatening to high performers, and how chronic busyness creates a false sense of safety while eroding health and connection. From neuroscience to personal stories, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof explain the mechanisms of the flight response, its roots in trauma, and the protective role it sometimes plays. Most importantly, we share practical somatic tools to slow down, regulate the nervous system, and reclaim fear as a signal for presence and alignment, not something to outrun. 00:00 – Running from internal sensations, not others Topics Discussed in This Episode:
🔗 Resources: 🎯 Start Here Ready to break free from burnout and self-sabotage? FREE 2-week nervous system training: https://www.rewiretrial.com Learn more about Neurosomatic Intelligence Coaching: https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com 📺 Watch More Trauma Rewired Episodes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TraumaRewired 🤝 Connect with Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trauma.rewired Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846 🌱 Exclusive Offer FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear. We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don't warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It's very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren't responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast. We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don't verify the accuracy of their statements. Our organization does not endorse third-party content and the views of our guests do not necessarily represent the views of our organization. We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are general recommendations and you are always advised to seek personal care for your unique outputs, trauma and needs. We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We are certified neuro-somatic practitioners and nervous system health/embodiment coaches. We are not your doctor or medical professional and do not know you and your unique nervous system. This podcast is not a replacement for working with a professional. The BrainBased.com site and Rewiretrail.com is a membership site for general nervous system health, somatic processing and stress processing. It is not a substitute for medical care or the appropriate solution for anyone in mental health crisis. Any examples mentioned in this podcast are for illustration purposes only. If they are based on real events, names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved. We've done our best to ensure our podcast respects the intellectual property rights of others, however if you have an issue with our content, please let us know by emailing us at traumarewired@gmail.com All rights in our content are reserved This episode was produced by ClipGrowth - Podcast Video Editing, SEO & YouTube Strategy | |||
| Healing the Relationship With Our Bodies | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:48:12 | |
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 past traumas shape our body image and inhibit our ability to express emotions safely through the body, sharing their own journeys from the cycle of maladaptive behaviors to loving acceptance. Tune in to hear their insights into having a healthier, more compassionate relationship with your body! Topics discussed in this episode:
Contact us about private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/
Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the spring cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com/?utm_medium=aff-traumarewired&utm_content&utm_source
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| Healing the Relationship to Our Bodies | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:48:12 | |
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 past traumas shape our body image and inhibit our ability to express emotions safely through the body, sharing their own journeys from the cycle of maladaptive behaviors to loving acceptance. Tune in to hear their insights into having a healthier, more compassionate relationship with your body! Topics discussed in this episode:
Contact us about private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/
Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the spring cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com/?utm_medium=aff-traumarewired&utm_content&utm_source
Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site:
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| Complex Trauma Impacts Brain Development | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:58:09 | |
"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 childhood trauma results in brain dysfunction, shapes our basic functioning and filtration systems, and can overpower the cognitive mind. You'll also learn what reintegrating memories actually means, and why integration is the key to healing.
Trauma Rewired has mentioned many times that without integration, long-lasting change is difficult, but without the survival brain and emotional brain working together, integration, specifically vertical integration, is impossible. This may sound overwhelming, but the good news change IS possible because of neuroplasticity.
If you want a deep understanding of vertical integration and how trauma affects the developing brain, tune in to learn more!
Tune in to hear how neurosomatic intelligence can help get you to integrate and regulate your nervous system!
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| Presence | 26 Dec 2023 | 00:52:31 | |
How 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. This episode dives deep into the science behind presence as well as what happens when you are in your body for the first time in a long time and how using the tools provided in the NSI training can help. Understanding how your brain operates when it is fully present and how it affects your body, while having tools to help you get there, can literally put years back on to your life. Tune in for this and more! Topics discussed in this episode:
Contact us about private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/
Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the spring cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com
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| Dissociation | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:45:22 | |
Dissociation is one way that our brain keeps us safe from things that may cause us stress or harm. Whether it's a simple moment of daydreaming or constant state of dissociation in an abusive relationship, being cognitively and physically disconnected is not conducive to healing.
During this episode of Trauma Rewired, Jennifer and Elisabeth discuss the spectrum of dissociation and how it can affect the interoceptive system, or how we process and send information to the brain. They go over the symptoms of dissociation, sharing their personal experiences of dissociation related to childhood trauma.
Our survival brain sees healing as a threat, but there are ways to rehab the deficits in the nervous system to give more clear information to the brain, helping us to think and see more clearly. For example, training our interoceptive system can fight our hypersensitivity to threats and bring us out of disassociation.
To learn what tools can help you retrain your nervous system and the learned conditioned responses that are no longer serving you, tune in to this episode!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the spring cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com/?utm_medium=aff-traumarewired&utm_content&utm_source
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| Attachment Styles Can Change and Are a Lens That Filters Relationships | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:58:06 | |
When 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 unemotional or unreliable caregivers. So, how can you overcome your learned patterns to create healthy relationships with yourself and others? The answer is nervous system training. In this episode, Jennifer and Elisabeth will walk you through attachment schema, how the three insecure attachment styles develop and show up as behavioral outputs, and how nervous system regulation has helped them work toward lasting change. Tune in for all this and more! Topics discussed in this episode:
Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer:
Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the spring cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com/?utm_medium=aff-traumarewired&utm_content&utm_source
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| Attachment is the Root of Complex Trauma | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:52:25 | |
Our last episode introduced the brain as a social organ, and how this topic relates to the neurobiology of relationships. Today, we dive deeper into how the brain develops through social interactions, why social connection is a survival need, and what happens in the body when we experience connection with other people.
