The Truth About Trauma and Your Addictions with Jennie Pool

The Samantha Parker Show

Trauma and addiction are deeply connected, and somatic therapy offers powerful tools for healing. We are talking to Jennie Pool, MS, LCMHC, BSP, LMT, who is the Clinical Director & Therapist at MEND Counseling Center.

Using techniques like EMDR, brain spotting, and vibroacoustic sound therapy tap into the body’s natural ability to process and release stored trauma without re-traumatization.

Regulating the nervous system is key. Without grounding and restoring balance, stress can lead to nervous system fatigue. Tools like sound waves and simple grounding techniques help create a sense of safety and calm, making healing more sustainable.

Coping mechanisms come in two forms: adaptive and maladaptive. Running, for example, supports overall health, while habits like excessive drinking may feel like a relief but only create more harm. Choosing healthier ways to manage stress can transform emotional and physical well-being.

Healing starts from the inside out, focusing first on the body’s sensations before diving into thoughts and emotions. This bottom-up approach allows for deeper, lasting recovery, giving the nervous system the space to reset and reclaim balance.

Access to somatic healing shouldn’t feel out of reach. Free resources, like YouTube tutorials and mental health tips, make practices accessible, even for those who can’t afford therapy.

The body holds incredible wisdom, and when we tune in, the path to recovery becomes clear. Healing is possible, and it starts with listening to what your body needs.

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On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennie_pool/

https://mendcounselingcenter.com/

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1. Healing Emotional Wounds (00:00:00)

2. Emotional Connections to Physical Pain (00:00:36)

3. Somatic Therapy (00:03:27)

4. Emotional Regulations (00:16:45)

5. Trauma and Addiction Recovery (00:35:20)

6. Self-Soothing and Emotional Regulation (00:41:19)

7. Challenges of Recovery (00:42:29)

8. Fentanyl Crisis (01:01:01)

9. Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (01:03:21)

10. Near-Death Experience (01:08:42)