Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr. Sonya Jensen. She has been working with women for over a decade, inspiring them to be the best versions of themselves and helping them gain freedom from the chains of society, their hormones, and the mantra that continuously plays in so many of their minds, I'm not enough. Dr. Jensen has made it clear that healing hormones isn't just a job for the physical body but the heart, mind, and even the soul. The experiences a woman has from the womb onward, dictate her thoughts and beliefs about herself and life. These beliefs, in turn, dictate the actions and communication pathways of her hormones, creating her personality and, therefore, creating her life. Dr. Jensen details the science behind hormones and the wisdom behind womanhood, illustrating how the dance between the two makes way for either a woman's healing or her suffering. In this episode, Dr. Jensen dives deep into her trauma story and how she felt victimized as a child. Luckily, Dr. Jensen turned her life around and started to feel hopeful and empowered. Dr. Jensen speaks about the inspiration behind her book, Woman Unleashed: Release Your Story, Revive Your Hormones & Reclaim Your Freedom. Plus, we dive into how trauma can start before the womb and what you can do if you’re feeling symptoms that may be related to your past traumas. Finally, tune in as we chat about healing your body and how keto should line up with your menstrual cycle. 90 Day Detox Program with Ben Azadi, Dr Mindy Pelz, Dr Daniel Pompa & other detox specialists. Limited Spots Available. Learn More Here: http://www.ketokampdetox.com Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E S P ON S O R S PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use BEN10 at checkout for 10% off your order. Wild Foods Superfoods. Receive 20% off your order by using the coupon code KETOKAMP at checkout over at https://www.wildfoods.co/ Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list. [00:50] How Dr. Jensen Went From Being Victimized By Her life To Feeling Empowered At age 13, Dr. Jensen didn't have a lot of control. She did not feel free to be herself or think the way she wanted to think and express that fully. At the moment, Dr. Jensen was crying and crying. Earlier in the day, Dr. Jensen’s mother had read her journal. Sadly, Dr. Jensen started to recognize that nothing was hers. Her mind, her body, and her thoughts were not hers. Jensen found a safety pin and carved “I hate life” into her arm. All of a sudden, something shifted; Dr. Jensen realized that she didn’t need to be a victim. [05:05] The Inspiration Behind Woman Unleashed: Release Your Story, Revive Your Hormones & Reclaim Your Freedom Through Dr. Jensen’s own healing with her traumas that she’s been through and navigating healing for women, Dr. Jensen realized that this conversation isn't happening enough. We do not understand that our history, our thoughts about ourselves, our belief systems, and the things that we have been told since being in the womb will influence our health today. The more we speak about trauma, the easier it becomes for women and men to understand that healing is possible, that the potential is there, and hope is there. We're a culture of wanting always to move away from our pain and needing ways to distract ourselves and discount ourselves. “The more we dive into ourselves and discover ourselves, we understand that there's just this vast potential of connection there and healing.” -Dr. Jensen [07:00] How We Are Sentient Before Conception And In The Womb Jensen recommends reading The Secret Life of Babies: How Our Prebirth and Birth Experiences Shape Our World: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Life-Babies-Prebirth-Experiences/dp/1583948031/benazadi-20 When we're in the womb, we're listening and understanding. Around 18 to 19 weeks, the auditory system is there and is trying to figure out what the world will be like when we're outside of the womb. Plus, we're getting information from all the hormones that our mother is secreting. Our brains are all developed for survival. If we don't fit into the tribe that we're moving into, it will be really hard to survive. The brain and the body are so smart that they're going to mold themselves to fit in. [08:50] Understanding And Treating Traumatic Stress & The Scope Of Its Impact On Society Another recommendation from Dr. Jensen is The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/B08TX585RN/benazadi-20 If you’re suffering from a trauma in the body, ask yourself: when did you feel that you weren't safe? Our womb and our uterus is a space that's supposed to be for creativity, for abundance. However, with past trauma, our bodies can suffer. Your reactions today are really from a subconscious imprint from before. [12:30] The Reasons We Create Stories & How To Create Stories That Will Better Serve You There are different reasons why we create stories. We create a story in the womb to help us survive the environment we're going in. Stories are beautiful; they hold tradition and culture. Plus, stories can be amazing learning opportunities. Also, stories are influencing how we navigate our world, what we believe about ourselves, and the lens that we put on when we perceive the world around us. When we're trapped in the story that we've created to survive, we're not really connected to our own center and our own soul’s story. [16:25] The Tools That Dr. Jensen Loves To Use & How You Can Apply These Tools Today Yoga and meditation for Dr. Jensen was a lifesaver. Yoga doesn't have to be buying a yoga mat and doing a yoga class. Instead, yoga could be connecting with nature, it could be cooking a meal, and feeling completely connected with yourself. Physical yoga creates these movements in our body that we don't normally do. Plus, it creates this awakening and certain nerve endings and connections between organs and our breath. It starts to repattern our brain to think differently. Often, we're stuck in our mind, and we're operating from our mind. However, yoga can bring you back to your heart. [21:45] The Most Common Symptom That Women Deal With On A Daily Basis The most common symptom that Dr. Jensen treats is anxiety. There's usually an event that's created that anxiety, there is perception, there's a belief, and then that turns into deficiencies in our hormones. When a woman has anxiety, her gut system is also not working as well. Women need to understand where the anxiety is coming from and that it's not who she is. When we're thriving off of that stress, the anxieties show up, the gut issues show up, the inability to be very intimate shows up. [27:20] The Most Significant Lesson That Dr. Jensen Learned From Writing Her First Book The healing never stops. There is always another layer to your healing journey. Also, there is never one answer for all of us. Lastly, healing is a journey, and we don't have to get there right away. [29:35] How To Navigate Keto So You Can Have A Healthier Monthly Cycle Variation is key if you have a heavy menstrual cycle. For the first two weeks of your cycle, you can go heavy with keto. The last two weeks, you want to up your healthy carbs. You can also use seeds. Eat pumpkin and flax seeds the first two weeks of your cycle. Green tea can also be helpful for heavy periods. AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode: Check out Dr. Jensen’s website: https://www.drsonyajensen.com/ https://womanunleashedbook.com/ Get Dr Sonya’s New Book Divine Elements: https://divineelements.ca/ Follow Dr. Jensen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsonyajensen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsonyajensennd Twitter: https://twitter.com/drsonyajensennd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOJOAAwp13p9bjYE1A1sYQ Listen to Health Ignited: https://divineelements.ca/podcasts/ Get Woman Unleashed: Release Your Story, Revive Your Hormones & Reclaim Your Freedom: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1953153534/benazadi-20 Read The Secret Life of Babies: How Our Prebirth and Birth Experiences Shape Our World: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Life-Babies-Prebirth-Experiences/dp/1583948031/benazadi-20 Check out The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/B08TX585RN/benazadi-20 Join theKeto Kamp Academy: https://ketokampacademy.com/7-day-trial-a WatchKeto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ 90 Day Detox Program with Ben Azadi, Dr Mindy Pelz, Dr Daniel Pompa & other detox specialists. Limited Spots Available. Learn More Here: http://www.ketokampdetox.com Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E S P ON S O R S PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use BEN10 at checkout for 10% off your order. Wild Foods Superfoods. Receive 20% off your order by using the coupon code KETOKAMP at checkout over at https://www.wildfoods.co/ Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. 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