Trauma Rewired

Emotional Flashbacks: CPTSD Element Season 02, Episode 21 The nervous system is our body's control center, telling us when to move, think, and breathe. Disorders like CPTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder), put our bodies in a state of dysregulation that can have profound effects on how we feel and react. Human emotions are a full system experience, affecting the entire body by way of hormones, sympathetic and parasympathetic stress responses. Big emotions can be overwhelming for those with CPTSD, initiating a maladaptive survival response. In today's episode, Elisabeth Kristof is on the show to discuss one element of this new diagnosis: emotional flashbacks. There are some misconceptions around this term, but understanding it is an important step to living a better life without the burden of trauma. Emotional flashbacks are not regression, but rather a real-time response often created in childhood. Our brains perceive the world through the filter of our experience, so those with trauma will respond to triggers with the neurological patterns they developed as children. Elisabeth spent years stuck in an emotional flashback state, and only saw true change through working with her emotional body to regulate her nervous system. The cognitive mind cannot overpower emotional flashbacks, so you must create your own toolkit through self-awareness. Relieving the trauma is not necessary, but it is imperative to express your feelings in order to move on to the next step in your healing journey. Tune in to learn how to get started! Topics discussed in this episode: Definitions of emotional flashbacks and the neuro-somatic perspective Emotions and symptoms related to emotional flashbacks What can trigger an emotional flashback How the brain matches your internal state to the external world The inability to regulate emotions as a child affects how you respond to triggers Understanding your baseline level to recognize trauma responses Sympathetic and parasympathetic stress responses to a real or perceived threat How neurosomatic tools, or "neuro drills," can help regulate the nervous system Elisabeth describes her years stuck in a dysregulated state and cycling through trauma responses Jennifer shared her journey from childhood trauma, being stuck in an emotional flashback state, and finally gaining self-awareness The importance of understanding your triggers and responses Pattern recognition triggers Neuro tags and how they activate an existing trauma response pattern Creating safety in the nervous system to build new patterns and behaviors Getting past a disorganized sense of self to become aware and express emotions Practice daily to make intentional changes to your nervous system Working with your emotional body to release big, repressed emotions Find practitioners that will give you a safe place to be vulnerable Having the life you want means working on your symptoms of CPTSD Elisabeth shares the story of a client who gave up dating because of their overwhelming emotional response to breakups Emotions affect the whole body, from hormones to brain function Work through feelings of guilt and shame to improve your responses to triggers Don't rely on the cognitive mind to make change The 5 components of CPTSD Experiencing self-sabotaging behaviors from trying to change your nervous system Head to https://calendly.com/traumarewired/consultation for a consultation to identify trauma responses in your own life and learn how to train your nervous system to move out of behaviors that aren't serving you! Work with Jennifer: https://linktr.ee/traumarewired Instagram FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: www.athleticgreens.com/rewired Interested in becoming a Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach please visit www.neurosomaticintelligence.com Work with Elisabeth: Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Website Instagram Facebook Interested in getting more insight about the mind-body experience? Check out Elisabeth's book pick, Molecules of Emotion by Candace Pert.

The Magic Tea & the Tumor Season 02, Episode 20 We, as humans, are more powerful than we can fathom. We have the ability to heal with our minds and our bodies at such high levels, only when given the opportunity. Sometimes, to get to that awareness, it takes opening up parts of our minds that have been dormant for a long time. That is where plant medicine comes in. Plant medicine, when used in a safe and controlled environment, has the ability to open our mind and heart up in ways that can transform us from the inside out. This is something host Jennifer Wallace experienced after receiving her breast cancer diagnosis, and was called to plant medicine treatment. The treatment had a profound affect on Jennifer, in that it changed the way she saw her breast cancer and inevitably the way she healed it. This is a powerful episode that will open your mind to a new way of healing, integrating plant medicine and neurosomatic intelligence to create a powerful combination of intense transformation and healing. Tune in to hear Jennifer's story and how you can connect with her to start your healing journey. Topics discussed in this episode: How plant medicine benefited Jennifer in her healing Jennifer's story of her breast cancer diagnosis Jennifer's first plant medicine experience The power of our body and mind The courage to see where you are out of alignment Importance of having integration guidance You are the medicine Head to https://calendly.com/traumarewired/consultation for a consultation to identify trauma responses in your own life and learn how to train your nervous system to move out of behaviors that aren't serving you! Work with Jennifer: https://linktr.ee/traumarewired Instagram FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: www.athleticgreens.com/rewired Interested in becoming a Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach please visit www.neurosomaticintelligence.com

Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is only recently beginning to be recognized thanks to the Healing Revolution but its roots actually go back to Freud in the 1800's. Complex CPTSD sets itself apart from PTSD by five distinguishing trauma responses and likely stems from an adverse childhood experience, a developmental trauma, a failed environment. With brain science coming so far in the past twenty years we are now more clear about how trauma affects a developing young brain. Stress, trauma, and unresolved stress responses create a dysfunctional brain. When our bodies are more stressed it can create a chronic illness or disease state within the body. It's all just one giant loop. How can we understand this in our own life? Maybe you will find yourself within Jennifer and Elisabeth's stories or their clients' stories. And understand what you may have thought was a personality trait is actually a trauma response. This conversation discusses What is CPTSD The difference between CPTSD & PTSD Dr. Judith Herman, Dr. Pete Walker Emotional Flashbacks, Toxic Shame, Self Abandonment, Inner Critic, and Social Anxiety Possible causes of CPTSD including early childhood sexual trauma Our experiences with CPTSD Emotional neglect is a core wound Development of the fundamental belief system Babies don't have complex understanding of the world around them All abandonment is self abandonment Working with your nervous system to build awareness and recognize trauma responses Nervous system regulation How does CPTSD challenge society? This conversation is the beginning of a long conversation about CPTSD as we will be breaking down its components individually. Head to https://calendly.com/traumarewired/consultation for a consultation to identify trauma responses in your own life and learn how to train your nervous system to move out of behaviors that aren't serving you! Work with Jennifer: https://linktr.ee/traumarewired Instagram FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: www.athleticgreens.com/rewired Interested in becoming a Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach please visit www.neurosomaticintelligence.com Work with Elisabeth: Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Website Instagram Facebook

Mental Health Crisis, Trauma, Psychedelics .... big words during these times. Plant medicicne is not a quick fix and the lack of support on the backend during integration is staggering. I know because I've been to the best centers and even theyre trying to figure it out. There are people who understand integration but they aren't often trained in nervous system regulation and healing. Join me as I share with you the importance of bridging the two worlds of Psychedelic Integration & Neurosomatic Intelligence. It's within the nervous ssytem that anything you want is possible. Thanks to your already existing neural plasticity you always have the capactiy for change and then you add a powerhouse plant medicine that increases that capacity and potentially catapault you into any direction. Maybe the change you desire feels scary, perhaps you unlocked a deeply buried scary trauma, how about that hard conversation, or intentioanlly blowing your world up to leave the mundane 9-5 and live a life of purpose. Everyone's path is very different based on what comes through, where our attention and intention lies, and what we are healing or processing. Remember change is threatening to your brain so learn your unique nervous system and create the life you desire. I can help you. Nothing about your journey is going to dysregualte me, I can hold space for you, and keep your nervous system safe. Behavior change is my jam and so are sacred spaces. If this conversation inspired you and you want support then please follow the link below. It's really so easy to book a free call. Head to https://calendly.com/traumarewired/consultation for a consultation to identify trauma responses in your own life and learn how to train your nervous system to move out of behaviors that aren't serving you! https://linktr.ee/traumarewired Instagram FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: www.athleticgreens.com/rewired

