The Hidden Language of Inflammation: Trauma, Neurodivergence, & the Body

In this powerful and deeply resonant episode of Essence Rising, Chanté Anderson, a licensed mental health counselor, somatic practitioner, and neurodivergent guide, dives into the often-misunderstood relationship between chronic inflammation, neurodivergence, and unprocessed trauma.

Through her signature blend of evidence-based insight, soul-rooted truth, and embodied wisdom, Chanté explores how inflammation isn’t just a physical issue, it’s emotional, energetic, and deeply personal. She breaks down how chronic stress, unresolved trauma, and systemic neuroinflammation can manifest as persistent fatigue, brain fog, emotional dysregulation, memory issues, sensory sensitivities, and chronic pain, especially for neurodivergent individuals navigating ADHD, Autism, PTSD, or grief.

Listeners will learn:

• How trauma and childhood stress alter immune function and the stress response system
• Why inflammation is linked to mood disorders, cognitive symptoms, and body-based agitation
• How dysregulated interoception and emotional flooding relate to both trauma and ADHD
• The impact of neuroinflammation on the nervous system, sensory processing, and pain perception
• Why healing must be somatic, systemic, and soul-led for neurodivergent clients

This episode offers validation, science, and embodied compassion for anyone whose symptoms have been dismissed or misunderstood, especially those living in neurodivergent bodies with a history of trauma. Whether you're a client, a clinician, or simply someone seeking to understand the deeper language your body is speaking, this episode is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and remember that inflammation isn’t your fault, and healing is possible.

✨ This isn’t just about symptoms. It’s about reclaiming sovereignty in your body, honoring your neurobiology, and choosing healing that speaks your language.

 

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