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Welcome to The Somatic Awakening Podcast, a portal for transformation from the inside out. In this podcast, we will blend the spiritual with the scientific in order to awaken the magical self-healing powers of your nervous system. The Somatic Awakening Podcast is hosted by Jen Butler, a nervous system coach and mentor who supports those who identify as women and non-binary to heal the body from a Polyvagal-Informed approach.

Jen - Nervous System Coach


    • Feb 23, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 97 EPISODES


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    When Doing Everything “Right” Still Isn't Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 31:42


    In this episode, I talk honestly about the moment when doing everything “right” still wasn't enough. After years of sobriety, nervous‑system work, therapy, movement, meditation, breathwork — all the things we're told will save us — I found myself overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, and unable to cope. And the shame of that was heavy. Because the internet is full of people telling us how to fix ourselves, and when those tools stop working, it's easy to believe we're the problem.But the truth is more human, and more systemic.I explore why healing isn't meant to be a solo project, why chronic stress shrinks our capacity, and why sometimes the nervous system needs more support than practices alone can offer. I talk about the courage it takes to stop doing everything alone, the grief of reaching your limit, and the relief of finally letting yourself receive help.This isn't a story about failure — it's a story about being human in a world that asks too much. It's about capacity, compassion, and the reality that needing support doesn't make you weak. It makes you alive.

    When Nowhere Feels Like Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 27:07


    For most of my life, I've moved from place to place searching for the one that would finally feel right. But no matter where I lived, I found fault, felt restless, and idealised the past. In this episode, I explore chronic dissatisfaction as a coping mechanism, the shame that comes with it, and the nervous system patterns that make everything feel “off.” I share how I've been learning to make peace with where I am — not through forced gratitude, but through softening, presence, and co‑regulation. And how, when I stopped fighting my environment, it started meeting me in unexpected ways.The earlier episode I mentioned in this podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/62uwO66229fEqGzrsEgH02?si=Dd9OEHL2TkybgQkbMMT3YQ

    We Were Never Meant to Heal Alone: Why co-regulation helps us reclaim our power.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 21:42


    So many of us have been taught to hold everything together on our own — to self‑regulate, self‑soothe, and “figure it out” quietly. But our nervous systems were never designed for isolation. They're wired for connection, attunement, and being met by another regulated human.In this episode, we explore what co‑regulation really is, why it feels so powerful, and how modern life has disconnected us from something that is deeply biological and deeply human.You'll hear about the cultural pressure to be endlessly independent, the shame that arises when we can't calm ourselves alone, and the truth that nothing is wrong with you for needing support.This is a gentle conversation about being human, being held, and remembering that healing was never meant to be a solo journey.If your system is tired, overwhelmed, or longing for connection, this episode is a soft place to land.

    Shame, Defensiveness, and the Cost to Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 24:28


    In this episode, I'm sharing something that's been quietly shaping my relationships for a long time: my shame response.Over the past few months, I've felt stagnant, low, and disconnected from my sense of healing. I've been sitting with depression, questioning whether I had anything meaningful to share — and realising that healing doesn't always look like progress or insight. Sometimes it looks like being honest about where you are.I talk about the difference between guilt and shame, and why shame isn't just a mindset issue — it's a full-body, nervous system response. For me, shame shows up as defensiveness, tightness in my chest, over-explaining, and the feeling that I'm on trial — especially when my partner shares her needs. Even when the intention is to stay connected, the impact can be more disconnection.This episode is about how I got stuck trying to “heal” myself — consuming content, journaling, searching for the right fix — and the realisation that healing doesn't happen in one big moment or one deep dive. It happens in the small, everyday choices: noticing when I'm triggered, naming what's happening in my body, softening toward myself, and choosing how I respond.I'm not here to teach or sell anything. I'm just sharing my lived experience of learning to stay present when I feel not enough — and what it means to heal shame without trying to become perfect.Unlocking Us with Brené Brown - here is the podcast that I mentioned.MORE WAYS TO CONNECT WITH ME

    Please help me grieve my grandma's passing.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 9:45


