
A free, gentle guide for anyone who was taught their body was shameful, sinful, or not to be trusted, and is ready to start coming home to it. Slowly. At your own pace.
You grew up hearing your body was something to control, cover, or apologize for
You're really good at ignoring hunger, pain, and tiredness (impressive, but also... ouch)
You live mostly in your head, and feelings are a "deal with it later" thing
You want to feel at home in yourself, but forcing it hasn't worked
A one-minute body check-in (no right answers, I promise)
Why trauma shows up in the body, and why survival mode isn't a character flaw
Neutral Touch: a low-pressure way to reconnect without pushing past what feels okay
Noticing Safety: your own list of small things that help your body feel grounded
Building Compassion: what to say to yourself when the hard feelings show up
Reflection pages to write down what you notice, at your own pace

I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California, an exvangelical, and a recovering people pleaser/good girl. I help adults heal from trauma, including religious trauma, so they can rebuild self-trust and feel safe being who they actually are. This guide is a small, gentle place to start.

This guide is for educational purposes and isn't a substitute for therapy. © 2026 Softly Rebellious · Stephanie Harimoto, LMFT