Ep 19: When the System Burns You Out: Pelvic Pain, Trauma & Safety with Laura Grace Psychologist.

So much of pelvic pain care focuses on finding and fixing a single cause.But what happens when the system itself becomes part of the problem?In this episode, we’re joined by psychologist Laura Grace to explore:how the nervous system learns painwhy dismissal, delay, and fragmentation matterthe impact of trauma and “micro-traumas” in healthcarehow neurodivergence changes the way pain shows upand what it actually means to feel safe in your body againThis is about making sense of pain, not dismissing it.About Laura GraceLaura Grace is a Brisbane-based registered psychologist with a focus on pelvic pain, chronic illness, and women’s health. She has training in both health and clinical psychology and works with patients navigating complex, long-standing conditions.Her approach is trauma-informed and centred on the nervous system, helping patients understand pain, build safety in the body, and make sense of their experiences.She supports people with persistent pelvic pain, medical trauma, neurodivergence, and the broader impacts of chronic illness.Laura Grace Psychology: https://www.lauragracepsychology.com.auPelvic Pain Foundation of Australia: https://www.pelvicpain.org.auNOI Group (pain science resources): https://www.noigroup.com