The holidays can be a magical time full of celebrations and connection, but they can also evoke feelings of loneliness and overwhelm — especially for those with a history of trauma. This duality of emotions can be hard to navigate, so this episode of Trauma Rewired explores the complex emotions that many experience during this time and strategies to manage them without falling back to harmful behaviors. The conversation begins by revisiting the concept of neurotags to illustrate how simple sensory inputs like sounds or smells can trigger emotional and physical responses linked to past traumas. Then, we delve into the impact of family dynamics, societal pressures, internal and external expectations, highlighting the importance of self-care and boundary setting. Hosts Jennifer and Elisabeth also share their personal experiences with holiday-related trauma and reflect on their coping mechanisms that have evolved from maladaptive to healthy over time. As you listen to their insights, you’ll learn tools and strategies to regulate your nervous system, honor your body, and manage expectations amidst the festive chaos. Tune in to learn what small actions you can take to overcome the holiday blues! Topics discussed in this episode: The concept of neurotags and the holidays Emotional complexities of the holiday season and trauma Triggers and maladaptive behavior Expectations versus capacity Self-care and setting boundaries The holiday season’s impact on our health Healthy coping strategies for the holidays What to expect next season on Trauma Rewired Try the 90-Day Journey with Our Two-Week Free Trial Experience the journey firsthand with a two-week free trial. Simply register at https://www.rewiretrial.comto start your free trial and see how it resonates with your nervous system. This holiday season, let this journey be a gift to you and your nervous system. We’re so grateful for your presence in this community, for listening to our podcast, and for engaging with us. If you have feedback about the classes or the experience as you go through, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the fall cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846 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 Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear. We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 911. We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don’t warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It’s very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren’t responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast. We invite guests onto the podcast. Please note that we don’t verify the accuracy of their statements. Our organization does not endorse third-party content and the views of our guests do not necessarily represent the views of our organization. We talk about general neuro-science and nervous system health, but you are unique. These are conversations for a wide audience. They are general recommendations and you are always advised to seek personal care for your unique outputs, trauma and needs. We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. We are certified neuro-somatic practitioners and nervous system health/embodiment coaches. We are not your doctor or medical professional and do not know you and your unique nervous system. This podcast is not a replacement for working with a professional. The BrainBased.com site and Rewiretrail.com is a membership site for general nervous system health, somatic processing and stress processing. It is not a substitute for medical care or the appropriate solution for anyone in mental health crisis. Any examples mentioned in this podcast are for illustration purposes only. If they are based on real events, names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved. We’ve done our best to ensure our podcast respects the intellectual property rights of others, however if you have an issue with our content, please let us know by emailing us at traumarewired@gmail.com All rights in our content are reserved
Hi, everyone.
Happy holidays.
Hope everyone is having a peaceful, restful holiday season.
We are on a break ourselves, but we wanted to jump in and tell you about some stuff that's coming in the new year.
We're really excited for January and the second part of our season four, all about mental health and the nervous system and looking at mental health through the perspective of neurosomatic intelligence.
And we're really excited for January.
We've got Prentice Hemphill coming up and a really incredible conversation about chronic pain.
Yeah.
We're also going to have some episodes about habit change and integration as well as looking at some really cool new research around PTSD with Matt Bush.
So lots of exciting episodes coming.
Yeah.
So enjoy your holiday season, y'all, and we hope to see you at Rewire Trial where you're working through your nervous system and the holidays just like we are.
So 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, Jennifer Wallace.
I'm a neurosomatic psychedelic preparation and integration guide.
I bring NSI into your peak somatic experiences by working with the nervous system to prepare, we create safety, learn to regulate emotionally, and make space for truths and broader awarenesses.
We integrate those truths into a nervous system that can receive and embody them, creating resilience and a new path.
And I'm also one of the educators at the Neurosomatic Intelligence Coaching certification.
And I'm your co host, Elizabeth Kristof, founder of Brainbase.com, an online community where we use applied neurology and somatics for trauma resolution, behavior change, emotional processing and stress resilience.
And I'm also the founder of the Neurosomatic Intelligence Coaching certification, an ICF accredited course for coaches, therapists and practitioners to bring transformation from the body to the brain.