Have you ever wanted to pursue healing past trauma but don’t know where to start? Look no further! In this episode, Jessi is joined by trauma resolution educator, coach and author, Rachael Maddox. Rachael shares where to begin with healing trauma and how to let go of past trauma that you’ve been holding onto. Rachael provides us with several thought provoking questions + strategies to start exploring our pain. In this episode: How Rachael discovered her passion and began her work in trauma resolution  Rachael breaks down what somatic therapy is  She talks us through the 7 archetypes and what they are all designed for  Rachael shares where to begin with healing trauma Rachael & Jessi share the importance of connection + vulnerability with others  Rachael shares the importance of being curious and trusting yourself Rachael answers what steps we can take to move closer to healing How we must allow space and time to work through trauma How the nervous system doesn’t like fast change How to let go of past trauma that you’ve been holding onto How to move on from something that doesn’t feel like it should be forgiven Questions to ask yourself: What is it that my body didn’t get to do in that experience? What’s the thing that you are curious about? *side note: audio is not as good as it typically is in this episode. The few fuzzy spots are worth it to listen to Rachael's wealth of knowledge. Thank you kindly. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachaelmaddox/ Website: http://rachaelmaddox.com/   Join me for The Food Freedom Online Program. This class is for those who know they want to improve their relationship with food and their body, but are afraid of spiraling out-of-control and want a proven, step-by-step system to go from feeling crazy around food to normal again! You can either live your life at war with your mind or learn to work in sync with it. If you’re ready to work in sync with your mind and evolve your life, welcome to The Dear Body Podcast! Our mission is to help driven women have an easy and effortless relationship with food and unshakeable self-confidence in their own body. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode & learn more about us here!