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Trauma Rewired

Elisabeth Kristof & Jennifer Wallace
Trauma Rewired
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  • Trauma Rewired

    The Sister Wound: How Relational Stress Shapes the Female Nervous System

    09/03/2026 | 56 mins.
    The wound between women is not just interpersonal. It is neurobiological, historical, and deeply rooted in systems that were designed to divide us.
    In this episode, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof are joined by Dr. Lovey Bradley, Msc.D., NSI certified practitioner, BrainBased facilitator, and facilitator of the NSI BIPOC Affinity Group, whose work sits at the intersection of female hormone health, nervous system regulation, and somatic approaches to trauma. Together, they go deep on one of the most underexplored dimensions of collective healing: the feminine wound, and specifically the racial fracture at its root.
    Lovey shares her own experience of dissociation in a predominantly white healing space during her NCAI certification, and what that revealed about epigenetic nervous system patterns that have nothing to do with individual will and everything to do with what our bodies have inherited and learned to expect. Jennifer and Elisabeth reflect honestly on their own experiences, including what it takes for white bodied women to pause, stop fixing, and actually listen without collapsing into shame or urgency.
    The conversation also traces the science behind why relational stress hits the female nervous system so hard, why oxytocin can amplify threat as much as it buffers it when relationships are unsafe, and how chronic cortisol dysregulation suppresses progesterone and drives the health outcomes so many women are navigating.
    Topic Include:
    Why the feminine wound cannot be fully healed without naming its racial roots

    How the nervous system adapts to chronic relational threat in female coded spaces

    What social baseline theory tells us about why disconnection between women is a physiological load, not just an emotional one

    How early experiences of exclusion, relational aggression, and peer victimization become nervous system prediction patterns in adulthood

    Why oxytocin amplifies relational stress when social environments are unsafe

    How high cortisol suppresses progesterone and drives inflammation, infertility, and hormonal dysregulation

    What it looks like for white bodied women to stay present without defaulting to shame, urgency, or over-repair

    Why healing within cultures must precede healing across them

    What a real path forward looks like, starting at the individual level

    Chapters
    0:00 - Why Racial Trauma Is the Root We Are Not Talking About
    1:05 - Welcome: The Feminine Wound Through a Nervous System Lens
    3:48 - Introducing Dr. Lovey Bradley and Why This Conversation Matters
    7:00 - How the Sister Wound Shows Up in Friendships, Workplaces, and Healing Spaces
    10:21 - Dr. Lovey's Personal Story: Dissociating in a Predominantly White Healing Space
    17:11 - Social Baseline Theory and the Neurobiology of Relational Disconnection
    24:54 - The Historical Root: White Women, Racial Hierarchy, and the Fractured Sisterhood
    27:26 - What It Takes for White Bodied Women to Listen Without Collapsing
    34:14 - Colorism, Division Within Cultures, and Where Trust Has to Begin
    43:08 - Early Developmental Roots: How Relational Threat Shapes the Nervous System
    46:52 - Oxytocin, Cortisol, Progesterone, and the Female Hormone Connection
    49:56 - A Path Forward: Building Trust One Relationship at a Time
    Ways to Engage with Neurosomatics:
    Neurosomatic Intelligence is now enrolling : https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/nsi-certification

    Join us for a two week trial of neurosomatic practices at rewiretrial.com

    Free BrainBased neurosomatic workshop for entrepreneurs at rewirecapacity.com

    Sacred Synapse: an educational YouTube channel founded by Jennifer Wallace that explores nervous system regulation, applied neuroscience, consciousness, and psychedelic preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence. 

    Wayfinder Journal: Track nervous system patterns and support preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence.

