top of page


CONSENT VS CONTROL - Your Body Knows the Difference
Many people who have experienced emotional abuse struggle to recognize when they are being controlled.
wawrykmadison
Feb 196 min read
39 views
0 comments


WHY DON'T WE MOVE INTO PAIN? - Simplifying the Pain Cycle
Contrary to common belief, the human body prioritizes survival and efficiency over logic. This means that pain signals can be triggered...
wawrykmadison
Nov 23, 20233 min read
32 views
0 comments


NAVIGATING THE FAWN RESPONSE: A Comprehensive Exploration of the Fourth "F" in Trauma
Throughout the annals of time, human survival instincts have undergone profound transformations to cope with evolving challenges. While...
wawrykmadison
Nov 18, 20233 min read
41 views
0 comments


THE SNEAKY CAUSE OF SCIATICA AND NECK PAIN - Understanding The Somatic Trauma Reflex
Both physically and mentally, injuries and trauma can cause significant effects on our bodies. The Trauma Reflex is a reflex that should...
wawrykmadison
Nov 7, 20233 min read
28 views
0 comments


IS YOUR GO GO GO LIFESTYLE CAUSING YOUR PAIN? - Understanding the Somatic Green Light Reflex
When we are born, our bodies lack the ability to crawl or sit up by ourselves. However, as we grow, our muscles develop, enabling us to...
wawrykmadison
Oct 24, 20233 min read
11 views
0 comments


IS YOUR POSTURE CAUSING ANXIETY & DEPRESSION? - Explaining the Somatic Red Light Reflex
In our modern industrialized societies, we rarely face physical threats or attacks on a regular basis. However, our bodies still possess...
wawrykmadison
Oct 10, 20234 min read
58 views
0 comments


TRAUMA AND WEIGHT: Exploring the Connection Between the Freeze Response, Sympathetic Overdrive, and
Stress triggers a hormonal response that releases cortisol and adrenaline, two chemicals that are linked to weight gain.
wawrykmadison
Jun 27, 20233 min read
40 views
0 comments


THE NERVOUS SYSTEM LADDER - UNDERSTANDING YOUR BODIES RESPONSE TO STRESS
The nervous system ladder refers to the three distinct stages of the nervous system response: dorsal vagal, sympathetic, and ventral vagal.
wawrykmadison
Jun 13, 20232 min read
14 views
0 comments


HYPERVIGILANCE AS A TRAUMA RESPONSE: Understanding Its Causes and Learning to Cope
When someone goes through a traumatic experience, their body and mind react in ways that can be difficult to understand and manage.
wawrykmadison
May 30, 20232 min read
30 views
0 comments


The Connection Between Trauma and Chronic Pain: How Somatic Movement can help heal both
Trauma and chronic pain are closely interconnected. Trauma can trigger a physiological response in the nervous system that leads to...
wawrykmadison
Apr 18, 20233 min read
19 views
0 comments
bottom of page