Rooted Recovery. - Getting to the Root Cause of Stubborn Health Issues... Naturally!

Tired of chronic diarrhea ruling your life? Discover the real root causes — including the trauma-gut connection nobody talks about — and natural remedies that actually heal. 🌿 SUPPLEMENTS MENTIONED: Saccharomyces boulardii Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG L-Glutamine Zinc Carnosine Psyllium Husk Slippery Elm & Marshmallow Root Magnesium Glycinate ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purpose...

Are you working out consistently but still gaining weight — or stuck at the same number no matter what you do? The answer might have nothing to do with how hard you're training. In this episode, we dig into the overlooked science behind exercise-related weight gain, including the role of trauma, chronic stress, cortisol, and sleep disruption in shaping how your body stores fat, regulates hunge...

What if struggling to eat has nothing to do with body image? For many trauma survivors, people with anxiety, and those navigating depression, forgetting to eat — or finding food physically impossible — is a nervous system response, not an eating disorder. In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked connection between trauma and appetite loss: why chronic stress shuts off hunger signals, what...

A listener asked us to tell her story — not her name, not her history, just her day. One ordinary day, lived from the inside of a life shaped by trauma, so that the people around her might finally understand what they cannot see. In this episode, we walk through her full day: the 6am hypervigilance that wakes her before her alarm, the emotional flashbacks that strike at 2pm without warning, the so...

Not all flashbacks look like flashbacks. For survivors of complex trauma (CPTSD), emotional flashbacks can arrive without any visual memory — sudden waves of shame, terror, abandonment, or helplessness that seem to come from nowhere. In this episode, we break down the concept popularized by Pete Walker, explain the neuroscience of why the body stores trauma as feeling rather than memory, and explo...

Are your lightbulbs quietly harming your health? In this video, we explore the science behind how artificial lighting affects your body — from disrupted sleep and hormonal imbalances to eye strain and mood disorders. Most people never think twice about the bulbs in their home, but the type of light you're exposed to every day has a profound impact on your biology. We break down the key differe...

Had your PTSD disability leave claim denied? You're not alone — and you're not out of options. One of the most frustrating experiences in trauma recovery is having a legitimate diagnosis rejected by an employer or insurer. The problem is rarely the diagnosis itself. It's the gap between  having  PTSD and  documenting  how it actually prevents you from functioning at work — and most pro...

Diagnosed with anxiety or depression — but something still doesn't feel right? You might be missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. Lyme disease is one of the most misdiagnosed conditions in the US, and its neurological symptoms can look identical to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and even psychosis. If you've been treated for a psychiatric condition but aren't getting bet...

"Why am I so anxious?" — it's a simple question with almost never a simple answer. Most anxiety advice skips straight to management tips — breathe deeper, meditate more, cut out caffeine. But if you don't know what's actually driving your anxiety, you're just putting a lid on it. In this episode of  Rooted Recovery , we break down the root causes of anxiety across six maj...

What if the hardest parts of your life trace back to childhood experiences you didn't even recognize as trauma? The ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study is one of the most important — and most overlooked — pieces of research in modern health. It reveals just how deeply early experiences shape our physical health, mental wellbeing, and relationships well into adulthood. In this episode of ...

Can't sleep? It might not be about sleep hygiene. If you're living with trauma or PTSD and struggling to get consistent, restful sleep — lying awake at night wired and alert, crashing at odd hours, never feeling truly rested — your nervous system may be running the show. And that changes everything about how you approach healing. In this episode of  Rooted Recovery , Laura explores: How tr...

If PTSD is wrecking your gut, you're not imagining it. Bloating, IBS, nausea, acid reflux, unexplained stomach pain — these aren't separate problems. For many trauma survivors, they're part of the same story. And it doesn't get talked about nearly enough. In this episode of  Rooted Recovery , we explore: The gut-brain axis and why it matters for trauma recovery Why PTSD keeps your...

Not sure which type of trauma support is right for you? In this episode of  Rooted Recovery , we break down the real differences between trauma therapy, integrative trauma coaching, and integrative/functional medicine — so you can stop guessing and start healing with confidence. We cover: What each professional is legally authorized to do Scope of practice for therapists, coaches, and functional m...