Why do you still feel triggered, anxious, or emotionally stuck even when you understand things logically?

In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise is joined by licensed professional counselor, clinical supervisor, and perinatal mental health specialist Karissa Whitlatch for a powerful conversation about trauma, grief, and the way the body holds what the mind cannot always resolve on its own.

Together, they explore:

• what somatic therapy actually is
• why your body may still react even when you know you are safe
• how trauma can stay stored physically
• why grief is often misunderstood or overlooked
• how grief can show up as anxiety, anger, or depression
• what healthy emotional processing can actually look like

This conversation may really hit home if you have ever felt like you understand something mentally, but your body is still carrying it.

And it may be especially meaningful if you are navigating a fertility journey, pregnancy loss, chronic stress, or a season of life that feels emotionally heavy and hard to move through.

This is a grounded, compassionate episode for anyone who has ever thought, “I know better, so why do I still feel this way?”

If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more women find the support they need.

You can reach Karissa Whitlatch, MA, LPC at KWhitlatchLLC@gmail.com or at (480) 788-9816