782. Is Trauma Still Wreaking Havoc in Your Life? This is How You Finally Heal It

Jul 17, 2025

Join Brittany Piper, an internationally renowned speaker and author, as she shares her powerful insights on healing from trauma. Brittany reveals how motherhood can unearth hidden pain and explores the nuances of different trauma types. She emphasizes the importance of somatic practices in emotional resilience and the dangers of perfectionism. With practical tools for navigating emotional struggles, she reassures listeners that deep healing and joy are achievable, regardless of one's past experiences.

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ANECDOTE

Motherhood Transformed Brittany

Motherhood cracked Brittany's world wide open and revealed deeper healing needs.
It illuminated past attachment wounds and shaped her transformation profoundly.

INSIGHT

Survival Mode Explained

Being stuck in survival mode means chronic stress hormones remain in the body without release.
Releasing these through somatic practices prevents exploding or imploding emotionally and physically.

ADVICE

Building Nervous System Resilience

Build safety cues by noticing neutral or safe things around you to calm your nervous system.
Allow your body to feel and discharge emotions naturally rather than pushing them down.

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In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Brittany Piper—internationally renowned speaker, author, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, and expert in sexual violence prevention + trauma-informed care—to discover what it means to heal your nervous system + feel truly safe in your body.

Ahead, Brittany opens up about her remarkable healing journey—one that spans trauma, motherhood, and the incredible science of somatic therapy. She drops shocking insights on generational patterns, the dangers of striving for perfection, and the shadow side of success.

With practical somatic tools + major reframes on what we’ve heard about trauma, this episode is a must-listen for any woman doubting whether she can overcome her past. Brittany assures us that deep healing, softness, and joy are totally possible, no matter what happened to you.

We also talk about:

How motherhood can reveal hidden trauma
The difference between acute, chronic, and complex trauma
Building emotional resilience in both yourself + your kids
The power of somatic practices + why they work
Why generational patterns keep us feeling disconnected
Healing from sexual assault + navigating the justice system
The science behind “good enough” parenting
How your nervous system keeps you stuck in survival mode
Debunking myths around “Big T/Little T” trauma

Resources

Website: https://www.bodyfirsthealing.com/
Book: https://www.bodyfirsthealing.com/the-book
Program: https://www.bodyfirsthealing.com/program
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healwithbritt/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithbritt

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