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Ooooof, making friends as an adult can feel HARD. If you're tired of surface friendships, you're craving deeper connections, and/or you're secretly judging yourself for not having found “your people” yet... you're going to seriously love this one. Let's just say that this episode is essentially a masterclass on *how to* make aligned friendships as an adult and tangible tips to grow your community. Monica goes deep into the energetics of effort, sisterhood wounding, navigating new seasons like motherhood or moving cities, and how your nervous system literally decides whether friendship feels safe or not. She's also getting into:
What if the very emotions you've been taught to push down are actually the doorway to your deepest healing and most aligned manifestation? ✨ This week on The You-est You® Podcast, I sat down with Kelly Noonan Gores, creator of the award-winning film HEAL. Together, we explore why feeling is the path to healing, how vulnerability opens us to authenticity, and the truth about what it really takes to manifest the life your soul is calling for. Kelly's story and wisdom will leave you inspired, empowered, and reminded of your own healing power.
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin sits down with meditation teacher and social entrepreneur Dr. Fleet Maull to explore how Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness (NSM) intersects with psychedelic therapy. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-324/?ref=278 Fleet shares his journey from a 14-year federal prison sentence—where he founded the first prison hospice program and led daily meditation groups—to developing NSM, a radically embodied, neuroscience- and trauma-informed approach to practice. He explains how NSM trains five key brain networks, why embodiment quiets a noisy mind more reliably than “thinking about” the breath, and how pairing NSM with ketamine or psilocybin can help shift insights from state to trait. The conversation offers a grounded roadmap for practitioners and seekers who want deeper stability, safety, and integration in expanded-state work. Fleet Maull, PhD, CMT-P is an author, meditation teacher, mindset coach, and social entrepreneur working at the intersection of personal and social transformation. He is the founder & CEO of Heart Mind Institute, which integrates Western science with contemplative wisdom across trauma healing, resilience, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and conscious entrepreneurship. While serving a 14-year federal sentence (1985–1999), he founded Prison Mindfulness Institute and National Prison Hospice Association, catalyzing national movements in contemplative rehabilitation and end-of-life care. A senior Dharma teacher in Tibetan Buddhism and a Zen Roshi, Dr. Maull developed Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness (NSM), a deeply embodied, trauma-informed practice for healing and awakening. *This October 14–19, 2025, Paul will also co-host Heart Mind Institute's free online Microdosing & Psychedelic Retreats Summit, featuring 35+ global leaders including Paul Stamets, Deepak Chopra, and James Fadiman. Register free via the links below. Highlights Why embodiment beats “thinking about” the breath Prison as practice: hospice, service, and sobriety What is Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness (NSM)? DMN vs. task-positive network in practice Training five neural networks for resilience From state to trait: integration by design NSM with low-dose ketamine: retreat outcomes Rigidity, chaos, and the Goldilocks zone Episode Links FleetMaull.com: https://www.fleetmaull.com/ Heart Mind Institute: https://www.heartmind.co/ Microdosing & Psychedelic Retreats Summit (Free Registration): https://thethirdwave.co/wp/?bwfan-link-trigger=9662151721791b9c6c99a7d8adb5929c Episode Sponsors: The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute. Golden Rule Mushrooms - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout
In this transformative episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu (Doctor V) sits down with Mike Zeller—peak performance coach, trauma healer, and biohacking expert—to explore how to rewire your brain, protect mental clarity, and unlock peak performance. Together we dive into: Why trauma can hijack your brain and derail focus, clarity, and energy How neuroplasticity allows the brain to heal and re-pattern beyond mindset alone Practical tools to shift negative emotional energy and cultivate resilience Biohacking rituals, from NAD optimization to daily practices, that support brain vitality The intersection of trauma, energy, and flow for sustained performance Mike has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs and leaders across six continents, helping them rewire their nervous systems, recover from trauma, and thrive in both business and life. Episode Highlights: Meet Mike Zeller, peak performance strategist and trauma healer Time and energy as the two currencies of modern life How to block time and match energy for deep work and flow Distraction, flow, and why clarity is impossible with constant interruption The default mode network and its role in depression, anxiety, and sabotage Trauma, hypervigilance, and how neuroplasticity rewires the nervous system Somatic therapy, neurofeedback, and non-psychedelic healing tools Finding your genius: curiosity, purpose, and the clues life gives us Loss as a gift: how setbacks can reset identity and build resilience Why NAD optimization is a game changer for brain energy and mental clarity Where to learn more about Mike's work and his role with Gfinity
Episode Description: This is Part 2 of our deep dive with Emma Lyons—trauma healer, energy worker, and creator of The Inner Narcissist. If you haven't yet listened to Part 1, go catch that first to fully grasp today's conversation. You can watch it here: Part 1 on YouTube In this episode, we explore how trauma lives in the body, how shame blocks pleasure, and how to reclaim your worth in relationships, business, and intimacy. We also role-play a realistic dating scenario to model boundary-setting around breadcrumbing. Topics Covered: How trauma can remain locked in the nervous system even after the danger has passed Somatic practices to help you feel safe in your body (breathwork, yoga, safe havens) The connection between overgiving and under-charging in both business and relationships How shame prevents you from receiving pleasure and being fully authentic Daily embodiment practices to retrain safety in the body Understanding and dismantling the “inner narcissist” Role-play: how to respond to breadcrumbing in dating with clarity and confidence The deep links between sexuality, self-worth, and money Guest and Resources:Guest: Emma Lyons — Founder of Trauma Matrix Free Gift:5 Signs It's Time to Break Up with Your Inner Narcissist → tinyurl.com/nottodaynarc Connect with Emma: Instagram | TikTok Read her essays: traumamatrix.substack.com Connect with Eve and Support the Movement: Website:https://pleaseme.online/ — full episodes, resources, and more Newsletter: https://pleasemewitheve.substack.com/ — weekly insights and updates Patreon: Support the show for ad-free episodes, early access, and exclusive content ASN Lifestyle Magazine: Read Eve's column “Big Clit Energy – A Please Me! Series” Book a free 15-minute consultation: Health coaching, intimacy coaching, or sexual health PT → [Calendly link] Owwll App: Use code EH576472 to connect directly with Eve at no cost Special Thanks and Call to Action: Thanks to the Please Me! community for listening, sharing, and supporting the show. Your support has helped us become one of the top global podcasts in sexuality and wellness. If this episode resonated with you: Share it with someone who could benefit Leave a five-star review Subscribe to stay updated on future episodes Consider nominating Please Me! for a 2026 Webby Award in Health, LGBTQ+ Advocacy, or EducationEarly entry deadline is October 24 Also: Listen to Part 1 of this conversation here: https://studio.youtube.com/video/butb8WyA_Bc/edit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We all know what it feels like to be stuck. That quiet frustration of seeing the pattern so clearly, wanting so badly to change it, and yet somehow ending up in the same place again.
