Being With Your Body's Traumatic Memories During the Holidays in Food and Non-Food Ways

Happy Satiated Saturday! 

What does the holiday season mean to you? What memories do you have around this time of year?

The holiday season can be associated with warmth, joy, and togetherness. However, when you've experienced past trauma with family or in the environment you grew up in, this time of year can be a source of stress, triggering your body's survival states. This can also be a time when you're face to face with your body's memories of being around specific environments, homes, or people. 

The somatic memory of trauma refers to how the body retains the physical and sensory experiences associated with a traumatic event. Trauma can leave a lasting imprint on the body in many ways that can show up during the holidays and holiday gatherings.

In this week’s episode, I talk about how the body remembers trauma and three somatic explorations you can practice this holiday season to support yourself in feeling safe and secure so that you feel like you can make different decisions with food.

You can also read the transcript to this week’s episode here: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/bodys-traumatic-memories-during-the-holidays

If you ever need to share with someone what you're navigating this holiday season, email me anytime!

With Compassion and Empathy, 
Stephanie Mara Fox