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

-Get our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: http://bit.ly/Almost30Book.

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