What if your mind understands your past, but your body still sounds the alarm? That tension—between insight and sensation—sits at the center of this conversation with licensed marriage and family therapist Maria Malo, whose practice blends EMDR therapy, mindfulness coaching, and somatic work to help clients find calm that lasts.
We dig into why talk therapy can plateau when the nervous system stays stuck in survival. Maria breaks down how EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess memories, lower emotional charge, and shift the brain’s predictions about safety. She explains the difference between big, obvious traumas and the quieter “small T” experiences that add up over years—subtle stressors that shape how we see ourselves and the world. Paired with everyday tools like breath work, orienting, and body awareness, EMDR helps transform cognitive insight into embodied regulation.
You’ll also hear how stigma—especially for men—keeps many people from getting help, and why therapy isn’t reserved for crisis or chaos. Maria shares her personal path into the field, the integrity of going at the client’s pace, and the practical ways people find support through referrals, community, and education. If you’ve felt like you’ve “done the work” yet still brace for impact, this episode offers a hopeful roadmap: respect your story, include your body, and choose methods that meet you where you are.
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