In this powerful spoken word episode, “The Body Knows” unravels the primal language of trauma. Listen as we explore how seemingly innocuous triggers—a familiar scent, a wall color, or a neighborhood memory—can send our bodies into a state beyond simple freezing. Delving into the survival responses of fight, flight, freeze, and feign death, the poem reveals how our ancient amygdala, forged millions of years ago, can suddenly overpower our modern prefrontal cortex. This abrupt, tonic immobility leaves us completely immobilized, trapped in a body that echoes with ghosts of past abuse.

Join us as we decode this intricate interplay between mind and body, offering insight into trauma healing, dissociation, and the science behind our survival mechanisms. Whether you’re a survivor on a healing journey or a mental health professional seeking deeper understanding, this episode is your gateway to exploring body memory, stress responses, and the role of subtle reminders—like a simple instruction on a wall—to reclaim our power.

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Music: Time Flies by Reinúr Selson