Bending Over Backwards
What does it take to bend over backwards and change the game—whether in medicine, business, or life? Dr. James Adkins has spent over 27 years doing just that, breaking barriers in spine care and beyond. Now, he’s pulling back the curtain to bring you bold, no-holds-barred conversations with visionaries, risk-takers, and trailblazers from all walks of life. From life-changing breakthroughs to unfiltered stories of success and struggle, this podcast will leave you stretched, inspired, and standing taller than ever. Get ready to discover how bending over backwards can change everything.
Bending Over Backwards
Ep. 14 - How Trauma Changes Your Brain & Body (And What to Do About It) | Chelsey Valeri
Most people think trauma is just something that happened in the past. A bad memory. Something you "move on" from.
But what if it’s not in your head? What if it’s sitting in your nervous system, shaping how you think, how you react, even how your body feels?
That’s what we’re talking about today. Chelsey Valeri has spent years helping people untangle the effects of deep trauma—the kind that doesn’t just go away with time.
We dive into:
- Why your body might be stuck in fight-or-flight mode (and how to break the cycle)
- The reason some people never heal—and what they’re missing
- Why therapy alone isn’t enough for deep trauma
- The healthcare system’s blind spots when it comes to pain and mental health
This episode isn’t just about trauma—it’s about finally understanding what’s really happening inside you.