
Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin
Guiding you toward a life of purpose, progress, and personal growth. Each week, James interviews world-class thinkers, including prime ministers, Olympic gold medalists, billionaires, and visionaries, to uncover the habits, tools, and mindsets that drive meaningful success.
Hosted by James Laughlin—a 7-time world champion drummer, sought-after keynote speaker, and high-performance leadership consultant—this podcast brings you conversations with extraordinary individuals who have shaped industries, inspired nations, and achieved greatness.
Whether you're building confidence, breaking through barriers, or discovering your purpose, Lead on Purpose is your guide to turning challenges into opportunities and ambitions into achievements.
Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin
The #1 Skill to Calm Anxiety and Heal Trauma | Dr. Christy Gibson
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In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with trauma physician and educator Dr. Christy Gibson—author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit—to explore how trauma really works, why it's often missed, and what you can do to start healing.
We unpack why trauma is not what happens to you, but how your body and nervous system respond—and how that response can be changed.
Christy shares practical tools that anyone can use to calm their nervous system, reclaim emotional flexibility, and move toward post-traumatic growth. Whether you're dealing with burnout, chronic stress, or hidden wounds from the past—this conversation offers hope.
Key Topics Covered:
- What trauma really is (and how it hides in plain sight)
- The link between stress, illness, and the nervous system
- How to calm your body using somatic tools
- Signs you're stuck in fight, flight, or freeze
- Simple daily practices to start healing
What makes this conversation different:
Christy doesn’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. She invites you into a compassionate toolkit that honours your individuality, respects your story, and equips you with flexible paths to healing.
This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz
- Learn more about Dr. Christy here - https://www.christinegibson.net/trauma-resilience-specialist
- Grab a copy of her book here - https://www.amazon.com.au/Modern-Trauma-Toolkit-Post-Traumatic-Personalized/dp/0306831066
- Follow her on TikTok here - https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktoktraumadoc?lang=en
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