782. Is Trauma Still Wreaking Havoc in Your Life? This is How You Finally Heal It

782. Is Trauma Still Wreaking Havoc in Your Life? This is How You Finally Heal It

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik July 17, 2025 Duration: 1:26:16
In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Brittany Piper—internationally renowned speaker, author, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, and expert in sexual violence prevention + trauma-informed care—to discover what it means to heal your nervous system + feel truly safe in your body.  Ahead, Brittany opens up about her remarkable healing journey—one that spans trauma, motherhood, and the incredible science of somatic therapy. She drops shocking insights on generational patterns, the dangers of striving for perfection, and the shadow side of success. With practical somatic tools + major reframes on what we’ve heard about trauma, this episode is a must-listen for any woman doubting whether she can overcome her past. Brittany assures us that deep healing, softness, and joy are totally possible, no matter what happened to you.  We also talk about: How motherhood can reveal hidden trauma The difference between acute, chronic, and complex trauma Building emotional resilience in both yourself + your kids The power of somatic practices + why they work Why generational patterns keep us feeling disconnected Healing from sexual assault + navigating the justice system The science behind “good enough” parenting How your nervous system keeps you stuck in survival mode Debunking myths around “Big T/Little T” trauma  Resources Website: https://www.bodyfirsthealing.com/ Book: https://www.bodyfirsthealing.com/the-book Program: https://www.bodyfirsthealing.com/program Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healwithbritt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithbritt Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: http://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: AX3 | AX3 has generously offered a 20% discount on your first order when you visit AX3.life and use promo code ALMOST30 at checkout. Primally Pure | Use code “ALMOST30” to get 15% off your Primally Pure purchase.  Evlo Fitness | You can try Evlo FREE for 6 weeks - use code ALMOST30TRIAL at evlofitness.com. IQ Bar | Get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Just text ALMOST to 64000 to get your discount. Ka’Chava | Go to https://kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. Quince | Go to Quince.com/ALMOST30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: almost30.com/about almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/book Join our community: facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups instagram.com/almost30podcast tiktok.com/@almost30podcast youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by best friends Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, Almost 30 feels like a series of candid, late-night talks with people who genuinely get it. This podcast centers on the messy, transformative journey of navigating your late twenties and beyond, blending heart-centered conversations between the hosts with raw and impactful interviews. Their discussions naturally span modern spirituality, practical health and wellness, fitness, self-improvement, and the complexities of dating and relationships. What you’ll hear isn’t prescriptive advice but rather shared exploration-hilarious, vulnerable, and often surprising. The aim is to create a supportive audio space that challenges listeners to expand their view of what’s possible for their lives. Tuning into this podcast means joining a conversation that fuels a more conscious evolution, offering both laughter and tangible insights for personal growth. Krista and Lindsey build each episode with the intention to empower, making the often-isolating topics of alternative health and personal development feel accessible and deeply relatable.
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