About this episode

The episode discusses somatic healing and trauma recovery with Liz Tenuto, exploring the connection between trauma and physical symptoms.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Liz Tenuto aka The Workout Witch, we get into the science (and surprisingly practical magic) behind somatic healing and why so many trauma survivors feel stuck even after years of therapy. Liz shares how her own search for relief from chronic health issues led her to the world of nervous system regulation, and explains how simple somatic exercises can help move the body out of survival mode and into a place where real healing can begin. We also explore the connection between religious trauma, cult recovery, chronic stress, and physical symptoms, unpacking why unresolved trauma can show up as everything from jaw clenching and insomnia to chronic pain and autoimmune conditions. Along the way, we put Liz's work through the ALBC lens, asking what healing looks like after life in a high-control group—and how to tell the difference between evidence-based recovery tools and wellness trends that overpromise. If you've ever wondered why your body seems to remember things your mind has already processed, this conversation offers an accessible, hopeful look at trauma recovery that goes beyond talk therapy. Pick up a copy of Liz’s book, When the Body Speaks…

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