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in this powerful episode of Restore the Real, Dr. Randy Michaux welcomes Dr. Martin C. Hart, DC—a practitioner who blends functional medicine and frequency healing with deep emotional and somatic work. Together, they unpack what it truly means to heal—not just physically, but emotionally, spiritually, and neurologically.

Dr. Hart opens up about his own childhood battles with OCD, sensory processing issues, and chronic stress. He introduces listeners to the Four F’s—Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn—and explains how these survival patterns get wired into our nervous systems early in life, often without us knowing it. And worse, how they keep us stuck even when we’re doing “all the right things.”

But this isn’t just a discussion about trauma—it’s a roadmap to freedom. Dr. Hart and Dr. Randy dive into the power of somatic healing, breathwork, and daily rituals that bring us back to the core of who we really are. They explore what happens when we stop chasing validation, start regulating the nervous system, and begin the real work of reconnecting to our body and soul.

Whether you’re battling chronic illness, emotional burnout, or just feel disconnected, this conversation offers grounded wisdom and practical tools to help you remember: you’re not broken—you’re just carrying survival patterns. And healing is possible.

Key Takeaways

• Chronic illness often stems from unresolved emotional and nervous system dysregulation.
• The Four F’s (Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn) are protective patterns that block healing if not addressed.
• Trauma isn’t just abuse or neglect—it’s any moment where your emotional needs weren’t met.
• Real healing happens when we slow down, feel our body, and create internal safety.
• Rituals, not routines, are the foundation for integration and transformation.
• The goal isn’t perfection—it’s practice.

Memorable Quote

“You’re not broken—you’re just wired to survive. But you don’t have to live in survival forever. When we reconnect to the body, safety, and our soul, that’s when healthcare gets real.” —Dr. Martin Hart

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