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Trauma Recovery That Lasts: Rewire the Subconscious & Calm Your Nervous System
Description
Trauma isn’t defined by the event—it’s defined by how your brain and nervous system respond.
In this episode, host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Michelle Smith, a trauma-informed therapist, to break down trauma, debunk common myths, and share practical tools that help you regulate your nervous system and create long-lasting change through subconscious rewiring.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
✨ Why “just get over it” is a trauma myth—and what compassion looks like instead
✨ How triggers work (and why small things can create big reactions)
✨ Trauma vs. anxiety: what’s different and what supports each
✨ Simple regulation strategies: routines, grounding, breathwork, mindfulness, and movement
✨ Holiday stress support: boundaries, radical acceptance, and building a coping plan
✨ Five concrete actions to support your nervous system this season
📲 Connect with Michelle Smith
Website: https://www.michellesmithlmhc.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellesmithcounseling/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-smith-ms-lmhc-lpc-47969831/
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