The Concussion Nerds Podcast

EP 105: Taking Time for Self-Care and Growth


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Have you ever felt the pull to deepen your healing—but found yourself terrified of what might surface if you actually slowed down long enough to listen?

If you're like many people on a concussion or trauma-related healing journey, you might be unintentionally doing the very thing that keeps you stuck: staying in your head, trying to control every outcome, and avoiding the "box" of unresolved experiences you're afraid might burst open.

But here's the truth—healing rarely happens in the mind alone. And when you try to logic your way through everything, you disconnect from the very place your healing actually begins: your body.

In this episode, Natasha shares a raw and personal update as she heads into a 300-hour somatic-based trauma training in Spain—reflecting on what it takes to be open, curious, and courageous in your own healing… even when you have no idea what might come up.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

  • Why staying "in your head" can stall nervous system and concussion recovery

  • The deeper connection between trauma, the body, and persistent symptoms

  • What it really feels like to surrender control and let your healing unfold

  • How you can start reconnecting with your own body in small, safe, meaningful ways

Whether you're navigating your own recovery or supporting someone else, this episode is your reminder to slow down, breathe, and come home to yourself—one moment at a time.

Let's Connect!

@concussionnerds https://www.instagram.com/concussionnerds/

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Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.natasha-wilch.com

Learn how to connect & understand your nervous system so you can have greater outcomes in your health & healing journey: Grab a copy of the workbookhttps://www.natashawilch.com/understanding-connecting-your-nervous-system-1

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