    This is really vulnerable but I wanted to share and ask for your help

    Become more resilient with nervous system healing.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 32:27


    In this week's episode, we are exploring:

    Curiosity as a tool for healing.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 28:17


    In this week's episode, we are exploring:

    The comeback episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 25:45


    After a couple of months break from working online, I'm slowly easing myself back into the online coaching space - with a whole new perspective. In this episode, I catch up you on what i've been up to, what I am working on at the moment, and how I plan to move forward with the podcast. DETAILS

    Break free from societal pressure this New Year.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 23:56


    Step into the new year with me without the pressure to be more than you are. You are already perfect. Here's the entire COR membership for FREE

    I know you're healing, but are you really LIVING?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 18:12


    A gentle reminder to make time for the things that you enjoy in life, instead of always trying to get somewhere else. Sign up for the free GROUNDED masterclass by clicking ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and learn how to get off the emotional rollercoaster of ups and downs.

    Nervous system mantras: A tool for you to use when you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or down in the dumps.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 15:46


    This week, I share a tool that is simple to use and can help you be more compassionate and kind with yourself when you're going through a rough time. Give it a try and let me know how it goes. Here is the freebie that I mentioned in the episode

    Social Media Burnout & quitting my online business.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 20:39


    Me, probably not making much sense, sharing about what's going on in my life atm. Sign up for the free GROUNDED masterclass by clicking ⁠here⁠ and learn how to get off the emotional rollercoaster of ups and downs.

    This is the mindset you need to heal.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 17:28


    This week, I share my perspective on the mindset it takes to heal and change your life. Sign up for the free GROUNDED masterclass by clicking here and learn how to get off the emotional rollercoaster of ups and downs.

    A somatic exercise for safety.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 22:14


    Join me in this episode as I guide you through a somatic exercise for safety. Let me know how it goes for you

    Societal programming, coping mechanisms, and breaking free from autopilot.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 25:51


    In this episode, I share all about how society teaches us to ignore the ways our bodies talk to us, and instead, live our lives on autopilot, making choices that are linked with survival, rather than helpful. I share how increasing self-awareness can help you break free from living on autopilot and start making choices that promote health and well-being in your system. I hope you enjoy this episode. It is one of my favourite topics to talk about. GROUNDED: Sign up ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ for the free workshop on 20th September.

    Feel more confident and self-assured with nervous system work.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 19:35


    How working with me inside AWAKEN can help increase your confidence. GROUNDED: Sign up ⁠here⁠ for the free workshop on 20th September.

    Get off the emotional rollercoaster and welcome more ease into your life.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 23:55


    How me and my clients have become more emotionally stable thanks to following my Ascension Formula. GROUNDED: Sign up here for the free workshop on 20th September.

    Unmasking and becoming authentically you: A nervous system perspective.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 29:01


    Authenticity is something we all crave, even if we don't call it that. We just want to feel safe being ourselves, because pretending otherwise is exhausting. Here's the strategy behind unmasking with some examples from my personal life about how The Ascension Formula, what I teach you inside AWAKEN, has completely transformed my world!

    The worst case scenario: Why your mind goes there and how to rewire it.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 15:08


    This week, I chat to you about an important concept in the Polyvagal Theory called Neuroception. If you are someone who finds themselves jumping to the worst case scenario in different situations in their life, then this episode is for you.

    How to let your light shine into the world: Authenticity, survival, and your nervous system.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 34:40


    In this week's episode of The Somatic Uprising podcast, I dive into the topic of authenticity and share with you the first step to take to get to know who you truly are and share that authentic version of yourself with the world.

    Stop listening and start taking action!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 12:55


    In this week's episode of The Somatic Uprising podcast, I share a big mistake that I made on my healing journey and one that I see you making, too.

    4 years ago, something happened to me that changed the course of my entire life.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 32:38


    In this week's episode of The Somatic Uprising podcast, I share my awakening story. I recorded this episode as it has been exactly 4 years since I 'woke up' and I thought now was the perfect time to launch my group program AWAKEN, which you can hear more about in the episode.

