Somatic Experiencing is a trauma‑informed, body‑based healing modality designed to help the nervous system complete survival responses.

In this episode, I share the key principles we learned in Year 1: tracking the body, patterns, bracing, collapse, and the truth‑telling nature of the body and nervous system.

I also talk about why slowness is non‑negotiable, why modern culture is disconnected from the body, and why some somatic practices can be dangerous, so you can take care of yourself in the process of somatic healing.

Episode Chapters:

0:01 - Intro

1:27 - What is Somatic Experiencing?

2:59 - How I discovered Somatic Experiencing and what it did for me.

4:30 - The importance of listening to the body in healing, and how traditional fitness and nutrition over-rides the body

9:22 - The body and nervous system is always speaking, and always tells the truth

15:35 - The brain doesn't know what it needs, but the body does (my quitting coffee example)

20:13 - If we don't slow down, we can't 'hear' the body

21:14 - The dangers of somatic therapy and what to look out for.

I hope you enjoyed the episode! If you wanted to explore this with me, click the link below and organise a time to chat it through!

Booking Link:

https://calendly.com/coaching-jeniferlee/somatic-experiencing

Jen X