Grief, Trauma, and the Nervous System: Rebuilding Self-Trust Through Compassionate Healing

Grief, Trauma, and the Nervous System: Rebuilding Self-Trust Through Compassionate Healing

Therapist and podcast host Malisa Hepner sits down with holistic transformation guide Christine Ruch to explore how grief and trauma impact the nervous system and emotional regulation. Together they discuss why dysregulation happens, how self-trust is rebuilt after loss, and how grief can become a powerful portal for personal growth. This conversation offers compassionate insights into healing, nervous system awareness, and developing a new relationship with your emotions.

When grief or trauma overwhelms your nervous system, pause and ask yourself: "What does my body need to feel safe right now?" Instead of forcing yourself to "move on," practice small moments of regulation—slow breathing, grounding in your surroundings, or naming the emotion you're experiencing. Healing begins when you respond to your nervous system with compassion rather than pressure.

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11 Feb 56min

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