Breaking the Freeze: A Journey to Authentic Self-Care and Resilience

Gorgeous Listeners, welcome to this week's episode of Finding Your Way Home. And what a treat we have for you…

Today’s episode delves deep into the intricate connection between physical, mental, and emotional - and how these blended factors impact our lives on a granular and global level. Anthea Bell, your host and Embodiment Coach, welcomes Sarah Tacy — a body~mind specialist with extensive expertise in physiology, nervous system health, emotional regulation and mindset - the holistic picture of how we create optimised, connective human development. Her stated mission: to support high achievers in cultivating a pace, buoyancy and joy that truly optimises them for the lives they desire. 

Sarah shares her journey from a competitive athlete navigating physical pain, depression and nervous system burnout, to becoming a profound guide in body~mind coherence. They discuss the complexities of trauma, the multifaceted aspects of the freeze response, and the importance of creating on-ramps (easily accessible gateway tools) to better states of being. Sarah introduces her programme 'Resourced’; a profoundly nourishing container designed to empower women to recognise and prioritise their own needs and preferences. 

This episode is a compelling dive into the genuine relationship between resourcing oneself and authentically experiencing, expressing and evolving through life's highs and lows. You’ll love it. 

Episode Breakdown: 

00:00 Understanding the Impact of Pain on Coherence

01:45 Introduction to Finding Your Way Home Podcast

02:51 Meet Sarah Tacy: Mind-Body Specialist

07:09 Sarah's Journey: From Athlete to Mind-Body Expert

08:39 The Role of Yoga in Healing

10:53 Working with the Nervous System

22:53 The Importance of Relational Health

27:20 Empowerment Through Small Steps

33:20 Expressing Emotions and Building Capacity

34:15 Understanding Trauma and the Freeze Response

41:28 Understanding the Freeze Response

42:30 Layers of Freeze and Their Impact

43:38 Gender Differences in Freeze Response

45:27 Personal Experiences with Freeze and Fight Responses

46:44 The Thawing Process and Emotional Release

54:25 Metaphors and Imagery in Healing

01:07:13 The Importance of Curiosity and Resources

01:13:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

To connect with Sarah, find out more about her work and consider joining her in Resourced:

• Follow her on Instagram: @sarahtacyt
• Visit her website: https://sarahtacy.com/about/
• Join the Waitlist for Resourced: https://sarahtacy.com/resourced-waitlist/ 

For more on Finding Your Way Home, including events and spaces at our next retreat in Costa Rica: visit @ab_embodiment or www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org

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With love, always x