Childhood Medical Trauma: Consent, Nervous System Healing & Community Support with Kelsey Wesley

In this powerful episode of the Medical Trauma Support Podcast, Sarah Stasica is joined by leadership and wellness consultant Kelsey Wesley for an honest conversation about the emotional complexities of childhood medical trauma.Kelsey shares her lived experience of undergoing multiple childhood surgeries and how those early medical experiences significantly impacted her. Together, Kelsey and Sarah explore how medical trauma impacts not only the child—but also the parent making heart-wrenching decisions in high-stakes moments.They discuss:The emotional aftermath of childhood medical traumaThe importance of consent and agency in healthcare, even for childrenHow parents can co-regulate and support their child without bypassing their own emotionsWhy understanding the nervous system is a crucial part of trauma-informed parentingThe healing power of presence, storytelling, and communityHealing doesn’t happen in isolation. If you’re navigating medical trauma—whether as a parent, patient, or practitioner—the Befriend Your Body Community offers steady support, trauma-informed guidance, and a space where your story is understood.➡️ Learn more and join the communityLearn more about Kelsey Wesley here! ⁠Instagram⁠⁠Website⁠Keywords: medical traumaparenting and traumamedical PTSDchildhood medical traumanervous system regulationtrauma-informed careemotional resilienceparenting challengeshealthcare consentcommunity support for traumahealing journeysomatic practicesparental guilt and shamemedical practitioners and traumapresence after procedures