Please meet my client Jennifer who shares her journey of grief and nervous sytem healing in this candid conversation. Head to https://calendly.com/traumarewired/consultation for a consultation to identify trauma responses in your own life and learn how to train your nervous system to move out of behaviors that aren't serving you! Work with Jennifer: https://linktr.ee/traumarewired Instagram FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: www.athleticgreens.com/rewired

Today's short focuses on safe or unsafe? The question your old brain is asking at a rate that we can't even comprehend. This primal part of your brain is only focused on one thing - your survival - relying on all of the input systems, past experiences and much more. Learn how it doesn't know the difference between a real threat or percieved threat. This short references Illuminated S1 E24 The Neurology of Pain with Elisabeth Kristof. Want to learn how Neurosomatic Intelligence can support you? Book your free consult at the link beow https://calendly.com/traumarewired/consultation Connect with Jennifer https://linktr.ee/traumarewired AG1: FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: www.athleticgreens.com/rewired Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/

What we do we get better at. It's neither good nor bad it just is. Same with neuroplasticity. So after exploring this simple principle and the physiological truth that is neuroplasticity can you turn to your own life with a better understanding? It's just you and me for this little quickie. Find me on IG: @trauma.rewired Free Consultation https://linktr.ee/traumarewired Athletic Greens offer www.athleticgreens.com/rewired Interested in becoming a Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach please visit www.neurosomaticintelligence.com

Remember the first time we told you Bingeing is a surivival output from a well functioning nervous system? Well, we're back to talk about what it looks like to resolve our disordered eating and what it's like to eat intuitively. This is a follow up conversation to the very first episode we recorded. You will find Part 1 in Season One of Illumianted. Interested in becoming a Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach please visit www.neurosomaticintelligence.com Head to https://calendly.com/traumarewired/consultation for a consultation to identify trauma responses in your own life and learn how to train your nervous system to move out of behaviors that aren't serving you! Work with Jennifer: https://linktr.ee/traumarewired Instagram FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: www.athleticgreens.com/rewired Work with Elisabeth: Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Website Instagram Facebook

It is our brain's job to protect us against danger. Whether that is a real or perceived threat, the brain will activate and will result in an action, or inaction. This isn't the most effective way to be protected for people who have experienced trauma, because that trauma is stored so deep in our subconscious, that the threat response can activate in the absence of a real threat but in the presence of a trigger. There is no way to avoid having your trauma retriggered and your nervous system regulated at all times. These are lived experiences that have sown their way into our nervous systems, but we can implement tools to regulate in the face of a response that may be harmful to others or yourself. Specifically the fight trauma response. This can be one of the most damaging to our relationships and our bodies. Creating chaos in moments of intimacy with others, or chaos within our bodies, can lead to living an unfulfilling life. There is a way out of this, and that is what we want to talk about on today's episode. Jennifer and Elisabeth sit down to speak about fight response and how it manifested in their lives. As well as tools you can use to help yourself move the anger through your body. They worked with their nervous system and learned how to identify when they were in fight mode and how to regulate it in that moment. They now want to share this knowledge with you. Tune in to hear their stories and how you can start your journey to a regulated nervous system. Topics discussed in this episode: What happens in your body when in fight response How fight response is automatic without cognitive awareness Benefits of creating a new relationship with fight response Four ways people respond to anger How feelings of unsafety in yourself can make others feel unsafe How trauma responses can be misidentified as a personality trait Reparenting yourself during a trauma response How to move anger through the body What happens to your body when you express emotion The truth about how dysregulation does not stop Interested in becoming a Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach please visit www.neurosomaticintelligence.com Head to https://calendly.com/traumarewired/consultation for a consultation to identify trauma responses in your own life and learn how to train your nervous system to move out of behaviors that aren't serving you! Work with Jennifer: https://linktr.ee/traumarewired Instagram Facebook FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: www.athleticgreens.com/rewired Work with Elisabeth: Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Website Instagram Facebook

Society paints addiction as an individual character flaw, pointing the blame solely on the person who is experiencing the addiction. However, addiction is much more nuanced than that. Especially since we live in a highly dysregulated world, addiction should be expected. Trying to function in society while needing to dissociate has become a part of our collective culture. Since our nervous systems are on overdrive with the amount of sensory overload that is thrown our way, coupled with unresolved personal and collective trauma, finding ways to regulate the nervous system can become a means for survival. So, in that sentiment, addiction is far more than an individual character flaw, it's a systemic issue, which should be part of the conversation. In today's episode, co-host Elisabeth Kristoff gives her personal account of dealing with addiction and mental health issues, and how Applied Neurology helped in her healing journey. Elisabeth goes over how addiction played out in her life as well as what happens to the nervous system and brain at a neurological level when dealing with addiction. Although alcohol helps to depress the nervous system, the trauma that is being dampened in that moment still lives in the body and needs a way out. After many hospital visits, Elisabeth is now in sobriety and able to tell her story to help others who are in the same place as she used to be to heal from their trauma and addiction. Tune in for a vulnerable conversation about what addiction really means on a personal and neurological level as well as tools that could help in coming out of addiction and into sobriety. Topics discussed in this episode: What is addiction really The protective nature of addiction Why we get stuck in addictive behaviors Difference between dependence and addiction Elisabeth's addiction journey The connection between alcohol and food addiction The neurology of addiction Addiction as a spectrum The areas of the brain that are driving addictive behaviors What is the celiac plexus and its role in addiction How we live in a dysregulated society How Applied Neurology and somatics helped How socioeconomic status and race play a role in addiction Addiction as a nervous system blanket Interested in becoming a Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach please visit www.neurosomaticintelligence.com Head to https://calendly.com/traumarewired/consultation for a consultation to identify trauma responses in your own life and learn how to train your nervous system to move out of behaviors that aren't serving you! Work with Jennifer: https://linktr.ee/traumarewired FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: www.athleticgreens.com/rewired Work with Elisabeth: Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/

Flight: A Trauma Response Season 02, Episode 07 Arriving early, leaving late, overthinking, can't sit still, breathing quickly, and always keeping busy, are just a few examples of how the flight trauma response can manifest in our lives. This response is biologically built in to keep us safe from harm, but what if that harm is perceived and doesn't require fleeing the scene? This can be detrimental to our personal and professional lives and keep us in a state of high alert with stress hormones coursing through our bodies that can be quite harmful. In order to combat this trauma response, the nervous system must be regulated, but it is difficult to do that when we can't pinpoint whether the response is flight or what the trigger is. The first step is to understand the response, and come back to the body to understand the sensations that come with it. This is where applied neurology has proven beneficial to create a safe container for nervous system regulation to allow those of us with this response to come out on the other side with the tools and ability to self regulate. Regulate so we can have that hard conversation without leaving half way through or to be able to finally relax and dig our feet in the sand while soaking up the sun. In this episode, hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristoff of Brain Based Wellness share their personal experiences with flight response and how it affected their lives when they didn't have the tools to regulate. Tune in for information about tools on how to recognize and regulate the flight trauma response sensations to be able to live a full and expansive life! "Living a life of growth and expansion is as simple as living in your nervous system." - Jennifer Wallace Topics discussed in this episode: What is a flight trauma response What you can do to develop an awareness of this response and how to regulate it What role does respiration play Behaviors associated with flight response Jennifer and Elisabeth's personal experiences with flight The physiological response that happens during flight response How applied neurology can help regulate the nervous system How breathwork during flight may not be right for you Best tools to get out of flight response How to deal with triggers in relationships Learn more about Neurosomatic Intelligence at www.neurosomaticintelligence.com Head to brain-basedwehttps://brainbased-wellness.lpages.co/discovery-call/ for a free consultation to identify trauma responses in your own life and learn how to train your nervous system to move out of behaviors that aren't serving you! Work with Jennifer: Instagram Facebook Website Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: www.athleticgreens.com/rewired Work with Elisabeth: Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Website Instagram Facebook

