Kerri and Paula discussed the importance of personal growth and development, with a focus on the impact of trauma on children's brain development and mental health. They highlighted the role of neurotransmitters like dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins in regulating mood and stress responses, and how trauma can cause imbalances leading to mental disorders. The discussion also centered around the significance of the bond between a mother and her newborn child, emphasizing the importance of skin-to-skin contact and the first touch after birth for both the baby's and mother's well-being. Concerns regarding children being taken away immediately after birth were also raised

In this episode, the discussion centered around the impact of trauma on child development, referencing a Harvard University Center study. Paula and Kerri discussed how early emotional interactions with caregivers shape the developing brain and significantly influence a child's health, learning, and behaviors. They also highlighted the importance of nurturing relationships and the detrimental effects of separation between a mother and child. The conversation concluded with Paula sharing statistics about the prevalence of trauma in children and its impact on health, including an increase in various health issues among children and young adults. The discussion also touched on the importance of healthy and home-cooked food for families and the negative impact of processed, pre-packaged, and fast food on health and family connections.

In this episode, Kerri and Paula begin a series of discussions on how experiencing childhood trauma impacts development, learning, cognition, and more.