Anneka Reece
Anneka Reece
Navigating Trauma with Natasha Swift
Navigating Trauma with Natasha Swift
Navigating Trauma with Natasha Swift
Wednesday 24th September 2025
Explore how trauma impacts addiction with Natasha Swift. Discover healing practices and insights into achieving sobriety and personal growth.
52 minutes
Informative
Inspiring
Hopeful
Supportive
Healing
About this podcast
Author:
Anneka Reece
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Healing Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Trauma is a physiological response stored in the body.
- Functional breathing helps connect with the nervous system.
- Sobriety offers clarity and personal growth opportunities.
- Acquired childhood experiences can contribute to trauma.
- Authentic feelings of safety aid in overcoming addiction.
"Trauma is a body response, not the thing that has happened to you."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode, Anneka Reece welcomes Natasha Swift, an IICT Accredited Mentor, healer, and trauma specialist, to discuss the intricate relationship between trauma and addiction. Natasha sheds light on how trauma manifests in the body and how it often underpins addictive behaviours. She provides a fresh perspective on trauma as a physiological response rather than just an emotional or psychological one.
The conversation reveals how unresolved trauma can lead to seeking comfort in substances, including alcohol. Natasha offers practical advice on starting the healing process, highlighting the importance of functional breathing as a gateway to understanding one's nervous system. The discussion touches on the concept of 'acquired childhood experience' and how seemingly minor events can contribute to trauma over time. Natasha's insights are complemented by her compassionate approach, making complex topics accessible and relatable.
The episode also delves into the benefits of sobriety, such as clarity and relief, and how these can lead to personal growth and a deeper connection with one's true self. Anneka and Natasha explore how individuals can create authentic feelings of safety and calm, essential steps in overcoming addiction. This engaging dialogue offers listeners valuable tools for self-discovery and healing.
It's a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the role of trauma in addiction or seeking new strategies to support their recovery journey. Are you ready to turn on the lights and start cleaning your metaphorical house?