Trauma Rewired: The Science of Applied Neurology Season 02, Episode 05 The same tools you use to rehabilitate your knee can also be applied to decreasing anxiety. Our bodies are incredibly intelligent machines wired to keep us alive and thriving, but what if that same wiring that is there to protect us, works against us in ways we aren't aware of? In the same breath, what if that same knowledge is the key to, not only our healing, but our acceleration as physical and intelligent beings. This is what our guest on today's episode is here to discuss: Internationally recognized teacher of Applied Neurology, co-founder of Next Level Neuro, and part creator of Neurosomatic Intelligence Coaching, Matt Bush is joining us on today's podcast to discuss his techniques used in Applied Neurology to heal the mind and body for optimal performance. Matt's innovative approach to healing has proven successful in treating issues such as scoliosis, chronic pain, long COVID, and anxiety, by focusing on the nervous system, specifically vision, as treatment. Matt's methods are based heavily in science, however require little to no equipment. He puts his trust in the body's intelligence in healing itself through simple exercises that could ultimately be life changing for many. It's time to move out of survival mode and create an above average life, because average does not have to be the baseline, excelling above is the goal and that's what applied neurology teaches us. Listen in for a fresh take on healing and information on how you could also become a Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach! Topics discussed in this episode: Client and personal stories about Applied Neurology What is Applied Neurology - simply put Why is it important to train the nervous system What do nervous system deficits look like Monovision explained Where 2020 vision came from How stress hormone levels affect athletic performance What is Vagus nerve training Long COVID recovery Follow this link to sign up for information about the Neurosomatic Intelligence Coaching Certification! Work with Jennifer: Instagram Facebook https://linktr.ee/admin Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: www.athleticgreens.com/rewired Work with Matt: Instagram Facebook Website

In this episode we will be discussing the least understood, and most insidious four F's in trauma response, fawn. This survival adaptation is difficult to pinpoint, because fawn can often be confused with empathy or general care, but if not dealt with, can get to a toxic level for the fawner. Neglecting yourself for the sake of others can cause chronic issues, not only in the body, but in creating genuine connections as well. The missing piece to overcoming fawn is to first identify it, then to gain tools to regulate the nervous system to create safety in the body. However, the tools are difficult to implement when you are unaware of the trauma response in the first place. Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristoff from Brain-Based Wellness, uncover what fawn looks like and how it may show up in your life. Along with practical tools to regulate the nervous system in situations where fawning was the automatic response, and how to override that with an intentional one. Finding safety in your own body IS possible and so is living authentically. Listen in for more info! Topics discussed in this episode: What does fawn mean in terms of a trauma response Why fawn develops Recognizing fawn in yourself How its triggered Practical tools to move passed fawn What is sexual fawning Become neurosomatic Intelligence Coach https://neurosomaticintelligence.com Work with Jennifer: Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Rewired Work with Elisabeth: Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Connect with Jennifer: https://linktr.ee/traumarewired Instagram Connect with Elisabeth: Website Instagram Facebook

Did you know you can measure your life expectancy by taking a short quiz about childhood experiences? Depending on the score, your lifespan either increases or decreases by 20 years! Advances in science have found a link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), and poor physical and mental health later in life. This distinction has been difficult to prove, but thanks to Dr. Vincent Filetti's dedication to studying this phenomenon, we can make a correlation between traumatic events from our past and chronic illnesses that manifest in adulthood. In this episode, Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach, Jennifer Wallace, and Elisabeth Kristoff from Brain Based Wellness, discuss the link between childhood trauma and illness later in life in hopes of shedding light on how trauma stored in the body can cause, sometimes fatal, health issues. In this conversation, Jennifer and Elisabeth recount their own ACE scores and how it has affected their health and lives as a whole, as well as tools based in applied neurology to allow for self-regulation to help heal trauma stored in the body. These adverse childhood experiences change the physiology of the body and mind which lead to higher risk of obesity, addiction, and other harmful maladaptive behaviors that are bad for overall health, and lower life expectancy. When we understand the root causes of our health issues, we are more equipped in finding solutions and tools to help heal ourselves once and for all. Tools that are discussed in this episode have been proven to help not only Jennifer and Elisaeth in their healing, but many others who have used applied neurology for their benefit. Listen in for more information! . Topics discussed in this episode: What are ACE test scores Obesity study by Dr. Vincet Filetti Pinpoint maladaptive behaviors related to past traumas Bridging the gap between trauma and illness What a dysregulated nervous system looks like Learning tools on how to regulate to reduce chronic stress Basics on applied neurology to help heal once and for all! Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Work with Jennifer: https://linktr.ee/traumarewired Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Rewired Work with Elisabeth: Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Connect with Jennifer: Instagram Connect with Elisabeth: Website Instagram Facebook

Trauma Rewired: How Trauma Lives In The Body Season 02, Episode 02] There is a fundamental key to healing trauma that is often overlooked, but crucial to move from survival mode to a balanced fulfilling life. That is, understanding that our bodies have a highly intellectual memory system that holds on to trauma for years. We focus so much on the mind, but neglect the intricacies of our physiology to heal traumas long term. Your mood, finances, intimacy, productivity, etc, are essentially dictated by your nervous system. A dysregulated nervous system caused by trauma can have detrimental effects on all areas of life, especially if negative coping mechanisms are involved. In this episode, Jennifer Wallace sits down with the creator of Brain Based Wellness, Elisabeth Kristof, to discuss how applied neurology is the missing piece to understanding what trauma really is and how it affects our physical bodies on a scientific level, and in turn our outer world. Jennifer and Elisabeth recount their own experiences in healing from trauma using applied neurology. Intellectually understanding your trauma is not enough, there is an extra layer that we must pay attention to before we can fully heal. Through consistent, healthy, nervous system regulation practices and exercises, mentioned in today's episode, healing IS possible. Listen in for more information. Topics discussed in this episode: What is trauma How to recognize nervous system dysregulation Pinpoint negative regulation patterns Tools to regulate nervous system healthily The science of trauma How applied neurology heals trauma Easy daily exercises to help heal trauma Work with Jennifer: Instagram Facebook Website Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: www.athleticgreens.com/rewired Work with Elisabeth: Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Website Instagram Facebook

What if I told you that 90% of your issues can be solved just by healing your nervous system? It sounds like a simple solution for the complexity of issues in our lives, but the reality is, most of life is navigated by our nervous system, and for people who have experienced trauma, this can have a range of negative consequences from digestion issues to trouble with intimacy in relationships. In this episode, Jennifer Wallace sits down with the creator of Brain Based Wellness, Elisabeth Kristof, to discuss how to train the brain to heal the nervous system. By doing simple daily exercises, you can train the brain to elicit new behaviors or coping mechanisms that help regulate the nervous system to lower the stress response in the body. Traumatic experiences, if left untreated, can wreak havoc on the nervous system, causing dysregulation of the nervous system keeping you in a survival state. However, using Elisabeth Kristof's Brain Based Wellness methods, you can move out of stress and anxiety by doing simple exercises every day that take less than 5 minutes. Topics discussed in this episode: How our nervous system relates to behaviors How to regulate the nervous system Nervous system deficits How to pinpoint and heal deficits Benefits of healing the nervous system What is Applied Neurology What is Brain Based Wellness Exercises and tools to regulate the nervous system Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/