Matt Bush is joining Jennifer and Elisabeth to discuss the impact of trauma on the brain's functioning, and therefore, our relationships, expression, sense of safety, and overall health. They talk about what happens when you're not primed for connection in childhood, how the brain is wired to be part of the social structure in relationships, what part of the brain guides us toward dysregulation and protective outputs, and lots more.
If any of this sounds confusing, be sure to listen for Matt's definitions of attachment schema and C-PTSD from a neurosomatic perspective, which make it easier to understand how these systems and inputs come together for integration.
You'll also finally learn why complex trauma is an attachment would, and most importantly, that change is possible and how you can get started NOW. Tune in for all this and more!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Sign up for the free Holiday Self-Care NSI Workshop on December 15th: https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/holidayselfcare
Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the spring cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com/?utm_medium=aff-traumarewired&utm_content&utm_source
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| Holidays Attachment | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:39:05 | |
The holidays can be a magical time full of celebrations and connection, but they can also evoke feelings of loneliness and overwhelm — especially for those with a history of trauma. This duality of emotions can be hard to navigate, so this episode of Trauma Rewired explores the complex emotions that many experience during this time and strategies to manage them without falling back to harmful behaviors. The conversation begins by revisiting the concept of neurotags to illustrate how simple sensory inputs like sounds or smells can trigger emotional and physical responses linked to past traumas. Then, we delve into the impact of family dynamics, societal pressures, internal and external expectations, highlighting the importance of self-care and boundary setting. Hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth also share their personal experiences with holiday-related trauma and reflect on their coping mechanisms that have evolved from maladaptive to healthy over time. As you listen to their insights, you'll learn tools and strategies to regulate your nervous system, honor your body, and manage expectations amidst the festive chaos. Tune in to learn what small actions you can take to overcome the holiday blues! Topics discussed in this episode:
Sign up for the free Holiday Self-Care NSI Workshop on December 15th: https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/holidayselfcare
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Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the spring cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com/?utm_medium=aff-traumarewired&utm_content&utm_source
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| Secure Attachments & Nervous System Health | 20 Nov 2023 | 01:07:39 | |
Do you intellectualize all the concepts and theories heard on this podcast or the ones you read on The Holistic Psychologist's social media, but can't seem to get past the awareness stage of healing and put what you know into practice? In this episode with Dr. Nicole LePera, aka "The Holistic Psychologist," we discuss the power of embodiment and its role in healing trauma and rewiring the brain to support a healthy nervous system. We do a deep dive into the profound impact our childhood has on future relationships, getting into the root cause of our maladaptive cycles of behavior and how to overcome internal, subconscious resistance. After listening to this insightful conversation, you'll have a better understanding of the neurobiology of trauma bonds, how trauma affects our experience of emotion, and the challenges you may face on your healing journey. Tune in to learn how to cultivate safety within yourself and improve your relationships! Topics discussed in this episode:
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| Emotional Neglect | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:52:34 | |
When 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 attachments, and more. As they explore the topic of emotional neglect, you'll gain a better understanding of the nuances of emotional neglect, and how emotional neglect manifests in your adult behaviors. Most importantly, Jennifer and Elisabeth tools and strategies that can help you heal and learn emotional regulation. Tune in as we peel back the layers of emotional neglect and teach you how to nurture your emotional well-being! Topics discussed in this episode:
Listen to Trauma Rewired's episode on "ACE Scores & Health Across Your Lifetime" here: https://illuminatedwithjennifer.libsyn.com/ace-scores-health-across-a-lifetime
Sign up for the free Holiday Self-Care NSI Workshop on December 15th: https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/holidayselfcare
Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site:
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| The Neuroscience of the Fight Trauma Response, Anger, and Boundaries | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:54:59 | |
Ready to break free from burnout and self-sabotage? The fight response is often misunderstood as a personality flaw, but it's actually a deeply wired survival adaptation shaped by past experiences and trauma. In this episode of Trauma Rewired, we explore the difference between healthy, time-bound anger and the chronic fight state, how they're created in the brain and body, and why learning to process anger is essential for emotional safety and healthy connection. You'll learn how the amygdala, hypothalamus, periaqueductal gray, insular cortex, and prefrontal cortex interact during a fight response, and how trauma can train the brain to see threat everywhere. We break down the health consequences of chronic fight, the relational patterns it creates, and why suppression of anger doesn't make it go away — it stores it in the body. From personal stories to neuroscience, this conversation offers tools to recognize the signals of fight mode, regulate your state, and reclaim anger as a clarifying force for setting boundaries and protecting what matters — without living in constant defense mode. Timestamps00:00 – Why Anger Matters and the Cost of Suppression Topics Discussed in This Episode:
