<p>In this episode of the Private Parts of Wellness podcast, Jessica Jolie discusses the complex interplay between surgery, emotional well-being, and women&#39;s health. She explores how major surgeries can impact intimacy and emotional health, the gut-brain connection, the role of hormones in recovery, and the significance of understanding the polyvagal theory. The conversation emphasizes the importance of addressing both emotional and physical pain, particularly in relation to heart health, and offers practical steps for healing and support.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://forms.gle/wEfa3X83CDnRhFsx7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TAKE THE SEXUALITY &amp; THE HOSPITALIZED PATIENT SURVEY</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Healing After Surgery</p><p>02:39 The Impact of Surgery on Intimacy and Connection</p><p>04:54 Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection</p><p>07:22 The Role of Hormones in Recovery</p><p>09:51 Exploring the Polyvagal Theory</p><p>11:58 Emotional Pain and Its Physical Manifestations</p><p>14:12 The Heart&#39;s Role in Women&#39;s Health</p><p>16:24 Addressing Cardiac Depression</p><p>18:52 Personal Reflections on Hormone Therapy</p><p>20:44 Healing the Triangle: Heart, Gut, and Hormones</p><p>22:42 Practical Steps for Recovery</p><p>24:59 Conclusion and Call to Action</p><p><br></p><p>References: </p><ul><li><p><strong>ACEs and IBS (2022 Study)</strong><br>“Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Effect on Irritable Bowel Syndrome”<br><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9270910/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9270910/</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Polyvagal Theory – Deb Dana and Stephen Porges</strong></p><ul><li><p>Official resources and practitioner tools: <a href="https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/</a></p></li><li><p>Scientific overview: Porges, S. (2011). <em>The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, Self-regulation</em></p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Takotsubo Syndrome (Broken Heart Syndrome)</strong><br>Mayo Clinic overview:<br><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-heart-syndrome" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-heart-syndrome</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Tylenol and Emotional Pain – NYT Article</strong><br>“Can Tylenol Heal a Broken Heart?”<br><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/05/fashion/breakups-rejection-neuroscience.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/05/fashion/breakups-rejection-neuroscience.html</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Women and Heart Disease – Cleveland Clinic</strong><br><a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://health.clevelandclinic.org/5-things-women-should-know-about-heart-disease</a></p></li><li><p><strong>CDC – ACEs Study Overview</strong><br><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Estrobolome and Hormone-Gut Axis</strong></p><ul><li><p>Article on estrogen metabolism and the microbiome:<br><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5541407/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5541407/</a></p></li><li><p>More functional medicine perspective: <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.ifm.org/news-insights/the-estrobolome/</a></p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>SpeakPipe – Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast</strong><br><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/privatepartsofwellness" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.speakpipe.com/privatepartsofwellness</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Books Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><p><em>The Body Keeps the Score</em> by Bessel van der Kolk</p></li><li><p><em>Healing Sex</em> by Staci Haines</p></li><li><p><em>Come As You Are</em> by Emily Nagoski</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

The Private Parts of Wellness

Jessica Jolie B. the NP

# 57 - The Gut Knows: Trauma, Surgery, and the Strange Path to Healing

JUL 8, 202529 MIN
The Private Parts of Wellness

# 57 - The Gut Knows: Trauma, Surgery, and the Strange Path to Healing

JUL 8, 202529 MIN

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<p>In this episode of the Private Parts of Wellness podcast, Jessica Jolie discusses the complex interplay between surgery, emotional well-being, and women&#39;s health. She explores how major surgeries can impact intimacy and emotional health, the gut-brain connection, the role of hormones in recovery, and the significance of understanding the polyvagal theory. The conversation emphasizes the importance of addressing both emotional and physical pain, particularly in relation to heart health, and offers practical steps for healing and support.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://forms.gle/wEfa3X83CDnRhFsx7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">TAKE THE SEXUALITY &amp; THE HOSPITALIZED PATIENT SURVEY</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Healing After Surgery</p><p>02:39 The Impact of Surgery on Intimacy and Connection</p><p>04:54 Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection</p><p>07:22 The Role of Hormones in Recovery</p><p>09:51 Exploring the Polyvagal Theory</p><p>11:58 Emotional Pain and Its Physical Manifestations</p><p>14:12 The Heart&#39;s Role in Women&#39;s Health</p><p>16:24 Addressing Cardiac Depression</p><p>18:52 Personal Reflections on Hormone Therapy</p><p>20:44 Healing the Triangle: Heart, Gut, and Hormones</p><p>22:42 Practical Steps for Recovery</p><p>24:59 Conclusion and Call to Action</p><p><br></p><p>References: </p><ul><li><p><strong>ACEs and IBS (2022 Study)</strong><br>“Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Effect on Irritable Bowel Syndrome”<br><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9270910/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9270910/</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Polyvagal Theory – Deb Dana and Stephen Porges</strong></p><ul><li><p>Official resources and practitioner tools: <a href="https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/</a></p></li><li><p>Scientific overview: Porges, S. (2011). <em>The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, Self-regulation</em></p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Takotsubo Syndrome (Broken Heart Syndrome)</strong><br>Mayo Clinic overview:<br><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-heart-syndrome" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-heart-syndrome</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Tylenol and Emotional Pain – NYT Article</strong><br>“Can Tylenol Heal a Broken Heart?”<br><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/05/fashion/breakups-rejection-neuroscience.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/05/fashion/breakups-rejection-neuroscience.html</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Women and Heart Disease – Cleveland Clinic</strong><br><a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://health.clevelandclinic.org/5-things-women-should-know-about-heart-disease</a></p></li><li><p><strong>CDC – ACEs Study Overview</strong><br><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Estrobolome and Hormone-Gut Axis</strong></p><ul><li><p>Article on estrogen metabolism and the microbiome:<br><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5541407/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5541407/</a></p></li><li><p>More functional medicine perspective: <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.ifm.org/news-insights/the-estrobolome/</a></p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>SpeakPipe – Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast</strong><br><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/privatepartsofwellness" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.speakpipe.com/privatepartsofwellness</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Books Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><p><em>The Body Keeps the Score</em> by Bessel van der Kolk</p></li><li><p><em>Healing Sex</em> by Staci Haines</p></li><li><p><em>Come As You Are</em> by Emily Nagoski</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>