The Body Keeps the Score — How the Past Lives in the Body

In Part 1 of Episode 14 of Fit & Sanity, hosts Tay the Great and Jordan, joined by Bernard, begin a deeper conversation about how past experiences — including childhood trauma, bullying, and emotional stress — can continue to affect the body, mind, and behavior well into adulthood.Drawing inspiration from research shared in The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, this episode explores how trauma isn’t just something we remember — it’s something the body holds onto through the nervous system, stress responses, and learned survival patterns.This episode breaks down how early experiences can influence adult health, emotional regulation, relationships, and self-perception, even when we believe we’ve “moved on.” The conversation stays honest, grounded, and practical — focused on awareness, not blame.In this episode, you’ll hear about: • What it really means when we say “the body keeps the score” • How childhood experiences shape adult behavior and stress responses • The long-term impact of bullying, neglect, and emotional trauma • Why trauma can show up as anxiety, burnout, or self-sabotage • How awareness is the first step toward healingThis is the first half of a two-part conversation designed to help listeners better understand themselves, their patterns, and the unseen influences shaping their lives.Healing starts with awareness — and this episode is the beginning of that process.