Episode 116: Nourish Your Nervous System — Trauma's Impact on the Brain and Nervous System

This episode is part 4 of the NOURISH YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM series. Lindsey Lockett discusses the impact of trauma on the brain and nervous system. She defines trauma as the energy of an event or long-term pattern that triggers a fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response and burdens the nervous system. Trauma can cause a person to become stuck in a loop of disconnection, unhealthy emotional expression, and physical dis-ease. Lindsey explains that trauma changes the structure and chemical activity of the brain, decreases the size and connectivity of certain regions, and enlarges the fear center (amygdala). She also explores the concept of complex PTSD and its symptoms, as well as the link between trauma and neurodivergence (ADD, ADHD, and the spectrum of autism). She provides strategies for healing brain inflammation, including nourishing foods, omega-3 fatty acids, gut health, nervous system regulation, and reducing what she calls "lifestyle inflammation." Links: Get ⁠⁠Nourish Your Nervous System⁠⁠ as an instant download + audiobook! ⁠⁠Find my FREE offers here ⁠⁠⁠⁠Find my LOW-COST offers here ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram ACEs Test Complex PTSD by Pete Walker The Nemechek Protocol Nervous System Hygiene Course Nervous System CPR Toolkit