🔗 Resources: 🎯 Start Here Ready to break free from burnout and self-sabotage? FREE 2-week nervous system training: https://www.rewiretrial.com Learn more about Neurosomatic Intelligence Coaching: https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com 📺 Watch More Trauma Rewired Episodes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TraumaRewired 🤝 Connect with Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trauma.rewired Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846 🌱 Exclusive Offer FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired This episode was produced by ClipGrowth – Podcast Video Editing, SEO & YouTube Strategy Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear. We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don't warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It's very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren't responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast. We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don't verify the accuracy of their statements. Our organization does not endorse third-party content and the views of our guests do not necessarily represent the views of our organization. We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are general recommendations and you are always advised to seek personal care for your unique outputs, trauma and needs. We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We are certified neuro-somatic practitioners and nervous system health/embodiment coaches. We are not your doctor or medical professional and do not know you and your unique nervous system. This podcast is not a replacement for working with a professional. The BrainBased.com site and Rewiretrail.com is a membership site for general nervous system health, somatic processing and stress processing. It is not a substitute for medical care or the appropriate solution for anyone in mental health crisis. Any examples mentioned in this podcast are for illustration purposes only. If they are based on real events, names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved. We've done our best to ensure our podcast respects the intellectual property rights of others, however if you have an issue with our content, please let us know by emailing us at traumarewired@gmail.com All rights in our content are reserved This episode was produced by ClipGrowth - Podcast Video Editing, SEO & YouTube Strategy | |||
| Trauma Informed Police Care | 10 Nov 2023 | 00:48:12 | |
Is it possible to work through trauma and improve nervous system health when your job requires you to disconnect from your body in order to survive? In this episode, you'll learn how trauma-informed training can transform the lives of police officers and their communities by addressing issues of trauma and chronic stress within and outside of the organization. Host Elisabeth Kristoff, along with NSI practitioners Victor Jones and Janine Harris Elisabeth, recently trained police officers and first responders in neurosomatic intelligence as part of the Columbus CARE Coalition's trauma-informed initiative, and they were moved by the growth and understanding they witnessed from the attendees. Among their takeaways from their experience is the critical need for support and tools that address the nervous system's role in managing anxiety and conflict, especially in high-stakes professions. Today's conversation highlights how NSI work can lead to profound changes in how these professionals handle daily stressors, show empathy, and heal their communities. Tune in to learn more about the powerful impact nervous system work can have on our communities! Topics discussed in this episode:
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| Historical Trauma and Attachment | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:49:55 | |
What 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 dives into the impact colonization and our ancestral wounds have on our attachment, sense of belonging, and emotional expression. She covers topics like migration trauma, separation from your ancestral lands (referred to as the original attachment wound), and how our current culture perpetuates deep-seated intergenerational traumas that have a profound effect on the body and nervous system. Curious to learn more? Tune into our full conversation on decolonizing therapy now! Topics discussed in this episode:
Connect with Dr. Jennifer Mullen: https://www.instagram.com/decolonizingtherapy/
Books mentioned in this episode: Native American Postcolonial Psychology by Eduardo Duran and Bonnie Duran Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing by Joy a Degruy Breaking the Chains of Psychological Slavery by Na'im Akbar The Willie Lynch Letter and the Making of a Slave by Willie Lynch Healing Rage: Women Making Inner Peace Possible by Ruth King
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| Shame | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:45:30 | |
Shame 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 how shame keeps us isolated and drives protective behaviors in those with complex trauma. Jennifer and Elisbeth also share their own experiences with shame, going into detail with the practices and tools they use to build the capacity in their nervous system and move shame through the body. It's incredibly difficult to feel secure and connected when you're living life with an undercurrent of shame, but acceptance is the first step to addressing these issues. So tune in now to learn how you can start safely processing shame! Topics discussed in this episode:
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| Birthing and Medical Trauma | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:41:57 | |
Earlier this season in episode 3, Trauma Rewired explored the impact of a mother's nervous system on their child even before birth. But let's take a step back and focus on the overwhelming experience of birth to discuss the layers of trauma in the birth process and the importance of trauma-informed care. Mandy Irby, founder of The Birth Nurse, is on the show today to share her own traumatic birth experience that transformed her approach to the birth process as a labor and delivery nurse. Since discovering the power of nervous system regulation, she's shifted her career to educate nurses on trauma-informed care and how to build resilience within themselves so they can reduce harm and support patients during the birthing process. In this episode, Mandy helps us explore the coregulation of mothers and medical professionals, the history of harm in the birth process, how trauma plays out in the birth space and the impact on the nervous system. Tune in to find out how Mandy is bridging her experience as a nurse and neurosomatic intelligence certified practitioner to promote trauma-informed care in the birthing process! Topics discussed in this episode:
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| Chronic Pain & Emotions | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:48:39 | |
