In this episode, we discuss how trauma is assessed and why it often goes unrecognized. We explore common trauma symptoms, how triggers form, and how patterns in emotions, behaviors, relationships, and the body can reflect unresolved trauma.

This conversation is designed to help listeners gently notice patterns in their own lives with curiosity and compassion, and to understand when additional support might be helpful.

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health care. We are not your doctor or your counsellor. Please seek individualized support from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional.

Episode Description:

In this episode, we explore what trauma actually is, beyond the idea of “big” or obvious events. Trauma is defined by how the nervous system responds, not by how something looks from the outside. We discuss how trauma can live in the body, shape emotional responses, and influence health and relationships.

This episode offers a compassionate, non-pathologizing framework for understanding trauma that helps listeners recognize their experiences without shame.

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health care. We are not your doctor or your counsellor. Please seek individualized support from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional.

Perimenopause support isn’t about fixing something that’s wrong; it’s about understanding what your body needs during a time of real change.In this episode of Her Body in Mind, Dr. Ciera Fox, Naturopathic Doctor, and Amanda Sarich, Clinical Counsellor, talk through how perimenopause can be supported from both a hormonal and nervous system perspective, and why addressing only one piece often isn’t enough.We talk about:What “treatment” for perimenopause actually looks likeWhen hormone replacement therapy may be part of the conversationCommon myths and fears around hormone replacement therapyHow hormone therapy decisions are individualized and context-specificThe role of progesterone, estrogen, and symptom patternsWhy lab work alone doesn’t tell the full storyWhy nervous system regulation matters alongside hormonal supportHow stress, sleep, trauma history, and life stage impact symptomsWhy quick fixes often fall shortThis conversation is grounded, compassionate, and focused on helping you understand your options so you can make informed choices that fit your body and your life.Disclaimer:This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or psychiatric care. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.Content Note:Discussion includes hormone treatment approaches, hormone replacement therapy, nervous system regulation, and mental health considerations.