Body Love Binge Group Coaching Call - Living with Someone Who RestrictsIn this powerful coaching session, I work with Kitty, a woman who recovered from 40 years of bulimia and is now training to be a coach herself. She's navigating the challenge of living with a partner who naturally restricts and controls his eating during cycling season - and how it's bringing up her own insecurities about her recovered body.Key Quotes from the Session:"You can only take someone as far as you've gone yourself.""Where are you on the acceptance spectrum? From 'this is my body'
Heart and Hustle: Visionaries, Healers, Movers, and Shakers with host Paulette Rees-Denis, and today with guest, Krishna Avalon, Somatic Therapist, #211 Let us know your thoughts, comments, and questions! Subscribe and share... www.paulettereesdenis.com copyright 2025
Today, Uranio Paes and Beatrice Chestnut talk about the somatic dimension of the Enneagram. In this episode, they explain how each type and subtype expresses tension and blockages in the body, and how this influences emotions and behavioral patterns.Urânio and Bea share practical examples of how the instincts and triads impact different areas of the body and even physical health. They highlight the importance of body-based work for self-development, disease prevention, and deeper integration of consciousness.We'd like to apologize for Quisto, Urânio's Dog. He was so eager to participate in today's episode that we couldn't fully contain him! Our editor did her best to minimize the noises, but there was still some, she hopes it wasn't too much of nuisance.Like learning about the Enneagram from Bea and Uranio? Join a community of Enneagram enthusiasts and participate in live monthly webinars and Q&As with Bea and Uranio. Sign up for a FREE trial of CP Online membership at https://learn.cpenneagram.comWant to discover which Enneagram type you could be? Visit our webpage https://enneagramcompass.com to learn about the Enneagram test they created, Enneagram Compass.Please subscribe and share this podcast with others. It will help us out a lot!Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChestnutPaesEnneagramAcademyFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cpenneagramSign up for our newsletter https://cpenneagram.com/newsletterQuestions? hello@cpenneagram.com
Today's guest is Hanna Hanula is a somatic healer, psycho-somatic guide, and intuitive wellness mentor who empowers high achievers — especially women — to reconnect with their bodies, uncover hidden emotional patterns, and transform chronic symptoms into pathways of healing. Hanna is a former financial analyst who transformed her own struggles with anxiety, ADHD, digestive issues, and internal hyperdrive into a deeply embodied practice. She draws from a rich blend of somatic therapy, naturopathy, nutrition, energy work, and intuitive guidance to help clients decode the body's messages and soften the grip of burnout, tension, and overwhelm. In this conversation, we discuss personal experiences with anxiety and physical symptoms, the impact of childhood trauma, the importance of being present and listening to one's body and practical tools for nervous system regulation and the significance of living authentically and consciously. We discuss: Somatic healing connects the mind and body. Childhood experiences shape our emotional responses. The body holds stories that need to be uncovered. Compassionate guidance is essential in healing. High-functioning individuals often disconnect from their bodies. Practices like humming can strengthen the vagus nerve. Living authentically involves being true to oneself. Mindfulness can help regulate the nervous system. Understanding our adaptations can lead to healing. We are not our diagnoses; we are complex beings. Visit Hanna's website Follow Hanna on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram ShopMy - What I'm Loving Lately
Welcome to the eighty-second episode of Talk Spirit To Me.This week Jess welcomed Grace Secker to the podcast.Grace Secker is a Somatic Therapist and Nervous System Coach based in Boulder, CO, specializing in chronic pain, illness, and trauma recovery. With a warm yet direct approach, she integrates her diverse training in yoga therapy, Reiki, nervous system regulation, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and Brainspotting to guide clients from pain and overwhelm toward balance, self-acceptance, and thriving. Grace is passionate about holistic, functional healing and blends evidence-based practices with alternative modalities, supporting clients through mindfulness, meditation, and embodied therapies. She is the founder of Elevate Therapy & Wellness, where her mission is to help people reconnect with themselves, mind, body, and spirit. If you would like to connect with Grace you can follow her on Instagram @heal.with.graceIf you like this sh*t, follow us on Instagram @jessicalynnemediumship & @talkspirittomepodcast OR if you would like to book a Psychic Medium Reading you can do so HERE **Please note: we do not own the rights to this music; Memories Of Summer - Vlad Gluschenko @RFM_NCM
In this week's episode of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, we're diving into the world of somatic ADHD coaching, and why connecting with your nervous system might be the missing link in managing burnout, chronic stress, and overwhelm.I'm joined by Jenny Adams, a somatic ADHD coach who helps women understand the mind-body connection and develop nervous system regulation and calming strategies that feel safe, sustainable, and uniquely aligned to them. Together, we explore how tuning into your body's signals can help you set better boundaries, honour your energy, and stop pushing through at the expense of your wellbeing.My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available. Grab your copy here!What You'll Learn:What somatic coaching involves and how it supports nervous system healingWhy safety and regulation are deeply personal and essential for thriving with ADHDHow nervous system dysregulation contributes to chronic stress and burnoutThe effects of masking and overachieving, and why authenticity mattersHow to assess and reduce your allostatic load (the cumulative stress on your system)How a business or career “audit” can help you find your true focusPractical tips for entrepreneurs and corporate professionals to set boundaries, ask for support, and honour their limitsTimestamps:05:21 – Understanding somatic ADHD coaching09:25 – The role of nervous system safety in everyday life12:15 – How chronic conditions are linked to stress and dysregulation14:30 – Burnout and chronic stress explained through a somatic lens23:10 – Entrepreneur advice: knowing your limits and doing what works25:45 – How to do a self-led business audit29:13 – Somatic support in the corporate world33:40 – Finding balance amidst overload36:40 – Empowering decisions through body awarenessThis episode is about giving yourself permission to slow down and soothe your ADHD nervous system by recognising your limits and learning how to create systems that support you in your business and your life based on what really matters. Join the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you'll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand you Learn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month,
Send us a textWhat if movement wasn't just something we did for exercise but was a gateway into deeper healing, transformation, and leadership?This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we welcome Tasha Blank, an international DJ, somatic practitioner, teacher, and founder of The Get Down, Drop Body Language, and the global leadership academy Powerhouse DJ School (PhDJ). Known for liberating hips and hearts everywhere from NYC's most legendary clubs to festivals, churches, museums, forests, and even roving desert ships, Tasha is a true pioneer of movement as medicine.Whether you're a coach, a leader, or simply curious about the role of movement in healing and transformation, this episode is an invitation into deeper listening, embodied leadership, and your most powerful self-expression. Listen in and be inspired to move differently, inside and out.In This Episode:Tasha's nervous system-based approach to unlocking powerful expression and healingHow dance restores connection across individuals, teams, communities, and ecosystemsTasha's story of how the dance found her and her brilliance behind the decksPractical insights into listening deeply to spaces and curating experiences that invite transformationThe blend of somatics, shadow work, and ceremony in embodying our fullest About Tasha:Tasha Blank is a celebrated international DJ, somatic practitioner, teacher and founder of The Get Down, The Drop, Body Language, and global leadership academy Powerhouse DJ School (PhDJ).A student of somatic healing, shadow work, story, and ceremony, her nervous system-based approach to transformation through movement is a wild invitation into your most powerful expression.She's known for liberating hips in New York City's most legendary clubs, the world's wildest festivals, and museums, churches, helipads, boats, roving desert ships, forests, and mountaintops everywhere. Website: https://www.tashablank.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashablank/Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tashablankPhDJ: https://www.phdj.dance/
