Trauma Rewired

Shame, Stress, and Survival: Developmental Trauma Impacts Health

Sep 23, 2024
Luis Mojica, a somatic practitioner and founder of Holistic Life Navigation, dives deep into the intricate relationship between trauma, shame, and physical health. He explains how shame manifests as chronic stress and inflammation in the body, emphasizing the importance of boundaries for self-connection. Luis also discusses the significance of witnessing in healing, as well as how somatic sensations can unlock past traumas. Through creative witnessing and daily practices, he outlines a path to reclaiming safety and resilience in one's body.
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INSIGHT

Capacity Is The Somatic Dose

  • Capacity is dose-dependent: what rises in you now is the amount you can handle somatically.
  • Forcing past images before feeling present sensations often worsened Luis Mojica's PTSD symptoms.
ADVICE

Use Constriction As Your Signal

  • Track physical constriction (jaw, shoulders, breath) as an early signal you're at capacity.
  • Support constriction rather than pushing through to build capacity and avoid collapse.
INSIGHT

Embodiment Means Feeling, Not Instant Peace

  • Embodiment doesn't equal immediate peace; it means feeling what's inside you.
  • Increased discomfort can actually indicate growing capacity, not failure.
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