Healing Through Embodied Recovery: Insights from Paula Scatoloni and Rachel Lewis Marlow
One of the things that can happen with eating disorders is that there is not an awareness of our body, and in part that's because we dismiss the way our bodies are aware of the world around us.
Imagine finding a path to healing that involves not just your mind, but your entire body. That's exactly what psychotherapists Paula Scatoloni and Rachel Lewis Marlow discuss in this episode of 'Soul Sessions with Jodie Gale'. They dive into the world of embodied recovery, a therapeutic approach that combines sensorimotor and somatic psychotherapy to address complex trauma and disordered eating.
Both Paula and Rachel share their personal journeys through trauma and disordered eating, offering a raw and relatable perspective on their professional insights. They explore how embodied recovery helps individuals reconnect with their bodies, using it as a resource for healing. Key concepts like the 'window of tolerance', emotional regulation, and attachment trauma are unpacked in a way that's easy to understand and deeply impactful.
The conversation also touches on relational trauma, CPTSD, and the importance of emotional support systems in the healing process. Whether you're struggling with disordered eating, grappling with trauma, or simply curious about new therapeutic approaches, this episode offers a compassionate and enlightening perspective on recovery. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that might just be the first step on your own journey to healing.