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Childhood experiences leave lasting imprints on our physical health. Jennie McLaurin, author of “Designed to Heal,” highlights how trauma can manifest in our bodies, affecting everything from heart health to longevity. The conversation delves into the science behind these connections, offering insights into how we can begin to heal. In a world where physical and emotional wounds often intertwine, understanding the healing process becomes crucial. In a recent episode of her podcast, Jill Monaco sat down with Jennie McLaurin to explore the profound connection between our bodies’ natural healing processes and spiritual growth. They explore the impact of childhood trauma on physical health, the importance of community in healing, and the role of gratitude and positivity in fostering resilience. Jennie shares insights from her book, “Designed to Heal,” and emphasizes the significance of embracing scars as symbols of healing and growth.

Jennie McLaurin is a pediatrician, writer, and public health expert with particular interests in culture, bioethics, and theology. She graduated from Salem College with a degree in chemistry and then received an MD from Wake Forest University, an MPH from UNC-Chapel Hill and an MA in theology and ethics from Regent College (Vancouver, BC). She has worked with marginalized and underserved communities in the US for over 30 years, caring for migrant, homeless, indigenous, and special needs populations. Nationally, she is a consultant for the federal Health Resources Services Administration and for the National Association of Community Health Centers. In these capacities, she has collaborated in programs to advance food security, reduce childhood obesity, improve immunization access, and reduce health disparities. As a federal consultant, she provides technical assistance and training to many of the nation’s 1,400 community health centers. Her work has taken her to all 50 states, several territories, and a number of countries.She also serves as a mentor and teacher of health professions students as well as graduate students, with past faculty appointments at medical schools and at Regent College, where she was Dean of Students and Associate Professor of Bioethics. Clinically, Jennie is currently the medical director at two sites, one serving at-risk adolescents and one providing multidisciplinary early intervention services to 0- to 3-year-olds with special needs.

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