In this powerful episode, we are so excited to welcome back the incredible Beatriz Victoria Albina, Emotional Generator, somatic practitioner, life coach, and now author of her new book, End Emotional Outsourcing. Béa's warm, contagious energy invites us into a grounded conversation about healing codependency, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. This conversation explores the deep impact of emotional outsourcing on our nervous systems, relationships, and authentic expression. You'll learn somatic practices like pendulation and orientation, mindset shifts to move out of self-blame, and empowering frameworks for navigating both personal healing and collective change. We also explore the importance of rewriting our internal narratives, and how human design can support the journey of reclaiming our true power. Whether you're new to these concepts or already on your healing journey, this episode offers compassion, practical tools, and profound reframes to help you live more authentically aligned. Key Takeaways: What “emotional outsourcing” is and how it reframes codependency, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. How to stop asking “What's wrong with me?” and start seeing your nervous system as brilliant and protective. How reframing your identity from “I am codependent” to “I have protective habits” changes everything. How Béa's personal journey as a 3/6 Generator shaped her work. The three core needs of safety, belonging, and worth, and how to source them from within. Why choosing authenticity over outsourcing is the ultimate act of freedom. Practical somatic tools to regulate your nervous system and heal past trauma. The role of kindness, community, and regulation in navigating uncertain times, and why community is a human survival code. Connect with Beatriz Victoria Albina: Get your free meditations here: victoriaalbina.com/dayluna Her book: End Emotional Outsourcing Website: beatrizalbina.com Instagram: @beatrizvictoriaalbinanp Podcast: Feminist Wellness Podcast YouTube: @beavictoriaalbina DayLuna: 64 Gates & Gene Keys Mastery Course FREE Transits & The Harmonic Gate Mini-Course FREE Human Design Readings 101 Masterclass Join Your Human Design Besties Book a Reading With Us Here! EXPLORE LUNYA Use code: DAYLUNA for 15% off Human Design Chart Software: BodygraphChart.com Use code: DAYLUNA for 50% off your first 12 months! Get our book: Your Human Design! Online Human Design Reader Training Digital Products & Video Courses daylunalife.com Instagram: @d.a.y.l.u.n.a
Betrayal doesn't just happen in your mind—it lives in your body. The racing heart, the tight chest, the endless mental loops that keep you awake at night… they're not just “in your head.” They're your body holding on to trauma. And while journaling, therapy, and mindset work can bring clarity, they don't always free you from the pain that's lodged deep within. That's why this conversation with betrayal recovery coach, TEDx speaker, and author Lora Cheadle is so powerful. Lora knows firsthand the devastation of infidelity, and she shares how somatic healing, hypnosis, and even burlesque-inspired movement can unlock joy, sensuality, and a true sense of safety after betrayal. Together, we explore how trauma gets stored on a cellular level and the surprising ways to release it, how hypnosis helps quiet the obsessive loops about the affair or the other woman, and why reconnecting with your sensual body is not just important—it's essential. Lora even introduces the playful, empowering practice of burlesque-inspired movement and Yogalesque® as a way to reclaim pleasure, confidence, and personal power. If you've been stuck reliving the same painful stories, this episode is an invitation to step out of your head and back into your body. Because real healing—and the freedom to fully live again—begins when your body feels safe enough to let go. Lora Cheadle brings not only her professional expertise but her lived experience of betrayal. After discovering her husband's 15-year affair, she turned heartbreak into a path of healing and joy, and now guides women through the emotional, energetic, and even ancestral layers of betrayal recovery. She's the author of FLAUNT! and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal, and the host of the FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity or Betrayal podcast. This episode is a compassionate reminder that your healing isn't just about making sense of the past—it's about reclaiming your body, your joy, and your life. Connect with Lora: Listen to the Flaunt! Podcast: https://loracheadle.com/flaunt-podcast/ Follow Lora on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loracheadle Watch Lora on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoraCheadleLifeChoreographer/videos Download Your Free Gift - Betrayal Recovery Guide: www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Follow JBD on Instagram: @journey_beyond_divorce Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com Join the High Conflict Divorce Support Group: https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/hcdsg
This podcast features Cameron Richards, LMT and Faiza Tahir of Somatic Massage Therapy and Spa. The central theme is a therapeutic and educational approach to skincare that extends beyond traditional spa facials.Faiza Tahir, an Esthetician with 13 years of experience, specializes in a holistic methodology, combining advanced in-office treatments with client education and at-home care. A core offering is the Face Reality "Acne Boot Camp," a 100-day program designed to clear acne through bi-weekly treatments and a dedicated product regimen.The spa's philosophy emphasizes treating the skin from both the inside and outside, using modern modalities like LED light therapy and providing clients with a deep understanding of product ingredients and proper skin maintenance. The overall client experience is designed to be efficient, with 50-minute sessions and no downtime, aiming to produce tangible results and a feeling of rejuvenation.Business and Contact InformationYou can connect with Somatic Massage Therapy and Spa through multiple channels for information or to book a free consultation.• Business Name: Somatic Massage Therapy and Spa• Location: 113 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park, NY (on the border of western Queens and eastern Nassau County)• Website: somaticmassagepc.com• Phone (Call): 516-686-9557 ◦ Fisa's Direct Extension: 7• Phone (Text): 516-447-4373• Booking: Can be done online via somaticmassagepc.com/book-appointment or by calling in.• Remote Consultation: Prospective clients can text a picture of their skin concern for an initial assessment from Fisa.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Key Personnel and ExpertiseFaiza Tahir, Esthetician• Experience: 13 years in the aesthetics industry.• Education: Licensed through the New York Institute of Beauty (NYIB).• Certifications: Acne certified by Face Reality.• Dual Expertise: Holds experience working in both day spas and medical spas, giving her proficiency in both "relaxing facials" and "clinical graded facials."• Role: Serves as the Master Esthetician at Somatic Massage Therapy and Spa, performing all facials, peels, and skincare treatments. She is driven by a passion to "make a difference in the skins."Cameron Richards, Licensed Massage Therapist• Role: As a licensed massage therapist, Cameron highlights the critical need for skincare education, which he personally received from Faiza• Perspective: He emphasizes that the average consumer often lacks the knowledge to select appropriate skincare products, potentially causing more harm than good. He notes, "...if I don't know much imagine the average person out there who just walks into a Target Walgreens and just pick up anything off the shelf because they think it's going to work and they end up doing more harm."• Focus on Education: Cameron ensures that education is a key component of the client experience at the spa, particularly for men who may not be aware of proper skin cleansing and exfoliation techniques post-shaving.Core Skincare PhilosophyTherapeutic Treatments over Standard FacialsFaiza distinguishes the spa's services from conventional facials, framing them as targeted treatments.• Quote: "These are not only facials. These are therapeutical treatments we do. We do not use the word treatment at this spa, but these are the therapeutical... facial for them."• Day Spa vs. Med Spa: Fisa clarifies that while med spa products contain highly "active" ingredients used under a doctor's supervision, the spa's professional-grade products are highly effective and bring about significant changes in the skin.A Holistic "Inside and Out" ApproachThe treatment philosophy is comprehensive, addressing skin health from multiple angles.