Welcome to Season two! A brief introdroduction to me and the incredible benefits of healing your nervous system. My hope is that you find yourself within these conversations and answer the call. The call to healing, to beahvior change, to your truest thrive ever, and back to the essence of your being. This podcast is rooted in science and in wholeness. Link to the FREE neuro series is below as well as the links to stay in touch. Find me: @trauma.rewired https://linktr.ee/traumarewired

Ketamine therapy is paving the way for psychedelic therapy and today we talk with Sara Reed on healing racial and generational trauma through psychedelic assisted therapy. Sarah was the first black therapist to provide MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in a clinical trial and today she shares with us her first hand experience working with these life changing modalities. In this episode, I share: How Sarah became involved in psychedelic studies MDMA and Ketamine therapies The spirit in therapy sessions and how we can work with it Mental health advocacy in underserved American communities Functional PTSD and race based trauma in society Changing the way we talk about mental health to take our power back Using Psychedelics as a tool to help resolve trauma stored in the body What the potential impact of Covid 19 could have on mental health going forward What common threads Sarah has noticed through her experience with psychotherapies The effectiveness of psychedelics in psychotherapy Amazing personal stories of change in participants with trauma and PTSD The use of music and how it can be used to heal along with these therapies Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer https://linktr.ee/illuminatedwithjennifer Work with Sarah Sacred Plants and the Americas II MAPS: Advancing Practices For People of Colour Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Sarah Website Linkedin

Elisabeth Kristof is here from Brain Based Wellness and we are going to get into why you are not meeting your new year's resolutions. There's NOTHING wrong with you! You are setting yourself up to fail, when you don't have the right tools & understandings. We will teach you how to set attainable goals. Diet culture and the wellness industry are harmful. We also talk about the work we do at Brain Based Wellness & the Food Freedom program. In this episode, we discuss: New year, return to YOU Diet culture is here to ruin you Creating safety in the body What 'Regulation' means Our sympathetic nervous system The subconscious mind Body boundary violation What we do in Food Freedom Self Sabotage How the economy runs on scarcity - it's profitable… True healing means removing the limitations Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Elisabeth Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

Today we're talking about FOOD with Elisabeth Kristof, an expert in using applied neurology for behavior change. In this conversation, you're going to learn about cravings, emotional eating, subconscious patterns, and how you are using food to regulate your nervous system. We will also dive into her program Food Freedom, which offers you actual freedom through discovering your subconscious patterns, your beliefs, and what is in food that you really desire. In this episode, we discuss: How we associate comfort, nourishment with food and how we replace the safety we're not getting in our world. Food is fuel Scarcity mindset, disordered eating & stress eating Fight or Flight / Freeze or Fawn Response Dissociation Outputs of your nervous system What the Vagus nerve is and upregulating your parasympathetic nervous system What is applied neurology? Food Freedom – And Jennifer's takeaway Interrupting the cycles we want to be free from Emotions and its relationship with food and emotional suppression Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Elisabeth Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Resources From This Episode: Food Freedom: End stress and emotional eating, LOVE your body, EXPAND your life. Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

Dr. Karla Mehlenbacher Founder of Take Root Brain & Body joins us today, she is also a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, and a Holistic Auto-Immune Practitioner. She had an auto-immune disease as a child and a later discovery of Lyme Disease. This is what drew her into holistic health and healing. She has multiple degrees in anatomy, biology and clinical neuroscience. She weaves perspectives from all of these disciplines to support full body wellness. She uses integrative neurology and functional medicine to help people struggling with post concussion syndrome, childhood developmental disorders, chronic pain, and many other neurological and auto-immune conditions. Her hope is to build a community where anyone suffering from chronic illness can seek wellness and feel supported by a wide variety of resources specific to the healing journey. In this episode, we discuss: Dr. Karla's auto-immune disease and what lead her to holistic health Is auto-immune rooted in childhood trauma? Self Regulation – children vs. adults What is Lyme disease and who is susceptible to it? TH1, TH2 & Parasites When she found functional neurology Childhood disorders she treats Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Dr. Karla Mehlenbacher Book an appointment for a consultation Find out more about Functional Medicine Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Website Facebook Instagram

Joining us is Founder of Inner Restoration, Alison Leitheiser. Her story is nothing short of miraculous and a testament to what is possible when you're determined to heal. She found her passion helping others find hope and healing. In this episode, we discuss: Alison's health challenges during her younger years Being quadriplegic, life before, her mental health and how she felt through her battle with it Gaining her mobility and independence back NFP and applied neurology Alison's time on American Ninja Warrior and hanging out with Olympians Bush Flower Essences and Biophoton Therapy Alison's programs, what they do and how she works with her clients Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Alison Functional Applications for an Empowered and Vibrant Life Come and join my FREE online tribe! This group is where we can connect and get stronger and healthier together I provide weekly topics and new drills & practices for you to feel better! About Alison Leitheiser Everyone has their own challenges, but when I was 16, mine stopped me in my tracks! I had seizures, fatigue, organ damage and paralysis. I could not move from the neck down. A virus had gotten into my spinal cord and I became quadriplegic. Unwilling to accept my seat on the sidelines, I wanted to participate in life more and spent two decades learning and healing. My experiences changed the course of my life as I found a passion for helping others find hope and healing. I started my road as an alternative health care practitioner in 2002, started my own clinical practice in 2009 and today I love working with people's health challenges and helping them find their way to wellness. Now I want to give that experience of feeling better, help you to participate in life more and reclaim your health! Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Alison Website Facebook Instagram

In this episode I will be talking about different coping tools you can add to your toolbox right now. We will be changing the physiological state in the body to the rest and digest place. In this episode, I discuss: When I discovered nervous system healing and fight to repair my mind and body My encouragement to you to nurture yourself on your journey to heal Using your senses as coping tools that can help you relax Co-regulating and the different methods and reactions of it Giving gratitude for the physical body and its help with expansion Meditation, trauma, and training your nervous system Respiration tools – I guide you through 2 different breathing exercises The vagus nerve Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Resources From This Episode: BBW consultation for Food Freedom → Book Your Call Amazon Colored Glasses HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram

Joining us is Best-Selling Author & Founder of Thought Leader Academy, Sara Connell. She helps coaches, writers, and entrepreneurs become successful published authors and TedX in-demand speakers. She's not just here to share her story but she wants to share yours too. You are unique and you are not an imposter, there are beliefs that are holding you back that are not yours to carry anymore. In this episode, we discuss: External validation comes with a loud inner critic Creativity is a powerful force that we don't realize Sarah's history of trauma in her life The work Sarah did to heal from her eating disorder and sexual trauma Identifying our repressed memories of childhood sexual trauma Sarah's process of meditation 'Meditate or Medicate' The Thought Leader Academy: the purpose and what to expect The fear of passing down generational trauma Having fun is underrated Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Sara Take Your Next Step: Free Instant Training Programs Sara is offering: Thought Leader Academy & Strategy Session About Sara Connell Ata young age her dream of being a writer was shut down when a teacher told her she wasn't good enough. Fast forward to 17 years ago when a book saved her life. Sara in between flights after a long day of traveling, in the airport book store, picks up a book that she absolutely finds herself in. Reads it endlessly & tirelessly, wakes up and makes a vow to herself. She left the abusive job, sought the help she needed to regain physically and emotionally. Resources From This Episode: Connell, Sara. 21 Ways to Double Your Productivity, Improve Your Craft & Get Published!: A Field Guide for Writers Connell, Sara. Bringing in Finn: An Extraordinary Surrogacy Story Bullitt-Jonas, Margaret. Holy Hunger: A Woman's Journey from Food Addiction to Spiritual Fulfillment Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Sara Website Facebook Instagram Email: [email protected]

