In this transformative episode of the High Performance Health Podcast, host Angela Foster is joined by Dr. Peter Levine, the founder of Somatic Experiencing. Dr. Levine shares his groundbreaking insights into trauma, its effects on the body, and innovative approaches to healing. He explains how trauma can be discharged without reliving painful memories and discusses how creating feelings of safety, love, and joy can aid in recovery. This episode is essential listening for anyone looking to optimize their well-being, reduce environmental stressors, and explore cutting-edge health strategies.

 

MAIN TAKEAWAYS

Trauma is stored in the body: While the mind may move on, the body often holds onto trauma, causing ongoing distress.

Somatic Experiencing focuses on healing through the body: It helps release stored trauma by creating new, positive experiences that contradict the fear and helplessness associated with past trauma.

Safety and love as healing forces: Dr. Levine emphasizes the importance of cultivating feelings of safety and love to move through trauma.

Trauma doesn’t have to be a life sentence: With the right guidance, individuals can heal and move forward, leaving trauma in the past where it belongs.

 

TIMESTAMPS & KEY TOPICS 

0:05 – Understanding trauma
3:16 – Storing trauma in the body
5:17 – Triggers and trauma reactivation
11:29 – Healing through positive bodily experiences
13:18 – Media and re-traumatization
21:42 – Personal trauma and self-healing
31:24 – Forward-focused healing
41:27 – Cooperation over competition
46:28 – The power of love and self-acceptance
50:47 – Vulnerability and healing

 

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ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela’s BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., is the renowned developer of Somatic Experiencing. He holds a doctorate in Medical and Biological Physics from the University of California at Berkeley and a doctorate in Psychology from International University. The recipient of four lifetime achievement awards, he is the author of several books, including Waking the Tiger, which has now been printed in 33 countries and has sold over a million copies. His latest book An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey was released earlier this year and has received widespread acclaim from both the media and readers.https://www.somaticexperiencing.com

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