Trauma Rewired

Jennifer Wallace & Elisabeth Kristof

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The Podcast that teaches you about your nervous system, how trauma gets stored in the body and what you can do to heal.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Trauma Rewired episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Trauma Rewired for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Trauma Rewired episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Perfectionism: A Trauma Response

Trauma Rewired

11/22/22 • 51 min

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. What if we told you that perfectionism is actually a protective measure used to prevent oneself from feelings of rejection, abandonment, and worthlessness? These words don’t quite scream “perfect” do they?

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!

Topics discussed in this episode:

Defining the 3 types of perfectionism
Perfectionism as a trauma response
Jennifer’s example of setting yourself up for failure
The effects of perfectionism on our health
Maladaptive coping mechanisms for perfectionism
How to recognize perfectionist behaviors and thinking
Jennifer on taking action against her perfectionism
Trauma healing, neurosomatic intelligence, and integration
Limiting beliefs push the loop of perfectionism
Elisabeth on the importance on self-regulation tools in her life
How perfectionism negatively affects organizations and employees
Steps Elisabeth has taken to heal her perfectionism and workaholism

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Relationships and Your Nervous System; Closing the Season and Looking Ahead

Trauma Rewired

04/01/24 • 54 min

Elisabeth Kristof and Jennifer Wallace close season three of Trauma Rewired by reflecting on the interconnectedness of trauma, the nervous systems and our relationships explored throughout the season. They delve into the season’s most powerful conversations and insightful concepts, including relational patterns like emotional neglect, the neurology of narcissism, the importance of community healing, and more.

Listeners were engaged more than ever, so you’ll hear stories of how the season impacted listeners in their healing journeys. Elisabeth and Jennifer also answer common listener questions (and even criticisms), discussing the nuances of healing unique nervous systems.

Looking ahead to next season, Elisabeth and Jennifer tease a deeper look into structural trauma, systemic oppression, the mental health industry and science behind these concepts.

Plus, if you want more content on CPTSD and the impact of trauma on the nervous system, tune in to find out what you can expect from the upcoming midseason!

Topics discussed in this episode:

The biggest takeaways from season three of Trauma Rewired
Our deep dive into the science of trauma
The profound impact on listeners
Answers to listener questions
How to safely bring neuro tools into your healing practice
Preview of season four: mental health, structural trauma and more

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The Inner Critic of Complex Post Traumatic Stress

Trauma Rewired

04/22/24 • 49 min

We’ve all experienced the inner critic to some extent. You know, that voice inside of your head saying you’re not good enough, or that you’re a bad person. Where does this voice come from and why is it so vicious? Well, for people dealing with CPTS, this voice is even louder, and even more critical. The volume gets turned up ten notches, and turning it off feels like a game of tug of war. Understanding where this voice comes from and how it manifests is a crucial part to replacing the inner critic with self compassion.

On this episode of Trauma Rewired, Elisabeth and Jennifer sit down to discuss the inner critic, specifically the severity of it when it comes to people with CPTS, what activates the inner critic loop cycle, what part of the brain the inner critic activates, the reflexive responses associated with the inner critic, and finally, how NSI training can help with quieting the inner critic.

This type of reflexive response is created as a means of survival, the brain always wants to protect itself. However, the constant cycle of judgment, criticism, demeaning thoughts about the self becomes maladaptive when it stops serving its original purpose.

There is a way to quiet the inner critic, which we want to share with you today.

Tune in to find out how to turn down the volume on the inner critic, and the volume up on self compassion. Topics discussed in this episode:

Characteristics of the inner critic for those experiencing CPTS
Where the inner critic lives in the brain
The fawn response and how it’s related to the inner critic
What activates the inner critic loop?
The root cause of the inner critic
How authenticity is affected by attachment style
Freeze trauma response
The opposite of the inner critic
How NSI training can move you out of the inner critic loop cycle
The importance of creating an internal environment of safety
Being exposed to other people’s inner critic
Gossip as an external critic
Combating the external critic with self compassion

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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 wid...

Healing Relational Patterns

Trauma Rewired

03/11/24 • 40 min

Have you ever wondered why you always end up in the same type of relationships? Or why so many of the people in your life cause you stress? This episode looks at relational patterns through the lens of neurosomatic intelligence, exploring how childhood experiences shape our relationships and, often subconsciously, guide us towards familiar dynamics that are harmful to our health and happiness.

Hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth unpack the power of neuroplasticity and its role in rewiring the brain to transform these deeply ingrained patterns. They discuss the importance of understanding our subconscious patterns, cultivating safety, and building a system of support for paving the way for true change and healing.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how to work with your nervous system to heal and create new, healthy relationships with others and yourself. Tune in now!

