#238 How Somatic Experiencing Heals Trauma feat. Britt Piper
Release Date: 03/25/2025
#238 How Somatic Experiencing Heals Trauma feat. Britt Piper
Happiness in Progress
"Although we may not remember what happned, the nervous system remembers how it felt." - Britt Piper Brittany Piper is an internationally renowned speaker, author, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, author of and expert in sexual violence prevention and trauma-informed care. Over the past 13 years, she has delivered more than 400 programs across three continents. Her work has been recognized by the U.S. Army, the Department of Justice, the Laura Bush Institute for Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Elite Daily, and others. As a rape survivor and leading advocate on sexual violence...
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#237 Purpose through Parkinson's feat. Legend MMA Fighter Rickson Gracie
Happiness in Progress
Rickson Gracie is the New York Times bestselling author of Breathe. A member of the most prominent martial arts family, he entered his first Jiu Jitsu competition at the age of six. By the age of fifteen he was teaching his family’s martial art. Now, after almost two decades of fighting, Gracie is facing a new challenge, a Parkinson's diagnosis. Today, he teaches seminars around the world and his students come from all walks of life: men, women, children, senior citizens, law enforcement officers, military personnel, veterans suffering from PTSD, and martial artists of all styles. In this...
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#236 How to Connect to Your Higher Self feat. Mory Fontanez
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Mory is a sought-after Intuitive Life & Leadership coach and the Founder of Eight22 Group, a consultancy that helps organizations elevate their consciousness. After a notable career as a crisis manager for Fortune 500 companies, Mory realized many leaders fail because they are disconnected from their intuition and purpose. As an Intuitive Coach, Mory guides C-suite leaders, performers and other public personalities, to reconnect with their inner wisdom to successfully navigate change, challenges and growth. Her work is essential today to help move our society away from divisiveness and...
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#235 Reframe Your Negative Stories feat. Danielle Craig
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In this episode, we dive deep into the powerful connection between our emotions and the stories we tell ourselves. When intense emotions arise—whether it's fear, self-doubt, or shame—they often come with narratives that shape how we see ourselves and our world. But here's where the power comes in - realizing those stories aren't true. In this episode, Danielle Craig shares two powerful shifts you can take when you begin to tell yourself a negative story. She talks us through how to stay present and stick to the facts. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of self-criticism or overwhelmed...
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#234 How the Enneagram Can Help Your Relationships feat. Stephanie Barron Hall
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In this episode, Danielle sits down with Stephanie Barron Hall - an Enneagram expert and author of the new book, Enneagram in Real Life. Danielle and Stephanie talk about how the powerful tool of the Enneagram has the potential to transform our relationships and communication. In this episode, you’ll learn: What the Enneagram is. A breakdown of all nine Enneagram types, focusing on their motivations, fears, and growth areas. Stephanie describes these by motivations, rather than behaviors. How understanding your own and others’ Enneagram types can improve communication, resolve conflicts,...
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#233 Trade your Resolutions for a Life Vision feat. Jennifer Joy Jimenez
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Jennifer Jiménez is Founder of the Health & Well-Being Division at Brave Thinking Institute, as well as a highly sought-after speaker, consultant, trainer and coach. Through her transformational retreats, workshops and cutting-edge Vibrant Healthy Woman Program, Jennifer has coached thousands worldwide to become more confident, healthy, joyful, abundant and full of life, so that they feel fully empowered to make the difference they are here to make in the world. She's also the creator of the highly acclaimed transformative movement modality TranscenDance™️, helping people of all ages...
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#232 Holiday Boundaries with Your Family feat. Jordan Pickell
Happiness in Progress
This week on Happiness in Progress, I had the privilege of sitting down with Jordan Pickell to dive into a topic that resonates deeply during the holiday season—boundaries. Jordan is a trauma and relationship therapist. She helps people use self-exploration and boundaries to disrupt generaitonal patterns. She also hosts a holiday boundaries workshop, which you can . Here’s what we talked about: Why family gatherings can feel so triggering: From reverting to old roles to managing relational power dynamics. Preparation before stepping into challenging environments: Tools for grounding...
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#231 How to Reconnect with Yourself and Find Your Spark feat. Rachel Marie Martin
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In this episode, I sat down with Rachel Marie Martin, author of Get Your Spark Back, to explore her personal journey of rediscovering joy and authenticity. Rachel shared powerful insights on overcoming life's unexpected challenges and embracing your unique story. Rachel is the writer behind the site FindingJoy.net and author of both Mom Enough and The Brave Art of Motherhood and a founding partner in Audience Industries – a company designed to train and equip entrepreneurs in their ventures. Her articles have been translated into over 25 languages. Her content has been featured...
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#230 Healing After Bullying and Traumatic Relationships feat. Brooke DeBoer
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This week on the Happiness in Progress podcast, Danielle Craig sits down with Brooke DeBoer—author of Living the Free Life and life coach—to discuss her transformative journey of healing from bullying and traumatic relationships. Brooke opens up about the challenges she faced and the steps she took to reconnect with her inner voice and find freedom. In This Episode, Brooke Shares: How bullying shaped her self-image and relationships. The impact of traumatic relationships on her sense of self-worth. Her process of healing through boundaries, reflection, and reconnecting with her inner...
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#229 Meaningful Manifestation, Acquire More than Just Things feat. Alea Lovely
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In this episode of Happiness in Progress, I’m joined by the incredible Alea Lovely, host of the Spiritual Sh*t podcast and author of The Meaningful Manifestation Method. Alea is a spiritual teacher and intuitive empath who has helped countless people reconnect with their authentic desires and heal the limiting beliefs holding them back. Together, we dive into redefining manifestation—not as a tool for acquiring things but as a way to cultivate meaningful, fulfilling lives. Listen to hear: The root of meaningful manifestation: Understanding how aligning with your true desires transforms...
info_outline"Although we may not remember what happned, the nervous system remembers how it felt." - Britt Piper
Brittany Piper is an internationally renowned speaker, author, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, author of Body-First Healing: A Revolutionary Guide to Nervous System Recovery and expert in sexual violence prevention and trauma-informed care.
Over the past 13 years, she has delivered more than 400 programs across three continents. Her work has been recognized by the U.S. Army, the Department of Justice, the Laura Bush Institute for Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Elite Daily, and others. As a rape survivor and leading advocate on sexual violence prevention, Brittany speaks to tens of thousands each year. She is also a forensic neurobiology expert, conducting trauma-informed trainings with the U.S. Army and Sex Crimes Detectives.
Creator of @healwithbritt and founder of the internationally acclaimed Body-First Healing Program, Brittany continues to inspire and lead in the field of trauma recovery.
In this conversation we talk about the basics; what is somatic experiencing and what is trauma. We also talk about:
- How to learn to live with trauma.
- How our nervous sytems become unregulated and what to do moving forward.
- An easy practice to begin healing.
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