What happens when your body says “enough”—and you choose to listen?

In this powerful episode of Gums & Gossip, host Hope Loyd sits down with Shalini, a somatic psychotherapist, trauma therapist, and nervous system educator from West Yorkshire, UK. Shalini shares her deeply personal journey through a full nervous system breakdown, a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), and how she healed by understanding the body’s stress and trauma responses.

Together, Hope and Shalini explore:

• How trauma and chronic stress live in the nervous system
• Why fear shows up in the body—especially in the jaw, breath, and dental chair
• Simple somatic tools to regulate anxiety and feel safe again
• How nervous system rituals can support healing from chronic pain, illness, and long-term stress
• The connection between emotional safety, oral health, and whole-body wellness

This episode is especially powerful for anyone experiencing dental anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, jaw tension, teeth clenching, or feeling overwhelmed by their own body.

If you’ve ever felt like your body was holding fear you couldn’t explain—this conversation will meet you right where you are.

🎙️ Listen now and discover how small, compassionate practices can help you reclaim calm, safety, and trust in your body.

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In this episode of Gums & Gossip Podcast, we dive into the inspiring work of a global advocate for Afghan women, Mursal Kakar , exploring the intersection of healthcare, dental wellness, education, and empowerment. From her humanitarian efforts in Germany to advocating for women’s rights on the international stage, she shares powerful stories of resilience, hope, and cultural pride.

We discuss the challenges Afghan women face, the importance of access to healthcare and dental care, and how advocacy and diplomacy can create real change. This episode is a reminder that even in the toughest circumstances, hope and empowerment can thrive.

✨ Listen to learn:

• How Afghan women are overcoming barriers to education and health
• The link between wellness, dental care, and empowerment
• Stories of resilience and inspiration from humanitarian efforts
• How you can support global women’s rights initiatives
  

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As the year comes to a close, I’m reflecting on a journey shaped by courage, change, and the decision to thrive.

In this solo episode, I open up about generational fears — the ones we inherit from family, culture, and lived experience — and how they quietly influence our choices, confidence, and even our health. From letting go after my humanitarian work in Germany ended, to solo travels across Italy, Portugal, and Spain, to navigating family hospitalization and rebuilding life back in the U.S., this year stretched me in ways I didn’t expect.

I share how launching Gums & Gossip, teaching about generational dental fears, stepping into entrepreneurship, and putting myself out there on social media helped me confront my own fears and build confidence, worth, and hope.

This episode is an invitation to reflect:

What fears are you ready to release?

Where did you thrive this year?

And what word will guide you into the new year?

If you’re navigating fear, healing, or growth — this conversation is for you.

🎙 Listen, reflect, and join the movement to break fear and choose hope.