231 - 8 Signs You're Disconnected, How to Feel Safe in Your Body, & 11 Gifts of Reconnecting

Be You Podcast

Jill invites listeners this week as she dives into the transformative power of somatic work. Discover how reconnecting with your body can unlock profound healing and self-awareness, moving beyond mere survival to a grounded, rooted existence!

Join Jill as she explores the eight signs to look for you that you might be disconnected from your body and offers practical steps to foster embodiment, from intuitive stretching to honoring bodily cues. Through gentle practices and deep introspection, Jill invites listeners to embrace a journey of self-trust and inner peace.

Whether you are navigating daily stressors or seeking deeper emotional fulfillment, Jill offers invaluable insights into reclaiming your body's wisdom and living a more present, authentic life!

The September retreat sold out in less than 30 days, three months early! Because of the amazing response, there will be a second retreat November 8th through the 10th! Registration for the November retreat opens July 1st. Go to jillherman.com to register!

Show Notes:

[1:27] - Registration for Jill's second retreat opens July 1st with sessions from November 8th through the 10th. [4:03] - Today's topic, somatic work, and embodiment, explores being fully present in your body. [6:55] - Anxiety is essentially trapped energy seeking release. [8:46] - How do you know if you're operating from a place of disconnection, not in your body? [10:03] - The first sign that you're disconnected from your body that Jill discusses is not noticing hunger, thirst, or other bodily needs. [10:46] - Difficulty being present manifests as struggling to fully engage in moments or conversations. [11:35] - Learn about the third sign: dissociation. [13:20] - Feeling emotionally numb, unsure of purpose, and disconnected from intuition signals a need for grounding in the body. [15:21] - Hear how Jill, via trauma training, learned to connect with her body's sensations, transforming discomfort into understanding and healing. [17:21] - Consistently seeking external validation and happiness shows a disconnection from internal self-worth and fulfillment. [19:17] - Jill offers solutions to get reconnected with one's body, starting with responding consistently to cues such as eating when hungry and resting when tired. [19:49] - Even if just for a minute, Jill suggests putting down your phone and reconnecting. [20:47] - The third solution that Jill addresses is practicing intuitive stretching daily, letting your body guide movements without external instructions. [22:27] - Number four: Keep small promises to yourself, like sitting quietly and breathing regularly. [23:32] - Jill recommends trusting and following your gut instincts and intuitions without hesitation or judgment. [25:55] - Being connected to yourself means not seeking validation, happiness, or worth from external sources. [27:57] - Jill discusses two more benefits of reconnecting with your body: feeling peace and not being in survival mode. [29:20] - You'll experience confidence and trust in your own wisdom when connected to your body. [29:52] - Jill now feels and appears grounded and rooted, unlike before when she was disconnected. [30:47] - When rooted in your body, you can naturally go with the flow and be true to yourself. [31:47] - Jill touches upon how being connected to one's body means being present for yourself and others. [33:19] - When rooted in yourself, you will find that you can confidently give resounding yes or no responses without hesitation. [33:49] - Jill explains her tenth and eleventh benefits of reconnecting with your body, including embracing all emotions and gaining wisdom about your body. [35:58] - Hear a recap of this episode's main points!

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