Understand Your Body Through Somatic Intelligence with Chen Lizra

Trauma & Healing

Chen Lizra shares her journey of overcoming traumatic experiences and the pivotal role of somatic intelligence in her healing process. She recounts hitting rock bottom at the age of 20, a moment that forced her to choose between life and death, ultimately deciding to fight for her future 1. This decision led to a decade-long journey of perseverance, where she learned to set boundaries and rebuild her life.

I promised myself that doesn't matter how many years it's going to take, I'm going to find a way out of this, and I'm going to fight till I do it.

Chen also discusses how modern life has disconnected people from their bodies, leading to a lack of balance and increased stress 2.

   

Cultural Healing

Cultural environments play a significant role in somatic healing, as Chen discovered during her time in Cuba. She explains that while she was cognitively fine, her body still held onto trauma, which was gradually healed through the cultural practices she encountered there 3. These practices, deeply embedded in Cuban culture, helped her release trauma and achieve a sense of well-being.

I thought it was the seduction. It was what Cubans had in their culture that caused my body, over time, to heal from the trauma.

Chen highlights the importance of human connections and body movements in creating natural highs, contrasting this with the constant digital engagement in modern life 4.

   

Resilience & Growth

Chen's story is one of resilience and personal growth, as she overcame adversity by embracing positivity and passion. After experiencing burnout, she took a year off to rediscover her passions, creating a binder titled "Getting the Life You Want" to explore new possibilities 5. This period of reflection led her to pursue transformative goals, including becoming a best-selling author and motivational speaker.

I wanted to be a best selling author, and I wanted to do workshops that would change the world.

Chen also shares how a severe arm injury became an opportunity for personal development, choosing to focus on growth rather than despair 6.