Season 1 · Episode 21
The Cost of Disconnection: Returning to Body Trust
June 6, 202513m 56s
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Show Notes
In this standalone reflection, Brady explores the deeper roots of body disconnection — how we learn to silence our body’s signals, the real-life consequences of that disconnection, and the gentle path toward rebuilding trust.
This episode is a spacious, supportive listening experience — perfect for a slow walk, morning stillness, or a grounding pause during your day.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode
- How early experiences and cultural conditioning shape body disconnection
- The physical, emotional, and relational costs of ignoring our body’s messages
- The difference between performance and presence in the healing process
- Gentle, actionable ways to begin reconnecting with your body’s wisdom
- A guided closing practice to anchor in self-trust
Mentioned Resources
- The Body Is Not an Apology – Sonya Renee Taylor
- Anchored – Deb Dana
- My Grandmother’s Hands – Resmaa Menakem
- Poem excerpt by Nayyirah Waheed:
“and i said to my body. softly. ‘i want to be your friend.’
it took a long breath. and replied
‘i have been waiting my whole life for this.’”