Topics discussed in this episode:

Unhealthy relational patterns and our health
Impact of early childhood experiences on relational patterns
How emotional neglect and abuse shape relational patterns
Toxic relationship patterns from a neurosomatic perspective
Fawn response in relationships
The impact of emotional flashbacks on relationships
Harnessing neuroplasticity to change relational patterns
Creating internal safety for healthier relationships

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Neuro-Somatics of Expressive Liberation: Honoring Personal Authenticity

Trauma Rewired

02/19/24 • 61 min

As a neurosomatic relationship and intimacy coach, safety and nervous system regulation are at the heart of Piper Rose's work. They bridge the gap between individual trauma and collective healing in the LGBTQ+, Poly, and Kink communities, emphasizing the crucial role safety plays in self-expression, identity, and overall health.

In this episode, Piper delves into this concept of collective healing, distinguishing between individuality versus individuation and highlighting the transformative power of finding a deep sense of connection to one's authentic self and the collective. We also discuss the impact of structural trauma on expression and the complex layers of trauma that manifest not just through events but through the lack of attunement and acceptance from others, further exacerbating feelings of loneliness and shame.

Piper shares their insights on important topics like navigating post-trauma identity, emotional processing for healing, getting in touch with your “essence nature” and dismantling internalized shame.

This is an important conversation on the nervous system’s role in identity and expression. Tune in now!

Topics discussed in this episode:

The concept of safety in the body
Piper’s work employing neurosomatic techniques
The impact of structural trauma on relational health
Collective healing
Pronouns and post-trauma identity
Rejection sensitivity from a neurosomatic perspective
Emotions versus feelings versus experiences

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The Pelvic Floor and It's Relationship to Healing Freeze, Dissociation, and Shame

Trauma Rewired

01/15/24 • 52 min

The pelvic bowl is the center of our somatic experience, but the majority of women are disconnected from this crucial part of the body. So today, hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth are joined by Veronica Rottman of Waking Womb to address the importance of pelvic floor health.

In this episode, Veronica and our hosts take a deep dive into the relationship to the pelvic floor, exploring the intricate connection the womb space has with our nervous system, emotional regulation, and pleasure. They delve into how societal pressures, personal traumas, and misconceptions about pelvic floor healing contribute to a widespread disconnection from this essential area.

Most importantly, they discuss the crucial role the nervous system and emotional processing plays in healing our relationship with the pelvic floor, including how to reconnect and heal the pelvic floor without overwhelm or retraumatization.

Tune in now to learn more about this sacred aspect of our physical, mental, and emotional health!

Topics discussed in this episode:

Why the pelvic floor relationship is important for healing
Dissociation, freeze response and shame in relationship to the pelvic floor
Managing emotions in pelvic floor work
How chronic self-abandonment impacts the health of the pelvic floor
The role of the nervous system in pelvic floor health
Addressing physical pain with emotional exploration
Misconceptions in pelvic health and trauma healing
Finding pleasure in pelvic floor healing
Reframing the concept of 'The Body Keeps the Score'

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The Fluidity of Attachment Styles and the Capacity to create more security

Trauma Rewired

09/04/23 • 56 min

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:

Attachment style from the NSI perspective
How insecure attachment schema affects social development
Nervous system regulation as a way to change our patterns
The areas of the brain responsible for creating neuro tags
How the 3 insecure attachment styles develop and are expressed
Misconceptions about avoidant attachment style
Disorganized attachment and complex trauma

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Presence

Trauma Rewired

12/26/23 • 52 min

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. Presence is a topic that is near and dear to our hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth’s hearts, precisely because of how they both struggled to be present after experiencing trauma, but also the gift presence provided them in all aspects of life once re-learned. In today’s episode, Jennifer and Elisabeth discuss how not being present, repressing emotions and dissociation can lead to health issues and deteriorate relationships. While offering the tools required to become present to live a fulfilling and healthy life with secure attachment styles in relationships.

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:

How Jennifer and Elisabeth define presence
Why presence is important for healing complex traumas
Empowerment that comes from presence
How presence is a time expander
What is a trigger?
How intentional training can lead to presence
The time it takes to cultivate full presence in the body
The struggle behind showing up in the world differently
Health implications behind repressed emotion and not being present
One big reason to start being present: a study on telomeres
Why it is important to work with your interoceptive system
Re-patterning of relationship attachment style

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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

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Anxiety

Trauma Rewired

07/01/24 • 57 min

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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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 i...

Subconscious Mind & The Life You Desire

Trauma Rewired

09/28/21 • 50 min

Did you know that your subconscious is responsible for 80% of the physical world you create around you. In this week’s episode Elisabeth Kristof joins us again, as we dive into the subconscious. Elisabeth and I will be sharing our own stories with subconscious scripts, talk about subconscious blockers that keep you from expanding, and subconscious blockers that block you from keeping weight off.

In this episode, we discuss:

Belief work
Think, Act, Feel vs. Feel, Act, Think
Childhood abuse
Weight set point
The body hierarchy
Body supremacy
Subconscious mind
Subconscious blockers

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