26. What Trauma Does to the Brain: Healing the Right Hemisphere: DANA HERNANDEZ

The Energy to Heal- Faith-based Inner Healing, Emotional Freedom, Spiritual Growth and Inner Transformation, Trauma-Informed Christian Therapy, Subconscious Reset

This is The Energy to Heal, your resource for all things Splankna, the faith-based inner healing modality that helps you experience emotional freedom. In this episode, host Laura Milliken welcomes Dana Hernandez, a Masters Level Splankna Practitioner and Executive Director of multiple Brain Balance Centers in Atlanta, GA. Dana brings a unique perspective as she combines Splankna with her work at Rizoo Counseling, helping clients address the deep connections between trauma and brain function.

Together, Laura and Dana dive into what happens in the brain during trauma—specifically how the right hemisphere, home to our subconscious, creativity, and emotional processing, often “goes offline” in the aftermath of painful experiences. Dana shares practical ways to support right-brain healing and balance the two hemispheres, along with insights into how to recognize signs of imbalance. This episode will help you better understand the neurological impact of trauma and give you hope that restoration is possible.

✨ Takeaways:

• How trauma impacts the right brain and subconscious functioning

• Why the right hemisphere is key for emotional regulation, creativity, and connection

• Practical ways to support and strengthen right-brain activity after trauma

• Signs that suggest your brain hemispheres may be out of balance

• How Splankna and Brain Balance work together to restore healing and wholeness

🌟 About the Guest: Dana Hernandez is a Masters Level Splankna Practitioner and the founder of Rizoo Counseling in Atlanta, GA. She has been serving clients with Splankna for 8 years and also serves as the Executive Director of multiple Brain Balance Centers. Dana integrates Splankna with brain-based therapies to help her clients address trauma at both the emotional and neurological levels.

🌟 About the Host: Laura Milliken is the host of The Energy to Heal and a Master's level Splankna practitioner. She is a spokesperson on TikTok, where she shares insights on relationships and emotional intelligence as well as Splankna insights. Laura is also a registered nurse and a mother of five, with 16 years of marriage experience. Her passion lies in strengthening relationships within families, believing that healthy communities are built on the foundation of strong marriages and effective parenting.

RESOURCES:

Dan Siegl: The Power of Showing Up https://a.co/d/5ZWtRgJ

Nicholas Kardaras: Glow Kids Book

⚠️ Disclaimer: The Splankna protocol is a unique, faith-based modality, and individual experiences will vary. While many people report breakthrough and emotional freedom, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes or timelines. Some individuals experience change quickly, while others notice gradual shifts over time. This modality is not a substitute for professional medical or psychiatric treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical or mental health concerns. By engaging with this content, you acknowledge that results are personal and not assured.

🔗 Resources & Links:

• Learn more about Splankna: Splankna.com

• Read Splankna: The Redemption of Energy Healing: Splankna Book on Amazon

• Follow Laura on TikTok: @laura_milliken

• Follow The Energy to Heal Podcast TikTok: @TheEnergyToHealPOD