Julie Smith From The Sam Foundation joins us to talk about suicide awareness the prevention, risks, and healing form losing someone to this tragic event. Suicide, according to the CDC, is the most preventable death. In this conversation, we open up about our stories of suicidal ideation stemming from depression and domestic violence, and Julie shares the warning signs and programs they offer to bring educational training into communities, schools, and mental health professionals. In this episode, we discuss: Reducing stigmas Julie's experience with mental illness How Julie's brother was the inspiration in creating The SAM Foundation Looking after the youth Jennifer's suicidal ideation experience Cultural shame and trauma guilt Suicidal people don't want to die, they want the pain to stop Suicide occurs when there is no hope left Programs and tools for people Recognizing the signs of suicide Call 911 If you can't reach someone or get yourself to the ER, call 911 and someone will come to you. 24/7 Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line Free crisis support services at no cost, 24 Hours a day. To use, text "START" To 741741 Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Brain Based Wellness - Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Work with Julie Virtual Training Sessions Here is the link for one of our current giving tools: https://app.bcharitable.org/campaigns/76 Hope Squad Find a support group - AFSP Work with Truth Be Told Truth Be Told is an organization, providing transformational trauma healing and programming for women behind and beyond bars. Let's raise each other up! I Want To Donate! Truth Be Told VIP In Person or Virtual Story Gathering - Wednesday, Dec.8th Get My Ticket Here About Julie Smith Julie Smith is the President and GA director for The SAM Foundation operating virtually, as well as in person in GA and AL. She along with her sister, Nicole Goggans, founded the organization in 2017 with the mission to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, in honor and memory of their brother Sam Johnson; because Suicide…Awareness… Means… Hope. The SAM Foundation has trained over 5000 individuals that include mental health professionals, teachers, students, school counselors, nurses, first responders and concerned community members in vital suicide prevention programs. The rapid growth of The SAM Foundation has been the result of the extreme need to combat suicide in our communities, which is a continual heartbreak. Julie is committed to breaking the stigma of issues within mental health and becoming a resource for those affected by suicide. Julie knows the effects of extreme trauma first hand and is truly committed to learn how dealing with trauma may prevent other mental health issues and crises and will spread this awareness to others within her work in hopes of changing the stats of suicide in our nation and worldwide. Suicide has become a silent epidemic in which so many are unaware. Together with education, study, and awareness, change is possible, therefore hope is restored… Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Julie Website Facebook Instagram

Elisabeth and I are joined by two incredible women from the Truth Be Told program, Angie Hijl and Heather Emerson. Truth Be Told provides transformational programs through self discovery for women who are or who have been incarcerated. Resulting in increased self worth, accountability, and positive contributions to society. They focus on making women's time behind bars more meaningful. They break generational traumas so mothers and daughters don't repeat history. We will be hearing vulnerable stories from Angie, Heather, and Elisabeth today. In this episode, we discuss: A program created by women for women Breaking generational trauma and generational incarceration Heather's sexual assualt and incarceration story in the military Elisabeth shares some of her story of trauma and addiction Angie shares her traumatic younger years and incarceration story Helping the youth with their trauma Guidelines and programs for women in prison Increasing self worth and accountability Healing is a collective effort Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Truth Be Told Truth Be Told is an organization, providing transformational trauma healing and programming for women behind and beyond bars. Let's raise each other up! I Want To Donate! Truth Be Told VIP In Person or Virtual Story Gathering - Wednesday, Dec.8th Get My Ticket Here About Angie Hijl Originally from Orlando, Florida, with a professional background in corporate event planning, Angie created A Soiree by Angie to channel her personal style and passion for design and creativity. A Soiree has grown from designing events to custom dried floral arrangements and consulting for local Austin businesses – ranging from brand development, graphic design, photography, community relations, and social media management. With that passion for connecting people and building community, Angie co-founded a local Women Empowerment group called Glam Soiree. Glam Soiree is a flourishing and intentional community where women of all different backgrounds and professions come together to celebrate life, support and inspire each other, set intentions for the future – and be glam while doing it. Pre-covid, Glam Soiree hosted bi-monthly events at the top restaurants and venues throughout Austin. Angie is proud to be a Board Member of Truth Be Told. Truth Be Told is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, TX that provides transformational programs to women behind bars. Being formerly incarcerated herself, Angie is a strong supporter of women that are currently and have been involved in the criminal justice system who are working to rebuild their lives. She believes that we all have the ability to use our voice, discover our true selves, heal from past traumas, and create the life we want to live. About Heather Emerson Heather's mission is to change food through strengthening local food systems so that everybody wins: the community, our health, our planet. In 2016, she founded Prep To Your Door in an effort to make that a reality. The company serves Austin and Houston organic, farm-to-table meals in zero-waste packaging. All products are plant-based, gluten and dairy free. Heather has spent the last 15 years rebuilding her life after being incarcerated for one year. Her promise upon release was to grow, be honest, and do good things. She graduated from University of Texas with dual degrees in Mathematics and Linguistics, and in 2020 with her Masters from Harvard University. She is currently co-leading a team of 30 people and her proudest accomplishment is winning "FAVE Sustainable Business" in 2019, being invited to the board of Truth Be Told in 2020, and named as Forbes Next 1000 for 2021. Heather was also a finalist for Austin Under 40 Awards in 2020 and 2021, and won the prestigious Austin Women's Way Award for "Business to Watch." Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Truth Be Told Website Facebook Instagram @truthbetoldtexas @asoireebyangie @glamsoiree @angiemunchkin @theheatheremerson

Today we're joined by Holly Joy McCabe. She is a leader in holistic and wellness with a company called Zen in a Bottle. She will be sharing her story with us and shows up so authentically with her knowledge of an understanding of the healing that the body is capable of. And how she helps thousands of women transform their own patterns, they're bodies and it's really beautiful! In this episode, we discuss: Suicide attempt in her teenage years Being curious about religions Her traumatic younger years - Her 'Runaway Story' Disordered eating and mental health 'Living for myself' When Holly's health plummeted and how she shifted into physical healing and the nervous system Western medicine vs. Holistic health The subconscious programs and patterns Defining her work, how she she shows up, and what she's really doing Truth Be Told is an organization, providing transformational trauma healing and programming for women behind and beyond bars. Let's raise each other up! I Want To Donate! Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Holly Hire Holly to speak at your next event → Book Here See the different 'Healing Paths' Holly has to offer Check out her Supplements and CBD Line Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Holly Website Instagram - @spiritualfitchick Instagram - @zeninabottlehealth Facebook Podcast

I'm really looking forward to exploring ketamine and ketamine assisted therapy with Alli Waddell, Co-Founder of Illumma Ketamine Clinic. She is here to share her big story and how she found ketamine. She has an incredible story, she's going to show up very openly and authentically. I'm a big fan of psychedelic therapy and plant medicine. It's helped me greatly with anxiety, depression, and purpose. But ketamine isn't a tool that I've worked with yet. Ketamine is breaking down barriers and leading the path in psychedelic therapy. From the history to the incredible healing properties, we're going to dive into that and learn everything we can about ketamine. In this episode, we discuss: What ketamine is Who ketamine is not for Ketamine's healing capabilities How trauma is the root cause The 2 Paths -- Ketamine Therapy & Ketamine Assisted Therapy The process of ketamine infusion and the experience Alli's journey and how she found her path to healing 'Emotional Unpacking' How ketamine lasts long-term Truth Be Told is an organization, providing transformational trauma healing and programming for women behind and beyond bars. Let's raise each other up! (I Want To Donate!) Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Alli Learn more about Ketamine Infusion Therapy Illumma has partnered with Being True To You To offer (2) One-Hour coaching sessions so that you can implement the breakthrough that you find during your ketamine infusion series. About Alli Waddell Alli Waddell is the Co-Founder of Illumma Ketamine Infusion Clinic in Austin. At Illumma their mission is to help you find your light so that you can share it with the world. It is her mission to be a lifeline to those who are struggling. Her goal has always been to inspire, educate, and empower everyone to create a happy and healthy life. Ketamine therapy is just another tool in the toolbox. Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Alli Website - Illumma Website - Alli Waddell Instagram - @alliwaddell Instagram - @illummaclinic Facebook LinkedIn

