In this episode of NeuroAlchemy, Dr. Sarah Young sits down with psychologist Dr. Gloria K. Vanderhorst for a thoughtful conversation exploring emotional healing, Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, and the lifelong process of reconnecting with parts of ourselves that may have been suppressed or disconnected over time.

Drawing from nearly five decades of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, Dr. Vanderhorst shares insights into emotional development, childhood conditioning, emotional intelligence, and the ways early experiences shape identity, relationships, and emotional regulation later in life.

Together, Sarah and Gloria explore what happens when people lose access to important feeling states, why emotional awareness matters, and how reflection, compassion, and curiosity can help people reconnect with themselves in healthier and more authentic ways.

Topics explored include:

• Emotion Focused Therapy in everyday language • Internal Family Systems and “parts” work • emotional suppression and disconnection • childhood experiences and adult relationships • raising emotionally intelligent boys • reclaiming lost feeling states • self-reflection as a catalyst for healing • emotional awareness and personal growth

At the heart of this conversation is a reminder:

Emotional awareness is not weakness. It is part of being fully human. And healing often begins by reconnecting with the parts of ourselves we learned to silence.

🌿 Micro Practice Invitation Spend 10 to 15 minutes each day sharing experiences, observations, or thoughts with someone you trust.

Talk about: • something you noticed today • an experience you had • a thought you are still processing

Small moments of emotional connection help strengthen awareness, communication, and relational safety over time.

🧠 Connect with Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst Website: https://www.drvanderhorst.com Email: gkvanderhorst@gmail.com

Facebook: gloria.vanderhorst.7 Instagram: @gkvanderhorst YouTube: @gloriakvanderhorst LinkedIn: gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/

🌿 Connect with Dr. Sarah Young https://home.neurosynergyhealth.com/home-6935 https://youtube.com/@neurosynergyhealth

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You are not broken. You are becoming.

In this episode of NeuroAlchemy, Dr. Sarah Young sits down with researcher Scott Bukow for a conversation exploring traumatic brain injury, long-haul COVID, neuroinflammation, and the often-overlooked mechanisms involved in neurological recovery.

Many people navigating brain injury or post-viral symptoms are told their scans look normal, yet they continue experiencing brain fog, fatigue, cognitive changes, sensory overwhelm, and nervous system dysregulation. Together, Sarah and Scott explore why that disconnect exists and what may actually be happening beneath the surface.

This episode examines the overlap between traumatic brain injury and long-haul COVID, including the role of neuroinflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, autonomic imbalance, blood-brain barrier disruption, and the gut-brain axis.

Topics explored include:

• overlooked mechanisms in brain injury recovery • the connection between TBI and long-haul COVID • neuroinflammation and nervous system dysregulation • the gut-brain axis and brain health • neuroplasticity and cognitive recovery • environmental and inflammatory stressors • rebuilding trust after neurological change • integrative and functional approaches to healing

At the heart of this conversation is a reminder:

Healing is rarely linear. The brain is adaptable. And recovery often begins by reconnecting the pieces that were previously overlooked.

🌿 Micro Practice Invitation Choose one small supportive action for your brain this week.

It could be: • stepping outside for natural light • reducing overstimulation • practicing slow breathing • adding one nourishing habit

Small, repeated inputs help the nervous system relearn safety and support neuroplasticity over time.

🧠 Connect with Scott Bukow https://scottbuco.com https://www.mybrainmechanic.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/scottbuco

🌿 Connect with Dr. Sarah Young https://home.neurosynergyhealth.com/home-6935 https://youtube.com/@neurosynergyhealth

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You are not broken. You are becoming.

In this episode of NeuroAlchemy, Dr. Sarah Young sits down with Tracy Fance for a grounded conversation exploring intuition, somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and reconnecting with inner wisdom.

Together, Sarah and Tracy discuss how healing is not only mental, but deeply embodied. They explore how stress and trauma shape the nervous system, how intuitive signals are often quieted by overwhelm, and how reconnecting with the body can restore clarity, trust, and alignment.

This conversation bridges neuroscience, emotional healing, and spiritual awareness in a practical, accessible way for listeners seeking deeper connection with themselves.

Topics explored include:

• the connection between intuition and nervous system regulation • how trauma is stored in the body • somatic healing in everyday language • learning to trust intuitive signals • spiritual and human alignment • emotional regulation and body awareness • releasing tension through somatic practices • small daily practices for healing and self-trust

At the heart of this conversation is a reminder:

Healing is not about becoming someone new. It is about reconnecting with what is already within you.

🌿 Micro Practice Invitation Take a few quiet moments this week to notice your internal signals.

Instead of asking, “What should I do?” Try asking, “What am I noticing in my body right now?”

Notice your breath, sensations, and emotional tone without judgment.

This small shift can begin rebuilding trust with your inner guidance system.

🧠 Connect with Tracy Fance Website: https://tracyfance.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tracyfance

🌿 Connect with Dr. Sarah Young https://home.neurosynergyhealth.com/home-6935 https://youtube.com/@neurosynergyhealth

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You are not broken. You are becoming.