Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We remember, folks. We remember it all.
We might not have distinct (declarative) memories of things that happened to us as a baby, or in utero, but trust me, the body remembers.
These are called implicit memories. They can show up as body movements that don't make much sense. Or as intense survival reactions such as terror, fear, or panic, that pop up out of nowhere.
Now I obviously can't teach you how to work with these early memories in a social media post, but I want you to know: we can work with these old pieces of our past.
And sometimes, we must do this so we can free ourselves from the strain, tension, and fear they left behind.
This is a short clip from a longer talk with my SBSM alum Kait where we dig into her experiences birthing her babies, her own trauma, and more.
Want to start building the foundations so you can process and heal old trauma? Start with my new offering, SBSM Foundations.
🔤 SmartBodySmartMind.com
We remember, folks. We remember it all.
We might not have distinct (declarative) memories of things that happened to us as a baby, or in utero, but trust me, the body remembers.
These are called implicit memories. They can show up as body movements that don't make much sense. Or as intense survival reactions such as terror, fear, or panic, that pop up out of nowhere.
Now I obviously can't teach you how to work with these early memories in a social media post, but I want you to know: we can work with these old pieces of our past.
And sometimes, we must do this so we can free ourselves from the strain, tension, and fear they left behind.
This is a short clip from a longer talk with my SBSM alum Kait where we dig into her experiences birthing her babies, her own trauma, and more.
Want to start building the foundations so you can process and heal old trauma? Start with my new offering, SBSM Foundations.
🔤 SmartBodySmartMind.com





![Healing Narcissistic Abuse, Neuropathy, Chronic Fatigue & PTSD - What Happens Inside SBSM
Alumni of the Smart Body Smart Mind program discuss their healing journey, personal growth, and the difference between the 21-Day Nervous System Tune-up and SmartBody SmartMind™ (SBSM).
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Timestamps:
[00:00:02] – Who This Program Is For & Enrollment Dates
Overview of Smart Body Smart Mind and who should consider joining.
[00:06:30] – Why 21 Days Isn’t Enough for Trauma Healing
Why nervous system repair requires depth, repetition, and community.
[00:11:45] – From Suicidal Ideation to Regulation Tools
How daily practices created real nervous system change.
[00:15:10] – Healing Is Like Learning a New Language
Why complex trauma recovery takes time—not quick fixes.
[00:19:20] – Reversing Neuropathy & Chronic Stress Symptoms
How stress physiology impacts chronic pain and inflammation.
[00:28:28] – Can This Work Heal Narcissistic Trauma?
Rewiring people-pleasing and unsafe relationship patterns.
[00:37:50] – Chronic Fatigue, Aging & Nervous System Collapse
Why symptoms worsen with age and how stress organs are involved.
[00:44:30] – Stop Trying to “Figure It All Out”
Why overanalysis blocks healing and what actually works.
[00:43:15] – How Deep Does This Work Go? (Karma & Past Lives)
Biology vs. spiritual explanations for trauma.
[00:46:44] – When Orienting Exercises Don’t Work
Why visual safety tools may fail—and what to do instead.
[00:52:20] – Polyvagal Theory: What’s Accurate (and What’s Not)
Clearing up vagus nerve misconceptions and “biohack” myths.
[00:58:40] – What If I Fall Behind in the Program?
Perfectionism, pacing, and healing at your own speed.
[01:02:18] – Rewiring School Conditioning & Productivity Trauma
How performance-based identity interferes with healing.
[01:36:30] – Final Takeaways: Why This Work Changes Everything
Long-term transformation, integration, and next steps
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