Elisabeth Kristof and I sit down to talk about our five takeaways from a year of healing and a year of recording. We revisit some of our past episode conversations to discuss what we learned and our hopes for the future. Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Elisabeth Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

There is no one path to healing and we've gone deep this year with 33 women, different modalities all leading to healing, wellness, and the life you desire. Disordered eating, auto immune, sexual freedom, CPTSD, hypnotherapy, astrology for our times, sacred medicine, racial and generational trauma.. Let's celebrate one year, the diversity in the wellness industry and incredible women that have joined the Illuminated community this year. Thank you. Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram

Carly Pollack, Founder of Nutritional Wisdom, joins us this week to talk about gut health, detoxing, diet dogmas and much more. She has created a coaching system that includes nutrition, science, spirituality, and psychology. Her clients have long term success and you won't find anything like it. This episode is packed with so much information so grab your notebook, you won't want to miss this. In this episode, we share: 90% mind work and 10% functional nutrition Mind, Body, Spirit Food sensitivity and what causes it Gut Microbiome Probiotics and stool analysis Detoxification Hormone Testing (Dutch Testing) Diet dogmas Processed foods vs Unprocessed foods Consequences for each diet (Paleo, Keto, Vegan, etc.) Intermittent fasting and supplements How Carly got to where she is today Work with Jennifer Get 25% Off a Private Coaching Session with me Sign-up for the Newsletter and stay up to date on my latest workshops, services, and speaking events. Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast on Patreon FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use My exclusive offer: AthleticGreens.com/Illuminated Work with Carly She has a lot to say, stay updated on what she's up to and read her most popular blogs and get her FREE e-guide to End Emotional Eating Check out Carly's Foodie and Nutritionist Approved Recipes About Carly Pollack: Carly Pollack is a holistic nutritionist-permanent change expert, Founder of Nutritional Wisdom, has a Masters Degree in holistic nutrition and has been studying health for 10 years. But most of all she's obsessed with helping you make changes to your health that last far beyond diet. She created Nutritional Wisdom 10 years ago to help clients achieve the results necessary to live an extraordinary life. She's hired and trained the best health coaches out there to get you where you truly want to be with your health, peace of mind, and vitality. Resources From This Episode: Pollack, Carly. Feed Your Soul: Nutritional Wisdom to Lose Weight Permanently and Live Fulfilled Asprey, Dave. Fast This Way: Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation, and Eat Like the High-Performing Human You Were Meant to Be Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Carly Website Instagram - @CarlyPollack Instagram - @NutritionalWisdom Facebook

My lovely Co-Host, Elisabeth Kristof, is back with us again this week. We will be talking about our personal stories that we haven't expressed or talked about yet. That is our addictions and dependencies on substances other than our food habits. We will talk about the trauma and neurological components to addiction and give some helpful tools you can use for staying connected to your body. In this episode, we share: How compulsions are an adaptive response to providing relief The difference between dependence and addiction Physiological dependence vs. mental obsession Our struggle and recovery with addiction Understanding the neurology to better understand what is driving your addiction How substances can blanket your emotions Emotional dysregulation and flashbacks Always creating safety in yourself as well as your environment Ways to stay connected to your body using applied neurology and somatic practices Self compassion Don't go at it alone CPTSD Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount Work with Elisabeth Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Resources From This Episode: Dr. Gabor Mate. In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts Wisdom of Trauma - Film Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

This week I will be sharing my journey from being diagnosed with Stage 3, HER2+ breast cancer, to healing in the top 40th percentile. This story is dedicated to the work I did along the way and what I hope for you is an inspiring story of healing. I will be sharing tips and tools that worked for me as a message of hope. I did it and so can you! In this episode, I share: How I handled getting diagnosed with cancer Finding a doctor that was right for me Going through chemo, radiation, and losing my hair Western and plant medicine The breast meridian grid, lymphatic drainage massages, acupuncture My healing process Finding support and asking for help Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount Resources From This Episode: Mederi Center - Holistic Health & Healing, Patient Care, Research, Education Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation ︱Medical Marajuana Breast Cancer Resource Center of Texas is an incredible local organization that is here to help. Whether you need rides, housework done, financial help, or emotional support ~ they're incredible and understand. There's a lot of grants and financial assistance out there if you need it! They can help you navigate through ALL and ANY of this! https://bcrc.org https://www.instagram.com/bcrcoftx/ Mederi Center HERBAL TEA MIXTURE: 3 parts I. equal parts ~ hibiscus, fennel, uva ursai, lemongrass After you buy the herbs just go on and blend them together in a jar, mix them up, and then just scoop out what you need as you fill the loose tea into the large metal tea infuser. I buy all of my herbs at The Herb Bar on Mary St off of S Congress, they also sell Chaga Mushrooms as a tea and that's also great! Brew it long & brew it strong! In a crockpot on low for 7hrs + I find is the best way II. Slippery Elm/Marshmallow Root Either one. Marshmallow Root is a Slippery Elm. This is a cold brew. 1TBSP : Quart (mason jar) filled with distilled water and kept for 24 hrs in the fridge. Drain & store. Slippery Elm is kind of mucusy for lack of a better word and it looks weird but it's fine, strain it after 24 hrs. III. To Drink Mix them 50/50 or 75 mix/25 elm - they are both super beneficial and I wouldn't worry too much about the balance. Serve warm. Drink as much as you want. It's such a great kidney flush and if you're experiencing any UTI like symptoms it will clear it right up. It's kind of dry but you can add Stevia or Honey to take care of that. BONE BROTH This is such an awesome way to get nutrients when you don't feel like eating and it will really help to get your vitamins and minerals. I loosely follow Dave Aspreys recipe. You can get Grass Fed Beef Marrow Bones from most any Farmers Market. Richardson Farms takes orders and you can collect from Barton. 10lbs will make 3 - 4 batches. It goes a long way. If available I will also add chicken feet, egg shells from past eggs I've eaten. I keep them in the freezer, knuckles ~ really whatever goodness I can find at the market. And vegetables only for the last 12 hrs. IT seems like a lot but it's pretty easy. After I warm it to serve I always add sea salt, pepper, cayenne, ginger, turmeric. Yum! It will definitely need salt, other than that flavor it however you like. If you have any problems finding the recipe then let me know. If you take HERCEPTIN as one of your drugs ~ You must consume OLIVE OIL and OLIVES. IT helps the Herceptin to work better. Water Water is so vital and with everything you hear nowadays I have taken an extra precaution and installed filtered water that is all throughout the house - including laundry, shower, and bidet! There's also a PH tap at the sink to get high alkaline water. SUPPLEMENTS/NUTRITION When I first got diagnosed I went to see an Integrative Wellness Coach, Carl Schmidt at Lake Hills Pharmacy, he was very knowledgeable about Cancer in general and got me onto various supplements; Paw Paw & Methyl Folate were crucial. There's great, short YouTube videos about Paw Paw and how it works to fight cancer cells. It was so hard for me to eat veggies and drink my green drink and all the "healthy" stuff while on chemo and I got to the point where I was too tired to grocery shop, cook, clean, and eat. Ask for help! People want to help you and you have to stay nourished. If you take HERCEPTIN as one of your drugs ~ You must consume OLIVE OIL and OLIVES. It helps the Herceptin to work better. I worked alongside the Mederi Foundation in Oregon - there's a lot of info online. They had access to all of my info; blood work, tests, etc. and they sent tonics and all sorts and that's how I got the recipe for the tea. MIND/BODY ~ SPIRITUAL HEALTH This is a really important time to look after your spiritual and mental health. This is tough and it sucks. You've got to come to terms with the fact that you are down - and that's not easy. While you're laying down listen to something inspirat

