Trauma, Anxiety & the Body: How Somatics and Nutrition Restore Safety | Luis Mojica

What if anxiety isn’t simply something happening in your mind, but a response your entire body has learned in an attempt to keep you safe?In this episode of Rooted & Wild, I’m joined by Luis Mojica, somatic therapist, trauma nutritionist, founder of Holistic Life Navigation, and author of Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma, for a conversation about the relationship between trauma, anxiety, the nervous system, and nutrition.When we experience chronic stress or trauma, the effects aren't necessarily confined to our thoughts and emotions. They can influence the way we breathe, digest, eat, move, respond to sensation, relate to other people, and experience safety within our own bodies.Luis's work brings together Somatic Experiencing, self-inquiry, and whole-food nutrition to help people understand these responses differently.Rather than approaching anxiety as something we simply need to eliminate, we explore what happens when we begin listening to the body's signals. What is the nervous system attempting to communicate? How can trauma shape our relationship with food? And what does it actually mean to cultivate a greater sense of safety from within?Luis also introduces us to the relationship between food and nervous system regulation, exploring nourishment not through restriction or another perfect diet, but through the question of what helps the body feel supported enough to regulate, recover, and reconnect.This is a conversation about moving beyond the divide between mental and physical health and recognizing that our experiences, emotions, nervous systems, and nourishment are deeply interconnected.Because sometimes the question isn't simply:“How do I stop feeling anxious?”It may be:“What does my body need in order to feel safe?”In this episode, we explore:• How trauma can live through physiological patterns in the body• The relationship between anxiety and the nervous system• What it means to develop an internal sense of safety• How chronic stress can affect our relationship with food• The connection between nourishment and nervous system regulation• Luis's approach to trauma-informed nutrition• Whole foods as part of supporting the body through stress• Integrating somatics, nutrition, and emotional awarenessAbout Luis MojicaLuis Mojica is a somatic therapist, trauma nutritionist, and founder of Holistic Life Navigation, where he teaches people around the world how to work with stress and trauma through whole foods, self-inquiry, and Somatic Experiencing.Through Holistic Life Navigation, Luis offers online courses and webinars, in-person workshops and retreats, trauma-informed support groups, a monthly membership and newsletter, a weekly podcast, and educational content through his YouTube channel.He is also the author of Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma, which explores the relationship between food, the nervous system, and our emotional lives.Connect with Luis MojicaHolistic Life Navigation:https://www.holisticlifenavigation.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/holistic.life.navigation/Get the Book:Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress, and Traumahttps://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-bookRooted & Wild provides general information for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Henry Hawk. The content shared on this podcast is not intended to replace individualized medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, nor should it be used to diagnose or treat any health condition. Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical or mental health concerns.