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

<p>Trigger warning: This episode mentions sexual assault and rape</p> <p>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. </p> <p>A few of the key things I focus on include: </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-The importance of blood sugar balance in stress response</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-Foods with specific compounds that help promote a healthier stress response and healing</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-Nurturing the gut-brain connection </span></p> <p><br /> <span style="font-weight: 400;">I initially wrote about my experience for mindbodygreen's Invisible Illness series. You can check it out <a href= "https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/invisible-illness-jess-cording" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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’s 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</span> <a href= "https://www.rainn.org/resources"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">National Sexual Assault Hotline</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">for 24/7 support.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you know of someone who would benefit from hearing this, please share it. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You're also welcome to connect with me on social (I'm most active on Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/jesscording/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@jesscording</a>) and visit my website to check out my books and blog and to sign up for my newsletter. </span></p>