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In this raw and eye-opening episode, Dr. Randy sits down with former Navy SEAL and Olympic-level athlete Christopher Lee Maher, a man whose body began breaking down while his identity still clung to peak performance. Chris introduces us to the concept of “Strauma”—stress + time = trauma—and how unresolved stress buries itself deep in the body, distorting our nervous systems, identities, and lives.

Together, they explore how chronic pain often masks deeper emotional wounds, the cultural pressure on men to "suck it up," and why the nervous system begins to collapse when we're too disconnected from being, connection, and our values. You’ll learn how overidentifying with your achievements can block your healing—and what it actually takes to feel whole again.

Whether you're a high-performer burning out or someone seeking more peace in your body, this episode is a must-listen.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

• What “Strauma” really is—and why it’s the root cause of so much hidden suffering
• The moment a Navy SEAL hit rock bottom and finally asked for help
• Why hyper-independence is a trauma response, not a virtue
• How to shift from performance identity to presence-based living
• Simple practices to reconnect to your values and rewire your nervous system
• Why connection—not hustle—is the real path to healing

🎧 Memorable Quote:

“Anything that’s true brings pleasure. Anything that’s false brings pain.” – Christopher Maher

🔗 Connect with Christopher Maher

• Website: TrueBodyIntelligence.com
• Book: Free for Life: A Navy SEAL’s Path to Inner Freedom & Outer Peace
• Podcast: True Body Intelligence
• Instagram / TikTok / YouTube: @ChristopherLeeMaher

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