Host Laurie Hammer speaks with trauma recovery coach and nurse Melissa Armstrong about how nervous system regulation, subconscious patterns, and faith work together to heal trauma, restore identity, and reconnect us to God’s guidance.

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, host Laurie Hammer sits down with Melissa Armstrong, a nurse of 15 years and trauma recovery coach, to explore how the nervous system, subconscious beliefs, and spirituality work together in healing. Melissa shares her powerful personal journey from childhood abuse, homelessness, and loss to deep healing through faith and nervous system regulation.

The conversation dives into how the nervous system acts as an internal surveillance system designed by God to keep us safe—and how physical sensations like gut feelings or hesitation can serve as signals of divine guidance. Laurie and Melissa also discuss how cultural conditioning teaches people to override these cues, leading to disconnection, burnout, and confusion.

Listeners will gain insight into identifying subconscious strongholds, releasing survival-based identities, regulating emotions without suppressing them, and embracing healing that honors both biology and faith. This episode offers a compassionate, grounded approach to trauma recovery that empowers listeners to reconnect with God, their bodies, and their true identity.

Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.

Melissa Armstrong is a trauma recovery coach and registered nurse with over 15 years of experience. Through her personal healing journey and professional training, she helps women uncover subconscious patterns, regulate their nervous systems, and rebuild identity rooted in faith and safety. Melissa blends neuroscience, emotional awareness, and spiritual truth to support deep, lasting healing.

Website: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthbymelissa 

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