Is your anxiety, chronic pain, or insomnia actually stored trauma in the body?In this powerful episode of Happy Being Well, Rita Farruggia sits down with trauma-informed practitioner and “Workout Witch” Liz Tenuto to explore the science and spirituality of somatic healing and nervous system regulation.Liz Tenuto, author of, "When the Body Speaks: How Somatic Healing Sets You Free" (Will be Released on April 7th, 2026 in all bookstores & Amazon) shares how unresolved trauma can manifest as chronic pain, anxiety, muscle tension, and sleep issues — even years after the original experience. With a background in psychology, Pilates, and the Feldenkrais Method, and a community of millions online, Liz has helped thousands of students learn how to regulate their nervous systems and safely release stored tension.In this episode, we discuss:How trauma is stored in the bodyThe signs you may be stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawnWhy chronic pain is often a nervous system issueSomatic exercises for anxiety reliefHealing trauma without reliving painful memoriesHow to build emotional resilience through body awarenessWhy high-achieving women often live in survival modeIf you’re navigating chronic stress, emotional trauma, burnout, or unexplained body pain, this conversation will change how you understand healing. This is not about coping — it’s about reclaiming safety in your body.

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What if the biggest obstacles in your life aren’t your circumstances—but the level of awareness you bring to them?

In this thought-provoking episode of the Happy Being Well Podcast, host Rita Farruggia explores the hidden cost of navigating life with a low level of consciousness and how unconscious patterns may be quietly shaping your relationships, stress levels, career choices, and overall happiness.

Many people move through life on autopilot—reacting instead of responding, repeating the same emotional patterns, and wondering why they continue to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. But what if the real breakthrough begins when we raise our awareness and start observing the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that guide our daily decisions?

In this episode, Rita shares powerful insights about:

• How low-level consciousness keeps people trapped in repeating patterns
• Why living on “autopilot” creates unnecessary stress and emotional conflict
• The connection between awareness, mindset, and personal growth
• How expanding your consciousness can improve relationships, decision-making, and emotional wellbeing
• Simple ways to cultivate greater mindfulness and live with deeper intention

If you’re interested in personal development, mindset growth, emotional awareness, and holistic wellness, this conversation will inspire you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the power of conscious living.

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Your awareness is the first step toward living happy, healthy, and well.

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What if pain isn’t something to escape — but a doorway to deeper understanding?

In this powerful episode of Happy Being Well, Rita Farruggia sits down with acclaimed author Darcey Steinke, known for Suicide Blonde and Flash Count Diary, to discuss her profound new book, This Is The Door: The Body, Pain & Faith.

With one in five Americans living in chronic pain — and countless others navigating emotional or temporary suffering — this conversation explores how pain impacts the body, mind, and soul.

Darcey shares:

• How pain can become a teacher rather than an enemy

• The surprising science behind swearing and pain relief

• The mystery of memory in heart transplant recipients

• Lessons from Frida Kahlo’s life and art

• Her personal journey through back surgery

• The intersection of spirituality and suffering

  
  

Blending history, philosophy, religion, science, and lived experience, Darcey invites us to see pain not just as something to endure — but as a catalyst for empathy, growth, faith, and transformation.

If you are navigating chronic pain, emotional healing, spiritual questioning, or simply want a deeper understanding of the human experience, this episode will speak to you.

You can purchase Darcey's book, "This is The Door: The Body, Pain and Faith" at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, or at any in -person bookstore.

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