Episode 7

7: Healing from Complex Illness: Trauma, Nervous System Regulation, and the MOST Important Question to Ask with Dr. Cathleen King

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In this episode, Michael interviews Dr. Cathleen King, a highly regarded physical therapist and neuroscience-based mind-body practitioner. Cathleen shares invaluable insights into overcoming chronic illness and trauma, emphasizing the importance of addressing the brain and nervous system. She discusses why people often struggle to maintain new health practices, delves into the root causes of resistance, and offers practical tools for long-term well-being. Whether you’re a health practitioner or on your own healing journey, this episode provides must-know strategies for lasting transformation.                                       

Timestamps:

5:30 Why stress management is key to resolving chronic illness.

10:27 How to shift from pathogen-based to holistic healing.

16:01 How to teach the body to exit fight or flight mode.

20:46 How dopamine addiction prevents effective healing.

27:13 Strategies for setting healthy boundaries and avoiding burnout.

32:19 Using breath practices to regulate the nervous system.

37:38 Why committing to self-care is essential for healing progress.

Get Cathleens Free Primal Trust™ Guide to Self-Healing. It contains 5 powerful self-regulation exercises – including unique access to a guided somatic meditation audio.

Follow Cathleen on Facebook and Instagram and visit her YouTube channel and Website

Resources Mentioned:

Healing Back Pain by John Sarno | Book or Audiobook

Full Circle Healing Podcast episode on A Game-Changing Discovery in Gut Healing with Steve Wright | Spotify or Apple

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Dr. Cathleen King, DPT

Dr. Cathleen King, DPT is a physical therapist and neuroscience-based mind-body practitioner.  Her professional focus is chronic illness and trauma healing. She is the founder and CEO of the Primal Trust™ Academy & Community, a rapidly growing worldwide platform helping others unlock their self-healing.  Her online program combines brain retraining, vagus nerve toning, somatics, and trauma-informed practices. 

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