Healing Toolkit: Overcoming Childhood Trauma | The Mel Robbins Podcast
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Mel Robbins discusses trauma and the importance of repairing the nervous system, emphasizing the transformative power of healing past experiences. She provides practical methods like cold exposure therapy and activating the vagus nerve to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation, leading to improved well-being and resilience.
Insights
- Trauma, whether big or small, has a lasting impact on the nervous system, affecting emotional responses and overall well-being, and can stem from diverse personal experiences.
- Repairing the nervous system involves identifying triggers, addressing emotional responses, and restoring smooth functioning, leading to reduced emotional reactivity and increased resilience.
- Practical methods like activating the vagus nerve through techniques such as humming or cold exposure therapy can help individuals calm their nervous system, build confidence, and navigate challenging situations with control and resilience.
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Recent questions
What is trauma?
Emotional response from distressing events.
How does trauma affect the nervous system?
Causes disruptions similar to faulty wiring.
How can one repair the nervous system?
Identify triggers and restore smooth functioning.
What are the signs of trauma triggering the nervous system?
Constant edginess and emotional management difficulties.
Why is repairing the nervous system important?
Leads to reduced emotional reactivity and increased resilience.
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