# Medical Trauma - How to heal when your body is a trigger w/ Dr. Christen Mullane

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Podcast: [Therapy in a Nutshell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/therapy-in-a-nutshell-565354)
Published: 2025-12-24T14:39:00+00:00
Episode link: https://tinpodcast.podbean.com/e/christen-mullane-medical-trauma/
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Duration seconds: 2835

## Resource

Many people experience trauma not from accidents or violence—but from medical events. ICU stays, surgery, birth trauma, or even routine procedures can leave lasting emotional wounds. In this conversation, Emma McAdam (Therapy in a Nutshell) and Christen Mullane, LMHC, unpack what medical trauma really is, how it differs from medical PTSD, and practical ways to heal. Christen explains how medical experiences can damage trust in your body and in healthcare systems, why “health anxiety” is sometimes actually trauma, and how to gently rebuild a sense of safety and empowerment. Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell Learn more in one of my in-depth mental health courses: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com Support my mission on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therapyinanutshell Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.therapyinanutshell.com Check out my favorite self-help books: https://kit.co/TherapyinaNutshell/best-self-help-books Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating me…

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