Grief, Growth and Health: How Trauma Shapes Health and How to Heal It with Miriam Jacobson

Send us Fan MailWhat if the very experiences that broke you open were actually the keys to your deepest healing?In this episode of Hopeful & Wholesome, I’m joined by Miriam Jacobson, a triple board-certified Functional Medicine Dietitian and the founder of Every Body Bliss. With over 15 years of experience, Miriam has helped countless people resolve “mystery symptoms” like poor digestion, chronic fatigue, and mood imbalances by looking beyond surface-level solutions and diving into the intersection of trauma, nervous system regulation, and functional medicine.Miriam’s own story is extraordinary, shaped by losing her father in 9/11, surviving the toxic fallout from the Twin Towers collapse, and later healing from breast cancer. Her personal journey informs her revolutionary approach to transforming grief, trauma, and survival patterns into vitality, freedom, and peace.We dive into: ✨ From victim to alchemist — how Miriam reframed her life story after 9/11 and stepped into empowerment. ✨ Trauma and the gut — why nervous system dysregulation shows up as digestion, fatigue, and mood symptoms, and how somatic practices can transform your health. ✨ Breaking free from diet culture — shifting away from restriction and obsession into nourishment, balance, and body trust. ✨ Functional medicine insights — how biochemical, social, and emotional factors weave together to create (and heal) chronic symptoms.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “all the right things” but your body still isn’t thriving, this conversation will open up a whole new lens on healing, resilience, and embodied empowerment.Connect with Miriam🌐 Website: everybodybliss.com 📱 Instagram: @everybodyblissConnect with me on Instagram and tell me what you think!For some more free resources to help you on your journey, click HERE to download my Guide to Seed Cycling and HERE for my guide on Minerals for Chakra Balancing and Longevity (a personal favorite because mineral balancing is my jam!)