107. How to Heal from Childhood Trauma Using Somatic Therapy with Bri Anderson

In this powerful episode of Healing & Growing Hand in Hand, we are joined by Brianna Anderson, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and the CEO of Healing with Bri. Brianna shares her deeply transformative journey, from enduring 10 major reconstructive hip surgeries as a child to overcoming the long-lasting trauma stored in her body. Through her personal experiences and extensive training in trauma resolution, bodywork, art therapy, breathwork, and psychology, she has become a trailblazer in mind, body, and spirit healing. Brianna now dedicates her life to helping others resolve their own trauma, pain, and emotional blockages through her specialized somatic techniques. In this episode: - How trauma gets stored in the body and manifests in emotional and physical health issues. - The role of Somatic Experiencing and other body-centered therapies in healing trauma. - Brianna’s personal journey through childhood trauma, surgery, and the long-lasting effects on her emotional health. - Practical insights and tools for healing from trauma. - The power of breathwork, mindfulness, and body-centered approaches in transforming pain into empowerment. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to the episode and Brianna 05:12 – Brianna’s childhood surgeries and the beginning of her trauma journey. 15:47 – How trauma affects the body, mind, and spirit. 22:33 – Somatic Experiencing and its role in healing. 30:20 – Tools and practices for releasing stored trauma from the body. 45:11 – Brianna’s path to becoming a practitioner and launching her healing programs. 55:42 – Key steps you can take today to begin your trauma healing journey. About Brianna: Brianna Anderson is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and the founder of Healing with Bri and the online program Ascend. She has extensive experience helping clients resolve body trauma and emotional pain, stemming from her own recovery journey. Brianna’s healing approach integrates somatic bodywork, psychology, art therapy, and breathwork to empower others to heal deeply from within. Mentioned Resources: Books & Authors: "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk Connect with Brianna: Website: https://healingwithbri.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/healingwithbri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553645613874 Follow me for more content here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095156184970 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatickel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamtickel/ Website: https://healingandgrowinghandinhandpodcast.com/ Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Healing & Growing Hand in Hand Podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing transformative conversations to life!