Healing Through Play and Movement

In today's  episode, we're joined by Angie Barrett, an Intuitive Movement Coach, Advanced Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor, Registered Nurse, and Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga Instructor, sharing her remarkable journey of healing emotional trauma through the use of movement paired with play.. Around eight years ago, Angie found herself confronted with the resurfacing of childhood sexual abuse trauma while juggling demanding roles as a nurse and yoga teacher. This overwhelming experience propelled her into exploring trauma-informed yoga teacher training, where she stumbled upon a profound discovery—the transformative potential of movement paired with play.   Diving deeper into Angie's journey, we explore the science underpinning her approach, particularly the polyvagal theory, which she adeptly incorporates into her practice. Angie passionately advocates that healing doesn't have to be a painful process and introduces her innovative methodology, which has yielded remarkable results for both herself and her clients. She stresses the importance of releasing accumulated trauma, regardless of its size, from our bodies to foster growth and healing.   Angie's story epitomizes resilience and transformation, from surviving childhood abuse to finding solace and healing through the power of movement and play. Drawing from her diverse background as a nurse and yoga instructor, she adeptly guides others in releasing stored trauma and transcending suffering through unconventional yet effective means. Join us for an illuminating conversation with Angie Barrett as we delve into the profound connection between joy and healing on the path to self-discovery and empowerment.   Connect with me: https://nickyYyoga.com https://www.youtube.com/@TheConnectedCommunity [email protected]   Connect with Angie: https://angieberrettmovement.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberrettmovement/ https://Instagram.com/angieberrettmovement https://www.facebook.com/angie.berrett/ https://www.youtube.com/@angieberrettmovement   00:00 Introduction and Background 00:46 Using Play to Heal from Trauma 05:31 Differences in Trauma-Informed Yoga 08:04 The Power of Play 11:05 Exploring Play and Movement 14:18 Rhythmic and Repetitive Movements 22:08 Healing Trauma through Play 23:42 The PolyvagalTheory 25:23 The Role of Play and Movement in Releasing Energy 26:11 Releasing Trauma without Identifying the Trigger 27:18 The Importance of Having a Guide for Deep Emotional Releases 28:42 Animals' Natural Way of Releasing Trauma 29:32 Personal Experience of Shaking and Releasing Trauma 30:59 The Profound Release and Lightness After Shaking 33:26 The Importance of Having a Guide for Deep Emotional Releases 35:23 The Benefits of Virtual Healing Sessions 38:56 Reconnecting with the Inner Child through Play 39:53 Healing Childhood Wounds and Negative Beliefs 43:21 The Connection Between Trauma and Loss of Imagination 44:29 Healing Doesn't Have to Be Heavy