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May 24, 2024 33 mins

In this episode of the Health Babes Podcast, Dr. Cathleen King shares her knowledge of somatic healing and nervous system recovery. With a doctorate in Physical Therapy and extensive training in somatic movement and chronic pain conditions, Dr. King shares her journey with chronic illness and how she used somatic therapy and brain retraining to achieve lasting health. She emphasizes the connection between childhood trauma and chronic illness, highlighting the importance of self-compassion in breaking the cycle of chronic stress responses.

Dr. King also discusses practical tips for healthy swaps that stimulate feel-good hormones and introduces her Primal Trust courses designed for healing and transformation. Tune in to gain insights into neuroplasticity-based, mind-body healing methods and learn how to harness these tools for nervous system regulation and holistic wellness.

Topics

(00:00) Introduction and Explanation of Somatic Focus Brain and Nervous System Healing

(04:07) Dr. Kathleen King's Journey with Chronic Illness and Lyme Disease

(06:29) The Correlation Between Childhood Trauma and Chronic Illness

(08:50) Identifying Symptoms of a Dysregulated Nervous System

(24:24) Healthy Swaps for Feel-Good Hormone Stimulation

(28:37) Primal Trust: Courses for Healing and Transformation

 

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We started the Health Babes after struggling with our own health issues. After learning what worked for us and our own patients, we decided to expand beyond practice and create a podcast, virtual health programs, and a book that have helped thousands feel better by giving them the knowledge to take control of their health.

 

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