Embodied Healing
Harold Amon MacKay
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Discover the revolutionary path to healing that your body has been waiting for.
Transform trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress through the power of embodied healing and nervous system reset.
Your body holds the blueprint for your healing—not just your mind. This complete body-based guide reveals cutting-edge somatic therapy techniques that help your nervous system find safety, regulation, and profound transformation from within.
Break free from the cycle of overwhelm and reclaim your natural state of calm.
Traditional talk therapy often falls short because trauma lives in your body, not just your thoughts. This comprehensive workbook bridges that gap with practical, evidence-based exercises that speak directly to your nervous system's innate healing capacity.
Inside this transformative guide, you'll discover:
✓ The science of nervous system reset - How trauma gets stored in your body and why somatic approaches create lasting change
✓ 12 foundational embodied healing practices including breathwork, movement therapy, grounding techniques, and vagus nerve activation
✓ Step-by-step body awareness exercises to reconnect with your body's wisdom and natural healing rhythms
✓ Trauma-informed self-touch practices that restore safety, comfort, and trust in your physical self
✓ Sound and vibration healing techniques to activate your parasympathetic nervous system and promote deep restoration
✓ Boundary work through the body to reclaim your personal power and authentic self-expression
✓ Daily integration practices for sustainable nervous system regulation and emotional resilience
✓ Emergency regulation sequences for acute stress, anxiety attacks, and overwhelming moments
Duration - 5h 49m.
Author - Harold Amon MacKay.
Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G.
Published Date - Tuesday, 14 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Harold Amon MacKay ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Discover the revolutionary path to healing that your body has been waiting for. Transform trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress through the power of embodied healing and nervous system reset. Your body holds the blueprint for your healing—not just your mind. This complete body-based guide reveals cutting-edge somatic therapy techniques that help your nervous system find safety, regulation, and profound transformation from within. Break free from the cycle of overwhelm and reclaim your natural state of calm. Traditional talk therapy often falls short because trauma lives in your body, not just your thoughts. This comprehensive workbook bridges that gap with practical, evidence-based exercises that speak directly to your nervous system's innate healing capacity. Inside this transformative guide, you'll discover: ✓ The science of nervous system reset - How trauma gets stored in your body and why somatic approaches create lasting change ✓ 12 foundational embodied healing practices including breathwork, movement therapy, grounding techniques, and vagus nerve activation ✓ Step-by-step body awareness exercises to reconnect with your body's wisdom and natural healing rhythms ✓ Trauma-informed self-touch practices that restore safety, comfort, and trust in your physical self ✓ Sound and vibration healing techniques to activate your parasympathetic nervous system and promote deep restoration ✓ Boundary work through the body to reclaim your personal power and authentic self-expression ✓ Daily integration practices for sustainable nervous system regulation and emotional resilience ✓ Emergency regulation sequences for acute stress, anxiety attacks, and overwhelming moments Duration - 5h 49m. Author - Harold Amon MacKay. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Tuesday, 14 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Harold Amon MacKay ©.
Language:
English
Embodied Healing
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Disclaimer
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Chapter 1: Your Body's Wisdom
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What is Somatic Therapy
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The Mind-Body Connection Explained
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How Trauma Lives in the Body
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Your Healing Journey Roadmap
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Initial Self-Assessment: Body Awareness Inventory
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Exercise 1.1: Basic Body Scan Meditation
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Exercise 1.2: Identifying Your Body's Stress Signals
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Exercise 1.3: Creating Your Healing Intention
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Worksheet: Personal Trauma Impact Map
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Chapter 2: Building Your Foundation
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Understanding Your Window of Tolerance
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Creating Internal and External Safety
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The Power of Co-regulation
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When to Seek Professional Support
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Exercise 2.1: Establishing Your Safe Space Visualization
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Exercise 2.2: Grounding Through the Five Senses
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Exercise 2.3: Building Your Resource Library
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Worksheet: Safety Planning Template
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Chapter 3: Developing Body Literacy
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The SIBAM Model
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Tracking Activation and Deactivation
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Understanding Your Nervous System States
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Exercise 3.1: Sensation Vocabulary Building
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Exercise 3.2: Daily Sensation Tracking Practice
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Exercise 3.3: Pendulation - Riding the Waves
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Exercise 3.4: Noticing Without Changing
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Worksheet: Personal Sensation Dictionary
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Building Your Somatic Foundation
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Chapter 4: Conscious Breathing for Healing
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The Science of Breathwork and Trauma
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Different Breathing Patterns and Their Effects
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Breath as a Bridge Between Voluntary and Involuntary
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Exercise 4.1: Three-Dimensional Breathing
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Exercise 4.2: Coherent Breathing (5-5 Rhythm)
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Exercise 4.3: The Physiological Sigh
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Exercise 4.4: Breath for Activation and Calming
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Exercise 4.5: Voo Breath for Vagus Nerve
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Worksheet: Personal Breath Practice Plan
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The Breathing Foundation