As we dive deeper into applied neurology and the immune system, we're joined by the founder of Stop Chasing Pain, Dr. Bruce Perry. He helps us explore the link between emotion, pain and its impact on the immune system. In this episode, Dr. Perry shares his personal experience with polyautoimmunity as he discusses his experience treating his own shame surrounding his body image. With his expertise, we explore the subconscious and conscious role of emotions, as well as the body's natural response to threats, including how we can fight inflammation even when it's an unintentional effect of our emotional responses. Dr. Perry, along with hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth, provide insights on how you can work with the nervous system to create long-lasting change that impacts the health of your immune system. You'll learn how trauma can dysregulate the nervous system, the importance of self-awareness, and what you can do to nurture social connection and introspection. Tune in as we explore the consequences of trauma on our body, as well as inflammation from a neurosomatic perspective! Topics discussed in this episode:
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| Misattunement & Co-regulation | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:57:28 | |
One 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, Elisabeth and Jennifer define coregulation and attunement, and explain their role in self-regulation and emotional expression. They dive deeper into the importance of coregulation and the development of self-regulating behaviors in childhood, as well as the impact mothers, and even fathers, have on an infant's stress response. Finally, you'll hear how you can create change in your nervous system, and the positive results Elizabeth has noticed in her own life because of her own nervous system work. As Jennifer says in this episode, "knowledge is power when you put it into action." So give this episode a listen now! Topics discussed in this episode:
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| Empathy and the Nervous System | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:40:09 | |
Last week, Trauma Rewired explored the neurology of narcissism, so this week we're focusing on empathy. Matt Bush, co-lead educator of the Neuro Somatic Intelligence Training, is back on the show to help us dive deeper into why some people are highly empathic and how they can protect themselves from its overwhelming effects. Believe 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 subconscious behavior? In this episode, Elisabeth, Jennifer and Matt cover the signs of being an empath, the causes of elevated empathy, such as deficits in the interoceptive system, and how it impacts our overall health. If you identify as an empath, tune in to learn about the power of nervous system regulation for changing harmful empath behavior! Topics discussed in this episode:
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| Narcissism | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:40:42 | |
What's the difference between possessing narcissistic traits and being a narcissist? Can we say narcissistic personality disorder is real when we don't believe in personalities? How does narcissism develop, and what does it look like in the brain? Tune in as your hosts answer all these questions and more with Matt Bush of Neuro-Somatic Intelligence. This episode explores the neurology of narcissism, the spectrum of narcissism, and how narcissism can evolve as a survival response when it seems so counterintuitive to our social need for connection. Matt is an expert in applied neurology, so he shares the science of what narcissism looks like in the brain, such as where deficits exist in the brain and how they reflect in a narcissist's emotional skills and empathy towards others. Jennifer, Elisabeth and Matt also discuss malignant narcissism, narcissistic attachment, and the allure of a codependent or empathic person for a narcissist. Most importantly, they discuss if change is possible for narcissists and how you can protect yourself from a narcissist. Listen to this episode to gain a better understanding of narcissism through the lens of neurosomatic intelligence! Topics discussed in this episode:
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| Fawn & Sexual Fawn | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:53:04 | |
The four trauma responses are the brain's way of protecting us from threat, real or perceived. They are noncognitive, reflexive outputs that are deeply ingrained in those that have experienced trauma, which makes them incredibly difficult responses to rewire. In this episode, we explore the most dangerous F: fawn and sexual fawn response. To help us dive deeper into fawn response, we're joined by Luis Mojica, somatics practitioner and the founder of Holistic Life Navigation. Hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth have personally learned a lot from his teachings, including how the nervous system responds to fawn and the body boundary violations that occur with sexual fawning. During this episode, Luis goes over the concept of over coupling, specifically how fear merges with intimacy and threat with arousal because of developmental sexual trauma. Luis also touches on the difference between threat and trigger, how the body can be traumatized sexually without the presence of assault, and MORE. Tune in to learn how you can let go of shame attached to fawn response, recognize your fawn patterns, and start to heal! Topics discussed in this episode:
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| Codependency | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:28:55 | |
If 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 attachment wound, our relationship with caregivers, and emotional self-regulation. Jennifer and Elisabeth also share examples of their own codependent relationships, and how they started to recognize their codependent tendencies and learn to change them. Tune in to gain a deep understanding of codependency and how you can break your codependency patterns! Topics discussed in this episode:
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| Working with Neuroplasticity and Neurosomatics to Rewire Emotional Resilience in your Nervous System | 15 Aug 2025 | 00:45:40 | |
Your brain is constantly scanning your body and environment, deciding in split seconds whether you're safe or unsafe, and those decisions shape everything from your emotions to your physical health. In this episode, we dive into Applied Neurology and Neuro Somatics, revealing how targeted sensory training can rewire your nervous system for greater safety, resilience, and growth. You'll discover the science of neuroplasticity, the impact of sensory deficits, and how trauma reshapes the brain's interpretations. We break down the Inputs–Interpretations–Outputs framework, the Stress Bucket model, and the concept of "neuro tags" that keep old patterns alive, plus practical, high-payoff tools to shift your state in real time. From understanding how systems like vision, balance, proprioception, and interoception influence your thoughts and emotions, to applying daily practices for regulation, this episode blends deep science with actionable strategies.
