Healing on the Fringe

In this episode, Natalie is back with another bonus episode on why finding connection is a crucial component to trauma recovery. She discusses her experience doing a 3 day live event on Instagram called Finding connection, covering connection to self, others, and the earth. If you've been feeling disconnected in any area of your life, this episode is for you!   Here are a few topics Natalie unpacks in this episode: Finding Connection and why it is so crucial for trauma recovery Connection to self Connection to relationships Connection to communtiy Connection to the earth Her group program Recovering Connection and ways it can support you in deepening this work   Exploration prompts mentioned: Imagine the connection you have to yourself as an image. That could be a texture, rock, color, plant, weather pattern, etc. What information does that give you about how it feels and if there is anything you would like to change? Intention: we are externalizing the way you feel about how you connect with you. This gives you the opportunity to look at it with less judgement, and more curiosity. What are some of your favorite ways to connect with other people? Let yourself be as creative and specific as you'd like. Do you feel like you're able to engage in those types of connections? Why or why not? Where in nature do you find yourself feeling the most grounded? That could be an imaginary place you go in meditation, or a literal place you visit. What elements (earth, air, water, fire, spirit) are present in this place?   Newest group offering: Check out Recovering Connection! A 6 month somatic group space for queer and neurodivergent folks in the later stages of trauma recovery who are ready to explore what it means to thrive.   Connect with Natalie! Come hang out on Instagram @natalieconnected Follow along on TikTok @natalieconnected Become a substack subscriber @natalieconnected Check out her offerings/website   Other ways to get free support: Feeling disconnected from yourself? Grab my free guide - Nervous System Center. A simple, nervous system forward guide for queer and neurodivergent folks to go from emotionally chaotic and lost to reconnected with yourself.   If you enjoyed this episode of The Healing on the Fringe Podcast, help us spread the love by leaving a 5 star review! We love hearing your thoughts. Or share this episode with a friend who you know it would resonate with. Questions, comments, emotions? Come say hi on Instagram: @natalieconnected Thanks for listening!