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In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with trauma physician and educator Dr. Christy Gibson—author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit—to explore how trauma really works, why it's often missed, and what you can do to start healing.

We unpack why trauma is not what happens to you, but how your body and nervous system respond—and how that response can be changed.

Christy shares practical tools that anyone can use to calm their nervous system, reclaim emotional flexibility, and move toward post-traumatic growth. Whether you're dealing with burnout, chronic stress, or hidden wounds from the past—this conversation offers hope.

Key Topics Covered:

• What trauma really is (and how it hides in plain sight)
• The link between stress, illness, and the nervous system
• How to calm your body using somatic tools
• Signs you're stuck in fight, flight, or freeze
• Simple daily practices to start healing

What makes this conversation different:
Christy doesn’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. She invites you into a compassionate toolkit that honours your individuality, respects your story, and equips you with flexible paths to healing.

This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz

• Learn more about Dr. Christy here - https://www.christinegibson.net/trauma-resilience-specialist
• Grab a copy of her book here - https://www.amazon.com.au/Modern-Trauma-Toolkit-Post-Traumatic-Personalized/dp/0306831066
• Follow her on TikTok here - https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktoktraumadoc?lang=en
• Follow her on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/moderntraumatoolkit/

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James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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