Why A Truamatic Trigger Can Bring Back Physical Feelings When a traumatic memory is stored in the nervous system, a present-day sensory cue can reactivate the same physical fear, even when the situation is no longer dangerous. This is because trauma is encoded through the amygdala and body-based memory, not just conscious recall, causing the brain to interpret familiar patterns as current threat. In this episode of Trauma Rewired, co-hosts Elisabeth Kristof and Jennifer Wallace are joined by Mat
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Trauma isn't just a memory—it’s an experience that lives in the body. When someone is triggered, they may not consciously recall the past, but their nervous system does. The body reacts as if the original event is happening all over again, even when the mind knows it's not. That’s why trauma responses often feel so immediate and overwhelming. This is why somatic approaches are crucial in trauma work. Cognitive understanding alone isn't enough—because trauma isn't just a thought; it's a sensation
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Trauma isn't just a memory—it’s an experience that lives in the body. When someone is triggered, they may not consciously recall the past, but their nervous system does. The body reacts as if the original event is happening all over again, even when the mind knows it's not. That’s why trauma responses often feel so immediate and overwhelming. This is why somatic approaches are crucial in trauma work. Cognitive understanding alone isn't enough—because trauma isn't just a thought; it's a sensation
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