Why Fear Wins Over Facts The Neuroscience of Trauma

In this Sunday Night Live, we explored how trauma, stress, and emotional memory shape the brain, nervous system, hormones, inflammation, posture, and chronic pain patterns.We broke down how the amygdala (fear center), prefrontal cortex (logic center), and hippocampus (memory center) interact — and why fear often overrides facts.We discussed:The brain-body connectionHow chronic stress alters cortisol, immune function, and inflammationThe impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Why muscles stay tight under stressHow perception influences cellular signaling (including insights from Bruce Lipton)Nervous system regulation vs. protection modeMost importantly, we covered practical tools to support neuroplasticity and trauma recovery, including:✔ Chiropractic care✔ Breathwork✔ Gradual return to movement✔ Somatic therapy✔ Joy, connection, and safety signalingIf your body remembers stress, it can also remember safety.Healing starts with nervous system regulation.📝Join my newsletter for up to date health tips: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/gQMdLE5/drpaulashealthtips For high quality supplements:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/pruffinSTAY CONNECTED!Free resources:https://drruffin.com/https://www.instagram.com/drpaularuffin/https://www.facebook.com/drpaularuffin/ https://www.facebook.com/NewHudsonChiropracticAndWellnessCenterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drpaularuffinDisclaimer: The contents of this video are for entertainment and informational purposes only and are not intended to be medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor to replace medical care. The information presented herein is accurate and conforms to the available scientific evidence to the best of the author's knowledge as of the time of posting. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in video content by Dr. Paula Ruffin DC!