Understanding Overwhelm and Healing After Trauma with Watershed Counseling | Erie Wellness Podcast

Overwhelm doesn’t usually appear out of nowhere—it builds quietly in the body long before we reach a breaking point. Learning to notice those early signals can change how we care for ourselves and how we move forward. In this episode of the Erie Wellness Podcast, host Lauren Brunetti sits down with Lisa Nelson (Watershed Counseling), a local Erie, Colorado clinical mental health counselor specializing in trauma-informed care, to explore what overwhelm really is, how it shows up in the body, and how healing can begin—even after past trauma. This conversation focuses on understanding the nervous system, reconnecting with the body, and using supportive tools to restore clarity, choice, and balance. In this episode, we talk about: How overwhelm often starts before we consciously recognize it The physical cues your body uses to signal stress and nervous system overload Why overwhelm is a human response—not a personal failure How ketamine-assisted psychotherapy can support deeper healing when traditional approaches feel stuck Reflection Question: What signals has your body been giving you lately—and what might change if you paused to listen and respond with care? For more conversations focused on emotional health, confidence, and practical wellness tools, explore other episodes of the Erie Wellness Podcast. Connect with Lisa Nelson with Watershed Counseling: Instagram Facebook Website Overcoming Overwhelm Course Podcast listeners can use code ewp2026 for 20% off. Connect with the Erie Wellness Podcast: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠ YouTube ⁠⁠Be a Guest on the Podcast ⁠⁠Advertise on the Erie Wellness Podcast