    Learn to work with Boundaries at the level of the body and nervous system at https://www.boundaryrewire.com

     
    Resources that inform this episode:
    Coan, James A., Hillary S. Schaefer, and Richard J. Davidson. "Lending a Hand: Social Regulation of the Neural Response to Threat." Psychological Science, vol. 17, no. 12, 2006, pp. 1032–1039.
    Crick, Nicki R., and Jennifer K. Grotpeter. "Relational Aggression, Gender, and Social-Psychological Adjustment." Child Development, vol. 66, no. 3, 1995, pp. 710–722.
    Holt-Lunstad, Julianne, Timothy B. Smith, and J. Bradley Layton. "Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-Analytic Review." PLOS Medicine, vol. 7, no. 7, 2010, e1000316.
    Miller, Jean Baker. Toward a New Psychology of Women. Beacon Press, 1976. Wellesley Centers for Women ed., 2012.
    Prinstein, Mitchell J., et al. "Peer Victimization, Friendship, and the Stress Response." Development and Psychopathology, vol. 17, no. 4, 2005, pp. 1017–1038.
    Rimé, Bernard. "Emotion Elicits the Social Sharing of Emotion: Theory and Empirical Review." Emotion Review, vol. 1, no. 1, 2009, pp. 60–85.
    Shamay-Tsoory, Simone G., and Ahmad Abu-Akel. "The Social Salience Hypothesis of Oxytocin." Biological Psychiatry, vol. 79, no. 3, 2016, pp. 194–202.
    Taylor, Shelley E., et al. "Biobehavioral Responses to Stress in Females: Tend-and-Befriend, Not Fight-or-Flight." Psychological Review, vol. 107, no. 3, 2000, pp. 411–429.
    Taylor, Shelley E. "Tend and Befriend: Biobehavioral Bases of Affiliation under Stress." Current Directions in Psychological Science, vol. 15, no. 6, 2006, pp. 273–277.
    Tedeschi, Richard G., and Lawrence G. Calhoun. "Posttraumatic Growth: Conceptual Foundations and Empirical Evidence." Psychological Inquiry, vol. 15, no. 1, 2004, pp. 1–18.
    Uchino, Bert N. "Social Support and Health: A Review of Physiological Processes Potentially Underlying Links to Disease Outcomes." Journal of Behavioral Medicine, vol. 29, no. 4, 2006, pp. 377–387.
    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 RewireTrial.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.
  • Trauma Rewired

    Why Authenticity Feels Unsafe After Trauma (And How Capacity Changes That)

    02/03/2026 | 46 mins.
    What if authenticity isn't a personality trait — but a measurable marker of nervous system capacity?
    In this episode of Trauma Rewired, we explore authenticity and forgiveness through the lens of post-traumatic growth. We unpack why telling the truth can feel physiologically threatening after trauma, how masking and performance develop as protective strategies, and why forgiveness is not a mindset shift — but a capacity that grows through regulation, integration, and self-attunement.
    Authenticity is not about oversharing or abandoning discernment. It's the ability to feel the truth in your body and stay connected while expressing it. That requires nervous system flexibility — not willpower.
    Topics Covered:
    Why authenticity is a marker of nervous system capacity

    How trauma wires masking, performance, and self-editing

    Why telling the truth can feel physiologically threatening

    Small lies as protective regulation strategies

    Masking, perfectionism, and increased allostatic load

    The difference between visibility and authentic expression

    Why psychedelic honesty is a state shift, not a skill

    Oversharing and vulnerability hangovers as capacity issues

    Why forcing forgiveness reinforces threat patterns

    Self-forgiveness as a neuroplastic learning process

    Attunement, interoception, and emotional tolerance

    Rupture and repair as mechanisms of growth

    Forgiveness without bypassing accountability

    Rumination, grievance, and sympathetic dominance

    Why post-traumatic growth reflects the capacity to hold truth and connection at the same time

    Chapters:
    00:00 – Authenticity as Nervous System Capacity 04:30 – Why Truth Feels Like Threat 09:45 – Masking, Performance & Conditional Safety 17:10 – Psychedelics, Peak States & Integration 23:40 – Visibility vs Authentic Expression 29:50 – Self-Forgiveness & Capacity Building 36:15 – Attunement, Shame & Neuroplasticity 41:20 – Forgiving Others Without Bypassing 47:30 – Forgiveness, Faith & Staying Connected
     
    Calls to Action:
    Neurosomatic Intelligence is now enrolling : https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/nsi-certification

    Sacred Synapse: an educational YouTube channel founded by Jennifer Wallace that explores nervous system regulation, applied neuroscience, consciousness, and psychedelic preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence. 

