I Didn't Even Know This About My Nervous System
In 2023, I was on a rare childless lunch date with my best friend and, because we had time to have an actual, uninterrupted conversation, we started chatting about what was in our social media feeds at the time.
I told her, “I don’t know if you’ve seen these ads for somatic exercises in your feed? But honestly, it sounds like exactly what I need!”
Well, my bestie was way ahead of me. “Yes!” she told me, “I’ve actually already bought a course and have been doing it! Let me send you the details!”
And that is how I was introduced to the Workout Witch and her somatic trauma release courses.
Now, a quick disclaimer here – I know the word “witch” isn’t ideal in the name of a person you want to learn ‘healing’ from. It sounds very woowoo, especially if you’re a Christian and working with witches is not something you are open to.
Let me reassure you – Liz is very much not a witch. BUT the results from her courses can definitely feel like magic, in the best way! I truly believe that God brought these workouts to me through my friend because he knew how much I could benefit from them!
Ok, but back to the story. It took me a while to get into it. We were in the middle of our move and consistent exercise was not on the top of my priority list.
But at the beginning of 2024, I was ready to commit.
I started doing the exercises daily (they aren’t long, a session is usually 5 to 10 minutes, although the first few are a bit longer) and soon, I was craving the movement!
I started doing the exercises daily (they aren’t long, a session is usually 5 to 10 minutes, although the first few are a bit longer) and soon, I was craving the movement!
Now, if you aren’t familiar with somatic exercises, the textbook definition is this: “Somatic exercise is a form of movement that prioritizes mindfulness and gentleness.”
The Karin-definition is: “really chilled movements that make you feel amazing, help your body release stored trauma, help you to manage your cortisol levels, and make you a happier person overall.”
Honestly, you can do these exercises on your bed!
Honestly, you can do these exercises on your bed!
The course takes you through different workouts until you reach specific trauma release days, like day 18.
Let me tell you, my first trauma release was crazy!
Let me tell you, my first trauma release was crazy!
Firstly, there is a physical release. Your body starts shaking, for me it was my legs first, but quickly it moved on to my arms, my shoulders and my head. It’s a freaky feeling, but also so good!
Along with the physical release came a breaking dam of emotions.
I don’t know if you know this, but in 2020 I had a miscarriage. It’s not something I think about often anymore. We have been blessed with 2 children since, and I am very grateful for them.
Well, obviously I was subconsciously still grieving this lost baby. Along with the shaking body parts came such strong feelings of grief about our loss that I just burst into tears.
I hadn’t cried since starting antidepressants in June of 2023, so this felt so, so good.
I cried and cried and cried until I had no more tears to cry, and then I smiled because I felt SO at peace!
I hadn’t cried since starting antidepressants in June of 2023, so this felt so, so good.
I cried and cried and cried until I had no more tears to cry, and then I smiled because I felt SO at peace!
Since that release, I have had others (the topics of which I won’t discuss on a public platform), but these exercises have truly been life-changing.
If I don’t do these exercises I have way less patience and I find myself emotional-eating so much more!
When I do these exercises consistently, I can really focus on eating only to fuel my body.
Now, I know this has been a long story, and I want to cheer you on for reading up to this point. Because if there has ever been anything I have influenced you to buy, let it be this.
Let yourself try this course and change your life.
The Workout Witch has a 99% success rate and I just so deeply want you to feel the changes this course has brought for me, too!
To make the investment just a little easier to commit to, I have an affiliate code for you to use to save 10% off the courses!
You can click on the button below and the code will apply automatically, or you can use the code DEARDIARY_ZA at checkout.
