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Understanding Trauma and the Brain: Rewire Your Mind with Brain Science

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Trauma changes the brain—but so does healing.
In this powerful episode of Mental Fitness Matters, we explore how trauma impacts the brain’s structure and function, and how innovative tools like neurofeedback, brain mapping, and mindfulness can help support recovery.

💬 Episode Overview

We kick things off with a thought-provoking question:

“I wear many masks: anger, anxiety, silence, perfectionism… I started as protection—but now, I might be holding you back. Who am I?”

If you guessed trauma, you’re absolutely right.

This episode is for you if:

  • You’ve experienced trauma and want to better understand what’s happening in your mind and body
  • You work in a helping profession and support others through healing
  • You’re simply curious about how the brain processes emotional pain
    • 🔍 In this episode, we cover:
    • What trauma is (and what it isn’t)
    • The difference between acute, chronic, complex, developmental, and vicarious trauma
    • How trauma affects the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex
    • Why your brain might stay in survival mode (fight, flight, freeze)
    • How tools like neurofeedback and brain mapping can support recovery
    • Holistic strategies for healing — including mindfulness, movement, and therapy
      • 🧠 Why This Matters

      Trauma isn’t just “in your head.” It’s a whole-brain, whole-body experience that can affect how we think, feel, and connect with others.

      But here’s the good news: your brain is neuroplastic. With the right tools and support, you can retrain your brain to feel safe, regulated, and empowered again.

      ❤️ Final Thoughts

      You are not broken. Your brain has been trying to protect you — and now, it can learn to heal.

      If this message resonates with you, we invite you to:

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