Feel disconnected from your body? Trauma might be the reason.

Sam Mishra breaks down how trauma shapes body perception and explains how to heal through nervous system regulation, dissociation awareness, and rebuilding self-awareness from the inside out.

In this episode:

• How trauma shapes body perception beyond appearance
• Dissociation as a survival response from childhood into adulthood
• The link between attachment styles and adult relationships
• Why nervous system regulation is key to trauma recovery
• The limits of talk therapy without somatic work
• Rethinking addiction through a trauma-informed lens
• Unlearning conditioned behaviors and rebuilding self-awareness
• The role of lived experience and storytelling in healing

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: trauma & body perception
02:19 – Trauma’s role in shaping identity
03:09 – Nervous system and stress responses
05:26 – Social conditioning and loss of self
07:00 – Coping mechanisms: dissociation & self-harm
09:17 – Why therapy alone isn’t always enough
12:18 – Fragmentation and protection responses
15:56 – Attachment styles and relationships
20:45 – Emotional regulation challenges
23:41 – Communication, trust, and trauma
27:09 – Lifelong healing and self-work
32:35 – Accountability and self-compassion
38:20 – From victim to survivor mindset
44:05 – The myth of quick fixes
52:15 – Trauma in the body and physical tension
58:45 – Vulnerability and emotional disconnection
63:58 – Self-awareness and relationship patterns
69:20 – A message for those healing

Resources:

• Conscious Loving – Gay & Kathlyn Hendricks
• When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress - Gabor Mate

Takeaway:

Healing from trauma is not a quick fix—it’s a lifelong process of understanding your nervous system, unlearning survival patterns, and reconnecting with your body. A holistic approach that combines mind and body work is essential. Your story matters, and healing is possible.

You can find Sam's work and services in the links below

https://www.themedicalmassagelady.co.uk/

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