Mental Health, Trauma Recovery and Why a Body Based Approach is Essential

Mental health is conventionally addressed through mind-focused approaches, but this misses crucial aspects of wellbeing found in the body and spirit. Trauma becomes stored in our nervous system, creating patterns that affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors long after the original experience.• Every person experiences trauma—both "big T" traumas like major life events and "little t" traumas like childhood embarrassment• Trauma is anything too overwhelming for us to process in the moment• Panic attacks and anxiety are normal, natural trauma responses from the body• Body-based tools like sunshine exposure, cold compresses, and specific breathing practices can help regulate the nervous system• Mental health disruptions are often rooted in nervous system patterns, not just the mind• Yoga is a powerful somatic trauma recovery tool that creates space for body awareness and healing• Accessing the wisdom in your body can help re-pattern your nervous system🌿 Start Here  - Free Resources for Women Ready to GrowEmbodied Confidence GuideFor self-aware women who still feel insecure at times and want to trust yourself more. Get the guide here -> https://kerimarino.eo.page/embodied-confidenceGood at Meditation and Restorative Yoga GuideFor self-aware women who feel like you’re bad at meditation and are ready to feel successful. Get it here -> https://kerimarino.eo.page/meditationguideMeet Keri Marino Keri Marino is a Somatic Yoga Therapist and founder of The Nourished Woman, helping women move beyond overwhelm, anxiety, and self-doubt into embodied confidence and nervous system balance. Through women’s empowerment yoga, somatic healing, and inner work, she guides women to regulate their bodies, break old patterns, and reconnect with their strength, pleasure, and purpose. Her approach blends grounded spirituality with practical tools for real-life transformation.Connect with her here:https://www.kerimarino.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_nourished_womanhttps://youtube.com/@thenourishedwomanHelp Spread The WordIf you enjoyed this episode, share with a friend and leave a review on Apple Podcasts telling us what you love about this episode.🌙Want to Practice with Me? Inside The Nourished Woman Sanctuary, women gather in a devotional online studio where we practice together and stay connected to ourselves week after week. You'll find 160+ on-demand practices + live zoom candlelight restorative yoga gatherings, gentle yoga, slow vinyasa, meditation and breathwork. It's a place to stay in rhythm with your practice and be supported by community. https://www.kerimarino.com/the-nourished-woman-sanctuary.html