In this conversation, Lawrence Joss interviews Vivian Marrake, a somatic trauma-informed coach, who shares her insights on somatic therapy and its transformative power in healing emotional pain, particularly in the context of parental alienation. Vivian discusses her personal journey through divorce and how somatic practices helped her reconnect with her body and emotions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of acknowledging one's feelings, building resilience, and the role of co-regulation in parenting. Vivian provides practical tools for parents to support their children in navigating their emotions and developing self-trust.

Key Takeaways

• When someone starts to see you and hear you, it shows us that we matter.
• Somatic therapy can be a life-changing experience.
• The body holds our experiences and reactions before our mind does.
• Resilience is about how quickly we return to our center.
• Co-regulation is a powerful tool for parents.
• It's okay for children to feel their emotions.
• Children need to learn that they are the experts on themselves.
• The silver bullet for healing is often within us.
• Acknowledging our struggles is the first step to healing.
• Building resilience involves softening and reconnecting with our bodies.

Chapters

00:00 - The Importance of Acknowledgment
02:45 - Introduction to Somatic Coaching
05:54 - Understanding Somatics
08:58 - Personal Journey to Somatic Healing
11:52 - The Power of Somatic Practices
15:05 - Navigating Parental Alienation
17:57 - Building Resilience Through Somatics
20:54 - Co-Regulation and Parenting
23:57 - Practical Tools for Parents
27:08 - Empowering Children Through Somatic Awareness
29:59 - Living the Somatic Experience

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Vivian Meraki's Website: https://www.vivianmeraki.com/⁩

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This podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team:
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