Trauma Rewired Jennifer Wallace & Elisabeth Kristof

Depression is one of the most researched mood disorders, but if we look a bit deeper into how depression is able to develop, it is more nuanced than we think. This means, treating depression isn’t a one size fits all solution.

It is agreed upon that depression is a chemical imbalance and can be treated with SSRIs or SNRIs, etc., which can work for some, but this doesn’t always work for everyone. Understanding what happens in the body and brain when it comes to nervous system outputs and how we are wired, as well as our connection to nature and sunlight, we can start to understand the complexities of depression, and find ways to treat it at an individual level.
In today’s episode, Elisabeth and Jennifer are joined by Matt Bush to talk about depression, chronic fatigue and functional freeze, and how they are all interlinked with one another. They discuss myths about depression and how pharmaceuticals aren’t the only, or best, way to treat depression. Also, how we may become wired toward depression at a young age by witnessing and mimicking caregivers in their own depressive states and how social connection, nature, and neurodrills that produce domaine, can help rewire the brain.
Depression can look and feel insidious, but its main function is to be protective. If we reframe the way we look at depression, we can be effective in healing it. 
Join us to learn about this and more!


Topics discussed in this episode:
 
Different levels of freeze responses
The overlap of functional freeze and burnout
Chronic fatigue as a protective output
What is depression?
Some myths about depression
Are pharmaceuticals necessary to treat depression?
How depression can be wired into us by mimicking our primary caregivers
Social connection as a way to rewire depression
Dopamine’s role in the correlation between addiction and depression
How neurodrills can rewire and change brain chemistry
Nature as a healing tool
The socioeconomic and cultural impact on the nervous system
 
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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, accur

magine a flame that isn’t receiving adequate fuel, slowly dying down. This is a great visualization of what happens in the body when we are experiencing burnout. When we push past our capacity and boundaries, while doing things that may not be authentic or aligned with us, we are essentially burning through our reserves faster than we can replenish them.
This is so common for people to experience in our society, with so many pressures to do more constantly. The demand it has on our physical, mental, and emotional health is greater than we think. This is not to villainize growth, growth is good, but taking the time for rest and recovery is essential for that growth to be sustainable. 
In this episode, our hosts Elisabeth and Jennifer discuss what burnout means, and dive deep into the science behind what happens in the body when we push ourselves further than our capacities can handle, and end up feeling tired, dissociated, and uninspired. They touch on the warning signs of burnout, as well as possible causes, such as social media, self abandonment, attachment styles, and socioeconomic pressures.
The Western world rewards those who push themselves whether that is through physical training, needing to be at every event to maintain social connections, or even in our own somatic healing. Doing more, in less time, has become so intertwined in our culture, it’s no wonder so many of us experience high levels of stress and burnout, when it doesn’t have to be that way.
Tune in to learn about burnout and learn the importance of rest and recovery so you can live a more present, fulfilling life, with your best foot forward. 
You don’t want to miss this one!


Topics discussed in this episode:
 
What is burnout? Getting real with our capacity Adrenal burnout and cortisol levels How sleep and rest is crucial for integration and repair How social media and blue light exposure adds to the stress bucket What is functional freeze? Misalignment and inauthenticity’s role in burnout How the cognitive load of high sensory input can affect stress levels Being performative as an indicator of burnout The different ways we exceed our capacity How women and men differ when it comes to stress levels  
 
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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 podca

As humans we rely on visual memory the most, but what if we told you that memories, especially memories that were formed before we had language, live primarily in our bodies. It’s safe to say, the body keeps score, more than we know. 
It can be extremely dis-regulating to try to retrieve memories that live in the body without proper training because the visual aspect of the memory may not correlate to the sensations that show up in the body. This is why having awareness and training is so crucial to the healing process, which is what we will be discussing in today’s episode.
In this episode, our hosts Elisabeth and Jennifer sit down to discuss how somatic memories are stored in the body and the science behind the whole process. Our hormones, cells, and epigenetics play a crucial role, and understanding how they store and express trauma through our thoughts, behaviors, and decisions, we can start to really heal on a deep level. Possibly even heal parts of ourselves we didn’t know needed healing.
Just as our brain and body can be wired, they can also be rewired. Through our awareness and understanding, and by learning effective tools to dig deep and re-pattern those hidden parts of ourselves. 
Tune in to hear this and more!


