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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 33 MIN

Trauma, the body, and what brought me here

from Rooted & Rested · host Natanya-Joy Gidoomal

Get your⁠⁠ FREE REST TEST⁠Learn more about the ⁠⁠ROOTED & RESTED Coaching Program ⁠⁠Find out about ⁠⁠trauma informed INTERIORS ⁠⁠Trauma, the body, and what brought me hereYou’re not “too sensitive.”Your nervous system has just been holding more than you realise.In this episode, I’m sharing a foundational introduction to the nervous system, how trauma and stress live in the body, and the personal journey that brought me to this work.We explore:what the nervous system actually is (in simple terms)how trauma and chronic stress shape the way we feel and respondwhy your body reacts the way it does — and why that makes sensethe connection between somatic work, healing, and everyday lifeand why mindset alone isn’t enough for real changeThis is part education, part personal story.Because this work didn’t come from theory — it came from lived experience, burnout, and learning the hard way that pushing through comes at a cost.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you’re constantly managing your stress instead of actually resolving it — this episode will help you understand why.And more importantly, where to begin.If this resonates, The Rooted & Rested™ Program is where we take this work deeper — helping you build a life and way of working that supports your nervous system, your environment, and your wellbeing.🎧 Follow for more on nervous system regulation, trauma-informed work, and somatic healing🔗 Explore more: willowandrest.com

Get your⁠⁠ FREE REST TEST⁠Learn more about the ⁠⁠ROOTED & RESTED Coaching Program ⁠⁠Find out about ⁠⁠trauma informed INTERIORS ⁠⁠Trauma, the body, and what brought me hereYou’re not “too sensitive.”Your nervous system has just been holding more than you realise.In this episode, I’m sharing a foundational introduction to the nervous system, how trauma and stress live in the body, and the personal journey that brought me to this work.We explore:what the nervous system actually is (in simple terms)how trauma and chronic stress shape the way we feel and respondwhy your body reacts the way it does — and why that makes sensethe connection between somatic work, healing, and everyday lifeand why mindset alone isn’t enough for real changeThis is part education, part personal story.Because this work didn’t come from theory — it came from lived experience, burnout, and learning the hard way that pushing through comes at a cost.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you’re constantly managing your stress instead of actually resolving it — this episode will help you understand why.And more importantly, where to begin.If this resonates, The Rooted & Rested™ Program is where we take this work deeper — helping you build a life and way of working that supports your nervous system, your environment, and your wellbeing.🎧 Follow for more on nervous system regulation, trauma-informed work, and somatic healing🔗 Explore more: willowandrest.com

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