Adverse Childhood Experiences, Trauma, and the Power of Somatic Therapy in Healing with Natalie Reina

In this powerful episode, Dustin Oliver sits down with therapist Natalie Reina to explore the deep and lasting effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the transformative power of somatic therapy in trauma recovery. Together, they unpack how childhood trauma shapes adult mental health, why recognizing patterns from abusive relationships is so difficult, and how grounding techniques and body-based therapies help clients reconnect with safety and self-awareness.Whether you're a mental health professional, trauma survivor, or simply curious about holistic approaches to healing, this conversation offers valuable insight into how integrating mind and body can lead to long-term emotional recovery. Learn how ACEs impact the nervous system, what somatic therapy actually looks like in practice, and why creating safety is the first step in any therapeutic relationship.Connect with Natalie Reina:Instagram: @reinatherapyWebsite: https://reinatherapy.com/Connect with boy meets therapy:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@boymeetstherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@boymeetstherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website with Free Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠boymeetstherapy.comEpisode Guide & Chapters: 00:00 Exploring Personal Lore and Travel Experiences03:08 Understanding Trauma in Therapy06:12 Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Impact08:57 The Role of Somatic Therapy11:58 How Trauma Manifests in the Body14:59 Building Trust in Therapeutic Relationships17:59 Recognizing Signs of Unresolved Trauma24:35 The Journey of Self-Discovery30:41 Connecting with the Body34:40 Blending Therapeutic Modalities40:21 Navigating Trauma and Relationships45:03 Understanding Domestic Violence48:09 Words of WisdomCreated and Produced by Dustin Oliver