• External Healing: In-office treatments focus on healing the skin from the outside using professional products and modalities.• Internal Healing: Clients are provided with products, such as vitamins from the Face Reality line, to promote healing from within.• Hydration: The importance of hydration, both oral and topical, is stressed for all skin types, including acne-prone and mature skin.Specialized Acne Treatment Program: The Face Reality Boot CampA cornerstone of the spa's offerings is a structured, results-oriented program for acne clients.• Objective: To clear the client's skin within 100 days (approximately 3 months).• Process: 1. Free Consultation: The process begins with a skin analysis and a thorough review of the client's current home care products and their ingredients. 2. Bi-Weekly Treatments: Clients come in every two weeks for in-office procedures. 3. Dedicated Home Care: Clients are instructed to use Face Reality products at home, which Fisa describes as "amazing" and working "like a magic."• Results Timeline: Clients typically begin to see a noticeable difference in their skin after just three weeks of consistent in-office treatments and home care.The Client Journey and Treatment ExperienceConsultation and In-Office Procedure• Initial Step: The client journey starts with a free consultation to analyze the skin and educate the client about products that may be exacerbating their condition.• Treatment Duration: The in-office session is efficient, lasting approximately 50 minutes.• Treatment Steps: A standard session includes cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, and calming the acne.• Client Feedback: Following a treatment, clients report a distinct sensation of freshness. Fisa notes, "Most of my client... they tell me... we are feeling that our skin is breathing now." This is attributed to clearing clogged pores, allowing oxygen to penetrate the skin.Post-Treatment and Downtime• No Downtime: Clients can immediately return to their daily activities.• Minor Side Effects: There may be slight edema (swelling) or redness for 20 minutes to one hour following extractions, but this subsides quickly.Available Technologies and Targeted ConcernsSomatic Massage Therapy and Spa is equipped with modern modalities to address a variety of skin concerns.Technology / Treatment PurposeSaluma LED Light TherapyUtilizes different light wavelengths to treat skin. Red LightUsed to calm down active acne. Blue LightAlso used for acne treatment.Chemical PeelsUsed to treat post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and other concerns.Nano InfusionA procedure to enhance product penetration and skin health.ReferralsClients can be taken to a partner med spa for Micro-needling and PRP.Primary concerns addressed include:• Active Acne• Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)• Melasma (lightening and management)• Anti-AgingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send comments and feedbackSomatic genetic epilepsies arise from mutations that occur early in fetal development. They are usually only detectable by genetic sequencing of tissue. For these epilepsies, the timing of the mutation is key: For example, research has shown that focal cortical dysplasia type IIB and hemimegaloencephaly are genetically the same disease, but arise from somatic mutations at different developmental time points. This relatively new area of research is discussed by Dr. Alina Ivaniuk and Dr. Christian Bosselmann.Resources:Analysis of 1,386 epileptogenic brain lesions reveals association with DYRK1A and EGFR (Nature Communications 2024 - C. Bosselmann et al.)Neocortical development and epilepsy: Insights from focal cortical dysplasia and brain tumours (The Lancet Neurology 2021 - I. Blumcke et al.)Contribution of somatic Ras/Raf/Mitogen-activated protein kinase variants in the hippocampus in drug-resistant mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (JAMA Neurology 2023 - S. Khoshkhoo et al.)Somatic mosaicism and neurodevelopmental disease (Nature Neuroscience 2018 - AM D'Gama and CA Walsh)BRAF somatic mutation contributes to intrinsic epileptogenicity in pediatric brain tumors (Nature Medicine 2018 - HY Koh et al.)SLC35A2 loss-of-function variants affect glycomic signatures, neuronal fate and network dynamics (Brain 2025 - D Lai et al.)Precise detection of low-level somatic mutation in resected epilepsy brain tissue (Acta Neuropathologica 2019 - NS Sim et al.)Toward a better definition of focal cortical dysplasia: An iterative histopathological and genetic agreement trial (Epilepsia 2021 - I Blumcke et al.)Seizure outcome and use of antiepileptic drugs after epilepsy surgery according to histopathological diagnosis: A retrospective multicentre cohort study (The Lancet Neurology 2020 - HJ Lamberink et al.) Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Let us know how we're doing: podcast@ilae.org.The International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health professionals and scientists, working toward a world where no person's life is limited by epilepsy. Visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
SOMATIC PRACTITIONERS WILL THRIVE IN THE COMING AI JOB DISPLACEMENTLauren are I are thrilled to be launching the next cohort and version of our very successful Priestess of Dark Eros — a premier BDSM training for women — for women who want to be practitioners, as well those who simply want to have this expansion for their personal growth.For those of you who do want to bring the BDSM arts into your mastery as practitioners, let us just say that our graduates are doing quite well and lucratively with our training. And, we believe that in the coming few years, the need, desire and demand for somatic practitioners is going to skyrocket, while so many other lines of work become obsolete by the coming onslaught of technology.Our Level I of Dark Priestess launches in Tulum in December, 8-14. Please reach out if you have any questions. Lauren and I are happy to get on a zoom call with you to answer any questions.Hope to see you in Tulum.COURSE PAGE : https://omrupani.org/the-priestess-of-dark-erosWarmly,Om www.OmRupani.org
Today, Katie is joined by Ayurvedic Practitioner, Reiki Master and friend of the podcast Angelica Neri. They explore the many facets of feminine energy, our body's innate wisdom and the courage it takes to soften our ego and forgive. Together, they share personal stories of healing, forgiveness and reconnecting with intuition through somatic movement and creative expression. With warmth and raw honesty, this episode invites you to deepen and honor your personal journey toward balance, embodied spirituality and the nurturing embrace of the Divine Mother. Ready to dive deeper into the Divine Feminine? Join Katie and The Shakti School on Monday, October 6th, at 11 am ET for a FREE live webinar called Divine Feminine Ayurveda 101. Click here to sign up! In this episode about somatic movement and much more, you'll hear: ~ Registration for the 2026 class of our Ayurveda School is now open! Click here to learn more and enroll. ~ What exactly is feminine energy? ~ How Angelica and Katie connect to their feminine ~ Living from the thinking mind vs the body ~ Finding your way back to your feminine intuition ~ The Rishtis of yoga ~ Attachment theory ~ How Angelica brings creativity and somatic movement into her yoga classes ~ Exploring and liberating the body through somatic movement ~ The importance of kindergarten vibes in middle age ~ White Tara ~ The Divine Mother archetype ~ Angelica's powerful hospice experiences ~ Breaking generational cycles ~ Powerful personal stories of healing paternal relationships ~ The Oedipus complex ~ Healing through forgiveness ~ Softening the ego ~ The true goal of enlightenment ~ The art of not reacting ~ Practical spiritual practices to heal our polarized world ~ Katie and Angelica's current somatic movement practices ~ Cultivating an authentic connection to spirituality ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! Connect with Angelica Neri and The Shakti School: ~ Follow Angelica on Instagram ~ Listen to Angelica's The Divine Feminine Healer's Podcast ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy! Find the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-224-forgiveness-somatic-movement-death-and-the-divine-mother-with-angelica-neri/
In the final episode of Somatic in September, Heidi Hadley weaves together everything you've learned, from the meaning of soma, to unlearning tension, to breaking free from generational stress patterns. Now it's time to step into empowerment. Heidi invites you to recalibrate and reconnect through the Total Somatics Online Membership, where you'll gain access to classes, workshops, and a global community dedicated to living pain-free and present.TO JOIN THE TOTAL SOMATICS ONLINE MEMBERSHIP:CLICK HERE to learn more and join the membership.MEMBERSHIP ENROLMENT CLOSES MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2025.
