#75 When Trauma Lives in the Body, and What It's Doing to Your Nervous System, with Tracy Smaldino (Part 1)

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In This Episode:

• Tracy’s devastating childhood car accident and long recovery
• Surviving burns over 70% of her body and years of surgeries
• The emotional trauma that went unaddressed for decades
• Survivor’s guilt and the hidden impact on the nervous system
• A sexual assault Tracy kept secret for over 40 years
• How suppressed trauma shaped anxiety, relationships, and life decisions
• The role meditation played in beginning her healing journey
• What MDMA-assisted therapy is and how it works
• The powerful realization that led Tracy to forgive herself
• Why trauma survivors often stay busy or seek chaotic environments
• Understanding how the nervous system influences behavior and choices
• Using journaling, hypnosis, and self-reflection as healing tools
• Why healing looks different for everyone
• The importance of regulating the nervous system for lasting change

Key Takeaways:

• Trauma doesn’t disappear just because we suppress it.
• The nervous system holds onto experiences long after the event.
• Healing often begins when we are willing to face ourselves honestly.
• Self-forgiveness can be one of the most powerful steps in recovery.
• There are many healing modalities — the key is finding what works for you.

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