THE VIBRANT SURVIVOR -How to Identify a Narcissist, Narcissistic Abuse, Toxic Relationships, Trauma Healing, Health, Wellness · Lesley Cain - Health and Wellness Coach, Trauma Informed Coach, Healthy Boundaries Coach
149. Healing in Rhythm: How Drumming Regulates Your Traumatized Nervous System and Restores Safety in Your Body
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I felt tears coming during the drumming session—not in a bad way, but as a powerful emotional release that felt empowering.
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A body-first look at how rhythm and breathing can support regulation after trauma.
This episode treats drumming as a practical way to settle the body, then pairs it with a simple 4-4-8 breathing exercise. It stays close to how the experience can feel in real time: awkward at first, a little self-conscious, and sometimes emotional in a way that is not treated…
Why you'd press play
If your body feels stuck on high alert, this offers a way back through rhythm.
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