The Body of Change: Using Your Body To Heal, Love, and Empower Yourself

5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:

By Morgan Smith

This book is a transformative guide to connecting with your body in ways I hadn’t fully considered before. Dr. Lisa Cooney takes an empowering approach, showing how we often live disconnected from our physical selves, especially when dealing with fear, trauma, or limiting beliefs. What struck me the most was the way she emphasized that the body isn’t just something we inhabit—it’s a source of wisdom and power we can tap into. Her writing is practical and compassionate, guiding readers through techniques that are both simple and profound, like the ROAR® Technique, which helps release stored negativity and energy from past experiences.

The ideas that were introduced seemed both revolutionary and easy to understand. I liked how she broke down the different ways we deal with stress—denying, dissociating, and defending—and how they keep us from living our full lives. Her way of doing things was very comforting: she wasn't trying to fix the body, but rather heard it, trusted it, and worked with it as a partner in healing. A lot of my life had been going by without me realizing it. I was responding out of fear instead of planning my future.

Her insights about embracing discomfort and finding gratitude daily stood out to me as some of the most impactful parts of the book. She writes with such clarity and heart that even the harder truths land with a sense of hope and possibility. I could see myself in many of the examples she used, and it felt like an invitation to explore my own life more deeply—not just intellectually but through my body’s sensations and responses. It’s rare to find a book that blends psychological depth, somatic practices, and spiritual growth so seamlessly.

What I loved most was how it felt less like a prescription and more like a conversation with someone who truly understands what it’s like to feel stuck and longs to help others break free. This book isn’t just about change—it’s about freedom, aliveness, and rediscovering joy in everyday life. I would recommend it to anyone looking to step into their full potential while deepening their relationship with themselves. It’s a gift for anyone ready to embrace life fully and authentically.

About the Author

Lisa Cooney

Dr. Lisa Cooney is a globally recognized expert in helping individuals transcend the effects of childhood sexual abuse to create infinite possibilities in their lives. With over 20 years of experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, certified Access Consciousness Facilitator, and Master Theta Healer, she has guided thousands of people toward freedom, healing, and empowerment.

Dr. Lisa’s work is rooted in her deeply personal journey. Having endured sexual, physical, and emotional abuse from infancy into her twenties, she understands firsthand the pervasive impact of abuse. "Abuse penetrates every cell of you. No part escapes," she shares. "It constricts and limits what you can create in your life, locking you in an invisible cage."

In her early years, Dr. Lisa coped with the trauma through self-destructive behaviors, numbing her pain with alcohol, drugs, and reckless choices. After a near-death experience in her twenties, she committed to transforming her life. Through her healing journey, she developed the groundbreaking ROAR® Technique, which empowers others to break free from the prison of abuse and live "Radically Alive."

Today, Dr. Lisa embodies the freedom she teaches. As a best-selling author and international speaker, she leads workshops and delivers life-changing programs worldwide, including in Europe and Australia. Known for her pragmatic tools that facilitate quantum change, she helps individuals reclaim their lives, restore their joy, and embrace new possibilities.