Ep. 303: The Science of Feeling Safe Again

About this episode

Dr. Meg Meeker and therapist Dawn Wiggins discuss the recovery from trauma and the importance of feeling safe for healing.

In this follow-up to our conversation on divorce and healing, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with therapist and integrative healer Dawn Wiggins to talk about what it really takes to recover from any kind of trauma — whether it’s divorce, loss, or years of emotional stress. Wiggins explains how trauma shapes our nervous system, thoughts, and relationships — and how real healing happens when we reconnect body, mind, and spirit. Together, they unpack practical ways to calm the body, release old pain, and create safety from the inside out. 🧭 Key Takeaways Trauma lives in the body — and the nervous system needs to feel safe before real healing begins. Being present (not perfect) helps children and loved ones feel secure. Recognize and release negative beliefs that keep you stuck in fear or guilt. Tools like EMDR , somatic therapy , and homeopathy can help integrate emotional healing. Healing is a full-body process — involving your brain, your breath, and your belief system. When you heal yourself, you break generational patterns and model resilience. About Dawn Wiggins Dawn Wiggins is a licensed therapist, homeopath, and integrative healer who helps people recover from trauma and life…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Meg Meeker

Guest: Dawn Wiggins

Topics covered

• trauma recovery
• divorce
• emotional healing
• nervous system
• self-trust
• resilience

Keywords

• trauma
• healing
• nervous system
• EMDR
• somatic therapy
• emotional safety
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: A Different “D” Word, Dear Divorce Diary

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