The Body Keeps the Score: 7 Signs You’re Storing Trauma and 3 Ways to Finally Let Go
We often think of trauma as something that exists only in our memories—a story we tell about the past. But as I share in my book (dis)Empowered , trauma isn't just a mental narrative; it is a physiological reality. It lives in your nervous system, your muscles, and your gut. When we experience overwhelming stress or abuse, our bodies sometimes "freeze" the response to protect us. If that energy isn't processed, we remain in a state of high alert long after the threat has vanished. Are you still carrying the weight of the past? Here are seven subtle signs your body is storing unresolved trauma , and how you can begin the journey to release it. 7 Signs You’re Storing Trauma in Your Body Hyper-Vigilance: You are constantly "scanning" the room or over-analyzing people’s tone of voice. Your nervous system is stuck in "Fight or Flight" mode. Unexplained Physical Tension: Chronic neck pain, jaw clenching (TMJ), or tight hips. These are often the body...