Have you heard of somatic therapy? Lauren redefines how unresolved trauma is stored in our bodies with Lauren Zoeller. To kick off this interview, Lauren defines what somatic experiencing is and examples of somatic tools. Furthermore, she speaks about how to identify an unresolved trauma and how attachment theory relates to finding deeper connections with others. She offers two tools to work through feelings and sensations at home, as well as how to not “scare anyone away” by being vulnerable. Finally, she discusses her three-step process to emotional healing and ways you can work through the three-step process. Let’s discuss the nuances of dating and relationships! Tune in!

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What You Will Learn In This Interview with Lauren Zoeller

4:00 - What is Somatic therapy and experiencing?

4:53 - What are examples of somatic tools

6:25 - How do you identify if you have a trauma that needs to be worked through?

11:43 - Attachment Theory: Can working through trauma help you transition to a different “attachment”

13:53 - 2 at-home tools for somatic work

19:00 - How to not “scare someone away”

21:35 - How to repeatedly be vulnerable when dates go wrong

24:57 - How do you know when you’re ready to date again after a traumatic experience?

26:54 - Can you work on healing in partnership?

27:58 - Three-step process to somatic healing

30:53 - How to differentiate between red flags and second chances!

32:58 - The Align Love Experience

To learn more about Lauren Zoeller and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode279/

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