    68 - How I knew that the work I was doing was actually healing me.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 38:27


    In this week's episode, I talk about ways in which I noticed that my capacity for life was increasing thanks to the work that I have been doing to regulate my nervous system. Listen to this if you're doing the work and you're not sure if it's actually working for you. Can you relate to any of the signs that showed me that I was healing? Experience this work first-hand

    67 - Why we lose our shit sometimes and react in ways we later regret.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 14:37


    So, last week my neighbour threatened to kill my dog and yes, I lost my shit. In this episode, I share this story and explain why sometimes we react to certain triggers more than others. If you're DONE with healing not working out for you, try this free 3-day challenge! Join the FREE 3-day Challenge to learn why everything you have been doing so far to heal hasn't worked, and what will actually bring you results! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook community!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    66 - Co-regulation: How to find supportive communities on your awakening journey.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 50:12


    This week, I'm talking all things co-regulation and co-dysregulation! We look at what both of these terms mean, as well as how to find supportive communities to help you along your awakening/healing journey. Enjoy!

    65 - Reparenting & the Father wound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 24:04


    This was an unplanned episode that I recorded for Father's day last weekend. It was a cathartic way for me to process my own father wound, and I hope it brings you validation for your own wounds. This wasn't an easy one for me to put out there so I really appreciate you listening and holding space for me and my emotions. Thank you

    64 - Shadow work and how to do it safely.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 31:52


    In this week's episode, I talk about all about shadow work! I share my understanding of what shadow work is and the role it plays in the awakening journey. I also share a personal experience with shadow work, as well as the importance of laying a foundation of nervous system healing before diving into the depths of the shadow. I hope you enjoy! Here are the links for ways to work with me, as well as some freebies!

    63 - Cultivating resilience to navigate the challenges of a spiritual awakening.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 26:04


    This week, I dive into challenges you will likely face during your awakening journey and why cultivating resilience through nervous system regulation is the key to making your healing journey a smoother ride.

    62 - Am I waking up? Signs you are going through an Awakening.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 28:21


    This week, I'm chatting about awakenings and how you might be able to tell if you are waking up. Listen to find out!

    61 - Overcoming insomnia & anxiety in 6 weeks!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 20:26


    A few weeks ago, I recorded an episode about how I wasn't sleeping well and the steps that I was planning on taking to help myself feel better. Well, 6 weeks later, here's what I did and how I'm feeling now. Also, stick around until the end to hear my mumbling about my membership

    60 - What do all these nervous system terms mean? Let's define the jargon!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 26:41


    In this episode, I break down different concepts related to nervous system healing such as trauma, polyvagal theory, survival mode, etc.

    Join us for a FREE Somatic Healing Session this Friday!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 2:32


    This Friday, as part of the Co-Regulation Revolution Membership, I am hosting our monthly live somatic healing session where will be working directly with the body, encorporating elements of somatic experiences, co-regulating, and healing our nervous system's together! Normally these sessions are held in a closed, private group but this month, I have decided to open them up for you! The session will be held on Zoom at 11am (Spanish time) on the 10th May and the replay will be available for a couple of days after the session! All you have to do to join us is fill in this form by clicking here. If you want to learn more about the COR membership and the benefits of being a COR member, click here. See you on Friday!

    59 - Nervous system Resources: What they are & how to use them.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 28:00


    The theme inside the COR membership this month is 'Regulating Resources' and this episode is a little taster of the education and guidance you receive as a COR member.

    58 - Unsafe 'safe' spaces, collective queer trauma, and how to be an ally.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 21:49


    This is a very personal share about an issue that is super close to my heart. Please listen and share.

    SOMATIC SUNDAYS: Anxious? Don't take a deep breath, do this instead!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 17:41


    Welcome to Somatic Sundays - the place for you to get somatic practices and tools that will help you reconnect with your body and live more fully in the present moment

    57 - How not sleeping well in months is making me reevaluate my entire life.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 21:44


    I haven't slept well in ages and I am exhausted. I thought I was passed this, ffs. Listen as I share vulnerably about my current situation.

