3 Proven Methods to Heal Trauma and Rewire Your Nervous System

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

January 23, 2023

Duration

1h 18m

Channel

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — In this episode, I’m making the topic of #trauma easier to understand by taking you step by step through my recent revelation that I was struggling with past trauma. Note: this episode covers sensitive material, including discussion of trauma and sexual assault. If this topic isn’t for you right now – please skip this episode. The words “trauma” and “nervous system” are thrown around like candy online. I want to share the profound things that I’ve learned about both topics and how I’ve started to address and heal the trauma in my #nervoussystem. This episode is personal, it’s important, and tactical, and most of all – it’s packed with tools you can start using right now. Xo Mel Follow along with my free workbook. You can sign up for that here 👉 https://www.melrobbins.com/calm This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. In this episode, you'll learn: 00:00 Intro 03:38 This episode is one of the most important I’ve ever created 08:26 What is trauma anyway? 09:47 Do you recognize yourself in these signs of past trauma? 10:42 Getting honest: my personal story 22:18 What happens to me when I hear the sound of crunchy snow (and how this applies to you) 26:22 Do you have to remember trauma to heal from it? 28:06 If I have little-T trauma, does that mean my parents are to blame? 35:10 This is what your nervous system is (and it’s not what I used to think) 40:13 You have the power to heal your trauma 44:03 Here’s why your triggers were helpful then and why they’re not now 53:06 How can you get yourself out of survival mode and start to focus again? 58:52 The difference between your two nervous systems 1:01:13 Six takeaways to help you switch from fight or flight to rest and recovery 1:09:58 You have the ability to heal yourself 1:14:54 The power is inside of you — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Mel Robbins

  host

• Benny

  guest

• Guest (in-studio questioner)

  guest

• Chris Robbins

  guest

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, featuring Mel Robbins and Benny, 3 Proven Methods to Heal Trauma and Rewire Your Nervous System explores mel Robbins Reveals Simple Daily Tools To Heal Hidden Trauma Mel Robbins explains how unresolved trauma dysregulates the nervous system and quietly shapes everyday behaviors like anxiety, shutdown, reactivity, and constant busyness.

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