Ever tried to positive-think your way out of trauma and wondered why it didn’t work?Yeah, that’s because your nervous system didn’t get the memo.
In this chat, Paris sits down with Dr Brian Tierney, a somatic psychotherapist and educator who’s been to the edge and back, to talk about what really happens when your body’s had a rough trot. They get into the nitty gritty about trauma, how it lives in your nervous system, how it hijacks your head, and why healing starts from the neck down, not the neck up.
Brian’s story isn’t polished. He’s walked through his own rock bottoms and knows what it’s like to face the tough stuff head-on. Together, they look at how the mental health system often misses the mark, what somatic therapy actually means in real terms, and the fine line between real healing and the quick-fix hype that’s cooked half the self-help world.
They also talk psychedelics, where they help, where they harm, and what it really takes to feel safe again when your body’s been stuck in survival for years.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
If you’ve ever felt fried, flat, or fed up with healing that feels more like a performance than a process, this one’s for you.
About Dr Brian Tierney?
Dr Brian Tierney is a somatic psychologist, chiropractic doctor, and international educator dedicated to helping people reconnect with their bodies to access healing, authenticity, and creative expression. With a deep background in neuroscience, trauma recovery, and somatic therapy, Dr Tierney bridges the gap between science and embodiment—guiding individuals toward greater nervous system regulation and self-understanding.
Through his practice, The Somatic Doctor, and his global workshops, he empowers people to cultivate body awareness as a foundation for emotional resilience and personal transformation.
His work invites you to move beyond survival patterns and into a life of balance, curiosity, and embodied truth.
Thank you to our Production Freelancer:
Video/Audio Editing: Steve Dearden
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