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Gabrielle Union & Sofia Noori

Gabrielle Union & Sofia Noori

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This week on Reclaiming, Monica sits down with Gabrielle Union for a conversation that is both deeply personal and profoundly expansive. Gabrielle opens up about her journey through trauma and survival, the ways disassociation shaped her life, and her ongoing work to reclaim peace in her body and spirit. She reflects on the cultural legacy of Bring It On twenty-five years later, her pilgrimage to Africa for her 50th birthday, and how listening to ancestors has guided her path forward. Gabrielle also shares the story of surviving sexual assault at 19, the impact it had on her relationships and career, and why she has committed her voice and advocacy to changing how we understand and treat PTSD. Later in the episode, psychiatrist Dr. Sofia Noori joins the conversation to unpack how trauma lives in the body and the tools that can help survivors heal. Together, Gabrielle and Sofia talk about their work with Nema Health, the company they’ve helped build to create new, lasting pathways to trauma recovery. It’s a raw, soulful episode about ancestry, survival, advocacy, and the possibility of a life defined by more than trauma.



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jeunesse ph

I deeply appreciate Gabrielle Union's courage in sharing her trauma recovery journey. As someone who has also struggled with anxiety and dissociation, hearing her discuss how trauma lives in the body really resonated with me. Her work with NEMA Health sounds groundbreaking for PTSD treatment. It's inspiring to see celebrities use their platforms for meaningful mental health advocacy rather than staying silent. Her pilgrimage to Africa for healing speaks to the power of reconnecting with our roots. When I need lighter moments during my own healing process, I sometimes play Italian Brainrot Clicker for a mindless mental break. https://italianbrainrotclickergame.com

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