    Wayfinder Journal: Track nervous system patterns and support preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence.

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

    Learn to work with Boundaries at the level of the body and nervous system at https://www.boundaryrewire.com

    Get a two-week free trial of neurosomatic training at https://rewiretrial.com
  • Trauma Rewired

    How Psychedelic Experiences Support Growth When the Nervous System Is Prepared and Integrated

    23/02/2026 | 54 mins.
    Psychedelics are having a cultural moment. Research is promising. Stories of healing are everywhere. But here's the truth: these experiences aren't magic cures. And they aren't right for every nervous system at every time.
     
    In this episode, Elisabeth Kristof and Jennifer Wallace slow the conversation down. Instead of asking, "Do psychedelics heal trauma?" They explore a more grounded question: What becomes possible when psychedelic or peak somatic experiences are approached through the lens of nervous system safety, preparation, and integration?
     
    If you've been curious about psychedelics, already had experiences, or feel unsure whether they're right for you, this episode offers nuance, research, and deep nervous system perspective.
    Because post-traumatic growth isn't about becoming someone new.
    It's about becoming more available to the life that's already waiting for you.
     
    Topic Covered
    Why psychedelics may reorganize meaning, not just reduce symptoms

    How trauma fragments narrative and how safety allows integration

    The science of psychological flexibility and why it predicts long-term outcomes

    What "somatic journeying" is and why it can feel disorienting

    The importance of preparation, titration, and facilitator trust

    Why intensity does not equal healing

    Psychedelics vs antidepressants in research on connectedness

    Default Mode Network (DMN), identity rigidity, and belief updating

    Why creativity often emerges when survival softens

    The risks of over-reliance and "chasing the medicine"

    Why discernment and self-trust matter more than hype

     
    Chapters 
    00:00 – Psychedelics Aren't Magic Cures

    03:00 – Meaning-Making & Narrative Reorganization

    08:58 – Psychological Flexibility & Emotional Capacity

    17:00 – Preparation, Somatic Journeying & Integration

    23:29 – Connectedness & Relational Repair

    34:33 – Identity, Neuro Tags & the Default Mode Network

    41:03 – Creativity as a Byproduct of Safety

    48:14 – Discernment, Industry Hype & Self-Trust
     
    Calls to Action:
    Neurosomatic Intelligence is now enrolling : https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/nsi-certification

    Sacred Synapse: an educational YouTube channel founded by Jennifer Wallace that explores nervous system regulation, applied neuroscience, consciousness, and psychedelic preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence. 

     
    Wayfinder Journal: Track nervous system patterns and support preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence.

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

    Learn to work with Boundaries at the level of the body and nervous system at https://www.boundaryrewire.com

    Get a two-week free trial of neurosomatic training at https://rewiretrial.com




    Sources: 
     
    Amada, N., et al. "The Transformative Potential of Psychedelic Experiences: A Qualitative Analysis of Meaning-Making and Narrative Reorganization." Journal of Consciousness Studies, vol. 27, no. 7–8, 2020, pp. 122–150.
     
    Carhart-Harris, Robin L., et al. "Neural Correlates of the Psychedelic State as Determined by fMRI Studies with Psilocybin." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, vol. 109, no. 6, 2012, pp. 2138–2143.
     
    Carhart-Harris, Robin L., et al. "The Entropic Brain: A Theory of Conscious States Informed by Neuroimaging Research with Psychedelic Drugs." Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, vol. 8, 2014, article 20.
     