Send us a textIn this episode, I welcome Donna Brooks, a respected somatic movement therapist, yoga therapist, and educator with 40 years of experience. Donna shares her background in yoga and somatic movement, her personal journey with pelvic floor issues, and her unique insights into how somatic movement can aid in pelvic floor health. We discuss the physical and emotional aspects of pelvic floor problems, the importance of integrating breath and movement, and Donna's innovative approaches outlined in her ebook. Our conversation is filled with practical advice and offers a compassionate perspective on achieving balance and well-being through somatic practices. I also reflect on my own experiences with somatic movement and emphasize the importance of awareness and embodiment in healing.In this episode:Donna Brooks' Background and JourneyUnderstanding the Pelvic FloorEmotional and Societal Aspects of Pelvic Floor IssuesThe Power of Somatic AwarenessUnderstanding Intra abdominal PressureThe Importance of Back BreathingExploring Somatic MovementConnect with Donna:Donna's Pelvic Floor EbookWebsiteFacebookInstagramResources:Ayurvedic Dosha Quick Reference Guide Abhyanga Self Massage Guide Weekend Nervous System Reset Nourished For Resilience Workbook Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.comand @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram
In this week's episode, we'll learn more about relationships between Epstein-Barr virus genomic variants and human diseases, including hematological malignancies; the presence and timing of somatic GATA1 mutations and their relationship to a Down syndrome-specific form of leukemia; and new definitions for high-risk multiple myeloma that emphasize the presence of two or more high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities.Featured Articles:Association of Epstein-Barr virus genomic alterations with human pathologiesClinical significance of preleukemic somatic GATA1 mutations in children with Down syndromeBiallelic antigen escape is a mechanism of resistance to anti-CD38 antibodies in multiple myeloma
In this episode of Life After Diets, host Stefanie Michele explores the strange tension of being “full but not finished.”Many people know the feeling: the body signals fullness, yet something inside still wants more. What does that reveal about the way we relate to food, our emotions, and ourselves? Rather than reducing the issue to hunger and fullness cues alone, this conversation looks at the cultural “shoulds” that hover over eating, the rebellion that comes from restriction, and the nervous system's role in making food feel safe or unsafe. Stefanie unpacks why stopping at the first sign of fullness often backfires, and why the experience of eating can be as much about psychology and emotional regulation as it is about physiology. The episode also weaves in a listener story about body image distress in an unexpected setting, highlighting how struggles with food are rarely isolated—they echo into how we manage overwhelm, shame, and self-perception in everyday life. The episode asks bigger questions about what we're really hungry for, how permission changes the eating experience, and what it takes to feel truly satisfied—not just physically, but emotionally too. binge eating recovery, intuitive eating, somatic practices, body image healing, nervous system regulation, food freedom, eating disorder recovery, fullness vs satisfaction, self-trust with food, emotional eating, diet culture recovery, Life After Diets Connect with Stefanie: Website: www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Substack: www.substack.com/@iamstefaniemichele Email: stefanie@iamstefaniemichele.com
What happens when a life rooted in faith and tradition collides with family scandal? In this powerful episode, renowned author and therapist Rachel Krentzman opens up about her father's arrest, an Orthodox rabbi once respected in the community, and the emotional turmoil that followed. Through her new memoir, As Is, Rachel shares her journey of healing generational trauma with the help of yoga, somatic therapy, and writing. We explore the courage it takes to tell the truth, the weight of vulnerability, and the profound growth that comes from embracing life's imperfections. This conversation is for anyone seeking resilience, authenticity, and hope in the face of life's deepest challenges. GRAB RACHEL'S BOOK As Is: A Memoir on Healing The Past Through Yoga https://amzn.to/4gDZx2x (Amazon) CONNECT WITH RACHEL https://www.rachelkrentzman.com https://www.facebook.com/rachel.krentzman https://www.instagram.com/rachelkrentzman/ https://www.youtube.com/@happybackyoga https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-krentzman/ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC! Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Welcome back to LaidOPEN Podcast. In this week's episode, we explore altered states of consciousness, sound, healing, and the legacy of ancestral trauma. My guest is Tania de Jong. She's a singer, sound healer, and social entrepreneur who co-founded Mind Medicine Australia, leading efforts to make psilocybin and MDMA legally available for treatment-resistant mental health conditions. Tania shares her own healing journey as a descendant of Holocaust survivors and the profound impact of psychedelic-assisted therapy in her life. We discuss the importance of set and setting, the benefits of group work, and how finding one's voice can open pathways to expression and integration. She also sheds light on her advocacy in Australia, her work bridging science and spirituality, and her vision for more compassionate global healing practices. This conversation is rich with insight for anyone curious about psychedelics, wellness, and transformation. You can experience her new song or watch the Ram Dass meditation she mentioned in the episode. Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction to the Late Open Podcast 00:20 Meet Tanya De Young: Singer, Sound Healer, and Social Entrepreneur 00:46 Tanya's Personal Healing Journey 03:52 Discovering Psychedelic Assisted Therapies 05:14 The Profound Impact of Psychedelic Experiences 06:21 Healing Ancestral Trauma 11:34 The Importance of Set and Setting in Psychedelic Therapy 12:40 Mind Medicine Australia's Mission and Training Programs 18:13 The Role of Compassion and Connection in Healing 22:31 Engaging with Indigenous Communities and Future Goals 23:40 Exploring Indigenous Healing Practices 24:08 Mind Medicine Australia Clinic Launch 24:35 The Power of Group Healing 25:15 The Importance of Belonging and Connection 27:25 The Healing Power of Sound and Voice 30:19 Overcoming Fear and Finding Your Voice 33:29 Promoting Global Unity and Understanding 35:57 Gross National Happiness in Bhutan 37:26 Expanding Healing Practices Internationally 39:59 Personal Spiritual Practices for Grounding 41:03 Practical Exercises for Voice and Connection 43:27 Final Thoughts and Resources
In this episode, I sit with Kathryn Spears, a Neurosomatic Intelligence Practitioner and Director of Marketing at the leading global institute of neurosomatics.We explore the vital role of nervous system regulation in healing, sustainable change, and leadership. Kathryn shares her personal journey overcoming childhood trauma, late-diagnosed ADHD, and breaking free from limiting patterns using uniquely personalized somatic tools.Together, we uncover why mindset work alone isn't enough and how signaling safety to the nervous system unlocks profound, sustainable transformation.Whether you're a high-achieving woman feeling stuck or someone looking to deepen their understanding of mind-body healing, this conversation offers hope, practical insights, and empowerment.To connect with Kathryn: https://kathrynspears.co♾ In a fast-paced world like the one we live in, time is one of our most important assets. For a few minutes every episode, I, Tannaz Hosseinpour, will be discussing topics that aim to enhance the quality of your life, by helping you feel empowered to take inspired action on your personal growth journey.Connect with me for daily insights:InstagramFacebookTiktokwww.minutesongrowth.comMore resources available on This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.
