Stuck Emotions Are Making You Sick, with Dr. Peter A. Levine!

This podcast episode explores Peter Levine's autobiography, "An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey," and delves into the concept of somatic experiencing. Levine shares his personal journey and the origins of his work, emphasizing the importance of exploring the periphery of trauma. The podcast also discusses the role of a supportive other in trauma healing, the impact of dissociation on fragmented memories and emotions, the interconnectedness of generations and the concept of the collective unconscious, the scientific principles behind somatic experiencing, the multifaceted impact of sexual trauma, the significance of body memories and embodiment, the importance of play and creativity, the shifting perception of mental health, the concept of body memory and procedural memories, the significance of plant medicine and psychedelics for healing and processing trauma, and the interconnectedness of mind and body in the healing journey.