In this episode, I’m diving deep into the intersection of trauma and spirituality, and why so much of what we see in the modern spiritual space can be deeply harmful, especially for trauma survivors.

I explore how spiritual bypassing shows up in well-meaning practices, how analyzing our pain without actually feeling it keeps us stuck, and why healing isn’t about avoiding the shadow, it’s about moving through it, fully embodied.

You’ll hear my honest reflections on the spiritual “positivity-only” trend, the danger of working with untrained practitioners, and the transformative power of truly trauma-informed practices that allow us to cry, grieve, scream, shake, and finally shift the patterns that keep repeating.

This one’s raw, real, and a call to stop sugarcoating healing, and instead, do the work that actually changes lives.

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TRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERS

This powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your life

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Top Episode Quotes:

“You’re attracting situations not with your mind—you’re attracting them with your body and your nervous system.”

“Healing isn’t about bypassing the pain—it’s about going back and finally feeling what couldn’t be felt before.”

“I’m so allergic to dishonesty and avoidance, especially when it’s dressed up as spiritual wisdom.”

“People don’t want to do the hard emotional work, so they spiritually bypass and say, ‘just think positive.’

“Yes, trauma brings lessons—but if you don’t feel it, you won’t heal it. You’ll just repeat it.”

#TraumaInformed #SpiritualBypassing #SomaticHealing #EmotionalHealing #ShadowWork #AuthenticSpirituality #InnerChildHealing #SpiritualGrowth #Somatics #NervousSystemHealing

Welcome to episode 100 — a milestone that brings with it a deeply personal reflection. In this solo episode, I open up about what it means to feel like the black sheep in your family, the pain of not belonging, and the protective walls we build to survive.

I dive into how ancestral trauma, identity, and political disillusionment have shaped my internal world and why visibility often feels like a threat rather than a triumph. This is about being real with the parts of ourselves that feel like too much, about navigating belonging when no place feels safe, and about choosing self-trust, even in the messiest moments.

If you’ve ever felt like your voice is too loud, your truth too disruptive, or your pain too inconvenient — this one's for you.

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TRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERS

This powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your life

Download here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠

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Top Episode Quotes:

“In order to be seen, you actually have to be out there — and that’s where the fear lives.”

“I’ve spent my whole life feeling like the black sheep — too deep, too intense, too much — and yet I’m done shrinking to fit in.”

“There is a wall between me and every man I’ve ever loved, and that wall is their unprocessed shame.”

“I want to be seen by people who are willing to look at their own shit, not project it onto me.”

“You can’t walk through someone else’s door for them. You can only stand in your truth and wait to be met.”

#Podcast100 #BeingSeen #BlackSheep #AncestralTrauma #HealingJourney #VisibilityFear #SomaticHealing #JewishIdentity #PalestineIsrael #InnerWork #Belonging #SoloEpisode #MarinaTriner #HeartSpace #DeepWithinPodcast

In this illuminating conversation, I sit down with Dr. Siv Jøssang Shields, co-founder of Neurogenic Integration and longtime leader in the world of trauma healing and nervous system regulation. Siv shares how the body stores trauma—not just as memory, but as energy—and how neurogenic tremoring can help us release old patterns, restore flow, and reconnect with our innate intelligence.

We explore the deep wisdom of the nervous system, the power of somatic work, and the importance of bringing pleasure and curiosity into trauma healing. Siv’s grounded presence, vast experience, and intuitive insights make this a truly powerful episode for anyone on a healing journey.

If you’ve been curious about TRE, somatic practices, or how to access deeper safety and resilience through your body, this conversation is a must-listen.

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Connect with Siv:

Website: https://neurogenic-integration.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurogenicintegration/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NeurogenicIntegration

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neurogenic-integration/about/

Top Episode Quotes:

"Trauma isn’t what happens to us—it’s what stays stuck in the body when we don’t have enough support to process it."

"The body has its own timeline for healing. When we stop rushing it, we finally begin to listen."

"Neurogenic tremoring allows the body to do what it was designed to do—discharge and regulate, without needing a story."

"We’re not here to bypass pain. We’re here to move with it, befriend it, and let it guide us toward deeper regulation."

"The body’s language is sensation. If we can learn to trust it, we open the door to real transformation."

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TRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERS

This powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your life

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#NeurogenicTremoring #TraumaHealing #SomaticTherapy #NervousSystemRegulation #TRE #DrSivJossangShields #BodyWisdom #SomaticHealing #NeurogenicIntegration #TREPractitioner #EmbodimentWork #TraumaRelease #HealingThroughTheBody #DeepWithinPodcast

In this episode, I share the truth behind my commitment to six months of dating myself, and why this isn’t just about being single, but about radically choosing me.

After a lifetime of being in relationships, I’ve never truly had the space to be with myself, listen to my needs, and unlearn the patterns that kept me disconnected from my voice, my desires, and my boundaries. This journey is about making space for grief, pleasure, community, and nervous system healing. It’s about asking myself: What feels most nourishing right now? and actually listening.

I open up about growing up in a narcissistic home, the guilt I carried around having needs, and how those dynamics shaped my relationships. If you’ve ever felt like you lose yourself in love, or if being single feels terrifying, this episode is for you. I promise it’s not about perfection—it’s about presence, permission, and finally becoming your own source of safety.

