early childhood trauma

From Crippling Brain Fog to Getting her Teacher’s Degree | Bernadet’s Triumph Over Trauma

2025-11-13T09:28:34-08:00Early and Developmental Trauma, Healing Trauma, Mental Health & Neuroplasticity, SmartBody SmartMind|

Does hope feel out of reach? Bernadet’s story is for you… There’s some deep meaning in this blog that I’m very proud of, so I encourage you to take some time to read my two short stories, watch the new video interview, and be sure to check out [...]

Is ADHD a Trauma Response? What Your Nervous System Might Be Telling You

2025-07-21T23:22:11-07:00ADHD, Early and Developmental Trauma, Healing Trauma|

Hey everyone!  My team and I have pulled together a short video that dives into the essentials of ADHD, from a nervous system point of view.  Have a watch. When you click below, you’ll hear me (Irene Lyon) reading a quote from Gabor Maté.  [...]

Is daycare a good idea? Breaking down a controversial video I shared on Instagram.

2024-05-22T14:01:49-07:00Healing Trauma, Nervous System Health, Parenting & Child Development, Relationships & Social Connection, Trauma & Survival Physiology|

Every now and then, I share something on my social media channels that’s a bit controversial. I always share these things with the intention to educate and inform, from a trauma and nervous system POV, on a topic that I believe is important, not to be provocative just [...]

A few unknown causes for anxiety. (Things your doctor would never ask you.)

2024-04-26T19:57:53-07:00Mental Health & Neuroplasticity, Nervous System Health, Nervous System Resiliency|

. A while back, I remember listening to this business guy tell his tale about the crippling anxiety he faced growing up. At the end of the talk, he invited the audience to ask questions. I asked him if he had ever heard about how early childhood stressors, especially [...]