In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by somatic psychotherapist, spiritual integration hypnotherapist and author Melanie Smithson to explore why our bodies hold onto stress, emotions and trauma, and how simple movement can help us reconnect with ourselves.
Melanie has spent a lifetime working with the connection between movement, emotion and healing. We talk about why so many women, especially in midlife, have become disconnected from their bodies, how emotions become stored when they aren't fully processed, and why your body is one of your greatest sources of wisdom.
We also explore:
• What somatic healing actually is
• Why your nervous system matters more than you think
• How movement helps release stress and emotional tension
• The connection between intuition and the body
• Why talking isn't always enough to heal
• Simple somatic practices you can use every day
• Supporting children to process emotions in healthy ways
• Melanie's new book, *Shake Yourself Free*
This conversation is practical, thoughtful and deeply empowering. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, curious about nervous system regulation, or simply wanting to trust yourself more, there's something here for you.
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