The Wisdom of the Body: How Mindfulness, Meditation and Breathwork can help in Trauma Therapy

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David Cornwell, psychotherapist at The Balance, specializing in depression, trauma, and nervous system healing, breaks down the subtle yet powerful ways the body holds and processes our experiences. In this episode, he explores how awareness, presence, and somatic practices can lead to real transformation. From the irony of wealth to the wisdom of the nervous system, David invites us to slow down, feel more deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters.
🔗 Watch now for a conversation that just might change the way you think about the connection between your body, mind, and emotions.
About David: David Cornwell is an accredited psychotherapist with a Master’s in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy from Oxford and over 25 years of personal mindfulness practice. He specializes in body-centered approaches to healing trauma, depression, and chronic stress, combining talk therapy with somatic techniques and EMDR. After living with asthma for 35 years, David developed a program that helped him become completely medication-free — an experience that deeply informs his work. Today, at The Balance, he supports clients in releasing long-held tension and reconnecting with their innate capacity to heal, blending psychotherapy, mindfulness, and body awareness into a truly integrative path to transformation.
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Chapters

1. Finding Joy and Presence Through Various Meditations (00:00:00)

2. What Is Meditation? A Simple Introduction (00:00:00)

3. How Therapy and Meditation Changed David’s Life (00:02:12)

4. Healing Trauma Through Mind-Body Integration (00:04:25)

5. Training in Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy Explained (00:06:58)

6. Learning from Chris Cullen and Oxford’s Influence (00:08:19)

7. The Neuroscience Behind Mindfulness and Healing (00:09:31)

8. Personal Growth: How Meditation Shapes the Self (00:12:00)

9. Regulating Emotions Through Early Meditation Practice (00:16:18)

10. Finding Joy and Presence Through Various Meditations (00:20:33)

11. Building Body Awareness Through Mindfulness Practices (00:24:28)

12. The Roots and Rise of Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy (00:27:17)

13. Transforming Pain: Mindfulness as a Structured Path (00:30:05)

14. Unpacking Childhood Patterns Through Mindful Therapy (00:34:02)

15. Trauma Awareness and the Power of Being Present (00:36:27)

16. Everyday Mindfulness Across Cultures and Routines (00:40:22)

17. The Science of Mindful Eating and Neural Shifts (00:41:01)

18. How to Stay Mindful in the Chaos of Daily Life (00:44:57)

19. Recognising Autopilot Mode and Creating New Experiences (00:46:48)

20. Understanding Processing Styles, Decisions, and Low Mood (00:51:56)

21. Deepening Embodied Awareness Through Breathwork (00:55:53)

22. Guided Practice: Creating Space from Emotions (00:58:36)

23. Mindfulness for Simplicity and High-Pressure Lifestyles (01:06:00)

24. Somatic Therapy and Stories of Deep Transformation (01:13:01)

25. Rediscovering Joy and Creativity After Trauma (01:20:22)

26. Redefining Masculinity: Mental Health and Vulnerability (01:25:47)

27. Daily Practices and Global Well-Being Advice (01:30:56)