Healing Trauma

Preverbal terror: how to identify, release & work with it

2024-10-03T10:11:35-07:00Early and Developmental Trauma, Healing Trauma, Nervous System Health|

This week, I’m sharing my answer to another great question from a member of this community: “How do you identify and release preverbal terror from the body, how do you even get to it?” First, here’s a quick definition for those who may not be familiar:  Preverbal terror [...]

Learn to release your trauma safely (using free resources alone). Marina’s story

2024-09-23T03:17:04-07:00Free Stuff, Healing Trauma, Mental Health & Neuroplasticity, Trauma & Survival Physiology|

If you’ve ever read my emails and thought “but I can’t afford it” or “it’s only for people with money,” then this one's for you. My husband, Seth, recently interviewed Marina, an incredible woman from Egypt who healed from a mental breakdown and landed a new job – [...]

Coping mechanisms & early trauma – an alternative to going “cold turkey”

2024-08-27T16:56:14-07:00Addiction and Recovery, Healing Trauma, Healthy Nervous System Lifestyle, Live Events, SmartBody SmartMind|

Nuanced nervous system education from inside SBSM…  Registration for the next round of SmartBody SmartMind™ (SBSM) is just around the corner!  And before doors open THIS Tuesday, September 3, we wanted to share one final nugget of nervous system education.  You’ll also find a run-down of what to [...]

Can you have “too much trauma” for an online course? Hosannah’s story.

2024-08-21T09:25:16-07:00Healing Trauma, Nervous System Resiliency, SmartBody SmartMind, Trauma & Survival Physiology|

I’ve TRULY been looking forward to sharing this powerful new video testimonial with you. It comes from Hosannah, a SmartBody SmartMind™ (SBSM) student who joined my 12-week nervous system rewire program after completing the 21 Day Nervous System Tune-Up course. Hosannah went into SBSM feeling “skeptical but hopeful.” [...]

Defying all medical odds via nervous system healing (Darla’s story)

2024-08-19T11:17:54-07:00Healing Trauma, Mental Health & Neuroplasticity, Nervous System Health, Nervous System Resiliency, Pain & Chronic Illness, SmartBody SmartMind|

Today, we’ve got another classic, long-form interview to share with you…  Darla is a longstanding member of SmartBody SmartMind™ – she first went through this 12-week program in 2017 and has done it every round since, learning new things each time.  While her healing is ongoing, her story [...]

Can we do “trauma work” while pregnant?

2024-07-31T16:48:41-07:00Healing Trauma, Nervous System Health, Parenting & Child Development|

Today’s share is inspired by another question from a member of my online community: "Is it okay to continue to do trauma work while pregnant?” This video is the answer to this question. Important note: As my team and I are not doctors, psychiatrists, or medical professionals, we [...]

Think you’ve tried everything to heal? Here’s why you’re wrong.

2024-08-07T02:26:51-07:00Healing Trauma, Healthy Nervous System Lifestyle, Nervous System Health, SmartBody SmartMind|

I caught this great vintage Tony Robbins clip not too long ago that I want to share with you…  If you’re here, learning about your nervous system, maybe considering whether this work is for you, but also thinking: “I’ve tried everything, but nothing’s worked. So why is this [...]

Is it possible to be in fight, flight, and freeze at the same time?

2024-07-31T10:09:46-07:00Healing Trauma, Nervous System Health, Pain & Chronic Illness, Trauma & Survival Physiology|

Welcome to your weekly dose of nervous system love! Today’s share is inspired by another great question from a member of my online community: "Is it possible to be in freeze and fight at the same time/switching back and forth between the two states? (I felt disconnected and [...]

How hidden trauma shows up as chronic illness (Mitch’s story)

2024-07-18T13:14:33-07:00Anger & Healthy Aggression, Healing Trauma, Nervous System Health, Pain & Chronic Illness, SmartBody SmartMind, Trauma & Survival Physiology|

Meet Mitch. Today’s share is all about his story (which echoes the story of so many people). After a nearly 20-year journey of trying to heal from chronic disease and multiple shock traumas, Mitch finally feels like he’s found the metaphorical “needle in a haystack” that he’s been [...]

SmartBody SmartMind™ (SBSM): what you get, how it works, why it’s different

2024-08-28T02:58:00-07:00Healing Trauma, Healthy Nervous System Lifestyle, Mental Health & Neuroplasticity, Movement. Awareness., Nervous System Health, Nervous System Resiliency, SmartBody SmartMind, Trauma & Survival Physiology|

A run-down of my 12-week nervous system rewire program: zero hype, just the facts. * * * 1. What you get > Pre-Game Video Series: a 5-part series designed to help you start strong before the first week begins by addressing things like resistance, rest, food, exercise, and [...]