Liberation from the Spell of Trauma with Effie Kli

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Liberated Woman Podcast! Today, I’m delighted to be joined by Effie Kli, a trauma specialist whose work in somatic trauma healing has profoundly impacted many lives.

 

Effie’s approach centres on helping people awaken from the spell of trauma so they can live with vitality rather than simply coping with life.

 

In this episode, we explore how trauma manifests in our bodies, the societal conditioning that leads to emotional neglect, and the importance of learning to be present with our somatic experiences.

 

Effie shares valuable insights into living vibrantly, even with unresolved issues, and offers practical advice on beginning the journey towards somatic healing. We also delve into the relationship between our connections with men and money, and how these often mirror each other in surprising ways.

 

Key Topics Discussed:

• Trauma and Emotional Neglect: We discuss the widespread impact of systemic oppression, particularly patriarchy, on emotional neglect and how it hinders our ability to live fully.
• Societal Conditioning and Hyper-Independence: Effie and I examine the dangers of society’s obsession with hyper-independence and how it contradicts our inherent need for connection.
• The Role of Somatic Healing: Effie highlights the importance of tuning into our bodies and shares how somatic practices can help us reconnect with ourselves.
• Relationships and Money: We explore the fascinating link between our relationships with men and our relationship with money, showing how they often reflect similar patterns.
• Practical Steps for Liberation: Effie provides actionable steps for listeners to begin their journey of somatic healing and personal liberation.

 

Quotes to Remember:

“Trauma decontextualised in a family looks like family traits. Trauma in a people looks like culture.” — Resmaa Menakem

 

“Your anxiety might be a sign that the environment you’re in is not the right one for you.” — Effie Klee

 

More about Effie Kli:

As a child, Effie believed she had the perfect childhood until a sudden family loss at age ten turned her life upside down. To cope with the trauma, she developed coping mechanisms like hypervigilance, perfectionism, and workaholism, mistaking them for her personality. For nearly two decades, she lived in survival mode without realising it.

 

It wasn’t until a period of high anxiety and panic attacks, despite her seemingly perfect life, that Effie began to question her reality. Diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder, she initially turned to medication, but when the anxiety returned, she sought deeper solutions. Discovering the concept of trauma, she realised her body was responding normally to past experiences.

 

Somatic healing transformed her life, leading her to train in somatic-based and trauma-informed modalities. Since then, Effie has helped hundreds of people through workshops, private sessions, and her 12-week signature programme, Healing Trauma Guided by the Body. Her passion lies in helping others trust their bodies, believe in their capacity to heal, and move from stuckness to vitality.

Connect with Effie Kli:

https://www.effiekli.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/the.trauma.educator/ 

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