This episode pulls back the curtain on something rarely shared: a real therapy session where Adele’s body diagnosed an injury before doctors did.

Using Hakomi, a powerful somatic therapy, Adele’s child state of consciousness revealed exactly what was happening in her foot, long before medical tests confirmed it.

We dive into:
🧠 How child states hold unspoken truths about trauma and the body
⚡ What really happens inside a somatic therapy session (the “black box” revealed)
👣 How the body’s wisdom can outpace even medical professionals
💡 Why Hakomi changes the way we understand healing and diagnosis

This one is raw, controversial, and eye-opening and a rare look at the intersection of psychology, somatics, and the body’s intelligence.

Listen now to hear how therapy can uncover truths hidden deep in the body.

Born into pain. Raised in resilience.

In this deeply personal episode, Adele shares how a traumatic birth, childhood surgeries, and years of chronic pain shaped her path into trauma therapy and health psychology. Her story takes you through:

🩺 Surviving congenital hip dysplasia and the medical system’s blind spots
🧠 How early trauma fuels lifelong patterns like people-pleasing and silence in pain
💊 Hard truths on the opioid crisis and flaws in modern healthcare
💡 Why self-advocacy is a non-negotiable in healing - both physically and emotionally

From hospital wards to a doctorate in health psychology, Adele reveals how curiosity, grit, and a refusal to be defined by her pain transformed her life and career.

Listen now for a raw, inspiring look at how to turn trauma into purpose and reclaim your power.

99% of your DNA isn’t human — and it’s running the show.

In this mind-bending episode, Adele and Sam uncover how the trillions of microbes in your gut influence:
🧠 Mood, anxiety & trauma recovery
💡 Neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine & GABA
🔥 Inflammation, cravings & even your body clock

We bust outdated myths (goodbye serotonin hypothesis of depression) and explore how stress and trauma hijack gut health — triggering everything from anxiety to diabetes. You’ll also hear the real story on microbiome testing, probiotics, and why quick-fix trends like DIY fecal transplants can backfire.

If you’ve ever wondered why your gut feelings are so powerful, this episode is your deep dive into the science and the solutions.

Tune in and learn how to harness your “second brain” for lasting mental and physical health.

When your stomach is talking, your mind should listen.

In this eye-opening episode, Adele and Sam pull back the curtain on the powerful gut–brain axis and why IBS isn’t “just in your head,” but deeply connected to your mental health.

We dive into:
🧠 Why 90% of your serotonin is made in your gut, not your brain
⚡ How trauma and chronic stress rewire your microbiome
🌸 The link between endometriosis, “cyclical IBS,” and hormonal shifts
🌀 Why your gut reacts before your brain registers fear
🌿 Tools that actually work — from psychobiotics and microbiome testing to trauma-informed therapy

If you’ve been told “it’s all in your head” or feel trapped in the IBS–anxiety loop, this episode is your roadmap out — one gut feeling at a time.

Listen now and learn how to break the cycle from the inside out.

Still staring at the ceiling at 2am? It’s time to stop patching and start healing.

In this eye-opening episode, Adele and Sam break down:
🧠 Why sleep is your brain’s detox system - and how insomnia messes with memory, mood, and long-term health
💤 The truth about REM vs. non-REM - and how your glymphatic system clears toxins overnight
🚫 Why sleep meds (like zopiclone or melatonin) may be backfiring
🔥 The hidden roots of insomnia: trauma, stress, menopause, and more
🌿 Real solutions: magnesium, GABA, nervous system support, and sleep hygiene that actually works

If you’re tired of being tired, this episode is your reset button.

Listen now to reclaim your deep, healing sleep — pill-free.

Episode 9: How we Resource ourselves during Trauma Part 2: Growth Resources — Your Toolkit for Long-Term Resilience

Ready to stop stress spirals before they start? This episode is your roadmap.

Adele and Sam unpack:
🌱 What growth resources are — and why they’re different from survival coping
🧘‍♀️ How practices like breathwork, movement & meditation rewire your nervous system
🧠 The DREAM Framework: Discipline, Routine, Education, Action, Mentality
🪷 Why relaxing your pelvic floor might be the stress hack you didn’t know you needed
🥦 How nutrition, herbs & slow living support deep healing

If you're craving groundedness, connection, and real vitality — this one's for you.

Tune in and turn your growth habits into a lifestyle.

Episode 8: How we Resource Ourselves during Trauma Part 1: Survival Mode vs. Real Healing

If you’re coping, not thriving — this one’s for you.

In this episode, Adele and Sam unpack:
⚠️ What “survival resources” really are — and why they’re keeping you stuck
🧠 Polyvagal theory explained: how your nervous system drives fight, flight, freeze & fawn
🚩 Coping habits like people-pleasing, overworking, shopping, and numbing — trauma in disguise
🌱 How to build growth resources like grounding, safety, and self-compassion
🧗 Why trauma healing is like climbing a mountain — and you need a base camp

Ready to stop just surviving and start healing?
Tune in and learn how to resource your nervous system for real, lasting change.

Episode 7: Core Beliefs — The Hidden Rules Running Your Life

By age 7, your brain wrote a rulebook. The problem? You’re still living by it.

In this powerful episode, Adele and Sam explore:
🧠 What core beliefs really are — and how they secretly shape your choices
👶 How childhood experiences wire deep beliefs about safety, love, and worth
📉 How trauma reshapes your beliefs without you even knowing
🪞 The mind-body link: how posture reveals what you really believe about yourself
🛠️ Tools to rewrite your story: the histogram, Wheel of Life, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)

If you’ve ever felt stuck, small, or “not enough” — this episode is your wake-up call.

Listen now and learn how to break free from old rules and step into your true self.