🎤 Your Body Remembers What You Forgot

Your Body Remembers What You ForgotHow to Release Physical Trauma Through Bodywork and VoiceEpisode Release Date: January 2026Episode SummaryThis episode was inspired by a comment from a viewer who experienced being choked by a boyfriend over two decades ago and wanted to know how to release the trauma still stored in her body. Bella goes deep into how physical trauma gets trapped in the body, why it stays there, and two powerful practices that helped her release her own stored trauma.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction and Context 0:30 - Understanding Trauma and Its Origins 3:22 - The Impact of Physical Abuse 10:16 - How Trauma Manifests in the Body 21:25 - Releasing Trauma: Bodywork and Healing Practices 29:52 - The Power of the Voice in Healing 38:04 - Conclusion and Call to ActionKey Topics CoveredTrauma Doesn't Always Start in ChildhoodSome people end up in abusive relationships despite having loving parentsSensitive people and empaths can be targeted regardless of upbringingAggressive, controlling personalities seek out sensitive peopleWhy Trauma Gets Stuck in the BodyThe body remembers what the conscious mind forgetsWhen we can't process fear through shaking, crying, or screaming — it stays trappedAnimals shake off trauma naturally; humans often suppress the response to "save face"The subconscious mind takes notes on everything, especially life-threatening experiencesBella's Personal ExampleNearly drowning in Nice, France in the MediterraneanSuppressed the urge to sob and shake afterwardDeveloped a fear of water that had never existed beforeDemonstrates how unprocessed trauma creates new fear responsesSurprising Sources of Body TraumaSurgery (even voluntary) is a violation the body remembersAnesthesia creates amnesia but the body still holds the memoryChildhood tonsillectomies may contribute to voice blocksCar accidents, broken bones, any physical violationTwo Practices for Releasing Physical TraumaIntentional BodyworkFind a massage therapist you trustShare enough information so they can help (not everything — they're not your therapist)Bella chose to work with a male therapist because male energy had caused her traumaMeet regularly with the intention of releasing stored traumaSobbing during massage = trauma releasing (this is normal and healing)Sound Healing / Voice WorkBella's method combines classical vocal technique, chanting, and sound healingYour voice becomes your own internal massage therapistVocal vibrations can locate and break up blocked energyThis practice was pivotal in Bella's healing — "If I hadn't figured this out, I wouldn't be talking to you right now"The Walk and Talk PracticeTake your phone, go outside, walk and talk to yourselfThe left-right rhythmic motion calms the nervous systemAfter 10 minutes, you naturally open upUse it to process emotions OR to practice feeling your voice with no audienceQuotes from This Episode"The body remembers what the conscious mind forgets.""If a male energy is what triggered this fear response in my body, then a male energy is going to heal it.""If I had not figured out this method of voice work, I wouldn't be talking to you right now.""Your voice becomes your own internal massage therapist."Resources MentionedFilm: The King's SpeechAuthor: Jonathan Goldman (sound healing pioneer)Author: Stewart PearceVoice Coach: The Holistic Voice Coach (Marge)Singer: Gina SalahComedy: George Carlin's bit on "Soft Language"Journal PromptWhere in your body do you hold memories of violation — whether from abuse, accident, or surgery? What would it feel like to finally release it?🎤 FREE Voice Guide: https://bella-payne.kit.com/freeguide 🌟 Voice Liberation Method Course (50% off until Feb): https://the-healthy-voice-community.circle.so/untitled-page-1 💜 Join The Healthy Voice Community: https://the-healthy-voice-community.circle.so/untitled-page 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_healthy_voice/ Get full access to The Healthy Voice Writes at rawveganbella.substack.com/subscribe