Imagine your foot slammed on the gas pedal while your car’s still in neutral — the engine’s roaring, the vibrations are constant, but you’re going nowhere. That’s what living with unhealed trauma feels like. Your body’s stuck on go, your nervous system always scanning for danger, trying to keep you alive instead of helping you heal.   In this episode, I unpack how trauma and abuse don’t just shape your mind — they reshape your body. We talk about what happens when your nervous system gets trapped in survival mode, how unexpressed emotions turn into physical illness, and why your body might be saying “no more” when you can’t.   I share insights from some of the most powerful trauma resources I’ve ever read — Dr. Gabor Maté’s “When the Body Says No” and Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s “The Body Keeps the Score.” These incredible works show us that healing begins when the body finally feels safe enough to rest, express, and release.   You’ll also hear my own story — how years of emotional suppression and self-hatred led to chronic illness, and how learning to listen to my body and express what I used to silence became the key to restoration. Together, we’ll explore practical tools to begin reclaiming safety: setting boundaries, practicing nervous system regulation, expressing instead of suppressing, and creating emotional environments that say, “You’re safe now.”   ✨Download your Free 7-Day Guide to begin reconnecting with your body and healing your nervous system. 📚 Books Mentioned: When the Body Says NO – Gabor Maté The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk Cherished: Shattered Innocence. Restored Hope – Polly Hamp   Connect with Polly: 📱 Instagram: @pollyahamp 📱 Facebook: Polly Hamp