EFR 895: Somatic Therapy, Trauma Release and Nervous System Regulation with Dr. Christian Gonzalez

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What if the key to unlocking lasting health isn’t in another supplement, diet, or biohack—but in your nervous system? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Christian Gonzalez, ND (naturopathic doctor and somatic healing expert) returns to Ever Forward Radio to break down the science and spirituality of nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and somatic practices.

We explore how trauma shapes identity, why emotions get trapped in the body, and how reconnecting with your somatic experience can unlock healing from chronic illness, emotional blocks, and broken relationships. Whether you’re struggling with stress, unresolved trauma, or simply want to deepen your connection with your body, this episode offers practical tools and profound insights to help you move ever forward with authenticity, love, and purpose.

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In this episode we discuss...

00:00 – Opening: Has trauma become a wellness trend?

03:13 – Defining trauma, PTSD, and identity

07:53 – Childhood development and the nervous system

11:23 – Why nervous system regulation is the root of health

14:30 – Therapy vs. somatic practice: going beyond the mind

20:02 – Safety as a state of being, not a place

23:59 – Settling, self-abandonment, and chronic disease

27:08 – Learning the body’s language: interoception

33:34 – Building an authentic relationship with your body

37:40 – Practices to reconnect with the body (Yoga Nidra, awareness, sound)

46:41 – Where emotions live in the body (Chinese medicine & fascia)

55:05 – Infertility, womb healing, and somatic breakthroughs

57:07 – Fear of the work and trusting your body

01:00:06 – Responsibility for our experiences and relationships

01:02:52 – Integration, authenticity, and unconditional love

01:08:29 – Men, grief, and the heart-centered warrior

01:13:14 – Dr. G’s somatic modality: fascia, breath, and sound

01:17:39 – Integration as the key to sustaining healing

01:21:56 – Living in purpose through body connection

01:24:48 – Protecting children’s somatic awareness

01:29:28 – Parenting, accountability, and breaking generational cycles

01:31:40 – Final reflections and where to find Dr. G

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• Dr. G was first on Ever Forward Radio in episode 298 https://www.chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/298