The Physical Toll of Childhood Emotional Abuse: Special Guest Christa Bevan

<p>When thinking about abuse, physical abuse may come to mind first. But abuse can come in many forms. Emotional abuse is just as serious as physical abuse and often precedes it. Sometimes they happen together.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Adults who were abused or neglected as children may also be <a href="https://aifs.gov.au/cfca/publications/effects-child-abuse-and-neglect-adult-survivors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">more likely</a> to develop chronic health problems, including:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/common-eating-disorders"><em>eating disorders</em></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/headache"><em>headaches</em></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-disease/causes-risks"><em>heart disease</em></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health"><em>mental health issues</em></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/obesity"><em>obesity</em></a></li> <li><em>substance use disorders</em></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><em>My special guest today will share her first hand experience of living in an environment that was emotionally abusive.</em></p> <p><br></p> <p>Christa Bevan is the founder of The Radical Mother Village for mothers dedicated to consciously breaking cycles of generational trauma. &nbsp;She's a certified TRE® (tension and trauma releasing exercises) provider and a stress-resilience coach for mothers. She is also the host of The Radical Mother Village Podcast.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In what ways has Trauma impacted you in your life?&nbsp;</p> <p>I grew up in an emotionally abusive household from the time I was born. &nbsp;At 12 years old I had my first panic attack. &nbsp;These would continue for close to two decades while I tried everything I could do to stop them and get my severe anxiety under control. &nbsp;In my late 20's I realized that my subconscious thoughts of self-hatred were fueling my autoimmune symptoms. &nbsp;Trauma healing continues to be active work I do daily for m