The #1 Skill to Calm Anxiety and Heal Trauma | Dr. Christy Gibson

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In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with trauma physician
and educator Dr. Christy Gibson—author of The Modern
Trauma Toolkit—to explore how trauma really works, why
it's often missed, and what you can do to start healing.





We unpack why trauma is not what happens to you, but how your
body and nervous system respond—and how that response can be
changed.





Christy shares practical tools that anyone can use to calm their
nervous system, reclaim emotional flexibility, and move toward
post-traumatic growth. Whether you're dealing with burnout,
chronic stress, or hidden wounds from the past—this conversation
offers hope.





Key Topics Covered:


What trauma really is (and how it hides in plain sight)

The link between stress, illness, and the nervous system

How to calm your body using somatic tools

Signs you're stuck in fight, flight, or freeze

Simple daily practices to start healing






What makes this conversation different:
Christy doesn’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. She invites
you into a compassionate toolkit that honours your individuality,
respects your story, and equips you with flexible paths to
healing.








This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You
can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz





Learn more about Dr. Christy here -
https://www.christinegibson.net/trauma-resilience-specialist

Grab a copy of her book here -
https://www.amazon.com.au/Modern-Trauma-Toolkit-Post-Traumatic-Personalized/dp/0306831066

Follow her on TikTok here -
https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktoktraumadoc?lang=en

Follow her on IG here -
https://www.instagram.com/moderntraumatoolkit/



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