[Take 2 🤦‍♀️] 195. The Body Keeps the Score: How to Care for Your Body When Stress Takes Over

A HOLY MESS | Recovery, Shame, Regret, Personal Growth, Emotional Healing, Christian Mindset

Ever feel the stress in your body? Welcome to the club! ;) A club I’d rather not be in, but I am here, so here we are. ;)

This by no means is an exhaustive list of ways to help, but I thought I would bring this subject around again on the show because so many of us are feeling the stress of life in our bodies. And I don't want to be a ‘victim’ of that stress and have been on a journey to really learn how to care for myself in this. It’s been quite the process, but soo worth it!

I mention "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk, a phenomenal book that triggered me the whole way through. But it taught me so much about why my body was feeling it and “keeping score.”

I hope this episode blesses you.

Key Topics Covered:

Understanding Body-Stress Connection

• How stress manifests physically in the body
• Personal examples of stress patterns (shoulder tension, hip pain)
• The importance of acknowledging rather than shaming physical stress responses

What Doesn't Work

• Self-shaming and harsh self-talk
• "Suck it up buttercup" mentality
• Ignoring your body's signals

Personal Evolution in Self-Care

• How body needs change over time
• Transitioning from ice baths to heat therapy
• Listening to your body's changing needs
• Honoring hormonal changes with age

Key Takeaways:

1. Your body keeps score - Physical symptoms often reflect emotional and mental stress
2. Permission to prioritize - Self-care isn't selfish; it's necessary
3. Adaptation is normal - What worked before may not work now, and that's okay
4. Gentle approach - Choose loving, nurturing ways to care for your body
5. Individual needs - We're not one-size-fits-all; honor your unique body

Feeling a tug towards finding your purpose and learning to how prioritize yourself without the guilt? It’s probably time to deal with what’s actually holding you back so you can move forward with more joy and harmony in life. We invite you to schedule a complimentary call with Dani to explore if working together is the right fit for you.

Book Your FREE Discovery Call

Glad you’re here,

Dani

🌟To learn more about Dani & to join the newsletter list-> https://www.danisumner.com/

🌟 Follow me on YouTube

🤳🏼 ALSO, let's connect on social media: Facebook, Instagram -> Facebook and Instagram