104: The Wisdom of Dissociation in Unthinkable Trauma

Healing Through Trauma and the Wisdom of the Nervous System with Lena Haill In this raw and moving episode, Lena shares her journey through profound trauma following her daughter’s life-threatening accident and subsequent health crises. We explore how trauma shows up in the body, the nervous system’s “flop” response, and why surrendering to your body’s healing process is essential—not a loss of self, but a deeper discovery. This episode offers gentle guidance for anyone feeling stuck in hopelessness or exhaustion.

✨ What We Cover In This Episode

➡️ Lena’s journey through trauma and healing

➡️ Understanding the nervous system’s responses to trauma

➡️ The importance of “playing dead” or surrendering in healing

➡️ How trauma manifests in the body

➡️ Finding patience and trust in your body’s wisdom during recovery

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