91 - When the Doctor’s Office Feels Unsafe: A Conversation with Hannah Ciampini about Healing Medical Trauma with EMDR

What if going to the doctor feels just as scary as the diagnosis?If you’ve ever left an appointment feeling dismissed, anxious, or shaken…this episode is for you.In this episode, Elizabeth is joined by a fellow therapist and EMDR practitioner Hannah Ciampini, who shares both professional insight and personal experience with chronic health challenges and the emotional toll of feeling dismissed or misunderstood by medical providers. Medical trauma is often overlooked. But for those living with chronic illness or having gone through invalidating or dismissive medical experiences, the emotional toll can be immense. Whether you're new to EMDR or simply looking for tools to feel safer in your body and in the exam room, this episode offers validation, education, and hope.Key TakeawaysEMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can  help reprocess distressing memories stored in the body.Walking, humming, and bilateral tapping offer accessible forms of self-regulation.Common negative beliefs people carry into healthcare settings are ones like “I’m not safe” or “My body is broken.” These beliefs can shift.ResourcesFree Summer Reset Checklist: https://www.thecalmingground.com/summer-resetVisit The Calming Ground: http://www.thecalmingground.comContact Elizabeth: [email protected]://www.hellocalmtherapy.com/​​[email protected]