21. Listening to the Body’s Intelligence: Neuro-Shamanism, Trauma Healing & Cyclical Wisdom with Laura Martinez
In this conversation, Emma sits down with Laura Martinez, neuro-shamanic healer, neuroscientist, and spiritual practitioner, to explore what it truly means to heal by listening to the body.
Laura shares her powerful origin story — including discovering that her great-grandmother was a curandera who performed limpiezas and healings in secret — and how ancestral wisdom, neuroscience, and modern trauma-informed care now converge in her work.
Together, Emma and Laura unpack how healing happens not by forcing change, but by regulating the nervous system, honoring cyclical rhythms, and reconnecting with the body’s innate intelligence.
In this episode, we explore:
What neuro-shamanism actually is — and why it isn’t a religion or belief system
How lineage and DNA can guide us back to our purpose
The bridge between neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and shamanic healing
Why trauma work must begin with nervous system regulation
The role of visualization, inner child work, and soul retrieval in healing
How women experience feeling “stuck” when disconnected from creativity and desire
Why honoring the menstrual cycle and cyclical energy supports emotional and nervous system health
Practical, accessible rituals to calm the nervous system
How shamanic work can be integrated ethically and safely — especially for trauma survivors
Why healing requires integration, not quick fixes or peak experiences
How awareness is the first and most powerful step toward transformation
🔗 Connect with Laura Martinez
Website: https://theneuroshamanichealer.com
Instagram: @theneuroshamanichealer
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