In Episode 40 of Trauma and Social Work: A Mother and Son Dialogue, we begin a new chapter in the OCTAVES Method: E is for Exercise, exploring the profound link between movement, trauma release, and mental wellness.

Tonya Octave, LCSW, shares trauma-informed insights on how moving the body, especially before verbal processing, helps regulate the nervous system, reduce stress hormones, and increase emotional resilience. Whether it’s basketball, walking, or creative play, movement becomes a pathway to healing.

KJ opens up about his own routines and how taking walks when he feels stressed has become a powerful tool for mental clarity. He also inquires about seasonal shifts in exercise routines and why it's beneficial to adapt movement practices based on changes in weather, energy, and life rhythm.

Tonya offers encouragement and guidance on incorporating walking, jogging, or running to support stress reduction and emotional balance, emphasizing that movement doesn’t have to be intense. It just needs to be intentional.

🎧 Tune in for a grounded, inspiring conversation about reconnecting to your body, honoring your unique rhythm, and making movement part of your healing journey.

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