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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...

Understanding the Autonomic Nervous System: Its Role in Healing autonomic nervous system integrative somatic therapy mindfulness parasympathetic trauma trauma resolution yoga Sep 14, 2024

At Somatic Sovereignty, we emphasize the profound impact of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) on our well-being and healing journey. Understanding the ANS is crucial for anyone seeking to navigate the path from trauma to transformation. But what exactly is the autonomic nervous system, and why is it so important in the healing process?

What is the Autonomic Nervous System?

The autonomic nervous system is a critical component of our peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary bodily f...