This week on Trauma Rewired, hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth welcome back Matt Bush of Next Level Neuro to explore the physiology of stress and the transformative power of neurosomatic intelligence. We know that connection is crucial to our survival as humans, but for those with complex trauma, even the healthiest relationships can trigger a stress response and lead to maladaptive behaviors. This episode provides a comprehensive look at how stress impacts our relationships and physical health, and highlights the importance of consistent nervous system training to rewire the brain’s response to stress and build resilience. The conversion starts by examining what happens in the brain when a stress response is activated, and how developmental trauma shapes our nervous system and subconscious reactions as adults. Matt breaks down complex neurological processes, covering the role of the HPA axis, immune dysregulation and increased inflammation. Jennifer also introduces a new concept, called “shameflammation,” as they delve into the connection between chronic stress and disease in the body. Listen to this episode to learn more about stress response in relationships and how you can retrain it through NSI! Topics discussed in this episode: Understanding the HPA axis and stress response How developmental trauma shapes our stress response General adaptation response and the impact of stress on the body Shame and the inflammatory response The neurological response to stress The connection between social threat, inflammation and stress response Neurosomatic intelligence as a tool for change Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the spring cohort now! https://neurosomaticintelligence.com Are you interested in 1:1 private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching? Book your consulation here: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/ Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846 Connect with Matt Bush: https://www.nextlevelneuro.com/a/2147666262/2U4AvzLR FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
But eventually, if the stress doesn't relent, then the body is going to become exhausted.
It can only put up that resistance for so long.
And I think this ties back to what we're talking about with development, because there's stress in every relationship.
Like, none of us are perfect at communicating exactly what we need or how we want the boundaries set up or anything like this, especially as children.
And as children, that's not our responsibility, right?
So there's always going to be stress.
The question is, does the stress resolve itself?
Welcome to Trauma Rewired, the podcast that teaches you about your nervous system, how trauma lives in the body, and what you can do to heal.
I'm your co host, Elizabeth Christoph, founder of Brainbase.com Comma, an online community where we use evidence based neurosomatic exercises to create resilience, change behavior, and re pattern trauma.
I'm also the founder of Neurosematic Intelligence Coaching Certification, an ICF accredited course that equips therapists and coaches with a framework and tools to create transformation from the level of the nervous system.
I'm your co host, Jennifer Wallace.
I'm a neurosomatic practitioner that leverages the power of healing through two modalities, using your nervous system and plant medicine healing spaces.
I'm also an NSI educator, and today we're joined by Matt Bush, another one of our NSI educators, and we are breaking down the stress response as it relates to relationship.
NSI is currently open for enrollment, and so as you're moving through this conversation, and it is a little bit more science heavy, one of the questions we're going to ask today is, could life look differently?
And yes, friends, I'm here to tell you that it can, and it does look differently because you're listening to our voices, and that means a lot.
To go from such a high ace score to a top trauma podcast and showing up here every week is a testament to the power of working with your nervous system.
To learn more, go to neurosomaticintelligence.com and please enjoy this exploration.
I'm so excited to sit here with the two of you, Matt and Elizabeth.
Yeah, me too.
I think this whole season we've been looking so much at relationships and relational stress, and we see why there's a need for social connection, for survival.