Motherhood

March 25, 2025

#77: Body First Healing: Using Somatic Therapy to Regulate Your Emotions with Britt Piper

Somatic therapy goes beyond traditional talk therapy by helping us process stress and trauma through the body, not just the mind. In this episode, we break down what somatic therapy is, how it differs from talk therapy, and bust some common myths about it. We also dive into the fight-or-flight response, how unprocessed stress impacts emotional regulation, and practical ways to use somatic therapy techniques in daily life. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your healing journey, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on how to release and process emotions in a whole new way.

About this episode

What you'll learn

  • What somatic therapy is and how it differs from traditional talk therapy
  • Common myths about somatic therapy and why they aren’t true
  • How fight-or-flight mode affects emotional regulation and stress management
  • Practical ways to use somatic therapy for healing and processing trauma
  • Why a "body first" approach can be key to long-term emotional well-being

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