Topics discussed in this episode:
 
How we trust visual memory over somatic memory The science behind preverbal memory The role hormones play in somatic memory Freedom in repatterning the nervous system Cellular health and cellular memory Memories are stored in our cells How water holds memories Generational trauma and our collective memory  
 
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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
 
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
 
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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.
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We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are gener

Explore the intricate world of memory and trauma and delve into how generational trauma impacts our nervous system, behavior, and even our genes. Discover the fascinating science behind neuropeptides, epigenetics, and how your body stores and processes traumatic memories. 
The hosts explore how generational trauma manifests through behavioral, nervous system, and epigenetic changes, and discuss how consistent, daily practices can aid in reshaping the brain and healing somatic experiences. They emphasize the importance of working with the nervous system, highlighting the availability of various healing modalities and practitioners.
Elisabeth and Jennifer  illuminate the interplay between mind, body, and soul, stressing how memories live in our bodies and influence various physiological functions, from heart rate to muscle tension. They delve into the intricacies of how early experiences, ingrained somatic memories, and emotional landscapes affect our present health and relationships.
This episode underscores the capacity to rewire the nervous system and the empowerment that comes from understanding and transforming past traumas.
Topics discussed in this episode:
the impact of past traumatic experiences on individuals through biological, behavioral, and epigenetic changes.
Consistent, daily nervous system work as a crucial part of trauma healing and reshaping brain development.
Differentiating between explicit (conscious) and implicit (unconscious) memories and their storage in various parts of the brain.
How cells in the body store and retain information, challenging traditional views of memory.
The connection between chronic stress, trauma, and cellular health, including mitochondria and immune response.
The role of past experiences in shaping nervous system responses and the potential for rewiring and regulation.
The impact of trauma on physical sensations and muscle tension, leading to potential health issues like heart disease.
The significance of emotional processing in handling traumatic memories and enabling effective memory recall.
 
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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 be

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
 
Neurosomatic Intelligence is Enrolling now! Book your Discovery call:
https://calendly.com/traumarewired/nsi-discovery-call-with-jennifer
 
Ready to transform Anxiety?
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.
https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/rewireanxiety/
 
Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer:
https://www.rewiretrial.com
 
If you would like to WATCH the episode and/or have closed captions, check out our
TraumaRewired YOUTUBE Channel
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Connect with us on social media:
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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

"The mental health system's adherence to the medical model not only neglects the complex interplay of genetic, developmental and environmental factors, but also serves to stigmatize and marginalize those who suffer."
 
In the premiere episode of Season 4, hosts Elisabeth Kristof and Jennifer Wallace dive deep into the challenges and impacts of mental and physical health diagnoses from a Neurosomatic Intelligence (NSI) perspective. They share their personal journeys, battling with insomnia, anxiety, depression, gut dysfunction, breast cancer, and more, to highlight the importance of community support, validation, and autonomy during treatment.
 
Throughout the episode, the hosts advocate for a deeper understanding and compassion towards individual sensory systems and neurodivergence, stressing the need to reduce shame and stigma. They introduce the upcoming episodes of the season, teeming with guests who will explore structural forces, therapy decolonization, healing, and identity.
 
Both hosts share their profound discoveries from diving into complex trauma and nervous system health, promising to tackle crucial topics like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and the intersection of mind and body in the episodes to come.
 
Topics discussed in this episode :
 
Mental and physical health diagnoses and the impact a diagnosis has
Understanding individual sensory systems and neurodivergence
Depression, anxiety, ADHD, chronic fatigue, and burnout
Structural forces, therapy decolonization, healing, and identity
Examining trauma's impact on the nervous system
Critique of current mental health model and systemic biases
Link between chronic stress and disease
Correlation between developmental trauma and coping mechanisms like addiction
Terminology changes, dropping "disorder," and understanding neurology of identity and beliefs
Importance of nervous system health and regulation
 
For those eager to join the hosts on a rejuvenating retreat, further details can be found at rewireretreat.org. Don't miss out on an intimate opportunity for reflection, recharge, and rewiring your inner self.
 
Neurosomatic Intelligence is Enrolling now! 
https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com
 
Ready to transform Anxiety?
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. 
https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/rewireanxiety/
 
Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer:
https://www.rewiretrial.com
 
If you would like to WATCH the episode and/or have closed captions, check out our TraumaRewired YOUTUBE Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@TraumaRewired



Connect with us on social media:
@trauma.rewired
 
Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group!
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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



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 cur