Your Childhood Is Still Affecting Your Health

Your Childhood Is Still Affecting Your Health

Author: Dr. Jack Wolfson April 24, 2026 Duration: 43:43

What if your health struggles didn’t start with your habits—but with your childhood? In this episode of The Natural Heart Doctor Show Podcast, Dr. Nicole LePera explains how trauma, stress, and nervous system patterns shape your physical health, emotional reactions, and ability to create lasting change.

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About the Guest:

Dr. Nicole LePera is a holistic psychologist trained at Cornell University, The New School for Social Research, and the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. She is the founder of the Global Healing Community Self Healer Circle and the author of multiple New York Times bestselling books, including How to Do the Work, How to Meet Yourself, and How to Be the Love You Seek.

With over 9 million followers worldwide, she has become a leading voice in bridging psychology, nervous system regulation, and holistic health. Her work focuses on helping individuals understand how early life experiences shape behavior, emotional patterns, and physical health, while offering accessible tools for lasting transformation.


Social Handles:

Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/

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Jack Wolfson, DO, FACC

Websites: ⁠⁠⁠https://drjackwolfson.com/⁠⁠⁠; ⁠⁠⁠https://naturalheartdoctor.com/⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjackwolfson⁠


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Visit naturalheartdoctor.com/discovery to schedule your free discovery call and start your journey toward a 100-year heart with real, evidence-based answers.

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Dr. Jack Wolfson hosts The Natural Heart Doctor Show, a conversation about moving beyond conventional cardiology's standard toolkit. While pharmaceuticals and surgeries dominate mainstream treatment for heart attacks, strokes, and atrial fibrillation, this podcast explores a different path focused on the body's innate capacity for healing. Each episode digs into practical, alternative strategies aimed at building genuine cardiac longevity-the kind that supports a vibrant life for decades. You'll hear specific discussions on nutrition, fitness tailored to heart health, and lifestyle adjustments that address root causes rather than just managing symptoms. The goal here isn't just to avoid the next procedure; it's about cultivating a resilient heart that thrives. Tune in for straightforward talk that redefines what true prevention and recovery can look like, all through the lens of natural medicine. This is where the aim for a hundred healthy years meets actionable, daily steps, making the journey toward a stronger heart an informed and natural one.
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