Ep. 14 - How Trauma Changes Your Brain & Body (And What to Do About It) | Chelsey Valeri

Most people think trauma is just something that happened in the past. A bad memory. Something you "move on" from.But what if it’s not in your head? What if it’s sitting in your nervous system, shaping how you think, how you react, even how your body feels?That’s what we’re talking about today. Chelsey Valeri has spent years helping people untangle the effects of deep trauma—the kind that doesn’t just go away with time.We dive into:Why your body might be stuck in fight-or-flight mode (and how to break the cycle)The reason some people never heal—and what they’re missingWhy therapy alone isn’t enough for deep traumaThe healthcare system’s blind spots when it comes to pain and mental healthThis episode isn’t just about trauma—it’s about finally understanding what’s really happening inside you.