Let's be real… when you're struggling with anxiety, panic, or feeling disconnected from your body, it's so easy to fall into the trap of chasing quick fixes. But what if the real magic comes from the simple, not-so-flashy stuff?In this episode, I'm joined by Courtney Kramer, an IFS and somatic therapist, and we're talking all about the foundational tools that actually help... like observation, naming your emotions, tuning into sensations, and building a deeper connection with your body. You know… the things that seem too boring or basic to be effective, but are totally life-changing when you stick with them.Courtney shares so beautifully about how slowing down, noticing, and reconnecting with yourself in gentle, sustainable ways can shift everything, especially when you're used to being stuck in your head or fighting your emotions.We chat about:Why healing often feels slow, repetitive, and… kinda boring (and why that's not a bad thing!)What it really means to build a relationship with your body and emotionsHow to use tools like the emotion wheel, sensations list, and observation in everyday lifeWhy pacing and permission are SO important when you're doing somatic workHow these practices build safety, trust, and confidence over timeThis conversation is full of validation, encouragement, and practical tools you can start using today, especially if you've been feeling overwhelmed or stuck in your healing journey.SIGN UP FOR PANIC TO PEACE HERE: https://www.ahealthypush.com/live-panic-to-peaceCHECK OUT MY MASTERCLASSES HERE AND START EXPERIENCING LOTS MORE PEACE, JOY, & FREEDOM: https://www.ahealthypush.com/anxiety-classesA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/the-non-sexy-somatic-practices-that-lead-to-real-healing-with-courtney-kramer
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy
Somatic Therapy, Nervous System Regulation, and Expanding Capacity for Rest: An Interview with Linda Thai Curt and Katie chat with Linda Thai, LMSW, ERYT-200 about practical, culturally aware somatic tools therapists can use, helping clients (and themselves) expand capacity for rest, and integrating bottom-up work ethically when working with trauma survivors and adult children of refugees and immigrants. Full show notes and transcripts available at mtsgpodcast.com. About Our Guest: Linda Thai, LMSW, ERYT-200 Linda Thai is a trauma therapist and educator specializing in brain- and body-based modalities for addressing complex developmental trauma. She teaches mindfulness, grief tending, and somatic practices with a special focus on adult children of refugees and immigrants. Linda has assisted Dr. Bessel van der Kolk in psychotherapy workshops on attachment trauma and offers trainings and courses worldwide. Key Takeaways for Therapists Gentle rocking and orienting to distance are accessible entry points for regulation. Track SUNs (Subjective Units of Nourishment) as well as distress in sessions. Somatic work expands capacity for rest, not just activation. Therapists must contextualize disembodiment within colonization, hustle culture, and systemic exploitation. Choose teachers and communities that match your style before committing to long trainings. Join the Modern Therapist Community Linktree: https://linktr.ee/therapyreimagined Creative Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann: DW McCann FacebookMusic by Crystal Grooms Mangano: groomsymusic.com
Virgo New Moon Solar Eclipse Themes Eclipse as a fated turning point, clearing clutter, and creating space. Virgo's invitation: refinement of daily practices, devotion to detail as spiritual foundation. Yearly cycle context: closing out a “9 year” to prepare for a “1 year” of new beginnings. Planetary Movements & Aspects Venus in Virgo + Mercury in Libra in mutual reception → collaboration, beauty, balance, and reciprocity. Saturn in Pisces opposition → introspection, emotional closure, ceremony for endings. South Node in Virgo & North Node in Pisces → practical lineage vs. surrender and transcendence. Esoteric & Somatic Practices Virgo's esoteric phrase: “I am the Mother and the Child. I, God, I, Matter, am.” Somatic focus on digestion: food, emotions, and experiences of eclipse season. Guided prompts: mindful eating, journaling, asking for support. Tarot & Practical Encouragement Tarot pulls (Page of Swords, Ace of Wands, 6 of Pentacles) → curiosity, new ideas, reciprocity. Believe in your value, trust opportunities, and align finances/relationships with reciprocity. NEW OFFERING 6-month Astrology Journey, Monday nights, starting in October! ______________________________________________ Cosmic Cousins Links Cosmic Cousins Memberships Cosmic Cousins Substack Cosmic Cousins Instagram Intro & Outro Music by: Felix III Mentorship w/ Jeff Hinshaw Deep Dive Astrology Reading Tarot Soul Journey Conversation with Dra. Rocío Rosales Meza Introduction: Mexicana Seer, medicine woman (Q'ero Inca lineage), PhD in Counseling Psychology. Key themes of conversation: Virgo archetype as Mother and service as devotion. Q'ero lineage and ancestral reciprocity. Her astrology: Virgo Sun, Aquarius Moon, Aries Rising. Pluto in Aquarius + collective shadow work. Survivors' guilt, systemic injustice, decolonial psychology. Personal story of health collapse during academia → grief, anger, alchemy, reclamation. Importance of prayer, presence, and relationship to Mother Earth. Closing prayer offered: “Great mother show me. Great mother speak with me. Great mother show up with me.” Closing Blessing & Reflection Reminder: you are both the nurturer and the one in need of nourishment. Reflection question: How might you create a container strong enough to hold the depth of your spiritual transformation? ____________________________________________________ NEW OFFERING 6-month Astrology Journey, Monday nights, starting in October! ______________________________________________ Cosmic Cousins Links Cosmic Cousins Memberships Cosmic Cousins Substack Cosmic Cousins Instagram Intro & Outro Music by: Felix III Mentorship w/ Jeff Hinshaw Deep Dive Astrology Reading Tarot Soul Journey
Transparent with Tina (with Lauren Zoeller) is your unfiltered space for raw, real, and radically honest conversations. Hosted by Tina and joined by transformational coach and speaker Lauren Zoeller, this podcast dives deep into the messy middle of personal growth, relationships, self-leadership, and purpose.Nothing is off-limits. From emotional healing to authentic living, Tina and Lauren peel back the layers to reveal the truth behind the curated surface — challenging societal norms and embracing the beauty of being fully seen.Whether you're navigating change, seeking alignment, or just craving a space where vulnerability is celebrated, Transparent with Tina invites you to tune in, open up, and live out loud.
