The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy Pelz

Why Trauma Lives in Your Body, Even After Years of TherapyFor years we've been told that healing trauma means talking about it. But what if talking isn't enough? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Harvard-trained psychiatrist and world-renowned trauma expert Dr. Frank Anderson to explore why trauma isn't simply stored in your memories. It's stored in your body. We discuss why so many women find old wounds resurfacing during perimenopause and menopause, why food often becomes a coping mechanism for unresolved trauma, and why traditional talk therapy doesn't always create lasting healing. Dr. Anderson shares the science behind trauma, nervous system regulation, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, psychedelics, and the small daily experiences that help your brain and body finally feel safe again. If you've ever wondered why you keep reacting the same way despite years of personal growth, this conversation will help you understand what your body has been trying to tell you all along. In this episode you'll learn: • Why talking about trauma doesn't always heal it • How trauma becomes stored inside the body • The surprising reason menopause often brings unresolved trauma to the surface • Why emotional eating is often a protective response • How fasting reveals hidden emotional patterns around food • Why triggers are valuable clues instead of something to fear • The role of EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic therapies, and psychedelics in trauma recovery • Simple daily practices that begin creating lasting healing Resources Mentioned The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkTranscending Trauma by Dr. Frank AndersonTo Be Loved by Dr. Frank AndersonInternal Family Systems (IFS) More on Dr. Frank Anderson Dr. Frank Anderson is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, internationally recognized trauma expert, and author of Transcending Trauma and To Be Loved. He trained alongside trauma pioneer Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, serves on the board of the Trauma Research Foundation, and has spent decades helping people heal through an integrative approach that combines neuroscience, Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, and body-based therapies. • Website: frankandersonmd.com • Instagram: @frank_andersonmdDr. Frank Anderson's Books For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep33X Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

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I Stopped Fasting for a Year - Here's What It Taught Me (& Other Habits I'm Giving Up)After 30 years in health, Dr. Mindy is calling time on the rules. This solo episode is one of the most personal things she's shared on this podcast. It covers two big ideas: the science and story behind why she stopped fasting for most of the past year and the five health habits she's deliberately walking away from in 2026. First, flex fasting. When cortisol is high from grief, trauma, illness, perimenopause, or chronic stress rigidly pushing through long fasting windows doesn't support the body. It depletes it. Dr. Mindy shares what happened when she lost a close friend and found herself in an acute stress state, what the research says about prolonged fasting and the HPA axis, and how she developed a new approach she's calling flex fasting: a more intuitive, body-led way to use fasting as a tool without turning it into a rule. Then the five things she's giving up: counting (macros, biometrics, followers, all of it), the gym, other people's urgency, productivity over health, and information overconsumption. Each one is a direct response to what the wellness industry has quietly done to us — turned health into a full-time job with a performance review. RESOURCES MENTIONED: • Fast Like a Girl: https://www.drmindypelz.com/books • Age Like a Girl: https://www.drmindypelz.com/books • Substack Article "I Stopped Fasting for a Year": https://substack.com/@drmindypelz/Carb Manager App • carbmanager.com, available on iOS, Android, and web The Movement Diet: Redefining Fitness at Every Age • with Katy Bowman • Study: Prolonged Fasting, HPA Axis & Cortisol - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12736288/ • Study: Estrogen & Cortisol Regulation - https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/102/12/4457/4587523 • Midlife Women Fasting Trial - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-65678-z • Study: Self-Selected Fasting Windows - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03375-y • BEAM Minerals, use code MINDY for 20% off: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=648 • LMNT, get a free sample pack with your order: https://bit.ly/drinklmntpelz To view full show notes, resources mentioned, transcripts, and more, visit 👉 https://drmindypelz.com/ep343 Connect with Dr. Mindy: Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy’s newsletter Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

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