Therapy Chat

482: Embodiment + Disembodiment with Dr. Hillary McBride

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May 12, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Hillary McBride, a clinician and author known for her work on embodiment and trauma, delves into profound topics. She explores the ethics of sharing personal stories in therapy, emphasizing informed consent. Hillary addresses the nuances of spiritual abuse and trauma, connecting them to cultural contexts. They also examine the transformative impact of the COVID pandemic on mental health. Listeners will find insights on the importance of community in healing and the evolving nature of therapy as a journey of personal growth.
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INSIGHT

Ethics of Sharing Trauma Stories

  • Authentic consent in sharing trauma stories requires thorough discussion of risks and benefits.
  • Processing and revisiting consent over time respects survivors' changing feelings about sharing their story.
INSIGHT

Embodiment Beyond Trauma

  • Embodiment research focuses on women's experiences through life stages disrupting cultural body narratives.
  • The body holds agency, power, and mental health implications beyond mere trauma storage.
ANECDOTE

Somatic Therapy's Joyful Surprise

  • Laura Reagan shared a personal experience of feeling sudden body pleasure during somatic therapy training.
  • This joy revealed the body's integrative capacity beyond just pain or trauma release.
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