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"State Creates Story": The Importance of Bottom-Up Healing afferent nerves bottom up explicit memory implicit memory somatic experiencing state creates story trauma Sep 16, 2024

In the world of somatic therapy and trauma healing, the phrase “State creates Story” by Deb Dana resonates deeply. This quote encapsulates a profound truth about the relationship between our physiological state and the narratives we build about our lives. Essentially, it means that our body’s state—how we physically and emotionally feel—shapes the stories we tell ourselves and experience.

The Science Behind State and Story

Our body is constantly sending signals to our brain through a network o...