Whether you're a practitioner seeking to integrate nervous system work into your practice or someone ready to move from survival mode into growth and performance, you'll find a clear, practical guide to retraining your brain for safety, adaptability, and lasting change Topics discussed in this episode:
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| The Fluidity of Attachment Styles and the Capacity to create more security | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:56:20 | |
When 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 unemotional or unreliable caregivers. So, how can you overcome your learned patterns to create healthy relationships with yourself and others? The answer is nervous system training. In this episode, Jennifer and Elisabeth will walk you through attachment schema, how the three insecure attachment styles develop and show up as behavioral outputs, and how nervous system regulation has helped them work toward lasting change. Tune in for all this and more! Topics discussed in this episode:
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| Our Relationship to Society Impacts Our Relationship To Self | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:47:49 | |
Trauma 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 those with a history of trauma. This inability to connect not only affects the health of an individual, but also the bond and trust within society. The good news is that neurosomatic intelligence is a powerful tool that can help you settle your nervous system, allow you to connect, and live a life in line with your ethics. As we cover topics like stacked trauma and co-regulation, Victor and hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth all share their personal journeys to feeling safe in their body, and regulating their nervous system when they experience threat — something that's nearly impossible to avoid in our dysregulating world. Victor advocates for everyone to learn the language of the nervous system, teaching NSI tools to help people in his community in the hopes of driving more compassion in our world. If you want to get out of survival mode and start helping others around you too, tune in now! Topics discussed in this episode:
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| Overcoming Dissociation and Emotional Repression to Create Presence | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:50:17 | |
How 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. This episode dives deep into the science behind presence as well as what happens when you are in your body for the first time in a long time and how using the tools provided in the NSI training can help. Understanding how your brain operates when it is fully present and how it affects your body, while having tools to help you get there, can literally put years back on to your life. Tune in for this and more! Topics discussed in this episode:
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| Continuity of Parts | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:51:19 | |
Following our episode on embodiment, we're diving into the topics of parts of self, sex and pleasure because without presence, we are cheating ourselves out of healthy relationships and empowered sexual experiences. Hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth have brought back Dr. Joli Hamilton, relationship coach and sex educator, to help them further examine how the relationship with our parts of self impact the way we behave towards ourselves and others.
A disconnection between our parts of self causes dysregulation, a lack of safety and intimacy in relationships, and even projection. But in this episode, you'll learn how to have conversations with your parts of self, how to take ownership of your orgasm, and how NSI practices can help you heal.
We also discuss the concept of multiplicity, how trauma affects our ability to connect with our parts, and if dissociation during sex and sexual fawning changes the rules of consent. Plus, can a cervical orgasm stimulate the vagus nerve?
Listen in as we share the NSI tools that have helped us regulate our nervous system and connect with our body!
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| Embodiment is Scary AF | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:47:44 | |
Embodiment has many different meanings, but to be embodied from a neurosomatic intelligence perspective relates to the integration of the body, mind and spirit. It means you are aware of the connection between your body and its internal sensations, your emotions, and your behaviors.
Sharing her journey to embodiment and how she uses it in her work as a mindset coach is Tracy Litt, speaker and founder of The Litt Factor. Tracy is also a bestselling author and her new book, "Expander: For Trailblazing Women Building a New World," outlines the damaging paradigms that hold us back and what we can do to replace them.
In this episode, Tracy helps us look at embodiment through the lens of neurosomatic intelligence, including how it impacts our relationships, career, and health. You'll learn more about dissociation, what keeps us from feeling and being in our bodies, and how emotional expression will transform your life.
There is a natural fear to change and embodiment, but you have to remember that YOU are the creator of your own life. Tune in to find out how to start healing through nervous system work!
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| Setting & Receiving Boundaries | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:46:35 | |
In order to talk about boundaries, we must first understand what they are and why they're important. That's why we start off this episode with a definition by somatic practitioner, Prentis Hemphill: "Boundaries are the distance at which I can love you and me simultaneously." Joining hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth for a second time is Margy Feldhuhn, CEO of Interview Connections and neurosomatic intelligence coach. They'll explore the role of boundaries in our lives, including how they open the door for authentic self-expression and deeper relationships.
You'll also learn more about codependency, fawn response, the neuroscience of emotions, how boundaries cause disease, and the connection between attachment and the ability to set and respect boundaries.
Tune in as we dive deeper into boundaries, and find out how you can use NSI tools to feel safe enough to discover and express your boundaries!
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| Relationships to Cultural Beliefs | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:43:53 | |
Believe it or not, the brain and nervous system process social threat and physical threat the same way, making them equally as harmful to our health. That means that the cultural beliefs that shape our society are causing real trauma and dysregulating our nervous systems.
Today, Jennifer and Elisabeth are talking to Christy Chung, a certified NSI practitioner, advocate and healer, on this episode centered around culture, community, and the nervous system. They discuss how social stressors (such as gender, sexual orientation, race, socioeconomic status, etc.) can cause unsafe relationships with people and society, and the NSI tools that have helped Christy in her racial equity work, as well as on a personal level as a queer, Asian woman.
Christy also sheds light on the impact that long-term social threat, especially racism, has on the health of those affected. Plus,you'll learn a few interesting facts you might not know — like how culture has shaped our anatomy and biased our brains!
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to find out how they can not only support their own nervous system and stay healthy, but change the harmful system of our society. Tune in now!
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Resources mentioned in this episode: Sonya Renee Taylor Gabor Maté "The neurobiology of social stress resulting from Racism: Implications for pain disparities among racialized minorities" by Joanna M. Hobson, Myles D. Moody, Robert E. Sorge, and Burel R. Goodin The Neuroscience of Human Relationships: Attachment and the Developing Social Brain by Louis Cozolino
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| CPTSD is an Attachment Wound | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:53:52 | |
Our last episode introduced the brain as a social organ, and how this topic relates to the neurobiology of relationships. Today, we dive deeper into how the brain develops through social interactions, why social connection is a survival need, and what happens in the body when we experience connection with other people.
