
Silent No Longer with Mesha Paul
Julie Turner: When Your Body Still Remembers the Abuse
In this episode of Silent No Longer with Mesha Paul , I sit down with Julie Turner , founder of The Movement Effect , a nonprofit bringing trauma-informed fitness and wellness services into domestic violence shelters for mothers and children. Julie shares her own experience of surviving an abusive relationship and what happened after she got physically safe . She began experiencing PTSD, heart palpitations, anxiety, and physical sensations that made her believe something was seriously wrong with her body. Over time, she discovered that movement—especially dance—helped her body feel grounded and calm. Pasted text We have a very real conversation about the nervous system, fight-or-flight, psychological abuse, boundaries, dating after abuse, and why healing doesn't always look the way we expect it to. We also talk about that strange transition from living in constant chaos to finally being safe—and realizing your body may still be responding as though the danger is there. Pasted text Julie explains that healing through movement doesn't mean everyone needs to dance or go to the gym. It can be walking, yoga, Pilates, swimming, lifting weights, or simply finding a way of moving that makes your body feel good, grounded, and connected again. Pasted text This episode is an honest reminder that leaving an abusive relationship may bring you to safety, but healing can continue long after you leave. Your body has been through the story with you. It deserves to be part of the healing, too. Real People. Real Stories. Real Hope. Julie’s Links: https://themovementeffect.org Mesha’s Link https://stan.store/RiseUpBraveSouls

