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Where Betrayal Trauma Lives in the Body: A Somatic Recovery Guide

Episode Summary

Betrayal trauma lives in your muscles, breathing, and nervous system, not just your emotions. Discover the three body states after betrayal, why you freeze during intimacy, and the sixty-second practice that helps you read what your body is trying to tell you.

Episode Notes

[thoughtful] Have you ever noticed how your body reacts before your mind catches up? Like, you walk into a room and suddenly your chest tightens, your jaw clenches, and you don't even know why yet. [clears throat] Today we're talking about something that doesn't get enough attention: where betrayal trauma actually lives in your body. I'm here with someone who's spent years studying this intersection of nervous system science and recovery. [happy] Welcome! Rebuilding Sacred Intimacy City: Westminster Address: 1075 Long Valley Road Website: https://rebuildingsacredintimacy.com Phone: +1 443 340 9329 Email: support@rebuildingsacredintimacy.com