From Survival to Self-Love: Healing Trauma Through the Body

On this episode of Love and Trauma: The Real Deal, I sat down with the radiant and raw Cassandra Love Lambert—founder of C-Love, trauma-trained Somatic Transformational Coach, artist, and soon-to-be author of Becoming My Own Hero. And let me tell you: this conversation was one I’ll never forget.

Cassandra doesn’t just talk about trauma healing—she embodies it. From being put into foster care at 2 years old, to surviving years of sexual abuse and emotional neglect, to navigating toxic relationships and becoming a single mom—her story is one of heartbreak, resilience, and rising.

But here’s what I love most: she’s not just about survival. She’s about rewiring what trauma does to the body, the mind, and the way we show up in our relationships. And she proves that healing isn’t just possible—it’s necessary, and it doesn’t always happen on a therapist’s couch.

🔥 3 Powerful Takeaways from My Interview with Cassandra:

1. Healing Isn’t Just About Talk Therapy—It’s About Releasing Trauma from the Body

Cassandra explained how after years of trying “everything”—therapy, personal development, coaching—nothing truly changed until she discovered somatic work, especially Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). She felt a real physiological shift for the first time.

“I was tired of talking about the same things over and over and nothing changing. EFT gave me something I could do for myself—every single day—to feel safe again.”

2. Postpartum Didn’t Break Her—It Exposed What Needed Healing

When Cassandra became a mom, all the trauma she thought she’d healed came rushing back. The overwhelm, the fear of not protecting her daughter, and the emotional shutdown hit hard. But instead of seeing it as failure, she saw it as an invitation.

“Everything I thought I’d healed came back like I hadn’t done any work. But that was the moment I knew—healing doesn’t happen in your head. It happens in your body, one moment at a time.”

3. Boundaries Aren’t a Sign of Brokenness—They’re a Sign of Self-Respect

One of the most profound moments in our talk was when Cassandra shared her boundary around porn—a non-negotiable for her due to past trauma. For years, she was told she needed to "get over it."

“I finally had a therapist say, ‘You're allowed to have that boundary.’ And it clicked. Healing doesn’t mean being okay with what hurt you. It means honoring what your body and soul need to feel safe.”

💬 Why This Episode Matters:

If you’ve tried all the things and still feel stuck…
If you’re a partner wondering why talk therapy isn’t moving the needle…
If you feel shame about what triggers you…
This conversation is your permission to try a different path—and know that you’re not alone.

Cassandra reminds us that healing isn’t linear. It’s a lifestyle. A moment-by-moment commitment to feeling, releasing, and reclaiming your truth. And it’s absolutely possible.

👉 Watch the full episode now to hear Cassandra’s story and learn how somatic healing can change everything—from how you show up for your partner to how you show up for yourself.

📘 Order Cassandra’s book “Becoming My Own Hero” and follow her journey at C-Love.