Today we’d like to introduce you to Cathleen King.
Hi Cathleen, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I’ve personally walked the path of chronic illness, with many debilitating symptoms, and felt completely overwhelmed with the fear that I might never return to a full and vibrant life. I went from doctor to doctor, piling up a staggering number of diagnoses and desperately trying treatments, many of which only made me feel worse. I was diagnosed with a multitude of things ranging from Lyme Disease/co-infections, chronic fatigue syndrome, mold toxicity, chronic inflammatory response syndrome, CPTSD, digestive issues, and more. I became obsessed with the drive to fix myself, spending endless hours frantically researching and unable to concentrate on anything else. I know painfully well the spiral of loneliness, anger, and deep despair that comes with being told there is no chance of fully healing.
My health issues were the culminating impact on having a lifetime of stress and adverse childhood experiences/trauma. I learned over time that chronic illness and trauma go hand in hand as trauma causes the dysregulation of our immune system and the ability to detoxify.
But then I slowly created a roadmap using tools ranging from brain retraining, vagus nerve toning, and somatics to guide me out of the dense fog of my illness and fear. I learned how to self-regulate my nervous system and, astoundingly experienced true joy and calm even while I was still experiencing difficult symptoms and limitations.
Essentially, I discovered how to embody “primal trust”, the frequency of safety and connection, and I chose to let it ignite my body’s innate healing ability. I was amazed to experience symptom after symptom fall away as I continued to lean into these tools of self-regulation and trust, ultimately being rewarded with vibrant health and a life filled with joy and purpose. Now, I am called as a guide to help others do the same: disarming the danger signal stored at a cellular level through heart-led rewiring of the nervous system.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I had over a decade of feeling totally disabled from being able to work or live a normal life. I spent every cent we had trying to find answers and take protocols that really didn’t amount to much healing. I had two young children of which I could not care for, and emotionally wasn’t able to be stable for because of the symptoms I had. I had to hire help with them while I hid away in a dark, quiet room because I had no tolerance for light and sound a lot of the time. I felt like a failure every day, and some days, I didn’t want to be alive anymore. But deep down, I knew there must be an answer, and eventually, I realized my nervous system dysregulation stemming from childhood adversity was the root of my health issues.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Primal Trust is an online platform for nervous system regulation and neural retraining. It’s here to help people find freedom from chronic illness, stress, and trauma. It is split into the Academy for Education and the Community, which offers a range of live classes and opportunities for connection. There are three levels in the Primal Trust Academy:
Level 1 – RegulateTM – gives you all the tools of nervous system regulation and brain retraining
Level 2 -The Mentorship – guides you through the deeper, inner-healing/trauma work and how to develop resilience
Level 3 – Liberate – helps you find your purpose so you emerge free and transformed into the world
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
We are witnessing a shift in our medical paradigm of treating chronic illness. We know that diets, supplements, and medications don’t go far if the nervous system is dysregulated. We are seeing rapid growth in this field of brain retraining and nervous system rebalancing because the outcomes are amazing. People are finally being liberated from “incurable” illnesses such as Lyme disease, chronic fatigue, autoimmune issues, and more. I expect that implementing nervous system tools will become a foundational approach for practitioners who want optimal patient outcomes.
Pricing:
- All-access membership is $96 month
Contact Info:
- Website: www.primaltrust.org
- Instagram: @primaltrust_official
- Facebook: @primaltrust.drcat
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cathleen-king-dpt-951b6597/
- Twitter: @primal_trust
- Youtube: @primaltrustofficial
Image Credits
Outdoor photos taken by Eliah Baxter Indoor photos by M&R Gallery
