Primal TrustReviews of primaltrust.org

It didn’t work for me at all. I joined Primal Trust seeking nervous system support during a vulnerable time with chronic illness. What I received instead felt more like spiritual bypassing mixed with pseudo-therapy — heavy on personal responsibility narratives and light on true safety or trauma-informed care. The program strongly implies that chronic illness is a result of dysregulation or trauma, which can feel extremely invalidating for people with real, complex biomedical conditions. There was little space for nuance — and no real acknowledgment of pacing, biological limits, or medical realities. I found myself constantly trying to “fix” my mindset while my body worsened. The pressure to “regulate” harder or dig deeper into my childhood left me feeling gaslit, not empowered. When I expressed concerns, there was no meaningful accountability — just more language about “being stuck in a loop.” If you’re experiencing real physical symptoms or illness, please be cautious. This work may be helpful for some, but in my case, it led to more harm than healing.

Surprised that the program teachers and mentors are majority Caucasian and white-presenting. There isn’t much representation of the global majority, Black, Brown, or indigenous folks. This can translate to us BIPOC patients not feeling safe in spaces where we are not fully represented or intentionally centered. The content, however, is great … though it can be a lot of information. The regulate model needs to be supplemented by an “integration” series of live/ recorded Q&A to answer questions plus simplified practices at early stages. Appreciating the integration of IFS parts work and mindfulness pillars into the retraining structure though! The somatic practices, especially live classes are phenomenal. Experiencing an emotional release without having to go to a PT or an Osteopath in person has created a whole level of accessibility for home-bound folks.

As a provider of health programs for desperately ill (and therefore often low income people), PrimalTrust states on its web site it offers sliding scales. When I contacted them, they said to pay up front and then they would tell me the discount. I asked to please disclose how they decide before I pay, do they use tax forms, etc., that paying first and then not being able to continue would be pretty terrible for a person in my position. I wrote a total of 4 times, they insisted I pay first before they would tell me anything. Please note, because of this I could not do the program so am not speaking to that. I am warning that their business practices are suspect, a little on the order of bait and switch which is terrible in the arena of chronic illness.

Absolutely lovely program that teaches you how to calm your nervous system. She somewhat gives you an overview of other people's methods that have collectively helped her. After many years of going from doctor to doctor, and even having been scammed by one in particular, for a LOT of money, I finally found a program in Primal Trust from Dr. Cat. At the time of this writing, it is just under $100/ month, and you can cancel at any time. You get LOTS of videos to watch on your own time, and you also get to interact with others who are going through what you are. This is not a gimmick to get you to take the next best supplement, or to get a machine, or any anxiolytics. This teaches you to teach yourself to recover from PTSD by healing your ANS. Very good program. Thank you Dr. Cat.