The power of somatic healing lies in the body's ability to tap into its innate wisdom and intelligence. However, when not trained to do so, the trauma is instead stored in the body causing physical, emotional and behavioural symptoms. A survivor of childhood and adolescent trauma, Liz Tenuto struggled with ailments like chronic pain and insomnia. After visiting doctor after doctor, she decided to learn more about somatic exercises - and it changed her life. Fast forward twenty years and Liz is a trauma-informed practitioner with degrees in psychology and somatics with millions of global followers. When the Body Speaks is a comprehensive guide to introducing readers to the basics of trauma and the science behind where and how it lives in the body. Liz explains how somatic healing works, enlightening readers about the mind-body disconnection prevalent in modern society and underscoring the importance of mind-body integration for genuine healing. Well-researched and easily digestible, When the Body Speaks is a refreshing and holistic approach to trauma healing. She recognises that trauma is not just an emotional or psychological experience but also a physiological one, and provides practical tools for addressing this mind-body disconnection - and many others. Readers struggling with anxiety, chronic stress and many physical ailments will find immediate relief through the many somatic exercises and case studies included.