Call of the Wild: How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power, and Use It for Good

“An enthralling trip through the human nervous system: how it came to be, how it goes astray, and how to get it back on track.” —James Nestor, New York Times bestselling author of Breath

From trauma educator and somatic guide Kimberly Ann Johnson comes a cutting-edge resource for tapping into the wisdom and resilience of the body in order to rewire the nervous system, heal from trauma, and live fully.

In an increasingly polarized world, our nervous systems are on high alert. From skyrocketing rates of depression and anxiety to autoimmune diseases and digestive disorders, many women today are living out of alignment with their bodies. Kimberly Ann Johnson specializes in helping women recover from all forms of trauma. In her work, she’s seen many women suffering from deeply unresolved pain that adversely affects them mentally and physically.

In Call of the Wild, Johnson offers an eye-opening look at this epidemic as well as an informative view of the human nervous system and how it responds to difficult events. From the “small t” traumas of getting ghosted, experiencing a falling-out with a close friend, or swerving to avoid a car accident, to the “capital T” traumas of sexual assault, an upending natural disaster, or a life-threatening illness—she explains how the nervous system protects us from immediate harm and creates reverberations that ripple through a lifetime.

Her practical and empowering guide shows us how to metabolize these nervous system responses, allowing us to come home to our deepest, most intuitive, and whole selves. Following her supportive advice, you will learn how to move toward wholeness, tapping into the innate wisdom of your senses, soothing frayed nerves, and reconnecting with your “animal body.”