Trauma, Anxiety & the Nervous System: Chinese Medicine, Reiki, and Practical Healing with Lori Maher

On this The Mindful Living Podcast conversation with host Sana, trauma recovery coach and bodyworker Lori Maher breaks down nervous-system dysregulation in plain language and shares how Chinese medicine, acupressure/shiatsu, Reiki, yoga, and daily self-care helped her move from constant anxiety to steadier living. We get specific about “fight/flight/freeze,” the “window of tolerance,” what energy work actually looks like, and how to build a grounded, self-led healing practice without dismissing conventional care. This episode is for anyone curious about trauma-informed healing, somatic tools, and integrating Eastern and Western approaches.

About the guest:

Lori Maher is a trauma recovery coach, Reiki Master, acupressure/shiatsu practitioner, and yoga teacher with 25+ years of experience. Through her practice, State of Grace Wellness, she supports clients in recalibrating the nervous system, moving stored emotion, and rebuilding trust in their bodies.

Key takeaways:

• Nervous-system dysregulation is common; knowing your signs of fight, flight, freeze, or fawn is the first step to intervening.

• The “window of tolerance” is the zone where you feel present, clear, and steady; notice when you’re edging out of it and use tools to return.

• Somatic and energy practices Lori uses (acupressure/shiatsu, Reiki, yoga, breath) help move stuck patterns and support regulation.

• Education matters: understanding trauma responses is empowering and reduces fear.

• Self-care is not optional for survivors; build a non-negotiable daily practice.

• Personal story: after Epstein-Barr/mono and chronic anxiety, consistent acupressure and Reiki over months helped Lori feel roughly “80% better,” motivating long-term practice.

• Eastern and Western models can coexist; medication can be appropriate for some, and personal agency remains central.

• Replace “fixing yourself” with building a new relationship to your experiences; healing is an ongoing practice, not a finish line.

Connect with the guest:

• Email: https://www.stateofgracewellness.com

• Instagram & Facebook: State of Grace Wellness

• Remote sessions available; online programs in development.

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