Matt Bush of Next Level Neuro is joining Jennifer and Elisabeth to discuss the impact of trauma on the brain's functioning, and therefore, our relationships, expression, sense of safety, and overall health. They talk about what happens when you're not primed for connection in childhood, how the brain is wired to be part of the social structure in relationships, what part of the brain guides us toward dysregulation and protective outputs, and lots more.
If any of this sounds confusing, be sure to listen for Matt's definitions of attachment schema and C-PTSD from a neurosomatic perspective, which make it easier to understand how these systems and inputs come together for integration.
You'll also finally learn why complex trauma is an attachment would, and most importantly, that change is possible and how you can get started NOW. Tune in for all this and more!
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| Social Connection, Survival, and the Neurobiology of Relationships | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:46:19 | |
Hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth jump right into this season's theme of attachment by discussing the neurobiology of relationships, covering our development from the womb to forming attachments throughout our life.
Using the work of Louis Cozolino in his book, The Neuroscience of Human Relationships: Attachment and the Developing Social Brain, this episode explores the concepts of the social synapse and our brains as social organs. You'll learn how the brain and nervous system evolved to help us communicate, the impact of dysregulation on relationships, and how attachment styles develop and affect social connection.
By the end of this episode, expect to also have a better understanding of how the brain and nervous system work together, the physiological signals that shape our reality and health, why attachment is a survival need, and MORE.
Tune in to discover the power you have to train your nervous system and change your relationship patterns!
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Want to learn more about neurosomatic intelligence, and how it can help you and your clients? Join our free workshop with Matt Bush and Melanie Weller on July 27th! https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/ Books mentioned in this episode: The Neuroscience of Human Relationships: Attachment and the Developing Social Brain by Louis Cozolino Lost Connections by Johann Hari
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| Trailer: Relationships & Your Nervous System | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:15:18 | |
We're excited to be back for our third season of Trauma Rewired! In this short episode, Jennifer and Elisabeth give a quick overview of what you can expect from this new season that's centered around attachment and relationships.
Last season focused on the individual nervous system, laying the groundwork for this season's exploration of how our nervous systems exist together. This season breaks down issues of attachment in our development and relationships, as well as how the experiences within our communities, in society, and with each other affect our health. You'll gain a deeper understanding of topics like codependency, narcissism, empathy, and misattunement.
Plus, several exciting guests will be appearing on the show to help us talk about the impact of the vagus nerve on our social connections, our theory that complex trauma is an attachment wound, and more.
Tune in and get ready to start exploring these concepts in our first episode on the Neurobiology of Relationships and Attachment!
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| How Trauma Lives in the Body and Why Heal Your Nervous System | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:45:03 | |
What if your constant stress, emotional triggers, and exhaustion aren't a mindset problem, but a sign your nervous system is stuck in survival mode? In this episode of Trauma Rewired, we explore the science of nervous system reset, nervous system regulation, and how to restore the nervous system after chronic stress and trauma. Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof unpack how the autonomic nervous system governs your reactions, why trauma is stored as patterns in the body, and how to begin the process of nervous system recovery without forcing or overwhelming yourself. You'll learn how the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) branches work together, why dysregulation is not a personal failure, and how practices like movement, breathwork, and interoception can help you regulate more effectively. This conversation also covers the difference between "big T" and "small T" trauma, why nervous system healing requires both individual and collective approaches, and how to build resilience so you can meet life's challenges without staying stuck in survival mode. This episode is both a science-backed education and a compassionate guide for anyone ready to experience a genuine nervous system reset. Timestamps00:00 – Triggers and the Nervous System Topics discussed in this episode:
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| Relationships, Complex Trauma, and your Nervous System | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:55:10 | |
Do 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 using NSI tools anytime, anywhere.
Our nervous systems have the power to comfort or dysregulate ourselves and others, but it's important to remember that dysregulation is inevitable in any relationship. The key is to expand the capacity of our nervous system, and you can learn that from this interview.
If you have an insecure attachment style, want to try NSI tools with your partner or just want to understand the science of this topic, listen to this episode!
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| Entrepreneurship, Emotions, and Healthy Work Spaces | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:42:00 | |
Leadership, especially leadership as an entrepreneur, comes with unavoidable stress. Even those without a history of past trauma can struggle to manage the dysregulation that comes with this kind of consistent stress. Imagine if leaders added nervous system work to their leadership toolkit. Companies and organizations would look and function a lot different, that is for sure! Sharing her unique perspective on the show today is Margy Feldhuhn, CEO of Interview Connections and executive coach for entrepreneurs. She is also a neurosomatic intelligence certified practitioner, and uses her training to help leaders build resilience and create a safe environment for their team to succeed. Margy helps us shed light on the ways dysregulation affects our effectiveness as a leader, recounting her own mental health journey processing with grief and other trauma. Plus, hear how simple practices like neuro drills have yielded positive results for her team. Tune in to learn why nervous system training is beneficial for everyone in leadership! Topics discussed in this episode: ● Margy's mental health journey ● How NSI changed her approach to healing ● How the nervous system affects leadership ● Ways Margy integrated NSI into her company ● Processing grief and childhood trauma ● Recognizing a flight or fight response ● How dysregulation shows up in the workplace ● Why all leaders should have nervous system training ● Benefits to team performance Get more information on Margy Feldhoun's company, Interview Connections, here: https://interviewconnections.com Connect with Margy: https://www.instagram.com/heymargy/
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| Leadership, Visibility, and Boundaries and your Nervous System | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:51:19 | |
We're back for another episode on the nervous system and leadership, talking to Jessica Rhodes, the founder of podcast booking agency Interview Connections. They help clients grow their business through visibility, supporting them to use their voice and embrace authenticity. Visibility is important not just for our own self-expression and nervous system health, but also for nurturing both professional and personal relationships. Jessica's own journey to visibility highlights the fear of success, how our traumas play out in business, and the benefits that come after we find a safe space for visibility.
