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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 17 MIN

14 | You Were Never Crazy - Your Body Always Knew the Truth

from The Messy Middle Podcast · host Erika Leon

What happens when your body knows the truth before your mind is ready to admit it? In this deeply personal episode of The Messy Middle, I reflect on a powerful message from a listener who paused the podcast to do inner child work in real time: hugging a childhood toy, asking what she needed to hear, and speaking words of truth her body had been waiting for. That moment wasn’t random. It wasn’t “woo.” It was healing. This episode is about learning to trust the moments your body speaks before your brain catches up - especially after narcissistic or emotional abuse, where self-trust has been systematically dismantled. In this episode, we unpack: Why intuition gets overridden in abusive dynamicsHow gaslighting trains you to doubt your own knowingWhat somatic healing actually looks like in real lifeWhy you don’t need full memories or flashbacks to healHow to gently rebuild trust with your intuition without forcing itThrough lived experience, client stories, and practical examples, this episode reminds you of something essential:You are not broken. You are remembering. If you’ve ever had a gut feeling you ignored, whispered truth to a younger version of yourself, or felt something shift in your body before you could explain it - this episode is for you.📩 Send in YOUR questions and get them answered on the podcast!📢 Get a Laster Coaching call for only $150. A 45-minute session to get to know me, experience my approach, and receive a personalized plan to kickstart your healing journey. Perfect for testing the waters before diving deeper.🎬 Watch Unfu*kwithable Boundaries Masterclass for FREE. Learn how setting clear boundaries can change your life for good and where to start! 📝 Get the Somatic Keys Course. Learn how to recognize your signals, regulate your responses, and reclaim your nervous system as a place of truth.

What happens when your body knows the truth before your mind is ready to admit it? In this deeply personal episode of The Messy Middle, I reflect on a powerful message from a listener who paused the podcast to do inner child work in real time: hugging a childhood toy, asking what she needed to hear, and speaking words of truth her body had been waiting for. That moment wasn’t random. It wasn’t “woo.” It was healing. This episode is about learning to trust the moments your bo...

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