Toxic shame can be a particularly insidious form of trauma, as it often develops slowly over time and can be challenging to identify and address. Somatic Self-Love can be a helpful tool for releasing shame and promoting greater self-acceptance and self-compassion. Toxic shame refers to a pervasive and long-lasting feeling of shame that is deeply…
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Childhood abuse impacts our nervous system and sense of self. When we experience abuse as children, our early development can be affected in ways that shape our neural pathways and relationships with our bodies. Trapped Energy Limits Discernment This early abuse and the resulting trapped energy in our bodies (trauma) creates a state of dysregulation…
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When we experience trauma, our bodies store the unresolved energy, often within our muscles and tissues. This trapped energy can manifest as chronic pain, stiffness, or tension. It’s as if our bodies are holding onto the memories of the traumatic event, even if our conscious minds have tried to forget. Breathwork as a Path to…
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Somatic self-love delves into the intricate world of “shapes” – those deeply-ingrained patterns, sometimes subtle, that emerge from past experiences or habits. These may manifest in physical, emotional, or mental ways, and might lurk in our conscious or unconscious selves. Shapes tell the story of one’s emotional state and personal history and can profoundly impact…
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Cultural programming: a powerful yet invisible force that shapes our thoughts, beliefs, and actions, often without us even realizing it. It seeps into our lives through various channels – from the media we consume to the values imparted by our families and even the religious teachings we follow. As we navigate our complex world, these…
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Exploring somatic resourcing to soothe your inner critic, get out of perfectionism and foster heartfelt growth and transformation. Learn how this body-based practice can help you unlock the healing power of self-love…. What Is “Resourcing? Somatic resourcing is body-based tool that identifies and cultivates internal and external resources that can help individuals feel safe, grounded,…
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A warm water ritual can be a powerful way to promote somatic self-love by relaxing the body, reducing stress, and enhancing overall well-being. Here’s an example of a warm water ritual that you can try: Spending time in warm water can help us feel more self-love alive in our bodies in several ways. First, the…
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Somatic Self-Love is a profound act of courage, especially for women today who face a myriad of messages and expectations about their bodies. It takes creating space in our daily rhythms to treat ourselves kindly, taking a moment here and there to show gratitude to our bodies. The practice of somatic self-love involves listening and…
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“For lots of people struggling with eating disorders, loving their bodies isn’t the answer. It isn’t even the question they’re asking. And it won’t fix shit because their marginalized bodies still will not be safe in a culture founded on white supremacy and patriarchy. Anti-fat bias is an offshoot of anti-Black racism in particular (folks…
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Recovering from Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) can be a long and complex process, and it’s not uncommon for individuals to experience inner conflict and apprehension around feeling safe, loved, and belonged, even after making progress in their recovery. One reason is that trauma may have taught our bodies to associate safety and love with…
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