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EPISODE · Aug 15, 2025 · 52 MIN

How to Release Trauma Trapped in Your Body with Somatic Healing | Big Talk with Dr. Peter Levine

from Dear Gabby · host Gabby Bernstein

What happens when trauma gets trapped in the body, and how can we finally release it? In this powerful episode, Gabby is joined by the renowned trauma expert Dr. Peter Levine, founder of Somatic Experiencing®, to explore the art and science of somatic healing. Dr. Levine explains why true trauma recovery happens in the body, not just the mind, and offers a path to freedom from the past. Through their own deeply vulnerable stories, Gabby and Dr. Levine illuminate how we can gently release stored trauma and reclaim our innate ability to be present. Listeners will also witness a transformative, live mini-session as Dr. Levine guides Gabby through a Somatic Experiencing practice. This episode is an essential listen for anyone on a healing journey, offering profound wisdom, hope, and a direct experience of how to release trauma trapped in the body. Order Peter's new book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey https://amzn.to/46Ovcvk Learn more about Peter and Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) at somaticexperiencing.com Recommended practice for this episode: gabby coaching members check out the Self-Soothing meditation inside your app. Not a member? Try it out for free https://bit.ly/46s6zEq Get Gabby’s FREE magnetic energy meditation to supercharge your attracting powers http://bit.ly/40gOfue If you feel you need additional support, please consult this list of safety, recovery and mental health resources. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and support you on your personal journey towards inner peace. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when trauma gets trapped in the body, and how can we finally release it? In this powerful episode, Gabby is joined by the renowned trauma expert Dr. Peter Levine, founder of Somatic Experiencing®, to explore the art and science of somatic healing. Dr. Levine explains why true trauma recovery happens in the body, not just the mind, and offers a path to freedom from the past. Through their own deeply vulnerable stories, Gabby and Dr. Levine illuminate how we can gently release stored trauma and reclaim our innate ability to be present. Listeners will also witness a transformative, live mini-session as Dr. Levine guides Gabby through a Somatic Experiencing practice. This episode is an essential listen for anyone on a healing journey, offering profound wisdom, hope, and a direct experience of how to release trauma trapped in the body. Order Peter's new book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey https://amzn.to/46Ovcvk Learn more about Peter and Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) at somaticexperiencing.com Recommended practice for this episode: gabby coaching members check out the Self-Soothing meditation inside your app. Not a member? Try it out for free https://bit.ly/46s6zEq Get Gabby’s FREE magnetic energy meditation to supercharge your attracting powers http://bit.ly/40gOfue If you feel you need additional support, please consult this list of safety, recovery and mental health resources. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and support you on your personal journey towards inner peace. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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