A Really Good Cry Somatic Healing Explained - How to Release Stored Trauma with Liz Tenuto
Apr 7, 2026
Liz Tenuto, somatic practitioner and author of When the Body Speaks, teaches movement-based micro-practices to regulate the nervous system. She explains how trauma shows up as jaw, hip, gut pain and panic. Short somatic tools, vagus work, neurogenic tremors, and gentle daily practices for reclaiming safety are explored in clear, accessible ways.
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Where Trauma Manifests In The Body
- Trauma shows up as specific physical 'flavors' like sleep issues, chronic pain, gut problems, jaw and neck tension.
- Liz links throat to being silenced, jaw to boundary anger, and hips to betrayal or deep trauma.
Quick Vagus Nerve Reset
- Stimulate the vagus nerve with a simple ear-hold and lazy head dips to quickly boost energy and regulation.
- Grab your ear, open and close your mouth, then dip the ear right to left for 20–30 seconds to feel the effect.
Use Shaking To Finalize Stress Responses
- Allow neurogenic tremors (gentle shaking) to complete the body’s stress response instead of suppressing them.
- Practice shaking exercises slowly and only after building safety; Liz waits ~18 sessions before discussing big releases.
