Why Therapy Isn't Enough: Understanding Trauma

In this conversation, Jennifer explores the complexities of trauma and therapy, emphasizing that feeling stuck despite years of therapy is not a personal failure. She discusses the physiological nature of trauma, the limitations of talk therapy, and the importance of somatic approaches to healing. Jennifer highlights the impact of religious and patriarchal conditioning on the nervous system, the cumulative nature of trauma, and the necessity of integrating body-based practices with traditional therapy to achieve true healing.