The Biology of Trauma: Paula Walters and Carrie Walker's Eye-Opening Discussion
Episode Overview
Trauma victims cannot recover until they become familiar with and befriend the sensations in their bodies.
Many medical and mental health diagnoses are rooted in trauma, and healing the trauma leads to healing the body.
Understanding how the body holds trauma is crucial to addressing and releasing it.
Chronic stress and adversity can lead to long-term changes in the brain, body, and nervous system.
The impact of trauma shapes an individual's learning, emotional responses, and relationships.
Understanding how the body holds trauma is a foundational place to understand how to address and release it. Every decision, every moment - it's all in one. This is why this podcast is so important to me.
Have you ever wondered how trauma affects your body and mind? In this enlightening episode, Paula Walters teams up with Carrie Walker to break down the biology of trauma. They dive deep into how chemicals and hormones are influenced by traumatic experiences, and how these changes can affect our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Carrie brings both personal and professional insights to the table, making this conversation both relatable and informative.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the complex relationship between trauma and mental health. Paula and Carrie challenge traditional views and offer a fresh perspective on healing, making it a valuable resource for those on their own recovery journey or supporting someone else through theirs.