178. Breathwork After Betrayal: How Somatic Healing Helps Release Trauma Stored in the Body W/ Hali Roderick

178. Breathwork After Betrayal: How Somatic Healing Helps Release Trauma Stored in the Body W/ Hali Roderick

38:08 Jan 29, 2026
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Breathwork can feel intimidating after betrayal trauma, yet it can also be one of the most powerful ways to release what the body has been holding.In this episode of The Empowered Divorce Podcast, Amie is joined by her friend and colleague Halle for a grounded, trauma informed conversation about somatic breathwork. Together they explore why breathwork can feel intense after trauma, how betrayal lives in the body, and why healing often requires more than talking things through.They discuss nervous system activation, emotional release, and the importance of safety and co regulation when doing somatic work. Halle shares how breathwork helps quiet the survival brain, clear stored trauma, and allow women to reconnect with their bodies in a way that feels empowering rather than overwhelming.This episode also introduces the upcoming Costa Rica women’s retreat and offers practical ways to begin reconnecting with your breath today, even if you are not ready for a formal breathwork session.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why breathwork can feel scary or intense after betrayal traumaHow trauma is stored in the body and why somatic healing mattersThe difference between activation and regulation in healingWhy being witnessed is essential for emotional releaseHow breathwork can help you let go of what you no longer need to carrySimple ways to start reconnecting with your breath right now__________________Connect with Hali - haliroderickcoaching@gmail.com? WORK WITH AMIE + NEXT STEPS IN YOUR HEALING ? Dating From Within Workshop- Get on the Interest List ? ?????????????Cli????ck here to register?????? ??????????Empowered Divorce Q&A?????????? – Free monthly group coaching. First Thursday of each month.? ??????????Body Love Class?????????? – Learn how to reclaim your body after betrayal.? ??????????Believing In You Group Coaching ??????????Ready to stop letting your brain hijack your healing? Learn how to work with your nervous system, shift your thoughts, and create the life you actually want. Next round begins in January—spots go fast!? ???????????????Reserve your spot???????????????
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