Trauma Rewired – Details, episodes & analysis

We live in an extremely overstimulating society, where information is coming at us from all angles, and the brain is constantly working to make sense of it all. As we continue to unravel and understand ADHD, we're beginning to see it not just as a disorder, but as an adaptive response to the world. With this perspective, we can work with ADHD more effectively and with greater empathy.

In today’s episode, Elisabeth and Jennifer are joined by Neuro-Somatic Intelligence (NSI) Coach Mari Del Luna, who specializes in trauma resolution and works with neurodivergent individuals. This conversation is packed with insights to help you better understand ADHD from an NSI perspective and reframe how it is approached. They explore why ADHD is not actually a deficit in attention, the reasons behind burnout and fatigue in those with ADHD, effective tools for managing ADHD, and how addiction can be a behavioral response to an overstimulating world—plus much more.

Our brains and bodies are designed to seek safety and regulation by adapting to an overstimulating society. If we can learn compassionate tools to process information more effectively in the context of ADHD, we have a chance to bring relief to a growing population of neurodivergent individuals. It all starts with reframing and changing our perspective, and that’s what we aim to help you with today.

Tune in to hear this and more!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Why ADHD is not a deficit in attention

• Fatigue associated with ADHD

• Hormonal reaction to sensory stimulus in ADHD

• How containment tools are key to working with ADHD

• Understanding high sensitivity in ADHD 

• The role the cerebellum plays in expressing emotions

• How complex trauma develops in the brain

• What is attunement?

• How interoception works from an NSI perspective

• Addiction as a behavioral output to provide relief 

• Alcohol dependency in social settings

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Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the fall cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com

Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com

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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 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 [email protected] 

All rights in our content are reserved

What is a neurotypical world? Here at Trauma Rewired, we don’t believe it exists. As humans, we are biodynamic, unique, individuals that process the world around us differently. So understanding how that happens is key to unlocking our healing potential. Complex trauma adds another layer to the mix, which we believe is not separate from neurodivergence. The “extra” neural pathways reinforced by traumatic events to keep us safe is what shapes the neurodivergent spectrum.

On today’s episode, Elisabeth and Jennifer are joined by founder of Next Level Neuro, Matt Bush, to discuss how complex trauma IS neurodivergence. They take a deep dive into what goes on  in the brain during development and when traumatic events happen, that result in shaping our neurodivergent superpowers. They also discuss how to hone in and take control of these unique nuances to better share our gifts with the world.

Although we cannot change our past experiences, we can change how we process sensory information and rewire the brain to reinterpret triggers that may not be helpful. Through proper dosing of NSI tools, we want to show you how you can achieve that.

So tune in to learn about this and more!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Does a neurotypical world exist?

• How neurodivergence effects sensory processing

• CPTS is ongoing relational trauma during development

• How everyone’s neurodivergence is experienced differently on a spectrum

• The chemical change that happens in the brain during stress responses

• The energy cost of self care and healing

• Rewiring the brain go reinterpret triggers

• Why does understanding how we process trauma matter?

• Will you lose your neurodivergent superpowers while you heal?

• Nurturing the body to be a place of rest and joy

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 fall cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com

Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com

Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired

Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846

FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

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 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 [email protected] 

All rights in our content are reserved

In 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 Wallace emphasizes the crucial aspect of self-awareness and deep self-knowledge in managing anxiety, advocating for practices that foster body awareness, emotional expression, and self-regulation.

Anxiety is not just a mental disorder but a physiological response emanating from sensory mismatches and respiratory inefficiencies. Chronic hyperventilation, for example, sends constant threat signals to the brain, keeping the nervous system on high alert. Through regular neuro training and specific breathing exercises, individuals can better regulate their nervous systems and reduce anxiety. 

Let’s reframe anxious thoughts and use cognitive tools to consider positive outcomes, thereby preventing the negative spiral of anxiety and trauma.

Discuss the tangible benefits of applying neurosomatic principles to everyday life. Explore sensory mismatches, emphasizing the need to address deficits in visual, vestibular, somatosensory, and interoceptive systems to alleviate anxiety. We advocate for ongoing self-assessment and retraining as ways to establish a new baseline of wellness. 

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Impact of Neurodivergence

• Trauma and Nervous System Responses

• Self-Assessment and Sensory Retraining

• Role of Chronic Hyperventilation

• Anxiety as a Physiological State

• Cognitive Reframing of Anxiety

• Female-Specific Anxieties

• Sensory Mismatch and Anxiety

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Join lead NSI educator Matt Bush for an in-depth workshop where we peel back the

layers of anxiety’s complexities and reveal the pathway to lasting relief.

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Full 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 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 [email protected] All rights in our content are reserved

Trauma Rewired has addressed many issues that arise when trauma is stored in the body for years, decades, or even a lifetime. One of them is that this type of chronic stress can lead to autoimmune diseases, heart disease and more, as well as intensify pain experienced from these serious health issues.

A dysregulated nervous system resulting from trauma leads to emotional and physical pain, but how do you heal yourself from trauma, while also fighting for your physical health? Tune in to hear how both plant medicine and Western treatments can work together to heal the different facets of your health.

