Waking Up to Yourself: Healing after Trauma and Survival Mode
You’re not broken. You’re not overreacting.
You’re not crazy for feeling the way you do.
You’re likely just waking up to yourself—after years of shrinking, surviving, second-guessing.
Maybe you were with someone who made you question your reality.
Who turned every conversation around on you.
Who minimized your pain, dismissed your intuition, or gaslit you until you couldn’t trust your own body.
Maybe you left.
Maybe you’re still in it.
Maybe you’ve moved on—but the exhaustion, the anxiety, the stress, or the health symptoms still linger.
I see you.
The Trauma Doesn’t Always End When the Relationship Does
Long after the final argument, your nervous system might still be stuck in fight-or-flight.
Your body might be inflamed, depleted, aching.
You might feel disconnected from your hunger cues, your cycle, your sleep, your joy.
You might be wondering:
Why can’t I get better?
Why am I still tired, anxious, on edge?
Why do I keep saying I’m fine when I’m falling apart inside?
Here’s what I want you to know:
Your body isn’t failing you.
It’s talking to you.
And there are ways to support that healing—gently, deeply, without bypassing what you’ve been through.
The Holistic Nutrition Approach to Healing
Healing isn’t just about fixing symptoms or slapping a band-aid on what’s been broken.
It’s about restoring balance, supporting your body’s natural systems, and addressing the root causes of what’s going on underneath the surface.
If you’ve been living in a constant state of stress or emotional turmoil, it’s highly likely that:
Your gut health is compromised (because stress deeply affects your digestion).
Your blood sugar and hormone balance are off (making anxiety, fatigue, and mood swings worse).
Your immune system is weakened (making it harder to fight off colds, infections, or flare-ups of chronic illness).
In these moments of imbalance, nutrition is medicine.
Through anti-inflammatory foods, blood sugar stabilization, and nutrient-dense meals, we can help your body feel safe again. We can calm your nervous system, restore your energy, and address the underlying triggers of anxiety and fatigue.
How I Help: Nutrition as a Healing Tool
I work with women just like you, who are rebuilding themselves from the inside out—starting with food.
Here’s how we can support your healing journey through holistic nutrition:
Gut Health Restoration:
The gut is often called the “second brain” because it is so deeply connected to our emotional and mental health. Through gut-healing foods (like bone broth, fermented foods, and fiber-rich vegetables), we can rebalance your microbiome and support emotional stability.Blood Sugar Balance:
Stress often messes with your blood sugar, causing mood swings and fatigue. By stabilizing blood sugar with whole, nutrient-dense meals and healthy fats, you’ll experience more steady energy and clearer thinking. This can also help reduce cravings and help you manage emotional triggers.Inflammation Reduction:
Chronic stress and trauma increase inflammation, which can manifest in pain, fatigue, and flare-ups of chronic illness. Anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric, omega-3-rich foods, and antioxidants will help calm that inflammation and give your body the strength it needs to heal.Nourishing Your Nervous System:
The parasympathetic nervous system is key to restoring balance and healing from trauma. Foods like magnesium-rich greens, adaptogenic herbs, and calming teas can support nervous system repair, helping you move out of the fight-or-flight state into rest and digest mode.Hormonal Balance:
Stress, poor diet, and trauma can disrupt your hormones, leading to issues like irregular periods, mood swings, or weight gain. Through proper nutrition, we can help restore hormonal balance, so you feel more grounded, present, and energized.
This Isn’t About Perfection—It’s About Permission
Permission to listen to your body.
Permission to rest.
Permission to feel.
Permission to begin again—without the shame, without the pressure, without the mask.
You’ve been strong for too long.
It’s okay to soften now.
To receive support.
To heal—fully, finally, for you.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re curious about working together, I offer 15-minute consults to see if we’re a good fit.
This isn’t a sales pitch—it’s a space for you to ask questions and feel into it.
You can book yours below.
You don’t have to hold it all together anymore.
You just have to take the next right step.
And I’ll meet you there.
Book a consultation today to get started!
To your health and healing,
Alexis Tanner
Registered Holistic Nutritionist (B.A., R.H.N.)
The Nutritionist Mama
Disclaimer - The information in this blog is not intended as medical advice or to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or health routine. Individual results may vary.