Healing ADHD Trauma Through Gentle Somatic Movement with Manuela Mitevova

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In this week's Wisdom Episode, we’re exploring the powerful connection between trauma and the body, and how gentle movement can help us release what’s been stuck for years.

I’m joined by Manuela Mitevova, a somatic movement teacher who specialises in helping women release trapped emotional energy through simple, restorative movement practices.

Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, or emotional overwhelm, this episode offers a gentle invitation to reconnect with your body and begin healing, one breath and one movement at a time.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why trauma is often stored in large muscle groups built for fight and flight, e.g. the hips, core, back, and pelvis • How the core holds emotional energy due to vital organs and energy pathways (meridians) • How somatic movements (like pelvic tilts and neck rolls) can support emotional release • Why chronic pain may be linked to unresolved trauma held in the body • How to begin with safe, small, simple movements to avoid burnout and maintain consistency • Why self-acceptance, awareness, and patience are key

Understanding that healing takes time, but gentle opens the door to long-term wellbeing

Timestamps:

• 01:57 – How trauma shows up in the body • 05:20 – Understanding the body’s physical response to emotional stress • 08:00 – Getting started with somatic movement • 11:19 – Why gentleness is key in healing • 11:49 – Creating accessible movement rituals at home

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt emotionally ‘stuck’ in your body or want a more holistic way to heal and support your nervous system.

Connect with Manuela Mitevova via her website, https://www.manuelamitevova.com/ or on Instagram, @manumitevova

Links and Resources:

Book on to the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop about Creating ADHD 'Routines' and 'Structures' - Stability in Choppy Waters! Click here to book.

Catch all the previous ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Workshop Series workshops here. Available to buy now as on-demand.

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Find all of Kate's popular online workshops and free resources here, including ADHD nervous System and Poly Vagal workshops here: https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/regulate-adhd-nervous-system

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