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TRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERS

This powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your life

Download here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠

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Top Episode Quotes:

"Dating myself has become pleasant the moment I decided to radically stand up for myself and my needs."

"I’ve never properly been single since I was 14, and I’m 37. That says a lot."

"There’s no such thing as a wrong need. If someone can’t meet it, that’s not a reflection of your worth."

"I thought being good meant keeping my mouth shut. Now I know that being whole means honoring my voice."

"My next relationship will be different—because I will be different. And that’s what I’m working on now."

#DatingMyself #RadicalSelfLove #HealingJourney #SoloEpisode #RelationshipPatterns #InnerChildHealing #NervousSystemHealing #SomaticSelfCare #Authenticity #MarinaTriner #BoundariesAndNeeds #SingleAndThriving #HeartSpaceCommunity

In this powerful and grounded conversation, I’m joined by Brittany Piper, somatic practitioner, author, and global speaker on sexual violence prevention and trauma-informed care. Brittany shares her personal story of survival and her revolutionary body-first approach to healing, which invites us to gently reconnect with our nervous systems as the foundation of true recovery.

We talk about why traditional talk therapy often falls short, how dissociation protects us, and why safety must come before story. Brittany also explains how somatic experiencing can help us reclaim power, rebuild trust with our bodies, and begin healing on a cellular level.

This episode is for anyone who has felt disconnected from their body, overwhelmed by traditional healing paths, or simply ready to return to themselves with more compassion and curiosity.

Connect with Britt:

Website: https://www.bodyfirsthealing.com/

Book: https://www.bodyfirsthealing.com/the-book

Program: https://www.bodyfirsthealing.com/program

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healwithbritt/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithbritt

Top Episode Quotes:

“You are not broken—your body is brilliant. It found a way to survive.”

“Trauma is not in the event—it’s in the body’s response that never got to complete.”

“Before we ask someone to talk about their trauma, we need to make sure their body feels safe enough to stay present.”

“Dissociation is not failure—it’s a survival strategy we need to honor before we shift it.”

“True healing begins when the body feels like a home, not a battlefield.”

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❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggers

TRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERS

This powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your life

Download here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠

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#BrittanyPiper #BodyFirstHealing #SomaticHealing #TraumaInformedCare #NervousSystemRegulation #SexualViolencePrevention #TraumaRecovery #SomaticExperiencing #DeepWithinPodcast #EmbodimentWork #SurvivorHealing #HealingThroughTheBody #TalkTherapyAlternatives

This is the most personal, raw, and vulnerable solo I've recorded in a long time—because life has been… a lot. In this episode, I share what’s really been going on behind the scenes: my divorce, the most intense love I’ve ever experienced (and the heartbreak that followed) after the divorce, family estrangement, spirals of loneliness, and what it means to reclaim safety when every structure you've leaned on is gone.

I talk about emotional addiction, why I’ve committed to six months of no romantic relationships, and how I'm learning to turn toward the friendships and community I’ve built instead of defaulting to old trauma patterns.

This episode is about survival, heartbreak, nervous system healing, and the daily practice of choosing connection in a healthier way. I hope my truth helps you feel a little less alone in yours.

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❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggers

TRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERS

This powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your life

Download here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠

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Top Episode Quotes:

"I’ve shed every external form of safety I ever had. Now, it’s just me—and the truth I’ve been avoiding."

"This heartbreak cracked me wide open, and I hated my heart for it. But maybe... my heart is the best part of me."

"I used to think love would save me. Now I know the relationship I need most is the one with myself."

"Addiction to love isn’t always about romance. Sometimes it’s about chasing safety we never had as kids."

"Healing doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in relationship. And that includes the one we have with our community."

#DarkNightOfTheSoul #NervousSystemHealing #HeartbreakRecovery #EmotionalAddiction #SoloEpisode #HealingJourney #SomaticHealing #DivorceRecovery #TraumaHealing #CommunityCare #ReclaimingSafety #MarinaTriner #DeepWithinPodcast

In this powerful and raw episode, Brooke Kekos—Trauma Healing Mentor, RTT Therapist, and author—opens up about her courageous journey leaving a high-control religious group, navigating narcissistic abuse, and rediscovering trust, identity, and spiritual connection.

Brooke shares what it was like to grow up as a Jehovah’s Witness, the emotional toll of being outcast, and the grief of losing her family and community. She speaks honestly about learning to sit with grief, rage, and fear, and how she used somatic work, psychedelics, and deep inner healing to finally reclaim her voice.

Whether you’ve experienced religious trauma, relationship abuse, or deep emotional disconnection, this episode will meet you where you are and remind you that you are not alone—and your story is yours to rewrite.

Connect with Brooke:

https://www.lifecoachinggoddess.com/

https://www.instagram.com/brookekekos

Top Episode Quotes:

“I had to lose everything—my religion, my marriage, my identity—to find the truth of who I really am.”

“Rage isn’t bad—it’s sacred. It’s a release of everything my body never got to express while I was surviving.”

“The fear didn’t go away overnight. I had to practice trusting myself again every single day.”

“We think we need to save others to be worthy. But healing is about saving yourself, and letting others walk their own path.”

“This is my story. I get to tell it. And I don’t need anyone’s permission to own the truth of what happened to me.”

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❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggers

TRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERS

This powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your life

Download here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠

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