When Movement Becomes Healing: Trauma-Informed Embodiment with Emily Young, LCSW-C

In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with Emily Young, a trauma-informed personal trainer, somatic therapist, and founder of The Embodied Trainer, for a conversation about movement, embodiment, trauma, and the nervous system.This conversation explores something that feels increasingly important to me:the idea that healing cannot happen through the mind alone.Emily shares her own journey of integrating the worlds of therapy and personal training after experiencing burnout, chronic pain, and a growing realization that many people are deeply disconnected from their bodies, even while actively exercising them.Together, we talk about:what it actually means to be embodiedthe relationship between trauma and movementnervous system-informed fitnesschronic stress, chronic pain, and overtrainingwhy “pushing harder” can disconnect us further from ourselvesmind-muscle connection and interoceptionmovement as relationship rather than punishmentco-regulation, safety, and sustainable healinghow slowing down can actually expand capacityEmily also shares insights from her newly released book, Trauma-Informed Bodywork, co-authored with Chelsea Haverly, which explores trauma-responsive approaches to movement and body-based healing practices.One of the things I appreciated most about this conversation was the reminder that our bodies are not obstacles to overcome and that they are constantly communicating with us.If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, disconnection from your body, chronic symptoms, or a complicated relationship with exercise and performance, I think this episode will resonate deeply.You can connect with Emily at:TheEmbodiedTrainer.comInstagram: @theembodiedtrainerAnd if this conversation speaks to you, Emily encourages listeners to consider purchasing Trauma-Informed Bodywork through a local independent bookstore whenever possible.As always, thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of these conversations exploring the intersection of nervous system healing, embodiment, spirituality, and human experience.Share what resonated for youThank you for listening to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review - it helps us grow and reach more listeners!Until next time.  Stay Curious.You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW atwww.therachihealing.comwww.journeywithkindredsouls.comFollow me on Socials:TikTok @spiritcurioustherapistInstagram @therachihealingFacebook @TheraChi HealingStay up to date on our offerings by joining our newsletter hereAre you interested in learning more about Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy?Join our facebook group atwww.facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforcliniciansAre you a mental health professional with a spiritual edge and have something to share?  Complete this form to apply to be on the podcast