    Carhart-Harris, Robin L., et al. "Psilocybin with Psychological Support for Treatment-Resistant Depression: Six-Month Follow-Up." Psychopharmacology, vol. 235, no. 2, 2018, pp. 399–408.
     
    Davis, Alan K., Roland R. Griffiths, and Frederick S. Barrett. "Psychological Flexibility Mediates the Relations between Acute Psychedelic Effects and Subjective Decreases in Depression and Anxiety." Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, vol. 15, 2020, pp. 39–45.
     
    Davis, Alan K., et al. "Effects of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy on Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial." JAMA Psychiatry, vol. 78, no. 5, 2021, pp. 481–489.
     
    Erritzoe, David, et al. "Effects of Psilocybin Therapy versus Escitalopram on Depression and Emotional Connectedness in Major Depressive Disorder." The New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 384, 2021, pp. 1402–1411.
     
    Griffiths, Roland R., et al. "Psilocybin Produces Substantial and Sustained Decreases in Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Life-Threatening Cancer: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial." Journal of Psychopharmacology, vol. 30, no. 12, 2016, pp. 1181–1197.
     
    MacLean, Katherine A., Matthew W. Johnson, and Roland R. Griffiths. "Mystical Experiences Occasioned by the Hallucinogen Psilocybin Lead to Increases in the Personality Domain of Openness." Journal of Psychopharmacology, vol. 25, no. 11, 2011, pp. 1453–1461.
     
    Watts, Rosalind, et al. "Patients' Accounts of Increased 'Connectedness' and 'Acceptance' after Psilocybin for Treatment-Resistant Depression." Journal of Humanistic Psychology, vol. 57, no. 5, 2017, pp. 520–564.
     
    Weiss, B., et al. "Associations between Naturalistic Psychedelic Use, Psychological Insight, and Changes in Social Connectedness and Personality." Frontiers in Psychology, vol. 12, 2021, article 667987.



    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 RewireTrial.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 a 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.
  • Trauma Rewired

    The Father Wound: How Paternal Absence Shapes Attachment and the Nervous System

    16/02/2026 | 1h 16 mins.
    In this episode of Trauma Rewired, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof welcome author, speaker, and embodiment coach Preston Smiles for a powerful conversation on the Father Wound — and how paternal presence or absence shapes the nervous system.
    Together, they explore how a father's regulation, emotional availability, and play patterns influence brain development, stress physiology, attachment, intimacy, and leadership. Drawing from both lived experience and developmental research, this episode examines the real impact of masculine containment — not through blame, but through understanding.
    From childhood patterning to adult relationships, parenting, and community repair, this conversation offers grounded insight, somatic depth, and a hopeful path toward nervous system healing.
    Timestamps:
    00:00 –  Intro/The Good Boy Pattern

    08:00 – The Father Wound

    17:30 – Play and Masculine Energy

    33:30 – Shame and Reclaiming the Masculine

    52:30 – Capacity and Embodied Partnership

    Key Takeaways:
    The fatherwound isn't just emotional, it's neurological and somatic, shaping how we regulate stress, relate, and play.

    Healthy masculine presence supports brain development through movement, physical play, safety, and co-regulation.

    Many relational patterns come from what was never modeled, not from personal failure.

    Healing happens through embodied experience, safe relationships, and repeated nervous system repair, not just insight.

    Resources Mentioned:
    The Bridge Method – Workshops led by Preston Smiles: https://www.thebridgemethod.org/

    Spiritual Millionaire, by Preston Smiles: https://preston-davis.mykajabi.com/book

    Instagram: @PrestonSmiles: https://www.instagram.com/prestonsmiles/

    Call to Action:
    Neurosomatic Intelligence is now enrolling : https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/nsi-certification

    Learn to work with Boundaries at the level of the body and nervous system at https://www.boundaryrewire.com

    Get a two-week free trial of neurosomatic training at https://rewiretrial.com

    Sacred Synapse: an educational YouTube channel founded by Jennifer Wallace that explores nervous system regulation, applied neuroscience, consciousness, and psychedelic preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence. 

