94 - 🎥 Live Panel: “The Body Remembers”

Discover how trauma is stored in the body and learn practical tools for healing and managing triggers. This episode features insights from male survivors, who are also prior podcast guests, sharing their journeys of bodily awareness, coping mechanisms, and the importance of safety in recovery. In this episode we discuss:The concept of the body "remembering" trauma long after the eventHow physical sensations and pain can be indicators of past traumaPersonal stories of body triggers such as pain, fainting, and emotional responsesStrategies for grounding, grounding tools, and creating safetyCreative outlets like painting, gardening, and animal companionship as healing toolsThe importance of advocating for oneself during medical proceduresRecognizing emotional flashbacks versus body memoriesThe role of neuroplasticity: rewiring the brain for safetyTips for supporters and loved ones to assist trauma survivorsHow triggers can be unexpected and how to prepare for themIf you want to see the VIDEO 🎥 version of this podcast, you can watch from either Spotify or Youtube.More about the panelists:Previous podcast interviews with Brandon & Dave (links to YouTube; contact info is within the show notes of each episode): Episode 89 - 🎥 Interview with Brandon Andres Green - Part 1Episode 90 - 🎥 Interview with Brandon Andres Green - Part 2Episode 83 - 🎥 Interview with Dave LukinsLinks Mentioned:The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk (Amazon)The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment by Babette Rothschild MSW LCSW (Amazon)Pete Walker – CPTSD resourcesThe SOAP Project (hosts retreats for male trafficking survivors and for female trafficking survivors among other anti-trafficking work) Survivor Network North CarolinaHusband Material Retreats PageMike Chapman’s links:Husband Material Ministries (“HM”/”HMM”; faith-based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues) FREEInfo on Joining Husband Materials Academy (“HMA”; Paid)Learn more about Husband Material's CSA Survivor Fellowship (led by Mike) and the PLC Chat on WhatsAppMike’s WebsiteSchedule a free 30-minute Coaching Intro call with MikeMike’s StoryIf you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at: PolarLifeConsulting.com/livePlease Note: The views and opinions expressed by guests of this podcast are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them, their beliefs, or any entity they represent, by neither Mike Chapman nor Polar Life Consulting.**Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victim's perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening. Let me know what you think of the podcast with a rating and a review.DONATE – Tax-Deductible gifts to Husband Material Ministries