287 - Bringing Transforming Touch® to the Frum World: My Interview with Dr. Stephen Terrell

In an effort to bring the power of Transforming Touch® to the frum world, I invited my teacher, Dr. Stephen Terrell, to be interviewed on this podcast, which is made specifically for Jewish women. My main question for Dr. Terrell is: Why is Transforming Touch® so disproportionately popular in the frum world?

Here are some of the things we discuss:

• Dr. Terrell's journey as a trauma therapist and the development of Transforming Touch®, a profound healing modality rooted in nervous system regulation.
• His extensive experience working with foster and adoptive families, and how that shaped his approach to healing.
• His deep connection with the Jewish community and his observations on why Transforming Touch® resonates so strongly in the frum world.
• The challenges of explaining a therapy that operates beyond words and how it facilitates healing on a deep, nonverbal level.
• The impact of historical trauma on the Jewish people, from the Holocaust to generational stress, and how that affects the nervous system.
• The importance of self-regulation, resilience, and creating a sense of safety within the body.
• The delicate balance between acceptance and healing—how true healing often begins with embracing what is, rather than fighting against it.
• The innate human drive for transformation and the misconceptions surrounding quick fixes in healing.
• Navigating neurodivergence with self-compassion and the role of co-regulation in resilience and emotional well-being.

This conversation offers a deep and thought-provoking look at healing, trauma, and why Transforming Touch® has struck such a chord in the frum world.