Chiropractic Meets Mental Health: Real Talk on Pain, Triggers & Personal Growth
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00:00 – Meet Sheetal: A chiropractor from New Zealand passionate about the connection between physical pain and emotional history
01:00 – How posture reflects emotional states (sadness, confidence, trauma responses)
02:30 – Childhood experiences and the way our bodies learn to respond to stress
04:00 – The invisible link between family dynamics and chronic pain
06:45 – Nikki shares her own ongoing pain journey and regular chiropractic care
08:00 – Compensatory pain and why symptoms can show up opposite the source
09:00 – Brain hemispheres, body pain, and the masculine/feminine energy theory
10:00 – The “lizard brain,” PTSD, and how automatic fear responses affect the body
12:30 – How chronic fight-or-flight impacts inflammation and physical symptoms
15:00 – The emotional roots of pain and why some injuries show no symptoms
17:00 – Speaking your truth in business and educating clients without sounding “woo”
19:00 – Nikki describes the difference between stress from work vs. trauma triggers
21:00 – Sleep challenges, mind loops, and techniques Nikki uses to fall asleep
23:00 – The power of safe visualization and reprogramming anxious brain patterns
26:00 – Shifting thoughts through strategy, focus, and storytelling
29:00 – Personal stories of education gaps, intelligence, and money mindsets
33:00 – The importance of choice, boundaries, and teaching kids consent
36:00 – Being aware of safety, triggers, and reclaiming your space
38:00 – Sheetal explains how she uses breathwork and touch to regulate the nervous system
41:00 – Small habits that anchor safety into the body and mind
44:00 – The need for body awareness and how trauma hides in daily life
47:00 – Respecting personal space and the long-term effects of unwanted touch
50:00 – Listening to the people around you through their actions
53:00 – Creating work-life balance and protecting time with your family
56:00 – Redefining success: Why your job is just a piece of your life
59:00 – The burnout cycle and how rest boosts productivity
1:02:00 – Sheetal’s closing thoughts: You’re not a robot. You’re human.
1:05:00 – The importance of choosing joy, rest, and connection every day
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