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There’s now more evidence than ever that there’s BOTH physical trauma AND emotional trauma stored in the body.  Before diving into where and how this trauma is stored in the body, let’s start with a deep dive into the connection between the mind and body. In the past few decades, it’s become common knowledge that the emotional factors and experiences of our body can, indeed, influence the physical ones.  We know that our gut biome influences our mental health. We know that our stress levels affect our immune system. And we now know that the past trauma we’ve experienced is...

New studies are showing that significant weight loss is connected with those who practice somatic exercises. Let me explain exactly what that means… Does this sound like you? You’ve tried EVERY diet possible to drop some extra pounds but nothing ever sustainably keeps the weight off. You’ve joined allllll the workout programs at your local gym (and even online!) but nothing is giving the results you crave. You’re becoming a little resentful of your partner because they can eat without gaining a single pound and you can't. You’re constantly googling “why can’t I lose weight!?!?!” And you're getting sick of...

If you’ve experienced chronic hip pain or flare ups of sciatic nerve pain over the past few years, you’ve probably wondered (and even Googled) this before: “Why is my sciatica not going away!?” Whether your sciatica is from a physical injury or from years of stored trauma in your hips and body, sciatic nerve pain can be one of the most debilitating ailments to your everyday life. And if you’re anything like me, then you’ve also seen multiple doctors to treat this life-altering issue.  Yet every doctor — like clock-work — prescribes something you’ve already tried. (AND something that hasn’t...

If you’ve scrolled through any kind of social media feed lately then you’re probably familiar with the phrase “childhood trauma.” And especially familiar with how common it is to see symptoms of that childhood trauma in adults, and how it’s affecting their life now. Whether you’re aware of the childhood trauma you experienced as a kid or if seeing those posts was an eye-opener for you, childhood trauma IS very real. And when it comes to the manifestations of past childhood trauma in adults, the time to heal from it is NOW.. So what is childhood trauma anyway? To put...

Your body gets effected by trauma. Whether you have hip pain, lower back pain, neck pain, frequent headaches, sleep issues, gut issues, brain fog, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, or constant fatigue / exhaustion, trauma will slowly erode your physical health.  These are the best 3 things to do to start healing your body from trauma, especially if you've been in pain for longer than 3 months or have experienced a lot of trauma.  1. Take baths Baths naturally eliminate toxins from your body. They lower your blood pressure and relieve your muscle pain. Baths elevate your mood and help you...