About this episode
Your body has been holding the truth all along—through chronic pain, gut instincts, and nervous system activation that won't settle. Learn why listening to your body is essential for healing from betrayal trauma, even when you're still waiting for full disclosure or struggling with hypervigilance. Discover how to find closure without confession, reconnect with your body's wisdom, and move from seeking external proof to reclaiming your internal knowing.In this episode, you'll learn:How trauma shows up as chronic illness and what your body is trying to tell youWhy healing from betrayal doesn't depend on your partner's honesty5 somatic practices to rebuild trust with yourself and calm your nervous systemReferenced in this episode:The Elements of Abuse podcast series with Kim Day and Amie - Part 1: The Power of Awareness, Part 2: The Power of Accepting Reality, Part 3: The Power to ActChapters01:36 Listening to Your Body02:47 Chronic Pain05:30 Disconnecting From the Body07:12 Consequences of Ignoring the Body11:09 Somatic Work and Healing21:45 Practical Steps for Body AwarenessRegister Now!Rise, Renew, Restore Somatic Healing Retreat in Costa Rica: Ready to experience the deep somatic healing discussed in this episode? Join us this July for a transformative 5-day intensive created specifically for women healing from betrayal trauma or navigating divorce. This is your opportunity to reconnect with your body's wisdom, release what you've been carrying, and heal alongside other women who truly understand your journey. Book a Brainspotting session with Amie.Questions or topics you'd like us to address? Send us an email with “Choose To Be” as the subject to podcast@chooserecoveryservices.com. Watch us? on YouTube.Follow us on Instagram: @choose_recovery_services
