Nurture Your Gut, Heal Your Soul


Hi Reader,

I just released a brand new episode of AwakenHer, and this one felt like both a deep exhale and a gentle nudge forward on the healing path.

S5 Ep 3: “Healing Deep Trauma Through the Gut with Cristina Calvi” is officially live—and I can't wait for you to hear it.

In this conversation, I sat down with Cristina Calvi, a Certified Herbalist and Nutrition & Health coach, to explore something that many of us overlook in our healing journeys: the gut.

If you’ve experienced prolonged stress, narcissistic abuse, or feel like you’re stuck in survival mode—especially with symptoms like adrenal fatigue, hormonal imbalance, or that mystery exhaustion that won’t go away—this episode is for you.

Here are a few powerful takeaways from our conversation:

💛 The Mind-Body Connection
Trauma isn’t just “in your head.” It takes up residence in the body—and often speaks through physical symptoms.

🌿 Gentle First Steps
Healing doesn’t mean overhauling your life overnight. Cristina offers simple, nourishing practices like 10-minute walks, hydration, and actually tuning into what your gut is telling you.

🧠 Foundational Support
Magnesium, B vitamins, probiotics, and vitamin D—yes, the basics matter. And they’re often the first to go when we’re overwhelmed.

🌀 Movement That Meets You Where You Are
Whether you’re shut down or stuck in overdrive, Cristina shares movement practices that support your unique nervous system state.

🎉 Joy = Medicine
Joy, laughter, connection, dancing—it’s not extra, it’s essential. Real healing includes pleasure, not just pain.

💡 Fun fact from the episode:
Ginger tea isn’t just comforting—it can help lower inflammation and support your gut’s natural healing process. Cristina’s go-to? Steep fresh ginger and lemon. It’s simple, but powerful.

This episode is a nervous system hug—and a reminder that healing happens in the small, sacred choices we make each day.

🎧 Tune in now on your favorite platformHERE

If it resonates, I’d love for you to share it with someone who might need it. And if you post on Instagram, tag me—I always love seeing what lands for you.

With love & gut-healing ginger tea,
Corissa

P.S. Cristina’s contact info and resources are linked in the show notes. And as always, feel free to hit reply and share your thoughts or takeaways with me—I truly love hearing from you.

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Hi! I'm a Somatic Trauma Informed Coach™ & Narcissistic Abuse Specialist™, Author and Podcaster

As a dedicated Somatic Trauma Informed Coach™ and Narcissistic Abuse™ specialist, my passion lies in empowering fiercely independent and intuitive women in releasing their emotional triggers and trauma so they may nurture peaceful, loving relationships.Drawing from my profound understanding of the nervous system, I guide individuals towards a sense of safety, enabling them to explore and heal the thought and behavioral patterns deeply rooted in childhood and relationship trauma, particularly narcissistic abuse. Through my unique approach, which incorporates Human Design, I help my clients rediscover their authentic selves, fostering their courage, confidence, and sense of worthiness, ultimately paving the way for a life they deeply desire.I am also an accomplished Author and Host of the 'AwakenHer Podcast.' In my work, I place a strong emphasis on the pivotal relationship one has with oneself—a transformational journey that has a profound impact on the connections we forge with others.With an unwavering commitment to creating a positive impact, I currently offer one-on-one coaching and have exciting plans to expand into group programs in 2024, allowing me to reach and impact even more lives.Beyond my coaching practice, I co-manage a spiritual retreat business (SoulFire Retreats), where we offer women transformative experiences to uncover their inner wisdom, establish a deeper connection with the Universe, and cultivate a profound bond with the world around them.

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