In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Cathleen King to explore how supporting nervous system health may play a role in overall well-being, stress management, and resilience. You'll hear us discuss:
- Why the nervous system plays a key role in overall function
- How trauma and stress may contribute to physical symptoms
- The connection between nervous system regulation and overall well-being
- Steps that may support nervous system balance and resilience
- How breath work and vagal tone can influence relaxation and stress response
Dr. Cathleen King is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a qualified Neuroplasticity Educator who has personally navigated the challenges of complex trauma and illness. As the founder of Primal Trust, she developed a unique approach that combines top-down brain retraining with bottom-up somatic and vagus nerve support. Featured in The Inside Effects documentary as a thought leader in mind-body wellness, Dr. King has guided thousands of clients and health professionals in techniques to support brain function and nervous system regulation.
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Timestamps
03:41 - What Sets Off Your Nervous System
05:15 - Understanding Your Body’s Command Center
07:06 - Why You Can't Rest and Fight at the Same Time
13:04 - How Chronic Illness and Trauma May Be Connected
18:10 - Scientific Insights into Nervous System Regulation
21:16 - The Role of the Vagus Nerve in Supporting Health
24:57 - How Different Breathing Practices May Affect Your Nervous System
29:40 - Brain Retraining: What It Is and How It Works
35:34 - The Right Time to Incorporate Somatic Practices
38:56 - Inside the Primal Trust Program
41:16 - Simple Steps to Start Your Path to Better Well-being
42:32 - Where to find Dr. Cathleen King