Somatic Therapy, Mind-Body Connection, Sacred Ceremonies & Reconnecting with Yourself w/ Dr Shelly Persad

In this episode on the Health After 30 Podcast Dr. Shelly Persad, Chiropractor and author and I are opening the topic of somatophobia, the fear of being in one's body, and how it impacts trauma healing.

Shelly shares her concept of mind-body synchronisation, the role of somatic therapy, and the power of plant medicine, particularly cannabis in sacred ceremonial use to facilitate deep healing.

Self-healing practices, sacred ceremonies, and nervous system regulation can help you reconnect with your body, process stored trauma, and access higher consciousness. If you’re open to the path to personal transformation and holistic healing the please enjoy this episode!

Key Takeaways:

• Somatophobia disconnects us from our bodies and hinders trauma recovery.
• Trauma is stored in the body, leading to emotional suppression.
• The ego can block us from fully feeling emotions and healing.
• Somatic healing involves movement, breathwork, and awareness.
• Cannabis (when used with intention) can be a tool for deep self-exploration and nervous system regulation.
• The body has innate intelligence and knows how to heal when given the right conditions.
• Reclaiming body awareness leads to greater self-empowerment and transformation.

Find out more about Shelly's work here: Sacred Ceremonies, The Book Somatophobia, and more