25. The Science of Mom Rage & Healing Your Nervous System With Melissa Armstrong

In this deeply moving and informative episode, Lauren Trout sits down with trauma-informed functional health coach Melissa, who shares her powerful story of surviving childhood abuse, a school shooting, and the tragic death of her brother. Drawing from two decades of personal healing and professional experience, Melissa helps women reclaim their health through nervous system regulation, somatic healing, and mind-body connection. Together, Lauren and Melissa discuss how unresolved trauma resurfaces in motherhood, what nervous system dysregulation looks like, and the real, practical steps women can take to begin healing today. If you’ve ever struggled with mom rage, chronic stress, or the feeling of being utterly lost, this conversation is a must-listen.What you’ll learn:Why trauma is your body’s response, not just the event itselfWhat nervous system dysregulation is and how it affects your daily lifeHow trauma can manifest physically (think: gut issues, pain, insomnia, anxiety)The truth about mom rage and why it’s often a trauma responseHow to start rebuilding the mind-body connectionWhy deep breathing activates healing (and how to do it right)Tools to stop living in survival mode and begin thriving againThe problem with “Big T vs. Little T” trauma languageHow to stop generational trauma in its tracksThe simple habit that can transform your nervous system healthConnect with Lauren:Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coachEmail: [email protected]