is there proof? Is there proof that trauma is stored in the body? Is there proof that this work of working somatically with the body and the nervous system can resolve trauma?And the context, I’ll read the context. There’s a couple of different contexts. One, they were asking about their mentor who was a neuroplastic pain specialist, said last night on a live call that, “Although he loves somatic work and thinks it’s really helpful, he doesn’t think that stress or emotions or traumas can get stuck in the body, fascia, bones, muscles, organs, et cetera, because cells in the body do not have memory receptors.” Something like that. “For him, everything comes from the brain, and say, if you massage a painful area or do some somatic work, it will calm the danger alarm mechanism of the brain, which will create the release.”And then another one who said that they really are excited about this work because they’re seeing the results, and they want to share it with their friends, but they’re hesitant to, because they’re not sure if they can provide proof. People are going to ask for evidence and what’s the proof. “I’m concerned about being seen as woo woo.” Yes. “Could you please provide some references for studies that show that trauma is stored in the body and that these tools to release the stored energy improves the autonomic nervous system.”oddjar2024-08-29T17:19:02-07:00
I’m having a nasal reconstruction surgery scheduled next Monday. What SE practices would you recommend before and after surgery? Any tips for people who didn’t connect with someone safe after?oddjar2024-08-29T17:19:02-07:00
I am on my second round of SBSM. I’m experiencing occasional dizziness, among other subtle symptoms, first round. Oh, I experienced occasional dizziness among other subtle symptoms during the first round. In this round, I’m experiencing more awareness of where and when I have tension. In particular, I’m experiencing nearly constant tension in my left buttocks and glutes, and tension in my eyelids or behind the eyes. I’ve been practicing tensing and releasing at those areas. Can you speak more about how to work with this and any other suggestionsoddjar2024-08-29T17:19:02-07:00
How can I work with my subconscious mind, wanting to get a higher degree to prove I am capable and worthy to be loved? How to work on the lower diaphragm? Pelvic area injury with painful and tight sensations. Breathe into it, do movements, what kind of movement?oddjar2024-08-29T17:19:02-07:00
Hi Seth. I’m having difficulty with my vision, particularly in the left eye, which seems to go out of focus. Occasionally it spreads to both eyes. I’m struggling to know what to do when it happens, and I tend to panic, which I know isn’t helpful. Wondered if you have any advice.oddjar2024-08-29T17:19:02-07:00
Have you seen the effects of traumatic birth resolved? Specifically I’m sure that my traumatic birth has led to less overall nervous system regulation, and I’ve had mysterious pain on the entire right side of my body for most of my life. I’m wondering if I’m holding whatever bracing I had when I got stuck in my mother’s pelvis and was pulled out with forceps. How have you seen the effects of traumatic birth resolved?oddjar2024-08-29T17:19:02-07:00