Discover how trauma is stored in the body and learn practical tools for healing and managing triggers. This episode features insights from male survivors, who are also prior podcast guests, sharing their journeys of bodily awareness, coping mechanisms, and the importance of safety in recovery. In this episode we discuss:

• The concept of the body "remembering" trauma long after the event

• How physical sensations and pain can be indicators of past trauma

• Personal stories of body triggers such as pain, fainting, and emotional responses

• Strategies for grounding, grounding tools, and creating safety

• Creative outlets like painting, gardening, and animal companionship as healing tools

• The importance of advocating for oneself during medical procedures

• Recognizing emotional flashbacks versus body memories

• The role of neuroplasticity: rewiring the brain for safety

• Tips for supporters and loved ones to assist trauma survivors

• How triggers can be unexpected and how to prepare for them

If you want to see the VIDEO 🎥 version of this podcast, you can watch from either Spotify or Youtube.

More about the panelists:

Previous podcast interviews with Brandon & Dave (links to YouTube; contact info is within the show notes of each episode):

• Episode 89 - 🎥 Interview with Brandon Andres Green - Part 1

• Episode 90 - 🎥 Interview with Brandon Andres Green - Part 2

• Episode 83 - 🎥 Interview with Dave Lukins

Links Mentioned:

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk (Amazon)

• The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment by Babette Rothschild MSW LCSW (Amazon)

• Pete Walker – CPTSD resources

• The SOAP Project (hosts retreats for male trafficking survivors and for female trafficking survivors among other anti-trafficking work)

• Survivor Network North Carolina

• Husband Material Retreats Page

Mike Chapman’s links:

• Husband Material Ministries (“HM”/”HMM”; faith-based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues) FREE

• Info on Joining Husband Materials Academy (“HMA”; Paid)

• Learn more about Husband Material's CSA Survivor Fellowship (led by Mike) and the PLC Chat on WhatsApp

• Mike’s Website

• Schedule a free 30-minute Coaching Intro call with Mike

• Mike’s Story

If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at:

PolarLifeConsulting.com/live

Please Note: The views and opinions expressed by guests of this podcast are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them, their beliefs, or any entity they represent, by neither Mike Chapman nor Polar Life Consulting.

**Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victim's perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening.

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