183. Understanding the Body's Messages: Freedom From Unexplained Chronic Illness with Alexis Florentina
Description
"Your body is not fighting against you, it's fighting for you."
In this episode, Kayla shares an enlightening conversation with Alexis Florentina, a trauma-trained somatic practitioner, to explore the intricate relationship between trauma, the body, and transformation.
They discuss the importance of understanding pain as a messenger, the shift from a fixing mindset to being present in the body, and the role of curiosity in self-attunement.
They also discuss attachment styles and their impact on nervous system regulation, emphasizing the need for compassion and reparenting in the healing process.
Ultimately, they highlight that healing is not just about doing but about creating safety and space for the body to heal itself.
Takeaways
The body is a messenger, not an enemy.
Curiosity about our body is essential for healing.
Self-attunement helps in recognizing bodily signals.
Attachment styles influence our nervous system responses.
Compassion is crucial in the healing journey.
Healing is a process of slowing down and listening.
Capacity for change is always fluctuating.
We can find glimmers of hope even in tough times.
'You make sense' is a powerful affirmation for healing.
Keywords
trauma, somatic healing, nervous system, attachment styles, self-attunement, emotional pain, body awareness, healing journey, transformation, mindfulness
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*Kayla is not a mental health professional. Kayla and Habits You Love is not a substitute or meant to be intended to diagnose, treat, or make medical claims. All content is for informational purposes only backed by Kayla's own research.
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