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| Perfectionism is a Trauma Response | 30 May 2023 | 00:52:31 | |
Our 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.
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 avoidance behaviors. They deconstruct perfectionism, including defining the three types of perfectionism and how it interplays with CPTSD elements like the inner critic.
You'll learn the many health consequences that the chronic stress of perfectionism can cause, and how to distinguish excellence from perfectionism. Jennifer and Elisabeth also share their experience with perfectionism, and how it can push us into burnout or freeze states.
Perfectionism is not an attainable goal, which makes it debilitating and a hindrance to healing trauma. To take the first step towards moving out of perfectionism, tune in!
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Claim your two FREE weeks on Brain Based Wellness Our 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.
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 avoidance behaviors. They deconstruct perfectionism, including defining the three types of perfectionism and how it interplays with CPTSD elements like the inner critic.
You'll learn the many health consequences that the chronic stress of perfectionism can cause, and how to distinguish excellence from perfectionism. Jennifer and Elisabeth also share their experience with perfectionism, and how it can push us into burnout or freeze states.
Perfectionism is not an attainable goal, which makes it debilitating and a hindrance to healing trauma. To take the first step towards moving out of perfectionism, tune in!
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| Dissociation | 22 May 2023 | 00:43:15 | |
Disassociation is one way that our brain keeps us safe from things that may cause us stress or harm. Whether it's a simple moment of daydreaming or constant state of dissociation in an abusive relationship, being cognitively and physically disconnected is not conducive to healing. During this episode of Trauma Rewired, Jennifer and Elisabeth discuss the spectrum of dissociation and how it can affect the interoceptive system, or how we process and send information to the brain. They go over the symptoms of dissociation, sharing their personal experiences of dissociation related to childhood trauma. Our survival brain sees healing as a threat, but there are ways to rehab the deficits in the nervous system to give more clear information to the brain, helping us to think and see more clearly. For example, training our interoceptive system can fight our hypersensitivity to threats and bring us out of disassociation. To learn what tools can help you retrain your nervous system and the learned conditioned responses that are no longer serving you, tune in to this episode! Topics discussed in this episode: ● Misconceptions about dissociation ● The definition of dissociation and its symptoms ● Dissociation as a protective mechanism ● How the interoceptive system works ● Dissociation and the freeze response ● How dissociation affects the body and how we feel pain ● The link to avoidance behavior ● Tools to bring yourself back from a state of dissociation ● Body dysmorphia and deficits in the visual system ● Living in the body to find a safe place to feel and heal ● Dissociation as an effect of peak somatic experiences Claim your two FREE weeks:
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| Feeling Emotions like Joy and Connection Can Be As Scary As Grief and Shame | 15 May 2023 | 01:01:28 | |
In 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 have connections with other human beings, expressing even positive emotions can be difficult. By the end of this episode, you'll understand why positive emotions are so threatening to the nervous system and why minimum effective dose may be the key to healing. Listen in to learn about how to work through shame, the healing power of nature, and finding safety in emotional expression! Topics discussed in this episode: ● Why neuro trainers need to be trauma informed ● Jennifer's grief practices and co-regulation ● How grief affects the nervous system ● Learning to connect with your grief ● Shame as an immobilizing and protective emotion ● Using NSI to work through shame ● Why positive emotions can be scary to the nervous system ● How our brain helps us heal
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| Emotional Repression vs Healthy Expression, Anger | 08 May 2023 | 00:55:33 | |
Why 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 the nervous system.
Since repression is a subconscious defense mechanism, it affects our behavior and belief patterns, and changes our perception without us even realizing it. This makes it incredibly hard to change, but after listening to this episode, you'll better understand how emotional repression impacts the different systems in the body and the power of nervous system regulation.
Tune in to learn how this knowledge can help you or your practice as a healer!
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| Emotions and Your Nervous System | 01 May 2023 | 00:56:36 | |
"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 profound effect on our health and relationships. The quote above comes directly from this episode of Trauma Rewired, in which host Jennifer is joined by Elisabeth Kristof of Brain-Based Wellness and Matt Bush of Next Level Neuro, both founders of the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching Certification Program. They explore the topic of emotions with a neuro somatic intelligence approach. You'll learn how emotion is stored in the body, why emotional regulation is important for our body's functioning, and how trauma affects our expression or suppression of emotions. Matt also shares new and exciting discoveries in the study of emotions. Tune in for an in-depth conversation on emotions, including the physiology and why they're important for the healing process! Topics discussed in this episode: ● Emotions and the limbic system ● Why emotions are necessary for survival ● Homeostasis and emotional regulation ● Feelings vs. emotions ● How trauma affects how we express (or don't express) emotions ● Elisabeth gives an example of suppressing her emotions ● The personal experience of pain ● Where emotions are stored in the body ● Mechanism of memory in relation to trauma ● Creating and releasing tension/trauma in the body ● Emotions as triggers ● How do we train ourselves to perceive emotions/relationships differently?
