73. How Ancient Wisdom and Modern Rituals Help Heal Emotional Trauma with Shayoon Alexander

Listen to this episode from Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma on Spotify. What if the key to healing emotional trauma, reducing inflammation, and reconnecting with yourself isn’t another quick fix, but ancient wisdom and simple daily rituals? In this heart-opening episode, I sit down with healer, musician, and soulful guide Shayoon Alexander to explore the intersection of emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and embodied living. Together, we unpack how trauma gets stored in the body, how discipline can be a gentle act of self-respect, and why regulation, not restriction, is the new foundation for lasting wellness. Shayoon shares powerful tools from both ancient lineages and modern neuroscience to help you release emotional wounds, return to your body, and live a life anchored in love, purpose, and peace. Whether you're navigating stress, chronic symptoms, or just feeling disconnected from your inner self, this episode is for you. Shayoon Alexander is a musician, a trauma-informed healer and co-founder of the LightForce Center, where she combines neuroscience, somatic therapy, and quantum healing to help people release emotional trauma and regulate their nervous system.  We Also Discuss: (00:00) – Self-Healing Journey and Ancient Wisdom for Wellness (07:30) – Daily Rituals, Discipline, and the Power of Saying No (15:00) – Healing Emotional Trauma and Releasing Stored Pain (22:30) – Nervous System Regulation and Emotional Processing Tools (30:00) – From Fear to Self-Healing and Living with Purpose (37:30) – Overcoming Resistance and Doing the Inner Work (45:00) – Transforming Wellness through Pain to Purpose Awakening (55:00) – Ancient Remedies, Health Misconceptions, and True Healing Thank You to Our Sponsors: Pulsetto: If you’ve been feeling anxious, burnt out, or disconnected from your body, Pulsetto is a gentle, wearable tool that supports your vagus nerve—the gateway to your rest-and-restore state. Try it for 10% off at pulsetto.sjv.io/MONA with code MONA. 12 tips: Small shifts, big energy—feel clearer, brighter, and more like you.Download my 12 wellness tips with Dr. Mark Hyman: monasharma.com/12tipsStress Quiz: The way you react to stress isn’t random—it’s rooted in your biology and lived experience. Discover your unique stress type + get a personalized healing plan to help you feel more calm, clear, and resilient. Take the quiz now:monasharma.com/quiz Find out more about Mona Sharma: Download Your FREE Guide - 12 Wellness Tips to Unlock Your Best Health Now: Ready to reclaim your vitality? Download Mona’s 12 Wellness Tips and take actionable steps to transform your health, energy, and mindset. Get started now at https://monasharma.com/12tips.  Visit Mona's website: https://monasharma.com – Unlock powerful tools and wisdom rooted in wellness to elevate your health, energy, and clarity. Mona blends ancient healing practices with modern science to help you achieve lasting transformation. Follow Mona on Instagram: Stay connected with Mona for daily inspiration, holistic health tips, and personal growth. Join the conversation on Instagram at https://instagram.com/monasharma. Find out more about Shayoon Alexander:  Instagram: ​​@shayoon The Light Force Center: @thelightforcecenter Website: https://www.thelightforcecenter.com/