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[Take 2 šŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļø] 195. The Body Keeps the Score: How to Care for Your Body When Stress Takes Over

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Ever feel the stress in your body? Welcome to the club! ;) A club Iā€™d rather not be in, but I am here, so here we are. ;)Ā Ā 

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This by no means is an exhaustive list of ways to help, but I thought I would bring this subject around again on the show because so many of us are feeling the stress of life in our bodies. And I don't want to be a ā€˜victimā€™ of that stress and have been on a journey to really learn how to care for myself in this. Itā€™s been quite the process, but soo worth it!Ā 

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I mention "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk, a phenomenal book that triggered me the whole way through. But it taught me so much about why my body was feeling it and ā€œkeeping score.ā€

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I hope this episode blesses you.

Key Topics Covered:

Understanding Body-Stress Connection

  • How stress manifests physically in the body
  • Personal examples of stress patterns (shoulder tension, hip pain)
  • The importance of acknowledging rather than shaming physical stress responses

    • What Doesn't Work

    • Self-shaming and harsh self-talk
    • "Suck it up buttercup" mentality
    • Ignoring your body's signals

      • Personal Evolution in Self-Care

      • How body needs change over time
      • Transitioning from ice baths to heat therapy
      • Listening to your body's changing needs
      • Honoring hormonal changes with age
        • Key Takeaways:
        1. Your body keeps score - Physical symptoms often reflect emotional and mental stress
        2. Permission to prioritize - Self-care isn't selfish; it's necessary
        3. Adaptation is normal - What worked before may not work now, and that's okay
        4. Gentle approach - Choose loving, nurturing ways to care for your body
        5. Individual needs - We're not one-size-fits-all; honor your unique body

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