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Why the Body Remembers: Trauma, Movement & Nervous System Healing (Ep 83)
Trauma does not live only in the mind.
It lives in the body — and in community.
In this powerful solo episode of The Secret Formula of Femininity, Dr. Nicole Monteiro explores why the body remembers trauma, how emotions are stored in the nervous system, and why movement, rhythm, and ritual have always been central to healing across cultures.
Drawing from:
nervous system science
somatic psychology
traditional African and diasporic movement practices
and her published research African Dance as a Healing Modality throughout the Diaspora (Monteiro & Wall, 2011)
Dr. Monteiro bridges ancient…
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