Joining us this week is Corporate Women's Empowerment Coach, Laura Rubin. She mentors other corporate and entrepreneurial hustlers in their midlife to take charge of their lives by owning who they are and to forget the hustle and unwind from the grind of overwork and burnout. In this episode, we discuss: Helping corporate & entrepreneurial women in midlife When do you hit midlife? The power of the 'pause' Finding your purpose Burnout vs midlife crisis Why women need community How society portrays midlife for women Embracing how you want to age Moving through anger and expressing your emotions in a healthy way Intuitive Doing vs Driven Doing / Business Doing vs Productive Doing The divine feminine is evolving Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Work with Laura Free Midlife Compass Call 3 Strategies to Make Midlife Your Best Life About Laura Marie Rubin Laura has a focus on working with women in their midlife by owning who they are, what matters to them, for them to become powerful vessels in making a difference in their lives, their communities, and the world around them. She encourages, empowers, and inspires women to free themselves from society's rules of success and experience life from the other side of the desk on their terms. She guides them on the courageous journey of 'living to work' NOT 'working to live'. Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Laura Website Instagram LinkedIn

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 Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Work with Elisabeth Get in on Elisabeth's exclusive Free Video Training - her proven step-by-step system to ZAP stress, RESOLVE anxiety, STOP pain, DROP unwanted behaviors and MAGNIFY clarity and focus. It's easier than you think. If you can watch a video, you can heal your nervous system. Go here to get your free videos now: https://brainbased-wellness.com/register/free-subscription/ Other Resources Walker, Pete. Complex PTSD Taylor, Sonya Renee. The Body Is Not An Apology Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

Joining us today is local Austenite, Krista Jack, M.S. I'm so excited to share her work with you, this is a very relevant conversation and is really an episode of groundbreaking wellness. She is an incredible practitioner, predominantly works with the subconscious mind, and enjoys working with a wide variety of issues that her clients come to her with. In this episode, we discuss: How we are designed to be in a state of ease and not in a state of stress What is keeping us in a fight, flight, or freeze state in our society The age demographic Krista works with Subconscious vs. Conscious How our programming starts in the womb Krista explains and 'debunks' hypnosis Delta, Theta, and Alpha states Heart math and heart/brain coherence What kind of patients Krista works with and how she works with them Krista explains (NLP) Neuro Linguistic Programming Timeline therapy and sports therapy Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Work with Krista Book a Hypnosis, Coaching or Reiki Session ~ HERE About Krista Jack, M.S. Krista Jack is a hypnotist, neuro linguistic programming practitioner, heart math professional trainer, reiki master, success coach, and speaker. She has worked as an environmental scientist for almost 20 years, assessing and cleaning up pollution, and assisting with disaster recovery efforts. She combines her experience as a success coach as well as her experience in consulting, training, scientific methods, and deep personal development to bring fresh insights and empowerment to those who are ready to make a dramatic improvement in their lives. Krista works with anxiety, depression, stress management, PTSD, addiction, weight issues, insomnia, lack of confidence, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, fears and phobias, divorce struggles, health concerns, performance and test anxiety, as well as sports performance. Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Krista Website Facebook LinkedIn

Hey ya'll, I appreciate you coming back and joining me for part 2 of my story. I have sprinkled this story in some Illuminated episodes and I have sat down with other podcasters and shared it as well but I have never told this story in its entirety so I'm looking forward to finishing it. I feel really good to be at a place where I can share this now. Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram

In this week's episode I will be sharing how I understand my story and how it all began for me when I was taken in Turkey in 2009. This story contains kidnapping, sexual assault, and violence. This is a very exciting story and SPOILER ALERT, I make it in the end! I'm here, thriving and healing. It's a fair amount of trauma and a ton of healing work featuring a number of modalities. Now this is only part 1 of my story so tune in next week to find out what happens next. Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram

Elisabeth Kristof is back with us again this week. In this intense conversation we get into ACE Scores, CPTSD, our health, the health and wellness industry as it is today and what you should look out for when you are seeking your own trauma resolution. In this episode, we discuss: ACE Score categories Dr. Vincent Colletti and how he discovered ACE Scores What CPTSD is Obesity Study (Disordered Eating) Childhood traumas Substance dependence & abuse Overactive or suppressed immune system Immune suppression & dysregulation Adverse childhood experiences can lead to disease Working with people who are trauma informed Healing and mindfulness Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Become a Member & Support the Illuminated Podcast Work with Elisabeth 25% Off Your 1st Membership at Brain Based Wellness - Use Code: (Illuminated25) Food Freedom Neuro Training Energy Creation Neuro Training FREE Intro to Applied Neurology Course and Morning Practice Other Resources Nadine Burke Harris - TED Talk Bullock, Mary Elizabeth. Judging Me Barbara Dalle Pezze, Ph.D. The Unexpected Gift Besell van der Kolk, M.D. The Body Keeps the Score Levine, Peter A. Waking the Tiger Walker, Pete. Complex PTSD Connect with Jennifer Website Patreon YouTube Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezze joins us this week to cover relationships, role models, courage, resilience, trust, and stepping into your own power, self evolution and conscious leadership. She inspires individuals, entrepreneurs, and leaders to reconnect with their most authentic essence, discover their purpose, and bring about positive change in their lives and in the world. In this episode, we discuss: The narratives that don't belong to us as women Losing yourself after your kids leave the nest or after divorce How Dr. Barbara processed shame and curiosity after her divorce The tools she used to navigate her new self Showing up for someone else Finding peace in nature Stepping into your own power Trusting intuition and our own emotions as women Taking 'Imperfect Actions' Divine Feminine Power Conscious leadership and inner transparency Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners About Barbara Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezze has extensive experience on the subject of self evolution, conscious leadership, and well being. She has a Ph.D. in Ontology from the University of Hong Kong, Masters in Counseling from Monash University of Australia, and Post Graduate Certification in Human Resources Management & Organization from LUISS Business School in Italy. She is also a member of The Leadership Facility for the Asia Pacific Region at a top global financial institute. Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Work with Barbara Generative Coaching Path to Inner Fitness Online Training Leadership and Talent Development Consulting Other Resources Barbara Dalle Pezze, Ph.D. The Unexpected Gift Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Connect with Dr. Barbara WhatsApp Instagram Facebook Website LinkedIn

