Somatic Healing Misconceptions, Tips to Get Started & Signs You’re Healing
What is somatic healing, really? In this episode, Britt cuts through the noise to bring clarity on what this work is and what it isn’t. From the misconception that somatic healing is about “feeling good” to the myth that discomfort means you’re doing it wrong, she breaks down the truths that often get lost in the mainstream. Through honest stories from her own journey and practical starting points, Britt shows how real healing is less about fixing yourself and more about expanding your capacity to be with all of life, both the light and the heavy. Tune in for tools to get started in your somatic healing journey and signs you’re starting to make progress!You'll learn:How to tell the difference between productive discomfort and retraumatizationWhy “doing the work” might sometimes feel messy or even frustratingThe role of curiosity and gentleness in sustaining long-term healingHow to notice subtle signs of progress that aren’t always obvious at firstWho somatic healing is really for (hint: not just trauma survivors)How religion and somatics can coexistConnect with Britt:Instagram: @healwithbrittTikTok: @healwithbrittYouTube: Brittany PiperBody-First Healing Resources:Join the Program: bodyfirsthealing.com/programRead the Book: bodyfirsthealing.com/the-bookTake the Free Mini Course: myhealinghub.com/minicourseoptinWebsite: bodyfirsthealing.com
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Stop Confusing Chaos for Love: Nervous System Healing in Relationships with Sabrina Zohar
So often we confuse chaos for chemistry because your nervous system plays a huge role in who you’re drawn to and how you show up in love. In this first guest episode, Britt sits down with Sabrina Zohar, entrepreneur, dating coach, and host of The Sabrina Zohar Show, to explore why anxious attachment can make chaos feel like home, how childhood patterns resurface in conflict, and what it really takes to build self-trust and healthier bonds through nervous system regulation. Together, they share honesty, clarity, and lived experience to make sense of the messy but deeply human process of creating authentic connection. If you’re ready to show up more authentically in your relationships and start choosing what truly supports your growth and long term happiness, this episode is for you! Connect with Sabrina!Instagram: @thesabrinazoharshowTikTok: @sabrina.zoharPodcast: The Sabrina Zohar ShowConnect with Britt:Instagram: @healwithbrittTikTok: @healwithbrittYouTube: Brittany PiperBody-First Healing Resources:Join the Program: bodyfirsthealing.com/programRead the Book: bodyfirsthealing.com/the-bookTake the Free Mini Course: myhealinghub.com/minicourseoptinWebsite: bodyfirsthealing.com
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What Healing Really Looks Like: Navigating Burnout, Motherhood & Coming Home to Myself
In this tender and honest first episode, Britt Piper shares what inspired her to create the Body-First Healing Podcast, and why she’s choosing to live life more slowly and intentionally these days. She opens up about what it looked like to chase success at the expense of her body, how burnout became a turning point, and the unexpected grief and growth that came with motherhood and releasing her first book, Body-First Healing.This episode is an invitation to walk alongside Britt in the real, messy, and beautiful parts of healing. It’s a reminder that no one is ever fully healed, and you don’t have to be in order to create a life that feels good and true. If you're craving depth, softness, and a space where your healing gets to be human... you're in the right place.Connect with Britt:Instagram: @healwithbrittTikTok: @healwithbrittYouTube: Brittany PiperBody-First Healing Resources:Join the Program: bodyfirsthealing.com/programRead the Book: bodyfirsthealing.com/the-bookTake the Free Mini Course: myhealinghub.com/minicourseoptinWebsite: bodyfirsthealing.com
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Welcome to the Body-First Healing Podcast (Trailer)
This is a space for real, compassionate conversations about nervous system regulation, somatic healing, and the sometimes messy reality of seeking a more authentic path.Hosted by Britt Piper—survivor, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, and author of Body-First Healing—this show explores what it means to truly heal through the body. Each week, you’ll hear practical tools, personal stories, and expert insights to help you move beyond survival mode, deepen your capacity, and reconnect with yourself.Whether you’re just starting your healing journey or looking to go deeper, this is where you’ll find the knowledge, validation, and support to take the next step.
Join Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, author, and survivor Britt Piper as she guides you through what it truly means to heal through the body. Known as @healwithbritt across social media, Britt’s mission is to help you come home to yourself using nervous system science, somatic tools, and lived experience.After losing her brother in high school and surviving an assault in her early twenties, Britt spent years searching for answers. What finally brought her lasting healing was reconnecting with her body, and now she’s here to walk alongside you on your journey.The Body-First Healing Podcast is an honest, grounded space to explore somatic healing, trauma recovery, and nervous system regulation. Expect unfiltered solo episodes, vulnerable shares, and powerful conversations with experts and everyday people alike.Whether you’re deep in trauma work or just beginning to listen to your body’s wisdom: this space is for you. Tune in every Wednesday for a healing journey that meets you right where you are.
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