    SOMATIC SUNDAYS: A quick break for your nervous system.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 11:48


    Welcome to Somatic Sundays - the place for you to get somatic practices and tools that will help you reconnect with your body and live more fully in the present moment

    56 - Trying to understand who I am after a spiritual awakening.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 36:50


    This week I share some insight into my spiritual awakening journey which began in 2020 and continues to this day. Do you relate? Think you're going through your own awakening? Get in touch and let me know!

    55 - You hear me talking about safety all the time, but what does it actually mean to feel safe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 31:25


    This week we talk all about somatic safety and I offer you some practical tips and practices that you can implement now to start getting a sense of how safety feels to your nervous system.

    SOMATIC SUNDAYS: Overcoming overwhelm by shifting focus.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 18:29


    Welcome to Somatic Sundays - the place for you to get somatic practices and tools that will help you reconnect with your body and live more fully in the present moment

    54 - What to do when you feel like time is running out and your world is falling apart.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 22:24


    This week we are talking all about the urgency response and what to do when it hits!

    53 - Feel ike your are burning out from healing and you want to give up completely... Listen to this!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 22:38


    This week's episode is a little message of hope aimed at encouraging you not to give up, but to find an easier way to manage your healing.. because it's not supposed to be traumatic to heal trauma. AWAKEN: my upcoming 16-week program blends spirituality and neuroscience to guide you through your awakening. DM me for more info! Looking for extra support over the festive period?

    SOMATIC SUNDAYS: Come in to the present moment in 54321...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 15:21


    Welcome to Somatic Sundays - the place for you to get somatic practices and tools that will help you reconnect with your body and live more fully in the present moment

    52 - Finding self-worth through nervous system work and healing my anxious attachment.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 18:08


    A little talk about love and relationships for Valentine's Day. AWAKEN: my upcoming 16-week program blends spirituality and neuroscience to guide you through your awakening. DM me for more info! Looking for extra support over the festive period?

    51 - BEWARE: Those big emotional releases that you are having might be doing your nervous system more harm than good!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 37:08


    This week I talk about why I don't hand out nervous system practices willy nilly, and why certain practices that you are doing may actually be harming your nervous system! AWAKEN: my upcoming 16-week program blends spirituality and neuroscience to guide you through your awakening. DM me for more info! Enjoy!

    50 - Breaking past habitual patterns with the power of surrendering (not in a bypassy way!).

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 22:31


    This week I get a little personal and touch on the subject of surrender - not from a giving up perspective, but from taking aligned action towards creating the life we actually want. Did you resonate? Let me know! AWAKEN: my upcoming 16-week program blends spirituality and neuroscience to guide you through your awakening. DM me for more info! Enjoy!

    49 - The actual strategy for nervous system regulation that I used to wake up every day with enough energy to climb a mountain.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 20:36


    In this week's episode, I break down my 4-step framework that I use with myself and my clients to help them redesign their lives! AWAKEN: my upcoming 16-week program blends spirituality and neuroscience to guide you through your awakening. DM me for more info! You've got 2 more days of prepresale pricing! (from 11th Jan). Enjoy!

    47 - How healing my nervous system got me through my Dark Night of the Soul.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 18:13


    Episode 47, which happens to be my favourite number is all about the Dark Night of The Soul - a major part of the awakening process. I share my journey through this period of my soul's evolution and talk to you about how nervous system healing is the one thing that got me through it with my sanity just about intact! AWAKEN: my upcoming 16-week program blends spirituality and neuroscience to guide you through your awakening. DM me for more info! You've got 2 more days of prepresale pricing! (from 11th Jan). Enjoy!

    46 - Why is everyone suddenly waking up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 18:25


    I'll be honest with you, I recorded this last week and I can't remember what I talked about. I do recall talking about my upcoming group program, AWAKEN. Enjoy!

    45 - My mantra for 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 9:37


    A short episode where I share my mantra for 2024! Looking for extra support over the festive period?

    44 - The process I walk my clients through when they are triggered!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 22:37


    This week, I walk you through the 4-step 4R process that I use with my clients to help them move through triggers. I think this episode will be a great one for those of you who are spending extra time with friends and family over the next few weeks! Let me know how it goes for you! Looking for extra support over the festive period?

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