Terrance Fleming
Terrance Fleming
A Toxic Stress Healing Toolkit - Part 2
A Toxic Stress Healing Toolkit - Part 2
A Toxic Stress Healing Toolkit - Part 2
Thursday 21st January 2021
Terrance Fleming discusses healing childhood trauma through healthy relationships, exercise, and nutrition in this episode of 'The Bear Comes Home From The Bar'.
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Get the buttons here!Building Resilience: Healing Childhood Trauma with Healthy Habits
Children who are living in harmful parental alcohol use need healthy relationships because connections with safe and secure adults are considered a protective factor which can buffer a child from the effects of toxic stress.
Have you ever wondered how to mend the invisible scars left by a turbulent childhood? In this episode of 'The Bear Comes Home From The Bar', host Terrance Fleming dives into the second part of the Toxic Stress Healing Toolkit. This time, the focus is on how healthy relationships, exercise, and nutrition can play pivotal roles in healing from childhood adversity and a dysregulated stress response.
Fleming, drawing from personal experience and expert insights, breaks down how these elements can help rewire the brain and foster resilience. Healthy relationships are more than just pleasant interactions; they can act as buffers against the long-term effects of toxic stress. Fleming discusses the concept of insecure attachment—a relationship style often rooted in fear—and how it can be transformed through mindful connection and psychotherapy.
Expect to hear about upcoming episodes featuring psychotherapists who specialize in helping adult children of alcoholics rebuild their attachment styles. The episode doesn't stop at relationships. Fleming also delves into the benefits of exercise and yoga. These physical activities do more than keep you fit; they reduce inflammatory cytokines and boost brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is like a growth serum for your brain cells.
Yoga, in particular, has shown promise in alleviating chronic PTSD and improving heart rate variability, making it a powerful tool for those struggling with long-term stress. Nutrition is another cornerstone of healing discussed in this episode. Fleming highlights the importance of a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and omega fatty acids. These foods are not just good for your body; they help reduce inflammation and support overall mental well-being.
If you've grown up in an environment clouded by parental alcohol addiction, this episode offers a wealth of practical advice and hope. Fleming's empathetic approach makes complex topics accessible, providing listeners with actionable steps to start their own healing journey.