Trauma Rewired: 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, we 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
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