It’s been two years since Anna Gieselman was on the podcast to speak about her lupus journey, an autoimmune disease, but she’s back today to update us! In this episode, she shares the lows and highs of getting to a better place with her health, including making the decision to use Western medicine and becoming healed energetically and psychically with plant medicine.

Jennifer and Anna go over pivotal moments of their ayahuasca trip, such as experiencing a dark energy, healing generational trauma, and the divine feminine. Listen to their conversation about overall wellness for all this and more!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Anna gives an update on her health
• Negative and positive effects of her new medication
• Living in “permanent disease thought” with chronic pain
• Learning about her trauma with plant medicine
• Healing generational trauma and divine femine energy
• Jennifer and Anna on experiencing dark energy during an ayahuasca ceremony
• Long-lasting life changes from reaching the divine
• Regulating your nervous system

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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!

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It’s the fourth and final day of Jennifer's ayahuasca retreat and, in this short and sweet episode, she shares why she bridges neurosomatic intelligence with psychedelic integration.

By training and reprogramming your nervous system, you will discover that anything is possible. You already embody the capacity for change. Add a powerhouse plant medicine like ayahuasca, which only increases that capacity, and there is the potential for infinite transformation.

Jennifer believes that neurosomatic intelligence not only allows for more presence, awareness, clarity, and focus in your day-to-day life, but also prepares you for psychedelic integration by creating a greater sense of safety in the body.

Tuning in, you’ll hear Jennifer’s account of her closing ceremony, some of the profound and painful realizations that came from tapping into her womb space, and why she was so grateful for the support of a neurosomatic intelligence coach throughout this experience.

To learn more about how you can benefit on a deep spiritual level from bringing neurosomatic intelligence to any of your healing modalities and experiences, join us today!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Preparing for the integration through nervous system work
• Neurosomatic intelligence as a tool for greater clarity and awareness
• Jennifer’s intentions for this closing ceremony
• Returning to “surgery” in the maloka
• Realizations that came with tapping into her womb space
• Jennifer’s passion for bringing neurosomatic intelligence to everyone
• How processing trauma can reveal what is possible

Head to 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 beyond the behaviors that aren’t serving you!

Work with Jennifer:

Linktree

Instagram

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Humans 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 fourth characteristic of CPTSD. You’ll learn what social anxiety is through the filter of trauma, and how it connects with the other components of CPTSD: toxic shame, inner critic, and emotional flashbacks.

In this episode, Jennifer and Elisabeth share their personal experiences with social anxiety, including what physiological symptoms they’ve endured and how they dealt with them using both harmful self-soothing behaviors and healthy regulation tools.

Tune in for a deeper understanding of how social anxiety and the other components of CPTSD interconnect, and free resources to help you find the balance between self-care and socializing!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• What is social anxiety?
• Jennifer and Elisabeth tell stories of their own experience social anxiety
• Hypervigilance
• The physiology of being in a state of social anxiety
• Amygdala hijacking
• Cognitive vs. survival brain
• The importance of human connection
• Self isolation vs. introversion
• How to know when you’re in a state of anxiety
• Planning ahead for social situations
• Social situations triggering emotional flashbacks
• Ways to start healing

Jennifer and Elisabeth are inviting you to a special live-recording Q&A episode on October 21st! The topics being discussed include integration, training the nervous system, using neuro-somatic tools, and lots more. This is the first EVER community discussion, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation!

https://brainbased-wellness.lpages.co/trauma-rewired-live/

Books mentioned in today’s episode:

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman

Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk

Gabor Mate

Judith Lewis Herman

Learn more about Elisabeth Kristof and her company, Brain-Based Wellness, here: https://brainbased-wellness.com/about/

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

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Interested in becoming a Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach please visit 

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This 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 the offerings she presents you with today. From a deep excavation, she has learned the route to deep healing in a way that only personal experience can provide, and she shares these lessons with you now.

Tune in to hear more of what Jennifer experienced in ceremony and the importance of deep, somatic integration. 

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Jennifer’s intention going into the second to last ceremony
• The sadness from awareness
• Jennifer’s “surgery” experience in the maloka
• Total rebirth incoming
• Scenes of “surgery” post-op
• Psychedelic and their power in sensory enhancement

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

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FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: www.athleticgreens.com/rewired

Interested in becoming a Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach please visit 

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In 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, once again feeling connected to the universe through vibrant visions of herself and nature. The magic of the ayahuasca medicine, combined with the progress made on the first night, allowed her to process deeper emotions and finally reach a place of self-love.

Hear all about her transformative experience and process to integration in today’s episode!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Jennifer’s history shared with the two shamans
• Different ways to purge
• Jennifer’s visuals, emotion, and thoughts
• Soul retrieval
• Why night two was so important to Jennifer’s healing
• Processing anger and rage
• Who can she be now?
• Using her voice and feeling safe

Jennifer and Elisabeth are inviting you to a special live-recording Q&A episode on October 21st! The topics being discussed include integration, training the nervous system, using neuro-somatic tools, and lots more. This is the first EVER community discussion, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation!

https://brainbased-wellness.lpages.co/trauma-rewired-live/

Learn more about the Soltara Healing Center: https://soltara.co

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 my exclusive offer: www.athleticgreens.com/rewired

Interested in becoming a Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach please visit 

www.neurosomaticintelligence.com