Diary of My Trauma – Episode 3
Trauma doesn’t just exist in our minds—it’s stored in our bodies. If you’ve ever felt triggered by a situation without understanding why, it’s likely your body was responding to past trauma. In this episode, Precious Ndlovu unpacks how trauma is held in the nervous system, how it influences our reactions, and how we can begin healing by tuning into our bodies.
The Science of Trauma in the Body
Many leading experts, including Dr. Bessel van der Kolk (The Body Keeps the Score) and Dr. Peter Levine (Waking the Tiger), have shown that trauma is not just a psychological experience but a physiological one. When we experience trauma, our nervous system can remain stuck in a fight, flight, or freeze response, making us hyper-vigilant or emotionally numb long after the event has passed.
Signs Your Body is Holding Trauma
- Unexplained tension, chronic pain, or digestive issues
- Sudden emotional responses to specific triggers
- Difficulty feeling present or connected to others
- Avoidance of situations that remind you of past experiences
How to Begin Releasing Trauma
Healing trauma requires more than just thinking our way out of it. Somatic practices—techniques that focus on the connection between mind and body—are essential. Some effective approaches include:
- Breathwork: Deep, controlled breathing helps regulate the nervous system.
- Movement: Yoga, dance, and even shaking can help release stored tension.
- Mindful Awareness: Noticing physical sensations without judgment allows us to reconnect with our bodies.
- Therapeutic Support: Working with a trauma-informed therapist or coach can help navigate the healing process.
Your body is always communicating with you. By learning to listen, you can start to unravel the layers of stored trauma and move toward a place of healing and resilience. Tune into this episode to explore these ideas in depth and gain practical tools to support your journey.
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