The Hidden Link Between Trauma & Body Perception (How to Heal) | Sam Mishra | Too Light Too Dark #32

Feel disconnected from your body? Trauma might be the reason.Sam Mishra breaks down how trauma shapes body perception and explains how to heal through nervous system regulation, dissociation awareness, and rebuilding self-awareness from the inside out.In this episode:How trauma shapes body perception beyond appearanceDissociation as a survival response from childhood into adulthoodThe link between attachment styles and adult relationshipsWhy nervous system regulation is key to trauma recoveryThe limits of talk therapy without somatic workRethinking addiction through a trauma-informed lensUnlearning conditioned behaviors and rebuilding self-awarenessThe role of lived experience and storytelling in healingTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction: trauma & body perception02:19 – Trauma’s role in shaping identity03:09 – Nervous system and stress responses05:26 – Social conditioning and loss of self07:00 – Coping mechanisms: dissociation & self-harm09:17 – Why therapy alone isn’t always enough12:18 – Fragmentation and protection responses15:56 – Attachment styles and relationships20:45 – Emotional regulation challenges23:41 – Communication, trust, and trauma27:09 – Lifelong healing and self-work32:35 – Accountability and self-compassion38:20 – From victim to survivor mindset44:05 – The myth of quick fixes52:15 – Trauma in the body and physical tension58:45 – Vulnerability and emotional disconnection63:58 – Self-awareness and relationship patterns69:20 – A message for those healingResources:Conscious Loving – Gay & Kathlyn HendricksWhen the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress - Gabor MateTakeaway:Healing from trauma is not a quick fix—it’s a lifelong process of understanding your nervous system, unlearning survival patterns, and reconnecting with your body. A holistic approach that combines mind and body work is essential. Your story matters, and healing is possible.You can find Sam's work and services in the links belowhttps://www.themedicalmassagelady.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/stories/themedicalmassagelady/