Summary of the Podcast

Today I am diving deep into the transformative power of combining cognitive work with nervous system regulation, especially in the context of dating, relationships, and healing trauma with Elisabeth Kristof, founder of Brain-Based Wellness and co-host of Trauma Rewired, the Apple Top 100 podcast.

Our conversation reveals why many people find themselves stuck in repeated patterns—like unhealthy relationship dynamics or emotional cycles—and how understanding the brain and body connection can help break free from them.

Tune in to gain a better understanding of how trauma and subconscious beliefs, often stored in the body, drive behaviors, even when we intellectually know better.

By addressing these deeper layers and equipping ourselves with tools to regulate the nervous system, it becomes possible to create healthier relationship patterns, build resilience, and open the door to meaningful change.

If you want to explore more of Elisabeth’s work, you can start with two weeks for free by going to Brain-Based Wellness.

What You’ll Discover:

* The Root of Relationship PatternsLearn how unresolved trauma and stored beliefs in the body can lead to repeated cycles of unhealthy relationships.

* The Role of the Nervous System in DatingDiscover how disregulation, such as being stuck in fight, flight, or freeze modes, can impact your ability to connect and create intimacy.

* Practical Tools for ChangeExplore actionable strategies to regulate your nervous system, process emotions, and develop a greater sense of safety in your body.

* Breaking the CycleUnderstand how integrating cognitive reframing with body-based practices can help you finally move past old patterns and step into healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

* Neuroplasticity in ActionGain insight into how the brain’s ability to adapt and rewire allows for profound, lasting transformation when paired with body-focused work.

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with the knowledge and tools to start shifting ingrained patterns, make empowered choices in dating and relationships, and foster a deeper connection with yourself and others. Whether you’re recovering from past trauma or seeking to build healthier relationship habits, this podcast offers a roadmap for real, sustainable change.

Bio: Elisabeth from Brain-Based Wellness

Elisabeth Kristof, MA, is an expert in nervous system health for trauma resolution and behavior change. She is the founder of Brain-Based Wellness, an online platform that trains the nervous system and body to resolve old patterns, improve performance and increase well-being. She is co-host of Trauma Rewired, the Apple Top 100 podcast that teaches you about your nervous system, how trauma lives in the body and what you can do to heal.

Elisabeth is a certified applied neurology and somatic’s practitioner who has been in the wellness industry since 2007. She works with entrepreneurs, athletes, leaders and creatives to improve resilience, manage stress and regulate emotions through intentional, science-based brain training.

Her research and work with hundreds of clients taught her that healing and change must occur in both the body and the mind, that each body, mind, and nervous system is unique, and most importantly, that with the right tools, we are all capable of healing.

She is also the founder of Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Certification, an ICF-accredited course that teaches leading-edge, somatic coaching that creates client transformation from the body to the brain.

Learn more about her work and offerings at Brain-Based Wellness.

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