354: Why some people feel “picked on”: trauma, reflexes, gut–brain wiring & nervous‑system patterns

The Natural Alternative - with Madonna Guy · May 12, 2026 · 56m

In this episode, holistic counsellor David Sheil and kinesiologist/naturopath Madonna Guy unpack why some people feel “picked on” even when no one is targeting them. They explore the deep interplay between trauma, ACE scores, blocked primitive reflexes, gut–brain inflammation, cortisol patterns, and nervous‑system wiring. Together, they explain how early experiences — from birth interventions to childhood stress — shape the way adults interpret tone, conflict, feedback, and social cues. They also discuss how modern lifestyle factors, sensory overload, diet, and microbiome imbalance can…