74. Transforming Trauma through Somatic Practices and Meditation

01/02/2025 20 min

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What if the key to unlocking your physical health lies in addressing unresolved emotional trauma?SYDONA'S PERSONAL JOURNEY The Onset of Health Issues  About five years ago, Sydona experienced a range of health issues including daily panic attacks, eczema, and digestive problems despite living a healthy lifestyle.  Unprocessed Trauma as the Root Cause  Her personal crisis revealed that unresolved childhood trauma was stored in her body, manifesting as physical ailments. These health challenges were linked to gut infections, thyroid issues, and hormonal imbalances.REDIFINING TRAUMA Breaking Common Misconceptions  Sydona highlights that trauma is not limited to severe events like war or assault. She introduces the concept of complex trauma, which stems from repetitive yet seemingly minor experiences, such as parental yelling, lack of emotional nurturing, or emotional invalidation.  Trauma's Impact on the Body  Unresolved trauma keeps the body in a chronic fight-or-flight state, leading to overproduction of cortisol. This hormonal imbalance disrupts various bodily functions, such as digestion, sex hormone production, and magnesium levels.LIMITATIONS OF TRADITIONAL THERAPY Advantages of Talk Therapy  While talking through trauma can validate experiences, Sydona acknowledges its benefits.  The Downside: Potential Retraumatization  However, for some individuals, repeatedly discussing trauma can be counterproductive and exacerbate their distress.  Exploring Alternative Approaches Sydona advises exploring new therapeutic methods for those seeing little progress in traditional therapy.STRATEGIES FOR HEALING  **Holistic Healing Practices**  Sydona shares the following strategies from her own healing journey:  1. Building a supportive network to validate experiences without judgment.  2. Practicing meditation to observe thoughts without attachment.  3. Exploring somatic healing to release stored trauma in the body.  4. Using breathwork techniques to regulate the nervous system.  5. Implementing cold therapy to build resilience.  6. Identifying personal triggers and developing coping strategies.  7. Reframing past experiences to promote healing.  **The Role of Mind-Body Connection**  Sydona emphasizes the importance of addressing both mental and physical aspects of health. Healing is an ongoing journey, not the absolute elimination of symptoms, but rather fostering a better awareness of one’s body and its needs.IN CONCLUSIONCould the key to lasting health lie in addressing unresolved emotional trauma, rather than focusing strictly on physical symptoms? Take a listen and decide for yourself.Tune in to learn more about how food can be used as a powerful tool to actually improve your health! If you’ve received any value from this episode, Sydona would love it if you would rate and review it …CONNECT WITH SYDONA TREGONING:Website: Vitality CoachingInstagram: Instagram (@sydona_t)Elimination Diet:  Resources PageOne Time Consultation  the code is 50OFFP Sydona is an affiliate for JUST MEATSUse Sydona’s code: SYDONAT15 https://www.justmeats.com/ Sydona’s Favorite Collagen:Further Food | Collagen Powders, Plant-Based Protein, Supplementsuse SYDONAT to get 18% off. For all other supplements:Fullscript https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/stregoning/signupget 15-20% off physician grade supplements when you create an account

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