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Chapter 5: Releasing Trauma Through Motion
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Why Movement Heals
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The Difference Between Exercise and Therapeutic Movement
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Finding Your Movement Style
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Exercise 5.1: Gentle Shaking for Discharge
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Exercise 5.2: Spontaneous Movement Exploration
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Exercise 5.3: Wall Push-Offs for Boundary Work
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Exercise 5.4: Figure-8 Flowing Movements
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Exercise 5.5: Dance Your Emotions
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Exercise 5.6: Tension and Release Sequences
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Worksheet: Movement Comfort Zone Map
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Moving Into Wholeness
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Chapter 6: Reclaiming Your Physical Self
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The Importance of Touch in Healing
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Self-Touch as a Therapeutic Tool
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Boundary Work Through the Body
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Exercise 6.1: Self-Holding Practices
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Exercise 6.2: Butterfly Hug for Self-Soothing
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Exercise 6.3: Body Boundary Visualization
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Exercise 6.4: Progressive Muscle Relaxation 2.0
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Exercise 6.5: Partner Exercises for Co-Regulation (Optional)
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Worksheet: Boundary Assessment and Goals
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Reclaiming Your Physical Self
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Chapter 7: Healing Through Resonance
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How Sound Affects the Nervous System
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Using Your Voice for Healing
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Vibrational Therapy Basics
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Exercise 7.1: Humming for Vagus Nerve Activation
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Exercise 7.2: Toning for Emotional Release
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Exercise 7.3: Sound Bath Creation
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Exercise 7.4: Chanting and Repetition
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Exercise 7.5: Music for Nervous System Regulation
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Worksheet: Personal Sound Healing Playlist
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Resonating with Healing
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Chapter 8: Integration Practices
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Combining Modalities for Deeper Healing
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Creating Your Personal Practice
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Working with Resistance and Obstacles
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Exercise 8.1: Morning Somatic Ritual
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Exercise 8.2: Evening Discharge Practice
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Exercise 8.3: SOS Emergency Regulation Sequence
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Exercise 8.4: Weekly Integration Session
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Exercise 8.5: Body-Based Problem Solving
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Worksheet: Personalized Practice Schedule
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Weaving the Threads of Healing
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Chapter 9: Targeted Healing Approaches
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Developmental Trauma Adaptations
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Shock Trauma Responses
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Complex PTSD Considerations
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Cultural and Collective Trauma
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Exercise 9.1: Inner Child Body Dialogue
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Exercise 9.2: Releasing Hypervigilance Patterns
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Exercise 9.3: Reconnecting After Dissociation
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Exercise 9.4: Anger Discharge Sequences
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Exercise 9.5: Grief Movement Rituals
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Worksheet: Trauma Pattern Identification
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Addressing Your Unique Healing Path
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Chapter 10: Somatic Healing with Others
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The Neurobiology of Connection
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Healing Attachment Through the Body
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Exercise 10.1: Eye Contact Titration
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Exercise 10.2: Synchronized Breathing
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Exercise 10.3: Safe Touch Exploration
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Exercise 10.4: Conflict Resolution Through Body Awareness
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Worksheet: Relationship Somatic Patterns
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The Heart of Healing
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Chapter 11: Living Somatically
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Making Somatic Awareness a Lifestyle
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Preventing Re-traumatization
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Continued Growth and Development
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Exercise 11.1: Daily Life Movement Practices
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Exercise 11.2: Workplace Regulation Techniques
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Exercise 11.3: Somatic Parenting Basics
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Exercise 11.4: Community and Collective Healing
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Final Assessment: Progress Celebration
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Worksheet: Future Vision and Goals
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Your Somatic Life Awaits
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Chapter 12: Your Ongoing Journey - Resources and Next Steps
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When and How to Find a Somatic Therapist
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Recommended Training Programs
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Building Your Support Network
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Continuing Education Options
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Creating Healing Communities
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Professional Directory Guide
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Your Continued Journey
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