In this powerful and grounded conversation, I’m joined by Brittany Piper, somatic practitioner, author, and global speaker on sexual violence prevention and trauma-informed care. Brittany shares her personal story of survival and her revolutionary body-first approach to healing, which invites us to gently reconnect with our nervous systems as the foundation of true recovery.
We talk about why traditional talk therapy often falls short, how dissociation protects us, and why safety must come before story. Brittany also explains how somatic experiencing can help us reclaim power, rebuild trust with our bodies, and begin healing on a cellular level.
This episode is for anyone who has felt disconnected from their body, overwhelmed by traditional healing paths, or simply ready to return to themselves with more compassion and curiosity.
Connect with Britt:
Website: https://www.bodyfirsthealing.com/
Book: https://www.bodyfirsthealing.com/the-book
Program: https://www.bodyfirsthealing.com/program
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healwithbritt/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithbritt
Top Episode Quotes:
“You are not broken—your body is brilliant. It found a way to survive.”
“Trauma is not in the event—it’s in the body’s response that never got to complete.”
“Before we ask someone to talk about their trauma, we need to make sure their body feels safe enough to stay present.”
“Dissociation is not failure—it’s a survival strategy we need to honor before we shift it.”
“True healing begins when the body feels like a home, not a battlefield.”
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