After Years of Depression, One Practice Changed Everything | Nervous System Healing | Heather Luna

Brooke welcomes her friend Heather Luna to share how years of depression led her toward inner child work and Kundalini yoga, and why practical nervous system tools changed her life. Brooke sets the table for new listeners and explains the heart behind Trauma Uncensored before introducing Heather’s background in yoga therapy and trauma-informed practice. Heather traces the arc from persistent depression into an unfamiliar meditation practice, then into teacher training where a 40-day kriya coincided with the first day she noticed the old cloud was gone. Together they talk about curiosity over reactivity, what neuroplasticity really means in daily life, and why simple habits matter more than grand plans. Brooke also names her own experiences with shutdown and suicidality, and how stabilization plus practice helped her find steadier ground. The episode closes with two portable regulation tools listeners can try anywhere: extend the exhale by humming or whistling, then keep it going for a few minutes. We explore:A candid origin story of depression, self-medication, and the first steps toward practice. Teacher training, a 40-day meditation, and the moment the cloud lifted. Curiosity versus reactivity, plus a plain-language neuroplasticity sketch. Daily practice that fits real life, not perfection. Two go-anywhere tools for downshifting your system. Guest Links:Heather's official website: https://theheatherluna.com/Book a complementary discovery call:https://calendly.com/swanloveholistics/30minFollow Heather on social media:https://www.instagram.com/swanloveholistics/https://www.facebook.com/swanloveholisticsWhistle, Hum or Sing to Improve Your Health blog post:https://theheatherluna.com/whistle-hum-or-sing-to-improve-your-health/Take an on-demand workshop series with Heather - The Art of Inner Mastery:https://swanloveholistics.heymarvelous.com/product/89804/aboutTry a FREE guided 1:2 ratio breath practice with Heather:https://swanloveholistics.heymarvelous.com/product/60425/free-media/599598Practice kundalini yoga in the comfort of your own home with Heather:https://SwanLoveHolistics.heymarvelous.com/product/54315Email Us: [email protected] & More: https://www.traumauncensored.com/Be a guest: [email protected] Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/traumauncensored/episode-releasesInstagram: @traumauncensoredTikTok: @trauma.uncensoredYouTube: @traumauncensoredContent Disclaimer:This episode includes discussion of depression, substance use as self-medication, grief, trauma, suicidal thoughts, OCD, therapy and medication, and somatic and yogic practices. If you are struggling or worried about someone, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for free, confidential support, 24/7.