Nervous System Regulation After Betrayal: Somatic Tools to Calm Panic, Stop Shutdown, and Reclaim Your Power “Sensations are the language of the nervous system. When you notice—and stay with—the feeling, the cycle completes and your system comes back to safety.” -- Laurie James When betrayal scrambles your nervous system, healing isn't just “mindset”—it's body-based. In this episode, we unpack somatic, practical ways to calm panic, prevent shutdown, and rebuild your capacity so you can make clear decisions and feel safe again. Betrayal shocks the body as much as the mind. Lora talks with somatic practitioner and coach Laurie James about nervous system regulation after infidelity—what “somatic” really means, how polyvagal states show up (ventral vagal, sympathetic, dorsal), and simple practices that help you come out of anxiety, numbness, or overwhelm. You'll learn how to complete the stress cycle, set body boundaries, and create five-minute rituals that expand your capacity without adding more to your plate. Whether you're staying, leaving, or still deciding, these tools help you feel safer now—so you can choose your next step from clarity, not crisis. Top 3 Takeaways Know your state to change your state. Learn the cues of ventral (present/connected), sympathetic (fight/flight), and dorsal (shutdown). Naming your state reduces shame and gives you a map back to safety. Small pockets > big pushes. Micro-practices (5 minutes to ground, orient, breathe, feel sensations) complete the stress cycle and build capacity—so you can handle life with more ease and fewer blowups. Somatic ≠ “just think positive.” 80% of information travels from body to brain; regulation starts in the body. Gentle, titrated work prevents re-traumatization and supports wiser decisions during hard conversations, mediation, or reconciliation. About Laurie James — Somatic Practitioner & Life Coach Laurie James is a mother, divorcée, recovering caregiver turned author, somatic relationship coach, and podcaster. Laurie's podcast, Confessions of a Freebird, was inspired by her youngest of four children leaving the nest and is the sequel to her book, Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go. Laurie's book is about her journey from loneliness to finding belonging during a time when she was raising four teenage daughters, her mother had a heart attack and needed care, all while her marriage began to crumble. Now Laurie helps women divorce, heal, and date differently in midlife. She blends her coaching and somatic training to help her clients develop a better relationship with their bodies and nervous system. Doing so allows them to find the inner freedom to experience more happiness, joy and create the life they desire. When she is not coaching clients or podcasting, she can be found nurturing her free spirit by walking her dog, skiing, sailing, hiking, spending time with close friends or planning her next adventure. Website: https://www.laurieejames.com/ Podcast (site page): https://www.laurieejames.com/podcast2 Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-freebird-midlife-divorce-heal/id1694026063 Free download – Beginner's Guide to Somatic Healing: https://notable-apricot-657.myflodesk.com Subscribe, rate, and review FLAUNT! to help others uncover the power of radical self-worth and post-betrayal joy. Join Sanctuary of the Soul — Just $47/month Your safe haven for healing after betrayal. Each month, you'll receive: · 2-hour live group coaching call on the 13th · Channeled message from The Librarians · Somatic processing and spiritual rituals · Legal insight to protect your peace · Sisterhood support from women who truly get it You don't have to walk this road alone. Step into a community that integrates mind, body, spirit, and safety — so you rise whole, sovereign, and free. Join now www.SparkleAllSeason.com LOVE THE SHOW? TAKE THE NEXT STEP Don't just listen—start healing. Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. https://workplace-burnout.com/the-top-3-ways-you-betray-yourself-every-day-and-how-to-stop/ If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways. Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, TEDx speaker, and author of FLAUNT! and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal. After uncovering her husband's 15-year affair, she turned her own pain into purpose—helping high-achieving women reclaim their identity, power, and joy. A trauma-aware coach, somatic therapist, and former attorney, Lora blends legal insight with emotional and spiritual healing for full-spectrum recovery. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? Step into the future you've always dreamed of with the power of transformative rituals with the Mindful Subscription Box. Get a monthly box full of crystals, aromatherapy, and other spiritual tools worth $120. You deserve high-quality gems, crystals, oils, and mindfulness tools for self-care that truly work. 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What if the secret to healing isn't doing more—but doing less? In this episode, we explore the 7 Invitations of Organic Intelligence, a revolutionary somatic framework that helps you unlock your body's natural ability to heal, adapt, and thrive. These invitations aren't about fixing yourself—they're about creating the conditions for healing to unfold effortlessly. You'll learn:
In this deeply nourishing episode, I'm joined by somatic healing coach and podcast host Karena Neukirchner for a grounded, honest conversation about what it actually means to process emotions in the body — and why it's often the missing link in our healing.Karena shares how unresolved trauma lives in the nervous system, how we internalize early life experiences in our tissues, and what it looks like to feel to heal without spiraling or bypassing.We explore how anxiety, shutdown, overthinking, and people-pleasing often stem from emotional suppression — and how somatic emotional processing can guide us back to safety, self-trust, and internal freedom. Karena offers powerful insight into how she works with the body as a map, a mirror, and a messenger.If you're exhausted from “understanding” your patterns but still feeling stuck, this conversation is a powerful reminder: the healing you're craving may not be found in your mind — but in your body.Connect with Karena:https://helloinnerlight.com/My free Feel It To Heal It Mini-Course: https://helloinnerlight.com/mini-courseSomatic Healing Hub: https://helloinnerlight.com/somatic-healing-hub❥Join HeartSpace monthly community with a free trial: https://marinayt.com/community❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here: https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rootedFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/marina.y.t Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:“If we want to move forward in life, we have to make space for what's still unresolved in the body.”“Your body is not broken — it's trying to protect you.”“You don't need more mindset work. You need your body to finally feel safe.”“Feeling is healing — but feeling without safety is re-traumatizing. That's why somatic work matters.”“Our emotions aren't problems to solve. They're signals asking to be heard.”somatic healing, nervous system regulation, emotional release, trauma healing, embodiment practices, anxiety healing, self-trust journey, trauma-informed therapy, inner child healing, healing anxiety, holistic trauma recovery, somatic processing, feel to heal, emotional healing, podcast for women, somatic meditation, nervous system support
Perfectionism and people-pleasing aren't bad habits—they're survival strategies rooted in patterns of emotional outsourcing learned early in life. When you're conditioned to regulate your nervous system through other people's approval or needs, it can keep you stuck in cycles of over-giving, self-doubt, and disconnection from your own truth. Shifting these patterns isn't just about changing your mindset—it's about reclaiming your body, rebuilding self-trust, and creating relationships that honor your worth. In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I invited Beatriz Victoria Albina to join me in a conversation about ending emotional outsourcing and the 5 steps to shift habits of perfectionism and people pleasing. Some of what we talk about in this episode includes:Why perfectionism, people-pleasing, and co-dependency are rooted in emotional outsourcing—and how that impacts your sense of safety, belonging, and worth.The difference between unhealthy empathy and healthy, grounded empathy (and why empathy isn't the issue, the issue is boundaries).Somatic practices and the BRAVE process for shifting perfectionist and people-pleasing habits in everyday life.How to build self-trust and regulate stress in small, sustainable steps that support healthier, more interdependent relationships. Thanks for listening! Have thoughts on this episode? Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited LINKS TO REFERENCES MADE IN THIS EPISODE:Empathy Isn't the ProblemThings to Say Cheat SheetDr. ResmaaKai Cheng Thom CONNECT WITH BEATRIZWebsiteOrder the book “End Emotional Outsourcing”Feminist Wellness PodcastInstagramFacebookLinkedIn CONNECT WITH VALERIE:Sign up for Valerie's newsletterApply to be coached on the podcastSchedule an exploration callListen to the Unlimited PlaylistThis podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander CoachingProud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective Send me a text!Support the show
In this powerful episode of the Equestrian Perspective Podcast, I'm joined by my lovely friends Emiscah Rose and Floriane to share an inspiring story of transformation inside our Nourished experience. Floriane describes her time in Nourished as a storm that cleared away everything in her path that wasn't truly meant for her - a storm that ultimately revealed deeper clarity, alignment, and nourishment on the other side. Together, we explore: The storm of transformation - how leaning into discomfort cleared space for her soul to expand. Healing at the root - Floriane's journey of facing and softening her deep fear of death, and how it reshaped the way she shows up in life and business. The role of horses and somatic wisdom in guiding her back to harmony, courage, and self-trust. The power of nourishment - what it truly means to feel full, aligned, and alive in your body and your purpose. Floriane's story is a reminder that even when transformation feels chaotic and uncertain, on the other side is freedom, expansion, and a deeper connection with life itself. - Explore the details for the next round of Nourished and apply here - https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/nourished Connect with Floriane - https://connectioninbalance.com/ Connect with Emsicah - https://www.emiscahrose.com/ https://www.instagram.com/emiscahrose/ Connect with me - https://www.felicitydavies.com.au https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/
Did you know that trauma can be stored in your body and have a significant impact on your bones and overall health? It's often an unseen force, but the good news is, once it's recognized, healing is possible. In our latest episode, I'm joined by Dr. Aimie Apigian, a trauma expert and physician, to explore how trauma affects our body, especially our bones. We discuss the five steps of the body's trauma response and how stored trauma can manifest in ways you may not even realize. Dr. Aimie's work has helped countless people, including myself, unlock the healing power within their bodies. I'm so excited for you to hear this conversation and discover how to begin healing stored trauma. (On stress vs. trauma) "Stress grows us. Stress is what allows us to do more. Stress is what takes us to the next level in our life." ~ Dr. Aimie Apigian In this episode: - [00:00] - Introduction to Dr. Aimie Apigian and her backstory - [06:30] - The difference between stress and trauma - [14:20] - Understanding the five steps of the trauma response - [22:38] - How to recognize if trauma is stored in the body - [33:54] - What you can get from Dr. Aimie's book - [39:48] - Somatic exercises for healing trauma - [45:34] - Where to learn more about Dr. Aimie's work Resources mentioned - Check Dr. Aimie's website and order her book: The Biology of Trauma - https://biologyoftrauma.com/ - On-Demand class Dr. Aimie did with the Happy Bones community - https://www.happyboneshappylife.com/releasing-hidden-trauma-for-stronger-bones-on-demand - Free Osteoporosis Exercises to Strengthen Your Bones and Prevent Fractures - http://tinyurl.com/osteoporosisexercises More about Margie - Website - https://margiebissinger.com/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Margie-Bissinger-MS-PT-CHC-100063542905332/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margiebissinger/?hl=en DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast. *In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you). If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support, and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life. I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.