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| The Fawn Trauma Response | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:42:04 | |
In 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 create safety in the body. However, the tools are difficult to implement when you are unaware of the trauma response in the first place.
Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristoff from Brain-Based Wellness, uncover what fawn looks like and how it may show up in your life. Along with practical tools to regulate the nervous system in situations where fawning was the automatic response, and how to override that with an intentional one.
Finding safety in your own body IS possible and so is living authentically. Listen in for more info!
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| The Freeze Trauma Response | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:41:14 | |
Have you been putting off sending that important email or having a difficult conversation? Thesecould be signs of freeze trauma response. Not taking action and procrastinating seems likeinnocent occurrences, because we all do it right? However, these can be seriously damaging to our lives and nervous systems. The prolonged trauma that lives in our bodies that doesn't have a chance to move through us Then why do we do this? Well, our brains are very good at protecting ourselves from real or However, there is a way to move through this and design a life where procrastination isn't the Tune in today to hear how you can move out of the freeze trauma response and into life! Topics discussed in this episode:
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| How the Nervous system translates emotions into symptoms | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:38:30 | |
What if the emotions you were never allowed to feel are the same ones making you sick? In this powerful episode of Trauma Rewired, we explore the lifelong impact of emotional neglect and suppression, and why emotional processing is often the hardest part of healing. From childhood modeling to nervous system adaptations, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof break down how early emotional neglect leads to emotional insecurity, chronic shame, and deep patterns of dysregulation that affect everything from gut health to fatigue. We unpack how the nervous system stores repressed feelings like sadness and anger, and why "not feeling" is a survival pattern, not a personal failure. This episode walks you through how emotional repression becomes muscle tension, immune suppression, and gut dysfunction, and what you can do to begin feeling again. You'll learn gentle, neuro-somatic practices—like tapping, swaying, and interoceptive awareness—that help you mobilize emotions safely, access your inner signals, and rebuild your capacity to feel. This is not about forcing your way through; it's about creating the conditions where your nervous system finally says, "It's safe now." This episode is a compassionate guide to the emotional labor you never got to do—and the healing that begins when you finally do. Topics discussed in this episode:● The connection between emotional neglect and emotional insecurity Explore the Neurosomatic Intelligence Coaching program: https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/ Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: Find Trauma Rewired on YouTube: Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group: FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use our exclusive offer: Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear. We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don't warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It's very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren't responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast. We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don't verify the accuracy of their statements. Our organization does not endorse third-party content and the views of our guests do not necessarily represent the views of our organization. We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are general recommendations and you are always advised to seek personal care for your unique outputs, trauma and needs. We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We are certified neuro-somatic practitioners and nervous system health/embodiment coaches. We are not your doctor or medical professional and do not know you and your unique nervous system. This podcast is not a replacement for working with a professional. The BrainBased.com site and Rewiretrail.com is a membership site for general nervous system health, somatic processing and stress processing. It is not a substitute for medical care or the appropriate solution for anyone in mental health crisis. Any examples mentioned in this podcast are for illustration purposes only. If they are based on real events, names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved. We've done our best to ensure our podcast respects the intellectual property rights of others, however if you have an issue with our content, please let us know by emailing us at traumarewired@gmail.com All rights in our content are reserved This episode was produced by ClipGrowth - Podcast Video Editing, SEO & YouTube Strategy | |||
| The Flight Trauma Response | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:38:03 | |
"Living a life of growth and expansion is as simple as living in your nervous system." - Jennifer Arriving early, leaving late, overthinking, can't sit still, breathing quickly, and always keeping In order to combat this trauma response, the nervous system must be regulated, but it is difficult to do that when we can't pinpoint whether the response is flight or what the trigger is. The first step is to understand the response, and come back to the body to understand the sensations that come with it. This is where applied neurology has proven beneficial to create a safe container for nervous In this episode, hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristoff founder of Nero-Somatic Intelligence and Brain Based Wellness share their personal experiences with flight response and how it affected their lives when they didn't Tune in for information about tools on how to recognize and regulate the flight trauma response sensations to be able to live a full and expansive life! Topics discussed in this episode: ● Best tools to get out of flight response Head to brain-basedwellness.com for a free consultation to identify trauma responses in your Two Free Weeks www.rewiretrial.com If you can't feel or express your emotions this could be holding you back from being present, connected in your relationships, and having the capacity to experience the good stuff like joy and pleasure. join us at rewiretrial.com to get free two weeks of NS training and emotional processing tools, work with Me & Jennifer live, we would love to meet you! Work with Jennifer: https://www.instagram.com/trauma.rewired/
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| The Fight Trauma Response | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:36:54 | |
It is our brain's job to protect us against danger. Whether that is a real or perceived threat, the
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| Trauma Rewired; the Healing Vortex | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:40:31 | |
Trauma 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. 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 safety to feel their own emotions brought to the surface each episode.
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