Liberating Trauma From The Body with Francesca Maxime

What if the key to healing trauma isn't talking about it—but feeling it in the body? Step into the world of transformative therapy and discover a path to liberation you may never have considered.

In this unscripted episode, psychotherapist Francesca Maximé joins Dr. Brian Tierney for a raw, backstage view of somatic therapy versus traditional talk therapy.

Francesca shares her personal journey of overcoming rock bottom and the methods she uses to help others in similar situations.

With candid language and unflinching honesty, she demonstrates the effectiveness of somatic experiencing and mindfulness in liberating trauma stored in the body.

From the six steps of focusing to the power of imaginal redo, this conversation offers valuable insights and practical tools for navigating life's challenges with courage and resilience—and yes, a few choice words at the end that add a touch of humor and authenticity.

GOLDEN NUGGETS

• Somatic Therapy vs. Talk Therapy: Why the body holds what words cannot reach—and how somatic experiencing unlocks stored trauma.

• The Six Steps of Focusing: A practical technique for navigating complex issues and regulating the nervous system.

• Expressive Arts as Medicine: How poetry, movement, and imagery deepen the therapeutic process.

• The Felt Sense: Accessing the body's wisdom to guide healing and self-awareness.

• Grief and Silence: The transformative power of allowing space for grief—and why silence is often the most potent intervention.

• Imaginal Redo: A powerful technique for trauma resolution that rewrites the nervous system's response.

• Real-Life Applications: From discussing intimacy with teenagers to recognizing safety bids and play bids in relationships.

💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Did this conversation open new doors in your understanding of healing? We'd love to hear your thoughts on somatic therapy, expressive arts, or anything that resonated. Leave a comment below and let's continue the discussion. If you found value in this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the Boundless Body Podcast. Your support helps us create more conversations that matter.

🔗 CONNECT WITH FRANCESCA MAXIMÉ
Website: https://maximeclarity.com/
Poetry (PBS): https://www.pbs.org/video/francesca-maxime-poetry-center-oaboqk/
Poetry (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G062WoJ_HRM

🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. BRIAN TIERNEY
Website: https://somaticdoctor.com/
Articles: https://medium.com/@boundlessbodypod

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⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Background
08:00 Specializing in Trauma
16:23 Incorporating Expressive Arts in Somatic Therapy
36:08 Accessing the Felt Sense
43:42 The Six Steps of Focusing
58:18 Exploring Grandiosity
01:05:54 The Power of Grief and Silence
01:16:01 The Importance of Allowing Space for Grief
01:26:11 The Power of Imaginal Redo in Trauma Resolution
01:34:18 The Role of Imagery in Therapeutic Work

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