After 25+ years as a social worker, trauma-informed yoga teacher, and somatic practitioner, Rachel Friedman has witnessed a profound truth: shame doesn't just live in our thoughts—it lives in our clenched jaws, shallow breath, rounded shoulders, and chronic pain. And traditional talk therapy, while valuable, often can't reach the places where shame has made its home.

Shame Free: A Somatic Workbook for Healing offers a revolutionary path to liberation through the body. Combining cutting-edge neuroscience, powerful personal stories, and practical somatic exercises, this workbook guides you through the process of releasing shame from where it's actually stored—in your nervous system, your muscles, and your very cells.

Inside this transformative workbook, you'll discover:
• Real Stories of Healing– Meet Heidi, who transformed her eating disorder by understanding her body's trauma responses. Follow Sarah's journey from hiding behind weight to reclaiming her power. Witness Amy's breakthrough as her frozen nervous system learned safety again.
• The Science Behind Somatic Healing – Understand how trauma rewires your brain, why shame thrives in silence, and how your vagus nerve holds the key to regulation. Learn why neuroplasticity means you can literally rewire your patterns.
• Practical Body-Based Tools – Master breathwork techniques for anxiety, depression, and trauma release. Learn movement prescriptions that discharge stuck energy. Practice vocal exercises that reclaim your voice.
• Guided Reflection & Art Exercises – Journal prompts that help you locate shame in your body. Drawing exercises that externalize your experience. Creative practices that integrate healing.
• Breaking Free from Inner Abuse– Transform your relationship with your inner critic. Understand why boundaries aren't selfish—they're essential. Learn to witness yourself with compassion.