Ep 29. Understanding Trauma, the Body, and Healing with Hebe Dickins

28/02/2025 1h 4min Temporada 3 Episodio 29
Ep 29. Understanding Trauma, the Body, and Healing with Hebe Dickins

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Send us a textEpisode Overview:In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Hebe Dickins, a somatic therapist, energy psychologist, and yoga and meditation teacher. Hebe’s journey started in the world of acting, but her deep curiosity about the mind-body connection led her into the fields of trauma healing, energy psychology, and somatic therapy.We dive deep into what trauma really is, how it can show up in our lives (often without us realizing it), and the power of the body in processing and healing emotional wounds. Whether you've explored somatic work before or are just hearing about it for the first time, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on the ways trauma can manifest and how we can reconnect with ourselves through the body.What We Discuss:What trauma really is and how it affects the nervous systemThe difference between “talk therapy” and somatic therapyWhy so many people feel “stuck” and how trauma can be at the root of itThe body’s role in storing and processing traumaHow trauma can impact relationships, intimacy, and self-worthWays to tell if you’re embodied or disconnected from your bodyPractical steps to start reconnecting with your body and emotionsThe importance of honoring our nervous system’s capacity and not pushing beyond our limitsHow Hebe's own journey with trauma healing has shaped her work todayHow to Know if Trauma is Affecting YouHebe shares some key signs that you might be carrying unresolved trauma in your body:You feel stuck in life, unable to move forward despite wanting to.You experience chronic stress, fatigue, or a feeling of "shutting down".You tend to be in a constant state of hypervigilance or overthinking.You struggle with intimacy, emotional numbness, or disconnection from loved ones.You feel like you’re always on autopilot, disconnected from your emotions or physical sensations.If any of these resonate with you, Hebe offers insight into gentle, body-based healing approaches that can help.How to Start Reconnecting with Your Body:Pay attention to your body signals. Start noticing when you feel tension, numbness, or ease.Engage in body-based practices. This could be as simple as stretching, yoga, dance, or breathwork.Ask yourself, "What's great about this that I'm not getting?" This question can shift your perspective when facing challenges.Slow down and practice self-compassion. Your body is always working for you—listen to what it’s trying to say.Resources & How to Connect with Hebe:Hebe’s Website: AliveUK.co.ukFinal Thoughts:This conversation with Hebe was rich, insightful, and deeply grounding. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, struggled with unprocessed emotions, or wanted a deeper understanding of trauma and healing, this episode is for you.I hope you take something valuable from it and, most importantly, give yourself Listen to this Podcast on: Spotify: http://bit.ly/LIONpodcast Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/LION-podcast​ Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/LIONapodcast Watch the Video Version on YouTube: http://bit.ly/LION-YT Subscribe to the Love Is Our Nature Blog: LoveIsOurNature.com Follow Us On Instagram: @loveisournature_

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