In this powerful episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit, I’m joined by Allegra Foxlie – a specialist psychophysical trauma-informed body therapist and author of HTR: Hormone Tension Release.

Together, we explore the deep connection between stuck trauma – especially adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) – and health, particularly in neurodivergent women.

Allegra explains how unresolved trauma is often stored in the body for decades and how it contributes to chronic conditions such as hormonal imbalances, autoimmune disorders, fibromyalgia and complex pain.

We discuss the role of your nervous system when it comes to maintaining your health, and how the dysregulation caused by trauma can lead to lasting physical and emotional effects.

This eye-opening episode will give you a deeper understanding of how trauma influences your body and mind – and how to start your healing journey.

In this episode of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, Kate and Allegra discuss:

• The impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on your nervous system, immune health and hormones

• The connection between trauma and chronic conditions such as autoimmune disorders and hormonal imbalances, particularly in neurodivergent women

• The connection between stress, trauma and health conditions such as fibromyalgia, endometriosis and gut health issues

• Practical body-based therapies for trauma release – including neurogenic tremoring, breathwork and self-regulation techniques

• Healing from past trauma – how understanding your body’s signals and responses can help you live more fully

• The role of your nervous system in regulating emotional and physical health – and using a holistic approach to restore balance

Interview timestamps:

• Understanding the impact of childhood trauma on your body (06:06)

• How adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can impact your health (10:59)

• Practical strategies to release trauma stored in the body using body-based therapies (16:27)

• The connection between autoimmune disorders, endometriosis and hormonal imbalances caused by trauma (22:06)

• How trauma and stress dysregulate your nervous system, leading to long-term health complications (32:46)

• Exploring practical tools for self-regulation and healing your nervous system (38:36)

Connect with Allegra through her website: https://thefoxlieplan.com/ or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allegrafoxlie

Resources mentioned:

HTR: Hormone Tension Release by Allegra Foxlie: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/HTR-Hormone-Tension-Release-Audiobook/B0CH1QWMCN

Neurogenic tremoring and trauma release exercises (TRE) by David Berceli: https://traumaprevention.com/

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