Brian Mahan's Path to Healing: Somatic Experiencing and PTSD
Episode Overview
Brian Mahan shares his personal journey of overcoming PTSD through Somatic Experiencing Insights into the physiological and neurological aspects of trauma and healing The significance of feeling sensations in the body and neuroplasticity Transmutation of toxic shame into healthy shame for emotional healing An in-depth understanding of somatic experiencing and its impact on trauma recovery
Quite often in life, some of the worst things that happen to you produce the most gold.
Ever wondered how trauma can be healed through the body? In this milestone 50th episode of 'The Solution', Craig Dahlen sits down with Brian Mahan, the author of 'I Cried All the Way to Happy Hour'. Brian opens up about his battle with PTSD and the unexpected relief he found through Somatic Experiencing. This therapeutic technique focuses on the body-mind connection, recognizing and releasing traumas stored in our physical selves.
Brian shares his journey from suffering to becoming a practitioner, shedding light on the physiological and neurological aspects of trauma. He explains how tuning into body sensations and understanding neuroplasticity can transform toxic shame into healthy shame. If you're curious about alternative ways to address trauma or looking for a story of hope and resilience, this episode offers a blend of personal anecdotes and practical insights that might just inspire you.