Your Brain Is Part of the Healing Process: Trauma, ADHD & Brain Health

In this episode of the Table Talk Podcast, Melody sits down with Kristen Wooten, a licensed professional clinical counselor and brain health coach, for an insightful conversation about trauma, brain health, and the connection between the brain and overall well-being.

Kristen shares her experience with EMDR, neurofeedback, and the DART method, explaining how these approaches can support nervous-system regulation, trauma recovery, resilience, and emotional well-being. They also explore the often-overlooked connection between head injuries and symptoms such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and addiction.

The conversation goes beyond therapy to discuss brain injury recovery, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle factors, and why addressing underlying contributors can be an important part of a whole-person approach to health.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

✔️ How EMDR helps people process traumatic memories
✔️ What neurofeedback is and how it supports brain and nervous-system regulation
✔️ Why some people may need to build resilience before beginning trauma-focused work
✔️ The connection between head injuries, ADHD, mood changes, and addiction
✔️ How hyperbaric oxygen therapy and other approaches may support brain injury recovery
✔️ The role of nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle in long-term brain health

Guest: Kristen Wooten
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor | Brain Health Coach | Owner of Freedom Counseling Services

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