The Hidden Link Between Stress, Trauma, and Autoimmunity — Completing the Stress Cycle – Dr. Sara Gottfried

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Angela and Sara Gottfried look at the intricate relationship between trauma, stress responses, and autoimmunity.

Key Takeaways

Angela and Sara Gottfried look at the intricate relationship between trauma, stress responses, and autoimmunity.
They discuss how traditional stress responses, such as fight or flight, differ between genders, highlighting the unique ways women may respond to stress through freezing, fawning, or fainting

Timestamps and Key Topics

PINE: The PINE network (Psychology, Immune system, Neurological system, Endocrine system) is particularly vulnerable to toxic stress and trauma

Importance of Processing Emotions: Having a supportive network to process emotions is crucial for mitigating long-term consequences of trauma

Impact of Puberty on Sensitivity: During puberty, particularly in girls, there is a heightened sensitivity to peer influence, which can lead to emotional dysregulation.

Connection Between Emotions and Autoimmunity: There is a potential link between emotional experiences and autoimmune conditions, as suggested by traditions like Ayurveda and insights from figures like Gabor Maté

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