Understanding Our Nervous Systems: Simone Gisondi on Triumph Over Trauma

Understanding Our Nervous Systems: Simone Gisondi on Triumph Over Trauma

From Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life by Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor

February 12, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 239

About this episode

Simone Gisondi shares her experiences with trauma and healing, discussing the impact on her nervous system and the importance of emotional health.

Disclaimer. The content in this material discusses domestic violence and may include some graphic descriptions. In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, host Mika Altidor interviews Simone Gisondi, the host of Health Confidential podcast. Simone shares her harrowing childhood experiences growing up in an abusive and restrictive environment in communist Romania. She discusses the long-term impact of trauma on her nervous system and overall health, including a major stroke she suffered at 35. Simone recounts her family's eventual emigration to Canada and her personal journey toward healing and regulating her nervous system. The conversation delves into the importance of addressing stored emotions and trauma, the critical role of relationships in our lives, and the empowering journey of self-discovery and self-worth. The episode encourages listeners to explore their own emotional health and the impact of their relationships.

People in this episode

Host: Mika Altidor

Guest: Simone Gisondi

Topics covered

  • nervous system
  • trauma
  • emotional health
  • self-discovery
  • relationships

Keywords

  • trauma
  • nervous system
  • emotional health
  • self-worth
  • relationships
  • healing
  • domestic violence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Health Confidential

Places: Romania, Canada

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