Medications vs Natural Healing for Trauma – What Works?

Trauma affects more than just your emotions — it literally rewires your brain. In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the science behind trauma and explore one of the most important questions in mental health today: Medications vs Natural Healing for Trauma – What Works?

Whether you’re someone healing from trauma, a mental health professional, or simply curious about how the brain responds to emotional pain, this video will give you the full picture — without overwhelming you with medical jargon.

⏱️ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬:
➡️ 00:00 🧠 Trauma & Neurochemical Imbalance
➡️ 00:46 💊 Trauma Medication Overview
➡️ 01:16 ⚖️ Symptom Management with Meds
➡️ 02:25 🧪 SSRIs, SNRIs, Mood Stabilizers
➡️ 06:14 ⚡ Stimulants & Trauma Response
➡️ 07:19 🌿 Adaptogens & Nutraceuticals
➡️ 08:53 🍄 Psychedelics in Trauma Therapy
➡️ 10:20 🌀 Holistic Trauma Healing
➡️ 10:36 📚 Resources & Next Steps

👉 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞:
🔬 The Neuroscience of Trauma:
Trauma isn’t just “in your head.” We break down how trauma can alter neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, and how these shifts can affect your mood, sleep, memory, and even immune function.

💊 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩:
We look at common pharmaceutical treatments for trauma and PTSD, including:
🔲 𝑺𝑺𝑹𝑰𝒔 (like sertraline or fluoxetine)
🔲 𝑺𝑵𝑹𝑰𝒔 (like venlafaxine)
🔲 𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒓𝒔
🔲 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒂 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔 and 𝒔𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒂𝒊𝒅𝒔

Each medication targets specific symptoms, and while they’re not a magic fix, they can provide critical relief when used wisely and under supervision.

🌱 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬:
Prefer to go the holistic route? We’ve got you covered! Learn about natural supplements and botanicals like:
🔲 𝘼𝙙𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙨 (Ashwagandha, Rhodiola)
🔲 𝙎𝙩. 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣’𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙩 🌼
🔲 𝙎𝘼𝙈-𝙚
🔲 𝙊𝙢𝙚𝙜𝙖-3 𝙛𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙨

We explain how these support the nervous system and promote mood stability — especially when paired with therapy and healthy habits.

🌈 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫:
From MDMA-assisted therapy to psilocybin and ketamine, we touch on how cutting-edge psychedelic research is shifting the trauma treatment landscape — with some promising results.

🧘‍♀️ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜:
Medications or natural healing? The truth is, it’s not either-or. The most effective trauma recovery plans combine psychotherapy, mind-body practices, nutrition, and — when appropriate — medication or supplements. Healing is personal. What works for one person may not work for another, and that’s okay. 💛

📖 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞:
👉 https://www.catharsishealth.org/blog/...

💼 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐍 & 𝐖𝐀:
Want to work with a trauma-informed provider? Learn more:
🌐 https://www.catharsishealth.org/

🎓 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞:
Check out professional training, courses, and resources at:
🔗 https://www.CFIPsy.org/

👉 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬
🔹    • How Trauma Rewires Your Brain 🧠 | Polyvaga...  
🔹    • Understanding Trauma | Origins, Triggers, ...  
🔹    • The Hidden Side of Trauma No One Talks About  

🤝 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭
🎴 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦:   / drnicholashatcher  
🀄️ 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤:   / drnicholashatcher0  

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🔎 Keywords: trauma recovery, medication for PTSD, natural trauma healing, adaptogens for trauma, SSRIs vs supplements, healing nervous system, neurochemistry and trauma, holistic trauma care

☢️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫: For educational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose/treat any condition.