Episode notes
Trauma recovery requires us to look inward and understand how our minds and bodies protect us from pain through dissociation. In this episode, psychosomatic practitioner Naomi Morad explains how neuroplasticity allows us to rewire our brains, process deep-seated emotions, what healing in layers is like.
Takeaways
- Nobody can fill that void, only you yourself.
- Dissociation is a protective mechanism that helps cope with pain.
- Healing occurs in layers, like peeling an onion.
- Slow is fast; rushing through healing leads to overwhelm.
- Awareness of emotions is crucial for healing.
- The body holds secrets to recovery and emotional regulation.
- It's okay to want to change and heal.
- Hurt people hurt people; healed people heal others.
- We do the best we can at each point in time.
- Neuroplasticity allows the brain to make new connections during healing.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Self-Filling the Void
03:00 Understanding Dissociation and Coping Mechanisms
06:13 Healing Through Layers: The Onion Analogy
09:13 The Process of Change and Growth
12:06 Neuroplasticity and the Healing Journey
15:00 Awareness and Emotional Regulation
17:49 The Role of Anger in Healing
21:03 Finding Help and Support in Recovery
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