How Do We Let Go of Childhood Trauma? | Liz Arch on Women of Impact
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Episode Highlights
Healing Yoga
explains how yoga can be a powerful tool for healing trauma by grounding individuals in the present moment and reconnecting them with their bodies. She describes how trauma often causes dissociation, and yoga helps to re-establish a sense of safety and awareness of bodily sensations. This process allows individuals to sit with discomfort and gradually heal from traumatic experiences 1. Liz emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space in yoga classes, giving individuals control over their practice to avoid re-traumatization 2.
Yoga gives us that ability to start to feel again in a really safe way, in a really safe container where you can start to sense okay, sensations in my body.
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness and meditation are crucial components of healing trauma, according to . She highlights how these practices help individuals stay present and manage uncomfortable emotions and sensations. Research supports that mindfulness can change brain structures, promoting relaxation and reducing the fight-or-flight response 3. Liz also discusses the power of belief and mindset in overcoming negative thought patterns, emphasizing the importance of observing thoughts without identifying with them 4.
Our mind is so powerful, it can be our best friend or our worst enemy.
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Nutritional Healing
underscores the significant role of nutrition in healing trauma and improving mental health. She shares her journey from a junk-food vegetarian to understanding the impact of diet on gut health and mental well-being. Foods rich in probiotics, leafy greens, and healthy fats are particularly beneficial, while eliminating triggers like caffeine and processed sugar can alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression 5 6. Liz advises individuals to find what works best for them, emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
The foods that I was eating were greatly contributing to the symptoms that I was experiencing, like brain fog, fatigue, and anxiety.
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