The Meraki Blueprint

Childhood Trauma and Its Affects on Adult Health

Season 2 Episode 1

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Childhood trauma doesn’t just stay in childhood.

In this episode, we’re talking about how early life stress shapes adult health — from the nervous system and hormones to inflammation, immune function, and chronic symptoms.

We’ll explore how adverse childhood experiences can wire the body for hypervigilance, survival mode, and long-term stress patterns. Not because your body is broken, but because it adapted.

Inside this episode:

• How childhood trauma affects stress physiology
• The connection between ACE scores and chronic disease risk
• Why high-functioning adults can still carry dysregulated nervous systems
• How functional nutrition considers your story, not just your symptoms

Your body has always been trying to keep you safe.

Resources:

Childhood Disrupted Book: https://a.co/d/0izGR816

Ace Survey: https://www.acesaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ACE-Questionnaire-for-Adults-Identified-English-rev.7.26.22.pdf

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