Cancer Risk and Childhood Trauma:A Neurosomatic Perspective

When unresolved trauma lingers in our bodies, it often manifests as chronic health issues or diseases, such as cancer. The medical community is just beginning to uncover the powerful link between trauma, ACE scores, and cancer. With trauma-informed care now being integrated into medical practices, we’re seeing a shift towards more holistic approaches to healing—something the healing community has long known. This is a major breakthrough, and it brings us closer to addressing the root cause of illness, not just the symptoms.

In this episode, Elisabeth and Jennifer sit down with Dr. Aleksandra Filipovic, a medical doctor, oncologist, and scientist in cancer cell biology, who’s at the forefront of creating holistic treatments for cancer and immune-related conditions. Dr. Filipovic shares her insights on ACE scores and their impact on both our physical health and society. She explores the deep connection between mental and physical health, especially in relation to our immune systems, and how nervous system work can be a game-changer in healing chronic illnesses.

Dr. Filipovic also opens up about her personal journey with chronic illness and how it led her to develop a trauma-informed practice that integrates nervous system regulation to promote healing. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the nervous system’s role in chronic health issues and how NSI can be used as a tool to address these issues. 

It’s easy to blame our bodies when chronic health issues arise, but the truth is, these responses are often a call for healing. By reframing how we view health and learning to work with our nervous systems, we can uncover the root causes of disease and begin the journey to true healing.

If this resonates with you, tune in to this episode for more insights into trauma-informed healing and the powerful connection between mind, body, and immune health. Don’t miss it!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Dr. Aleksandra Filipovic’s personal healing journey and its influence on her practice

• What trauma truly means and how it affects our health

• The prevalence of high ACE scores in society and their long-term impact

• The deep connection between mental and physical health

• How the body communicates trauma and what it’s trying to tell us

• Normalizing our body’s protective responses to trauma

• Why trauma healing is a slow and ongoing process

• The vital role the nervous system plays in immune health

• Dr. Filipovic’s integration of trauma-informed care into her practice

• Why it’s crucial for practitioners to heal their own nervous systems

• The power of asking open-ended questions in healing sessions

• How NSI supports chronic health recovery

• Dr. Filipovic’s proposal for trauma-based interventions for cancer, in collaboration with the UN

To learn more about Dr. Aleksandra Filipovic’s holistic practice, head to The H.E.A.L. Clinic’s website here: ht