The Mending Trauma Podcast

Join us as our cofounder Wendy Airoso explains the impact of trauma and chromic stress on the cells of our body. She discusses the way our cells work as well as why they function the way they do. She and Leina also discuss ways to reduce the impact of PTSD and toxic stress, starting with micro-steps.   Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ I...

This week Leina discusses the efficacy of IFS interventions in treating PTSD. Learn more about the pillars of this treatment approach as well as why it is effective with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other disorders. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Trauma LinkedIn: Me...

This week, Leina explains the causes and symptoms of hyper-vigilance. She explores the way that hyper vigilance causes us to misperceive other peoples behavior, which can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts within our relationships. She also shares interventions that can be used to help calm down your nervous system, which will directly impact the frequency and intensity of your hyper vigilanc...

Join Leina this week as she explains and explores the difference between CPTSD and PTSD. She notes the three additional symptom clusters that are associated with CPTSD, and shares a sense of hope about emerging and upcoming treatments for both PTSD and CPTSD. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingt...

This week Amy and Leina discuss some of the limitations in the DSM-5 in regards to cPTSD, learn how the World Health Organization has determined that this is a valid diagnosis, and ways to get help even if your therapist cannot diagnose cPTSD.  Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube:...

This week Amy and Leina discuss the struggle that occurs when you watch someone you love battle depression. They make suggestions as to how you can best help someone with depression, including the importance of your own self-care. They also discuss the difficulty of having adult children with depression, and some of the helplessness that can accompany that situation. Learn more about the Whole Hea...

This week, Amy and Leina explore the strengths that can come as a result of learning how to to survive traumatic events. They discuss the work of MaryCatherine McDonald and her book “Unbroken.” This episode offers hope to those who have been deeply impacted by traumatic events, and reframes as strengths many of the things that have helped us survive. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect w...

This week Amy and Leina look at generalized anxiety disorder, and the connection between the brain and the nervous system. They also talk about undiagnosed anxiety, and how to minimize symptoms through nervous system work.  Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Trauma Linked...

This week Leina and Amy look at the link between early childhood trauma and adult mental health diagnoses. They discuss how childhood trauma can include loss of parent or bullying, as well as neglect or active abuse by a caregiver. They encourage using the concept of noticing without judgement how you have been impacted, knowing that as awareness and insight and healing increase, we have a broader...

Have you ever wondered if EMDR would help you process trauma? This week we are joined by Whole Health Lab member, Lauren, who talks openly about her experience with EMDR within the Mending Trauma program. Join us as we demystify EMDR this week! Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube:...

This week we explore the origins of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), what it is, and why it is so helpful.  We discuss common fears and how to find a practitioner that can help you.  Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Trauma LinkedIn: Mending Trauma T...

Join us this week as we explore the ways that your brain experiences physiological change due to PTSD. Amy and Leina discuss the parts of the brain that are most profoundly impacted by PTSD and offer advice on healing that allows the brain to reverse some of those changes. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Faceb...

This week we explore memory, and how memory is captured during an overwhelming event, and how hyper-vigilance as a result of trauma impacts the way we focus and retain information.  Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Trauma LinkedIn: Mending Trauma Tik Tok: @mendingtrauma...

In this episode we discuss the impact that early childhood trauma (ECT) and even single event trauma has on your digestion. We examine the changes in the gut microbiome that occurs with early childhood trauma, and the gut brain access. We also discuss ways to become more aware, and small steps to take to improve your gut health. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https...

In this episode, Leina and Amy explore the ways that our body and brain change after trauma in an attempt to protect us from future terrible events. We also discuss how trauma leaves you with an altered belief or perception of yourself and the world. This makes sense, and we want to try to address this as we heal our own trauma and do our own trauma work. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Conn...

This week we look at nature therapy and how it can be used as an adjunct to help you recover from trauma and PTSD. We explore grounding/earthing, using images of nature, and being in the natural environment to increase HRV and regulate the autonomic nervous system.  Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @m...

This episode looks at non suicidal self injury (NSSI) and explores the age of onset, signs, and underlying contributors, as well as interventions.  Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Trauma LinkedIn: Mending Trauma Tik Tok: @mendingtrauma Please rate, review, & subscr...

This week we talk about Stephen Porges' groundbreaking theory, Polyvagal theory. We look at co-regulation, neuroception, and the autonomic hierarchy. We also give tips to help develop a more flexible autonomic nervous system. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Trauma Link...

This week we explore how complex PTSD and early childhood trauma impacts how we choose and who we choose to be involved with. We explore ways to alter patterns in your current relationship and talk about the hope of building a healthy relationship. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtu...

This week we dive into the link between narcissist personality disorder and trauma. We examine covert narcissism as well as the symptoms of narcissism and how they appear in males and females. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Trauma LinkedIn: Mending Trauma Tik Tok: @me...

This week we look at how hypercriticism, perfectionism, and overworking are all tied to trauma and cPTSD. We examine different ways to become aware of these patterns and look at somatic tools that help. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Trauma LinkedIn: Mending Trauma Ti...

This week we tackle how to handle triggers that show up at work. We talk about the perceived danger that might occur at work and how to understand where this is coming from, and how our nervous system plays an important role in our reactions and responses while at work. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook...

In this episode we explore the link between cPTSD, childhood trauma, and addiction. We talk about the work Gabor Maté, as well as the skill of building our internal locust of control in order to widen our window of tolerance.  Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Trauma Lin...

This week we are talking about symptoms of addiction and the different types of addiction that can stem from trauma. We examine how the nervous system is linked to self soothing and addiction, and we look at next steps for those who are ready to address their addictive behaviors. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtraum...

This podcast episode looks at the link between alcohol use and trauma, and identifies several steps that can be used to finish dry January. We also talk about our new Mending Trauma Nervous System Reset Journal that can be found on our website. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube:...