Trauma Healing Through Movement with Deborah Rosen, AMFT | ANEW Ep 12

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How can movement help us heal from trauma? In this episode of the ANEW  Insight Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Supatra Tovar (clinical psychologist, dietitian, fitness expert, and author of Deprogram Diet Culture) and Chantal Donnelly (physical therapist and author of Settled) explore the deep mind-body connection with special guest Deborah Rosen, AMFT, a trauma-informed therapist who integrates movement and body awareness into mental health treatment.

Deborah Rosen brings a unique, embodied approach to therapy. As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, she specializes in responsive body practicing—a therapeutic method rooted in understanding how trauma is stored in the nervous system and how somatic interventions can facilitate emotional healing. Her work emphasizes regulating the autonomic nervous system as a foundational step toward recovery and resilience.

In this candid conversation, Deborah shares her own journey into trauma therapy, how dance and expressive movement became healing modalities in her life, and how she helps clients re-establish a sense of safety in their bodies. From working with clients experiencing chronic stress to those navigating the aftermath of trauma, Deborah’s integrative approach prioritizes body-led awareness and gentle re-patterning of nervous system responses.

Listeners will walk away with practical, science-informed tools for integrating body-based practices into daily life—tools that don’t require special equipment or training, just presence, curiosity, and compassion. Whether you’re a therapist, a wellness professional, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of trauma and healing, this episode offers rich insight into why the body truly keeps the score—and how it can also lead the way to transformation.

Key Moments in This Episode:

• What is responsive body practicing, and how does it support trauma healing?
• Why movement and nervous system awareness are essential in therapy
• How Deborah integrates somatic work into traditional talk therapy
• Tips for regulating your nervous system in everyday moments
• Creating safe spaces for embodied healing in clinical settings

Learn more about Deborah Rosen and her work at Psychology Today.
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