Trauma Rewired

Joining me again this week is Elisabeth Kristof, the founder of Brain Based Wellness. We will be digging deeper into what applied neurology is, somatic practices and how we use it in our everyday lives, and how you can implement these same practices into your daily structure. In this episode, I share: [1:24] Elisabeth explains applied neurology and her approach to it as an input training system [5:56] Vision, vestibular, sensory, and proprioception on the Neural Hierarchy [7:17] How Elisabeth assesses her new clients and trains them to be experts in their own nervous system [11:06] Overriding at a cognitive level [12:39] Relieving stress, tension, and trauma that is stored in the body through somatic practices [17:37] Cultivate a connection intentionally (The Skill of Introception) [20:02] How I used sensory stimulus to cure my neuropathy [21:54] How Elisabeth started using applied neurology [24:45] Stress stored in the body can be TOXIC [27:24] Ways to process stress through your body, resolve trauma and The Emotional Plague [31:40] Daily practices, somatic meditation, drills, and introception don't seem difficult but they are [33:28] Being disassociated from our bodies [46:54] How our personalities have changed after healing our nervous system [37:54] It's normal to feel resistance to life-changing behavior [39:40] Habits, trauma patterns and how wellness and coaching can be hard on people Resources From This Episode: Work with Elisabeth 25% OFF Your First Month's Membership at Brain Based Wellness Use (Code: illuminated25) Get your free morning practice with Elisabeth HERE You'll get 2-3 applied neuro drills and 1 somatic meditation Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Facebook Instagram

Explore auto-immune disorders, Lupus, Schogrins, and Rheumatoid arthritis with somatic and yogic practitioner Anna Gieselman. Anna has a deep understanding of the human body and with skillful sequencing and creative use of props, Anna teaches clients and students non-traditional ways to strengthen their joints, increase flexibility and move towards a more open and peaceful place in their bodies and mind. In this episode, I share: [1:51] Overview of what will be discussed [2:40] How Anna discovered she had an auto-immune disease at 36 years old [4:28] Trying to find different ways to heal [4:46] A recovering massage therapist and how yoga was Anna's intro into body awareness [6:44] Lupus with a hint of Rheumatoid arthritis [8:00] What Schogrins is and how auto-immune impacted Anna's yoga practices and how she teaches [10:34] What lupus is and the symptoms she feels from it [13:28] From a vegetarian lifestyle to a carnivore diet [21:19] A day in the life, eating with Anna [24:54] Living with chronic pain [25:53] Relationships and a decline in libido [27:28] Did Anna's central nervous system play a contributing factor in the development of lupus? [31:57] Healing and her positive outlook in the world around her Resources From This Episode: Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Anna Instagram Website

Hannah Roediger is an elite health and performance trainer, with neuro specialist training and she's obsessed with human behavior and why we get into physical and emotional pain with a unique approach to healing. In this episode, I share: [1:06] Evolution of Hannah [2:58] How Hannah's journey started [3:52] Looking back at her parent's divorce [8:30] Experiencing behavioral changes [12:24] What caused Hannah's chronic pain [17:22] How chronic pain affected Hannah [22:38] Introduced to neurology and discovering she had sensory mismatch [25:40] Does bulimia and bingeing live in the same place? [27:16] Shadow work [29:09] Arizona and Hannah have a special connection [31:24] Dealing with darkness after her breakup [25:24] Giving yourself the love you are worthy of [37:26] Difference between being lonely and standing alone [40:45] I never wanted to look at my anger Resources From This Episode: Work with Hannah Find FREE warm-ups, webinars, and balance training on Hannah's Instagram bio. You can also find membership information, brain activation course, and sign-up for her weekly newsletter list. Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Hannah Instagram Website

Elisabeth Kristof, the founder of Brain Based Wellness, joins me to unpack the neurology behind disordered eating, scarcity mindset, diet culture, and more. She is an expert in using applied neurology to resolve old patterns, improve performance, and increase well-being. In this episode, I share: [2:38] Jennifer binge eating at an early age [4:57] Why we replace the comfort and safety we are not getting with food [6:01] Bingeing is a healthy output of a well-functioning brain if you deprive it [10:23] Neurons associated with restriction, trigger the desire to binge [14:08] Cultivate a relationship with movement [19:40] How trauma and stress caused Elisabeth to binge [21:18] Freeze and Fawn [23:32] Undoing scarcity mindset and complete shunning of diet culture [28:24] Stimulating your vagus nerve [35:51] How are introception and scarcity mindset linked? [39:59] What Elisabeth did to heal and find safety in herself [43:18] Meditation can feel threatening when you are in a state of fight or flight [46:54] Comparing ourselves to other people Resources From This Episode: Work with Elisabeth 25% OFF Your First Month's Membership at Brain Based Wellness Use (Code: illuminated25) Get your free morning practice with Elisabeth HERE You'll get 2-3 applied neuro drills and 1 somatic meditation Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Elisabeth Website Facebook Instagram