Trauma Recovery That Lasts: Rewire the Subconscious & Calm Your Nervous System

Trauma isn’t defined by the event—it’s defined by how your brain and nervous system respond. In this episode, host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Michelle Smith, a trauma-informed therapist, to break down trauma, debunk common myths, and share practical tools that help you regulate your nervous system and create long-lasting change through subconscious rewiring. In this conversation, you’ll learn: ✨ Why “just get over it” is a trauma myth—and what compassion looks like instead ✨ How triggers work (and why small things can create big reactions) ✨ Trauma vs. anxiety: what’s different and what supports each ✨ Simple regulation strategies: routines, grounding, breathwork, mindfulness, and movement ✨ Holiday stress support: boundaries, radical acceptance, and building a coping plan ✨ Five concrete actions to support your nervous system this season 📲 Connect with Michelle Smith Website: https://www.michellesmithlmhc.com/ IG: @michellesmithlmhc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellesmithcounseling/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-smith-ms-lmhc-lpc-47969831/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices