When Betrayal Hits the Body: Sleep, Stress, Hormones & Healin
About this episode
The episode discusses the physical impacts of betrayal trauma and emphasizes the importance of self-compassion in healing.
When Betrayal Hits the Body: Sleep, Stress, Hormones & Healing With Karyn Shanks, MD Betrayal doesn’t just affect your heart and mind — it affects your body too. In this compassionate conversation, Lora sits down with physician and functional medicine expert Dr. Karyn Shanks to explore the very real physical impact of betrayal trauma, chronic stress, and emotional overwhelm. Together, they discuss how trauma affects sleep, hormones, inflammation, energy, digestion, nervous system regulation, and overall health — and why these responses are not signs that you’re weak or broken, but signs that your body is trying to protect you. This episode also explores self-compassion, the stories women carry around productivity and worthiness, and how healing begins when we stop fighting our bodies and start listening to them with curiosity and care. Top 3 Takeaways Betrayal trauma affects the entire body — including sleep, hormones, digestion, energy, and nervous system regulation. Your body is not betraying you. Many physical symptoms are intelligent survival responses. Healing does not require perfection. Small moments of rest, nourishment, support, and compassion matter deeply. Favorite…
People in this episode
Host: Lora Cheadle
Guest: Karyn Shanks
Topics covered
- betrayal trauma
- physical health
- self-compassion
- stress management
- healing
- hormones
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: KARYN SHANKS MD
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