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The body remembers what the mind forgets.” Babette Rothschild’s The Body Remembers is a cornerstone text in the study of trauma, bridging neuroscience, psychology, and clinical practice. It addresses one of the most pressing insights of modern trauma research: experiences of overwhelming stress and abuse are not only stored in memory but are held physically in the body, often outside conscious awareness. Rothschild, a psychotherapist with decades of experience, brings clarity to a subject that can easily feel overwhelming. She explains how the nervous system encodes trauma, why symptoms such as flashbacks or dissociation occur, and how healing must involve more than talking through the past. Lessons from The Body Remembers 1. Trauma is stored in the nervous system Trauma imprints itself not only on memory but also on the body’s physiological responses. Elevated heart rate, hypervigilance, and sudden panic are signs of a nervous system stuck in survival mode. Understanding this helps ex...