Did you know there is a direct connection between the trauma you experience as a child and your health as an adult? And that you can work with your nervous system to rewire old patterns and help boost your immune system?

It’s not just about what happens to us; it’s about how we process and heal from those experiences. The nervous system plays a crucial role in our health and learning to nurture it is key to reclaiming our well-being.

If you’re struggling with chronic illness or just want to better understand your body, this conversation is for you.

Episode 3 features Somatic Trauma Specialist, Trauma-Informed Reiki Izzy Swanson, TCYM. In this conversation, we explore the profound connection between trauma, energy work and autoimmune conditions.

I’d like to share a compassionate warning for the content ahead:

The following conversation includes brief references to trauma I experienced as a young girl and in my 20s. I invite you to step away at any moment should you find it too sensitive and I thank you for choosing to protect yourself- now and always.

Main Topics:

• The use of Reiki and trauma-informed techniques to treat energy blockages related to trauma and autoimmunity
• How childhood trauma and cumulative stress influence physical health and autoimmune diseases
• The role of the nervous system in trauma responses and health outcomes
• The impact of societal and familial "good girl" conditioning on women’s health and trauma
• Intergenerational trauma, mother wounds, and their influence on self-regulation and healing
• How reprogramming self-beliefs can lead to remission of autoimmune symptoms
• The scientific basis linking chronic trauma, nervous system dysregulation and immune system crises
• Practical ways to create safety and healing through energy work and self-awareness

Izzy’s work helps empower women to prioritize their well-being and foster healing.

Ready to dive deeper?

Pre-order now! Available June 2, 2026 in the U.S. and in 10 other countries on July 28th.

Get your copy wherever your favorite books are sold. A percent of the author's proceeds will benefit the Society for Women's Health Research.

More about the book can be found at: www.goodgirlsbook.com

Resources and Links:

• Izzy’s Website: www.transformationreiki.com
• Instagram: @transformationreiki

A WOMEN RISING® PRODUCTION

Written, Directed and Produced by Sara Hirsh Bordo

Editor and Consulting Producer: Eric Larner

Post-Producer: Caroline Aylward

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