EP 180: Is Your Acid Reflux a Nervous System Problem? | Molly Pelletier
The Biology of Trauma® With Dr. AimieShow Notes
An early read on your nervous system explains why reflux holds on. This episode covers reflux hypersensitivity, lost hunger and fullness cues, and the somatic tools that calm the gut, including diaphragmatic breathing after meals.
➡️ Full show notes: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/post/nervoussystemandacidreflux-thegut-brainconnection
In This Episode You'll Learn:
01:10 — Why Molly Pelletier chose to focus on reflux and gut health
02:15 — How is acid reflux linked to the nervous system?
07:30 — Why is somatic work the missing link with reflux?
09:18 — What nutrition shifts actually help relieve reflux?
13:31 — What childhood patterns show up in stomach and reflux issues?
17:16 — Why can't some people feel when they are hungry or full?
22:12 — Which somatic tools help calm reflux?
26:52 — Which foods can trigger reflux during a healing phase?
30:32 — How do you know if reflux is affecting your sleep?
32:22 — What's the most important first step to calm reflux?
Resources/Guides:
Stress or Trauma? Read What Your Body Is Running (free): a Biology of Trauma® guide to tell whether your nervous system is running a stress response or a trauma response, and the sequence it needs next.
➡️ Full show notes with links and resources: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/post/nervoussystemandacidreflux-thegut-brainconnection
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