Healing ADHD Trauma Through Gentle Somatic Movement with Manuela Mitevova

🌟 My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is available to preorder here 🌟In this week's Wisdom Episode, we’re exploring the powerful connection between trauma and the body, and how gentle movement can help us release what’s been stuck for years.I’m joined by Manuela Mitevova, a somatic movement teacher who specialises in helping women release trapped emotional energy through simple, restorative movement practices.Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, or emotional overwhelm, this episode offers a gentle invitation to reconnect with your body and begin healing, one breath and one movement at a time.What You’ll Learn:Why trauma is often stored in large muscle groups built for fight and flight, e.g. the hips, core, back, and pelvisHow the core holds emotional energy due to vital organs and energy pathways (meridians)How somatic movements (like pelvic tilts and neck rolls) can support emotional releaseWhy chronic pain may be linked to unresolved trauma held in the bodyHow to begin with safe, small, simple movements to avoid burnout and maintain consistency Why self-acceptance, awareness, and patience are key Understanding that healing takes time, but gentle opens the door to long-term wellbeingTimestamps:01:57 – How trauma shows up in the body05:20 – Understanding the body’s physical response to emotional stress08:00 – Getting started with somatic movement11:19 – Why gentleness is key in healing11:49 – Creating accessible movement rituals at homeThis episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt emotionally ‘stuck’ in your body or want a more holistic way to heal and support your nervous system.Connect with Manuela Mitevova via her website, https://www.manuelamitevova.com/ or on Instagram, @manumitevovaLinks and Resources:Book on to the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop about Creating ADHD 'Routines' and 'Structures' - Stability in Choppy Waters! Click here to book.Catch all the previous ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Workshop Series workshops here. Available to buy now as on-demand. If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here!Find all of Kate's popular online workshops and free resources here, including ADHD nervous System and Poly Vagal workshops here: https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/regulate-adhd-nervous-systemFollow the podcast on InstagramFollow Kate on InstagramKate...

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