#111: Body-First Healing with Brittany Piper

Brittany Piper is an internationally renowned speaker, author, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, and expert in sexual violence prevention and trauma-informed care. Over the past 13 years, she has delivered more than 400 programs across three continents. Her work has been recognized by the U.S. Army, the Department of Justice, the Laura Bush Institute for Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Elite Daily, and others. As a rape survivor and leading advocate on sexual violence prevention, Brittany speaks to tens of thousands each year. She is also a forensic neurobiology expert, conducting trauma-informed trainings with the U.S. Army and Sex Crimes Detectives. Creator of @healwithbritt and founder of the internationally acclaimed Body-First Healing Program, Brittany continues to inspire and lead in the field of trauma recovery. In her transformative new book, Body-First Healing: A Revolutionary Guide to Nervous System Recovery (launching March 25, 2025), Brittany shares her compassionate, science-backed roadmap for trauma recovery and nervous system regulation. She teaches readers how to break free from survival mode and reclaim their lives using simple yet effective somatic practices.In this episode, we discuss:Brittany’s story Healing from sexual violenceAttachment TraumaPolyvagal TheorySomatic ExperiencingWhy the goal is not to have a “calm” nervous systemThe Five Stuck StatesInternal Family Systems / Parts WorkAddiction RecoveryTools for HealingLinks to connect with Brittany and learn more about her work:Website: https://www.bodyfirsthealing.com/Book: https://www.bodyfirsthealing.com/the-bookProgram: https://www.bodyfirsthealing.com/programInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healwithbritt/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithbritt__SUN & MOON SOBER LIVINGLearn more about our upcoming Women's Hiking Retreat in Moab, Utah: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/moab-retreat/Access a free mindfulness meditation to help manage cravings and regulate emotions: https://pages.sunandmoonsoberliving.com/easemeditationFollow along on Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.