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Complex Trauma, Cortisol Chaos & the Autoimmune Connection | Justin Janoska


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What if your autoimmune symptoms aren’t just about food, infections, or even your labs, but about the unresolved pain your body has carried for decades? In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with Justin Janoska, founder of The Autoimmune Revolution, to unpack the invisible—but measurable—impact of Complex Trauma on women’s health. From the emotional injuries of childhood to the clinical signs of high cortisol levels and low HRV, this conversation explores how unresolved trauma—what Justin calls “Trauma Complex”—may be the hidden driver behind thyroid dysfunction, infertility, chronic fatigue, and even stubborn weight gain. This is the conversation your nervous system has been waiting for.

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🔗Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

  • The Post-Dieting Comeback by Justin Janoska – https://amzn.to/3TwYNkU
  • Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/
  • Whoop: https://www.whoop.com/us/en/
  • Salivary Cortisol Testing: https://dutchtest.com/
  • Dr. Navaz Habib (Vagus Nerve Episode Mentioned) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hugVgKTRrS8
  • Dr. Sara Szal (Gottfried) Episode on Trauma and Hormones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4NpJ7-aV7E
  • Dr. Izabella Wentz Episode on Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Disease: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONw2EiGa7JY&t=4s
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    🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justinjanoska

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