Reclaiming the Body: Touch, Trauma & the Return to Joy

In this heart-opening episode of The Goddess Pod, Sabrina Fox is joined by somatic guide and trauma-informed bodyworker Michelle Roberton to explore one of the most sacred and often overlooked journeys a woman can take — the reclamation of her body. Drawing from their own stories of healing and survival, Sabrina and Michelle reflect on what it means to return to the body after trauma, pain, disconnection, and shame. Together, they unpack the cultural and personal conditioning that causes many women to treat their bodies as unsafe, unreliable, or undeserving — and offer an invitation to begin again, simply and gently. You’ll learn: - Why your body is not your enemy — it’s your greatest ally - How early trauma and societal patterns shape our disconnection from the body - The role of touch, presence, and compassionate curiosity in reestablishing trust - How to begin a safe, sovereign, joyful relationship with your body — one small step at a time - What it means to listen to the womb space (yes, even after hysterectomy) - Practical, trauma-informed ways to reconnect to your body through daily ritual — including “the nest,” conscious touch, and joy-oriented movement This is a sacred conversation for anyone who’s ever felt distant from or dissatisfied with their body. Whether you’ve experienced trauma, pain, illness, or simply the ache of disconnection, this episode will guide you gently home — back into your body, back into your sovereignty, back into your joy.