takeaways

• Somatic work offers a unique approach to healing trauma.
• The relationship between therapist and client is crucial for effective therapy.
• Animals, especially horses, can provide non-threatening connections for emotional healing.
• Authenticity in expressing emotions like anger is vital for personal growth.
• Breathwork can significantly aid in regulating emotions and trauma responses.
• Somatic therapy focuses on the present moment rather than delving into the past.
• Awareness of bodily sensations can reveal underlying trauma.
• Finding safety in therapeutic relationships is essential for healing.
• Habits can serve as adaptations to past trauma, and recognizing them can lead to change.
• Everyone has some form of trauma, and somatic work can benefit all individuals. Trauma energy can become trapped in the body, affecting health.
• Somatic work can help release deep-seated trauma.
• Homeopathy can complement somatic practices for healing.
• Breathwork is essential for emotional regulation and healing.
• Anger is a natural emotion that needs to be expressed.
• Creating safe spaces for emotional expression is crucial.
• The body recovers from trauma through movement and breath.
• Integrating different healing modalities can enhance recovery.
• Listening to the body is key in holistic healing.
• Emotional healing is a journey that requires patience and support.

• Healing Through Somatic Work: A Journey with Ivan Broad
• The Power of Breath: Regulating Trauma Responses

• "Everyone has some form of trauma."
• "Homeopathy has helped with deep trauma."
• "Homeopathy supports emotional healing."

summary

In this conversation, Wren Lloyd and Ivan Broad explore the transformative power of somatic work in healing trauma. They discuss personal experiences, the importance of authenticity in emotional expression, and the role of animals in therapeutic settings. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of breathwork and the need for safety and connection in therapeutic relationships. Ultimately, they highlight that everyone carries some form of trauma and that somatic work can unlock layers of healing that traditional talk therapy may not address. In this conversation, Wren Lloyd and Ivan delve into the intricate relationship between childhood trauma, somatic memory, and physical health. They explore how unresolved trauma can manifest in the body, leading to various health issues, and discuss the integration of somatic work with homeopathy as a holistic healing approach. The role of breathwork in facilitating emotional release and healing is emphasized, alongside the importance of reclaiming anger as a valid emotional expression. The discussion highlights the need for safe spaces to express emotions and the transformative power of breathwork and somatic practices in personal healing journeys.

Resources Mentioned:

Johan Hill "Stutz" [Jonah interviews his psychotherapist]

First Breath UK

Somatic Experiencing

Biodynamic Breathwork with Giten Tonkov

Ivan Broad is an integrative psychotherapist, EMDR and breathwork practitioner, and equine therapist based in Staffordshire, UK. With over 15 years’ experience, he specialises in trauma-informed care, combining talk therapy with somatic and experiential approaches to support deep healing.

https://ivanbroadcounselling.co.uk/⁠

Connect with Wren!

“International homeopath” Wren Lloyd founded and led International Homeopaths for Autism.  She sees patients, writes homeopathy courses for homeopaths and patients, teaches homeopathic practice building, and mentors homeopaths in complex casework.

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Connect with Leslie!

Leslie has long been a medical freedom advocate and independent researcher in the areas of autism, PANDAS, and children’s chronic health issues.  She hosts a support group, speaks at state-wide awareness events, and volunteers as an advocate for those interested in healing their family’s chronic and acute health issues.

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