Joining us this week is Kristy Martin, a life coach and energy practitioner who helps empower moms with tools that will help them navigate life and motherhood with more confidence, joy, and less overwhelm. Kristy breaks down Human Design and how to read your charts. I've got my graphs ready to go for this conversation, follow along with me as I learn about my charts from Kristy. Grab your chart HERE and follow along with us! In this episode, we discuss: How long Human Design has been around Astrology and planets intertwined in Human Design Learning what personality traits, skills, & communication you have from the planets Body graphs and charts What 'defined' and 'undefined' means The 5 Types that can be your operational/ energetic signature How Kristy learned her family's charts and how that affected their family construct 7 Types of Authority Sacral Center and experimenting with food choices 5 strategies that match with your type The 6 different Profiles Encarnation Cross (Life Purpose/ Theme) The different colors that represent the body and the mind How Human Design is useful as a parenting tool and in relationships Primary Health System Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners About Kristy She combines Human Design, energy work, and self-care, to bring an unconventional approach to understanding yourself and your child. What if you could parent in a way that is authentic to you? What if the entire family could thrive from knowing how to understand and communicate with each other? Kristy currently offers one-to-one coaching and workshops that guide you through self-discovery, unique parenting approaches, building emotional resilience, and reducing stress and anxiety. Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Work with Kristy The Self Project Membership Human Design for Kids Other Resources Genetic Matrix - Free Chart Interior Creature Vaness Henry - Human Design Blog Human Design Collective The Wild Pixel @erinclairejones @alexcantone Curry, Karen. Understanding Human Design Parker, Chetan. Human Design Hu, Ra Uru. The Definitive Book of Human Design Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Connect with Kristy Podcast Instagram Facebook Website

Joining us this week is Marketing Genius, Podcast Host, and Coach, Nikki Nash. Her mission is to help 1,000 women build million dollar businesses by 2030. She's the creator of The Genius Profit Society, a training development company on a mission to help entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to share and profit from their message. She will be sharing insightful information that can help you on your journey of building your business and bridging the gender and racial pay gaps. In this episode: Nikki talks about how she was as a child Intuitions role in how Nikki guides people One marketing plan does NOT fit all Fear of being visible Attracting dream clients by being authentic Closing the gender and racial pay gap for female entrepreneurs 'Your vibe attracts your pride' Your thoughts dictate what you do Energetic wavelengths and vibrations Nikki talks about the 3 sections of her book: packaging your product, promoting it, and how to deliver it. Nikki talks about her podcast and ways you can work with her Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Work with Nikki Book a Coaching Call Take the My Next Step Quiz Other Resources Nash, Nikki. "Market Your Genius" (Pre-Order) Shinn, Florence Scovel. The Game of Life and How to Play It Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Connect with Nikki Podcast Instagram Facebook Website

Hey Illuminated family, in this week's episode I am sitting with Adele Spraggon, award winning Author, Thought Leader, and International Speaker and Trainer. We live in a left brain dominant society which is the root cause of all our problems. Join us as Adele breaks it all down for us - the subconscious mind, patterning, the right/ left brain hemispheres, and much more! In this episode, I share: Relying on past created patterns to carry us through situations The purpose of patterns Optimal, working, and unworkable patterns Whole brain thinking is enlightened thinking Awareness in identifying what is not working Purpose of the left and right hemispheres The ripple effect of how we move through the world The triangle of wisdom, compassion, and trust Feel, Act, Think vs. Think, Act, Feel Deeply ingrained patterns from childhood trauma The world of blame and shame Owning your pattern as a pattern Staying within your own agency in groups Is your group pattern right for you? If the change in the world is working for us as a collective Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Work with Adele Free 'Repatterning' Technique Session The Pattern Maker Hub Other Resources Spraggon, Adele. "Shift: Four Steps to Personal Empowerment" (Free Copy) Gabor Maté - The Wisdom Of Trauma, Official Trailer Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. "My Stroke of Insight" Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Connect with Adele Instagram Facebook Website

In this episode of Illuminated, we're talking with our resident astrologer Melody Mystic Joy. Melody is an intuitive astrologer, shaman and spiritual activator. Melody has years of experience in the Metaphysical and medical field, working to assist others in healing and activating the highest versions of themselves. You won't want to miss this illuminating conversation where we discuss the upcoming New Moon on Lionsgate, energetic shifts we can expect within it and how we can enter our desired reality. Check back to episode 10 where we first spoke with Melody. In this episode, I share: Energetic shifts in August Entering into new 8 and 20 year cycles Changing and Liberating the heart chakra of humanity Shifting out of the Piscean Age and into the Age of Aquarius The upcoming eclipse cycles and Lionsgate Breaking down systems of oppression Aligning with earth's frequencies and the heart chakra Scarcity, ego and patriarchal constructs Opening the heart to allow in light and healing Coming into the month of Leo What we can do to enter this new moon on Lionsgate How we can use upcoming portals to shift into our desired reality Star seeds and connecting with your star systems Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Work with Melody Mystic Joy Coaching & Transformation Services Get a Reading Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Connect with Melody Instagram Facebook YouTube

She's back y'all, Elisabeth Kristoff, Co-Host and Founder of Brain-Based Wellness. Elisabeth is a Certified Applied Neurology Practitioner who has been in the movement industry since 2007. Brain-based Wellness is a unique online holistic practice that combines applied neuroscience with strategic, high-energy workouts to achieve deep and lasting wellbeing. Join Elisabeth and I as we discuss brain-based consciousness, burnout and processing emotion. In this episode, I share: How burnout can be robbing you of joy Sacrificing for 'The Hustle' The pandemics effect on our nervous system Resolving old patterns and creating new ones Unpacking the nervous system and how we can begin regulating it The cause of overwhelm and how our emotions are connected Tools your brain and body will naturally use to handle stress Creating safety in the body Why woman have a hard time saying "NO" Expressing and processing emotion Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners The FREE Energy Creation Live Training with Elisabeth Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Work with Elisabeth Live Classes Workshops Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Instagram Facebook

This week on Illuminated, we're talking with Melissa Stangl, Founding Partner and COO of The Soltara Healing Centre in Costa Rica. Melissa works with psychedelics and plant medicines, starting her journey back in 2015 when she quit her corporate job to live and work with ayahuasca in the Amazon jungle. This week we share our own personal healing journeys with ayahuasca and how transformative this mode of therapy can be. In this episode, I share: Mine and Melissa own personal healing journey with ayahuasca How Melissa became involved in ayahuasca therapy The integration of the healing effects from an ayahuasca ceremony Changing, rewriting, and passing on your DNA through plant medicines The mind-body connection and what happens when we aren't listening to our bodies Purging negative emotions and releasing mind chatter Preparing the body for an ayahuasca retreat and ceremony Healing dependencies through ceremony The importance of maintaining the native roots of plant medicines and platforming indiginous voices How Soltara contributes to the psychedelic movement by bridging science and tradition Accessibility of plant medicines and giving back to the Amazon Trauma, ACE scores and how they can lead to chronic illness and disease Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners ACE's Resource Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Work with Melissa Soltara Healing Centre Psychedelics Today Article Chacruna Institute Amazon Watch Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Melissa Instagram Linkedin Facebook Website

Today I am joined by the incredible Sarah Reid, CEO of Minds I Health Solutions and Clinical Researcher. This week we are discussing healing racial and generational trauma through psychedelic assisted therapy. Sarah was the first black therapist to provide MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in a clinical trial and today she shares with us her first hand experience working with these life changing modalities. In this episode, I share: How Sarah became involved in psychedelic studies MDMA and Ketamine therapies The spirit in therapy sessions and how we can work with it Mental health advocacy in underserved American communities Functional PTSD and race based trauma in society Changing the way we talk about mental health to take our power back Using Psychedelics as a tool to help resolve trauma stored in the body What the potential impact of Covid 19 could have on mental health going forward What common threads Sarah has noticed through her experience with psychotherapies The effectiveness of psychedelics in psychotherapy Amazing personal stories of change in participants with trauma and PTSD The use of music and how it can be used to heal along with these therapies Resources From This Episode: Athletic Greens ~ Exclusive Discount for listeners Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session Sign-up for the Newsletter Work with Sarah Sacred Plants and the Americas II MAPS: Advancing Practices For People of Colour Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Sarah Website Linkedin