Podcasts Health Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording Episode 168: I Was Haunted By PTSD. Here's What Helped Me Heal.

Episode 168: I Was Haunted By PTSD. Here's What Helped Me Heal.

Published: Feb. 14, 2023, 2 p.m.

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Trigger warning: This episode mentions sexual assault and rape

In this solo podcast episode, I share about my experience of navigating PTSD related to sexual assault, why I stayed quiet for almost 20 years, and what helped me heal.\\xa0

A few of the key things I focus on include:\\xa0

-The importance of blood sugar balance in stress response

-Foods with specific compounds that help promote a healthier stress response and healing

-Nurturing the gut-brain connection\\xa0


I initially wrote about my experience for mindbodygreen\'s Invisible Illness series. You can check it out here.\\xa0

I talk in this episode about menta health support for those suffering from PTSD related to sexual assault. If you\'re looking for options, your insurance provider\\u2019s website can be a good starting place, and there are also companies offering virtual mental health services as well at varying price points to make therapy more accessible. You can also access the National Sexual Assault Hotline for 24/7 support.

If you know of someone who would benefit from hearing this, please share it.\\xa0

You\'re also welcome to connect with me on social (I\'m most active on Instagram @jesscording) and visit my website to check out my books and blog and to sign up for my newsletter.\\xa0

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