Unlocking Body Wisdom for Healing, Trauma Release, and Injury Prevention with Dr Liz Letchford

In this interview we connect with  Dr. Liz Letchford, an expert in biomechanics, kinesiology, and athletic training, as she talks about her unique approach to guiding people to reconnect with their bodies and heal from trauma. She unpacks the concept of proprioceptive awareness, or body's ability to sense itself (the sixth sense), and shares how an increased awareness of the body can lead to many benefits like less injury, greater control, and stronger emotional resilience. From her personal experience and training as a dominatrix as well, she has developed techniques for taking individuals on a journey of exploring their emotions and pushing their physical boundaries. She stresses on the importance of learning to feel, surrendering control, and understanding the role society plays in suppressing these important aspects of our health and humanity. She teaches in her weekly sessions, called Body Church, to guide people to truly understand their physical selves and ultimately become more sovereign in their bodies.

For more info about Body Church, or to join an on-line session, click here: https://www.bodychurch.com

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00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Dr. Liz Letchford

00:20 Discovering the Power of Listening to the Body

01:30 Dr. Liz's Journey into Body Research and Understanding

04:18 Exploring the Impact of Emotional Forces on the Body

07:30 Understanding the Role of the Pelvic Floor in Body Mechanics

14:33 The Influence of Cultural and Societal Expectations on Women's Bodies

16:37 The Connection Between Emotional Trauma and Physical Manifestations

29:50 The Importance of Slowing Down and Breathing for Body Awareness

36:13 The Discovery and Practice of Spiral Kinetic Breathing

40:42 Discovering the Power of Emotion and Movement

41:16 Creating a Journey for Emotional Healing

42:03 The Power of Breath and Body Awareness

42:21 Personal Transformation through Body Church

42:38 The Intersection of Clinical Knowledge and Personal Experience

43:57 The Power of Deep Listening and Unwinding Trauma

44:28 The Impact of Past Trauma on the Body

45:25 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing

45:54 The Power of Breath and Embodying Fear

47:24 Confronting Past Trauma and Embracing Courage

48:54 The Power of Saying No and Embodying Your Truth

50:12 The Journey of Embodying Different Archetypes (in this case the bitch and the  dragon)

53:15 The Power of Dominance and Surrender in Healing

55:39 Understanding Why we may Freeze in Trauma situations

57:42 The Power of Surrender in Body Church

58:59 The Journey of Reconnecting with the Body

01:00:39 The Power of Role Play and Archetypes in Healing, finding our inner Dragon and Developing It

01:03:31 The Power of Sensation and Emotion in Healing

01:07:34 The Journey of Reclaiming Sovereignty and Free Will

01:10:08 The Power of Courage in the Healing Journey

01:16:41 Closing Remarks and Contact Information