The Cost of Disconnection: Returning to Body Trust

In this standalone reflection, Brady explores the deeper roots of body disconnection — how we learn to silence our body’s signals, the real-life consequences of that disconnection, and the gentle path toward rebuilding trust.

This episode is a spacious, supportive listening experience — perfect for a slow walk, morning stillness, or a grounding pause during your day.

What You’ll Hear In This Episode

• How early experiences and cultural conditioning shape body disconnection
• The physical, emotional, and relational costs of ignoring our body’s messages
• The difference between performance and presence in the healing process
• Gentle, actionable ways to begin reconnecting with your body’s wisdom
• A guided closing practice to anchor in self-trust

Mentioned Resources

• The Body Is Not an Apology – Sonya Renee Taylor
• Anchored – Deb Dana
• My Grandmother’s Hands – Resmaa Menakem
• Poem excerpt by Nayyirah Waheed:

“and i said to my body. softly. ‘i want to be your friend.’

it took a long breath. and replied

‘i have been waiting my whole life for this.’”