Understanding the physical effects of trauma and how to release stored pain (Epi 13)

"Trauma isn’t just something that happens in our minds. It lives in our bodies. When we experience trauma, our nervous system reacts to protect us—our muscles tense, our breath shortens, our heart rate spikes. But what happens when the trauma doesn’t resolve?"📖 EXCERPT FROM Silent Screams, Loud Strength:"I remember waking up in the middle of the night, my fists clenched so tightly my fingers hurt. Even in sleep, my body held onto the fear I thought I had left behind. My shoulders ached from years of ‘carrying’ stress. My stomach was in knots, even when nothing was wrong. Trauma never left me—it lived inside me."📌 Common Signs of Stored Trauma:Chronic tension or pain (especially in the shoulders, jaw, or hips)Digestive issues (trauma affects the gut!)Feeling numb or disconnected from your body