Understanding Overwhelm and Trauma How to Heal with Watershed Counseling
Guest name: Lisa Nelson
Business name: Watershed Counseling
Overwhelm doesn’t usually appear out of nowhere—it builds quietly in the body long before we reach a breaking point.
In this episode of the Erie Wellness Podcast, host Lauren Brunetti sits down with Lisa Nelson of Watershed Counseling, a local Erie, Colorado clinical mental health counselor specializing in trauma-informed care. Together, they explore what overwhelm really is, how it shows up in the body, and how healing can begin—even after past trauma.
In this episode, we cover:
How overwhelm often starts before we consciously recognize it
The physical cues your body uses to signal stress and nervous system overload
Why overwhelm is a human response—not a personal failure
How ketamine-assisted psychotherapy can support deeper healing when traditional approaches feel stuck
This grounded conversation focuses on understanding the nervous system, reconnecting with the body, and using supportive tools to restore clarity, choice, and balance.
This episode is your reminder: Learning to notice those early signals can change how we care for ourselves and how we move forward.
Connect with Watershed Counseling:
Overcoming Overwhelm Course Podcast listeners can use code ewp2026 for 20% off.