    Wayfinder Journal: Track nervous system patterns and support preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence.

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

    Sources:
    Flinn, M. V. & England, B. G. (2003). Social economics of childhood glucocorticoid stress response and health.
    Laurent, H. K. et al. (2013). Synchrony of hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis activity in parents and infants.
    Feldman, R. et al. (2010). Parent–infant synchrony and the construction of shared timing.
    Amato, P. R. & Gilbreth, J. G. (1999). Nonresident fathers and children's well-being.
    Ellis, B. J. et al. (1999). Quality of early family relationships and timing of puberty.
    Meaney, M. J. & Szyf, M. (2005). Environmental programming of stress responses through DNA methylation.
     
    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 RewireTrial.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.
  • Trauma Rewired

    Why Boundaries Feel Like Rejection After Trauma (And How to Rewire That)

    09/02/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
    For many people with a history of chronic stress, attachment wounds, or complex trauma, boundaries don't land as neutral information — they register in the nervous system as abandonment, threat, or loss of connection. In this episode of Trauma Rewired, we explore why that happens and what it actually takes to rewire those responses at the level that matters most: the body.
    This conversation reframes boundaries not as walls, ultimatums, or communication strategies, but as a nervous system skill that emerges from regulation, capacity, and internal coherence. Together with our guest, we unpack why setting boundaries from anger can feel easier than setting them from truth, why receiving boundaries can activate shame or collapse, and how post-traumatic growth allows boundaries to become a source of safety rather than disconnection.
    If you've ever understood boundaries intellectually but struggled to live them relationally, this episode offers a deeper, more compassionate lens — one rooted in neuroscience, somatics, and the lived process of healing.
    In this episode of Trauma Rewired, co-hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof are joined by Margy Feldhuhn, co-owner of Brain-Based Wellness, for a grounded, practical conversation about boundaries.
    The conversation addresses why boundaries can feel threatening for people with relational or developmental trauma, how control dynamics get confused with protection, and what it looks like to set limits without shame, punishment, or power struggles. Whether you struggle to set boundaries, feel triggered by others' boundaries, or worry about being "too much," this episode offers language and perspective that supports safety rather than disconnection.
    Chapters
    00:00 – Intro/Why boundaries often get mislabeled as control
    07:42 – Trauma, power, and the nervous system's role in boundaries
    15:30 – The difference between protective limits and coercion
    24:10 – Why boundaries can feel unsafe or activating
    33:45 – Common boundary mistakes rooted in trauma responses
    44:20 – What healthy, non-controlling boundaries actually look like
    Calls to Action
    👉Join us for a free NSI workshop Feb 11: Integrating the Nervous System with Precision and Purpose: https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/integration-workshop/
    👉Learn to work with Boundaries at the level of the body and nervous system at https://www.boundaryrewire.com
    👉Get a two-week free trial of neurosomatic training at https://rewiretrial.com
    Research Resources:
    Taylor, S. E. et al. (2000) Biobehavioral responses to stress in females: Tend-and-befriend, not fight-or-flight. Psychological Review, 107(3), 411–429. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-295X.107.3.411
    Taylor, S. E. et al. (2011) Tend and Befriend: Biobehavioral Bases of Affiliation Under Stress.Current Directions in Psychological Science, 20(6), 357–362. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0963721411429454
    Heinrichs, M. et al. (2003) Social support and oxytocin interact to suppress cortisol and subjective responses to psychosocial stress. Biological Psychiatry, 54(12), 1389–1398. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0006-3223(03)00465-7
    Carter, C. S. (2014) Oxytocin pathways and the evolution of human behavior. Annual Review of Psychology, 65, 17–39. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-psych-010213-115110
    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 RewireTrial.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 a 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.

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