Gums and Gossip

Author: Hope Loyd

Welcome to Gums & Gossip where we turn dental fear into fearless conversations and sprinkle hope with every smile. Hosted by Hope Loyd, aka The Gum Goddess, this podcast dives deep into the stories behind the smiles. From real talk about dental anxiety to wellness, healing, and finding your voice we bring you heart-led conversations that inspire, educate, and uplift. This isnt just about teeth its about transformation. Whether youre a patient whos avoided the dentist for years or a professional looking for a more human approach to care, youre in the right place.
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From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Healing Trauma, Dental Fear & the Nervous System
Episode 16
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026

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 systemWhy fear shows up in the body—especially in the jaw, breath, and dental chairSimple somatic tools to regulate anxiety and feel safe againHow nervous system rituals can support healing from chronic pain, illness, and long-term stressThe connection between emotional safety, oral health, and whole-body wellnessThis 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.Follow IG: gumsngossip; shalini_cameron.nervoussystemhttps://shalinicameron.co.uk