This is The Energy to Heal, your resource for all things Splankna, the faith-based inner healing modality that helps you experience emotional freedom. In this week's episode, host Laura Milliken welcomes her longtime friend and fellow nurse, Sarah Yentes, to share her personal journey with Splankna. Laura and Sarah first met as nurses in Omaha over 13 years ago, and Sarah was one of the very first people Laura ever practiced Splankna with during her training. Since then, Sarah has not only experienced her own transformation through this modality, but has also seen incredible results in her family. She opens up about the many ways Splankna has impacted her life, including the powerful story of her son's continuing recovery after a traumatic brain injury. Despite ongoing progress in his healing, one Splankna session created a turning point that brought hope and movement in his journey. Whether you're curious about Splankna or you've already experienced its impact, this heartfelt conversation will inspire you with real-life stories of faith, resilience, and the mind-body connection. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW! The Energy To Heal Is On YouTube Now! Please Support Me by going to my YouTube channel and subscribing, it would mean the world!
Send us a textIn this episode of Thrive Solo, my guest is Majo Torreli, a single, childfree somatic coach based in Madrid, who shares her journey of overcoming unhealthy relationship patterns through somatic practices. We discuss the significance of connecting with our bodies, the role of somatics in cultivating self-worth and self-love, and practical strategies to manage anxieties in social and dating scenarios. Majo also provides insights into maintaining high vibrational energy and reclaiming agency over one's life, and she invites listeners to engage with somatic practices to transform their relationships and self-perception.03:45 Majo's Journey to Somatic Coaching07:56 Understanding Somatic Work10:21 Practical Somatic Techniques for Single Women18:29 Navigating New Relationships with Confidence25:54 Breaking Free from Bad Relationships34:38 Daily Practices for Groundedness and Self-Connection37:18 Empowering Single Women Through Somatic Practices38:27 Cultivating Pleasure and Sexual Energy44:17 Finding Joy in Everyday Moments47:27 The Power of Energy and Vibrational Frequency59:21 Understanding and Overcoming Anxious Attachment01:03:42 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsGrab your FREE somatic session with Majo at: https://www.shesembodied.com/Follow Majo on TikTok & Instagram: @shesembodiedGet Majo's FREE Manifesting Guide: https://www.shesembodied.com/no-fluff-manifesting-for-the-smart-woman Support the showPre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Click here to send me a quick message :) Have you ever woken up from a dream and wondered, "what was THAT about?"Maybe this happens to you all the time, or maybe you barely remember your dreams. Either way, we all dream.And learning to work with our dreams from a more intentional or even therapeutic lens can be incredibly supportive in navigating complex mental or emotional states or even past or recurrent trauma in our lives.Our dreams may have more to share with us than we perceive.Today's guest, dreamwork and Somatic Experiencing practitioner Julie MacAdam is passionate about the world of dreams and what's possible when we begin to pay attention.I invited her to the podcast after I attended an experiential dreamwork practice she and her partner guided. It was a powerful journey that helped me to see the beauty in something that felt quite disturbing when I woke up from my dream.In a way, it was a healing experience. And it helped me to gain insight into he power of incorporating dreamwork into the therapeutic environment, especially when we're moving through hard things - but really even in everyday life.So many of us have past or current traumas, recurrent stress, or are navigating relational or collective complexities.So why not begin to explore what our dreams might be offering us? In this meandering conversation, Julie shares her embodied experience and also a whole lot of direction around ways you can begin finding gems in your dreams, as soon as tonight. :)Resources:Get started tracking your cycle: Track Your Cycle (FAM) guideSign up for: Natural Contraception Fall 2025 waitlistToday's shownotes: Get links to Julie's offeringsEpisode 140: Mugwort herbal spotlightEpisode 171: Somatic experiencing with Emma SchurinkIf you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdomAnd if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you. ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I'm an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal concerns.Support the show
In this episode of Cosmic Injectables, Ali and Brie invite their soul sister, best friend, and the third star in their sacred friendship ménage à trois, Sami Bricco, into the cosmic lounge. Sami is a somatics coach whose work bridges the mind-body connection through awareness, embodiment, and nervous system regulation. Together, the three explore how her practice differs from the body-based somatic and emotional mapping work of massage therapist TJ (remember TJ?? We LOVE TJ!!! catch his episode: SPOTIFY or APPLE), and what makes coaching such a powerful container for transformation.But this conversation is more than modalities—it's about sisterhood. You'll feel the deep love and laughter between Ali, Brie, and Sami, and how their friendship has become a cornerstone of each of their spiritual journeys. From holding space for each other's cosmic glow-ups to walking alongside one another through the messy, mystical, and magical parts of life, this episode is a reminder that sisterhood is medicine.Find Sami on Insta or at her Website!Connect with Your Cosmic Guides: Briana Christine: TikTok | Instagram Ali: TikTok | Instagram Join the Cosmic Community: Follow Cosmic Injectables for more episodes filled with spiritual insights, laughter, and a touch of magic. Instagram TikTok
This is the best! A great conversation with Katie Asmus!Katie Asmus is a Somatic and Nature-Based Psychotherapist. With a Master's degree in Somatic Psychology, over 30 years of leading individuals and group programs out in nature, and a lifetime of apprenticing to ceremony and rites of passage, Katie says the essence of her work is normalizing, celebrating, and bringing compassion to what it means to be human. For the past 20 years, alongside maintaining a private psychotherapy practice, she has taught graduate students at Naropa University and Prescott College in the areas of Somatic and Nature-based Therapies. In addition, through the Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institute (and in collaboration with other inspiring colleagues), she created and facilitates both online and in-person workshops and trainings in Somatic Trauma work, Ceremony & Rites of Passage facilitation, as well as in a wide variety of wilderness, adventure, and nature-based therapy skills. Having sat with thousands of people from around the world and from all walks of life, Katie is a tender of the thresholds and strongly believes in the necessity of following our deepest longing while simultaneously knowing and feeling our interconnection and belonging to the greater web of life.Relevant LinksSomatic Nature Therapy InstituteMore About KatiePsychology TodayLinkedInKatie on Will White's Stories from the FieldKatie on The Awakened TherapistKatie on Therapy in the Great OutdoorsMore Ways to ConnectSocial Sciences Week Outdoor Therapy Series 2025
“Sensations are the language of the nervous system. When you notice—and stay with—the feeling, the cycle completes and your system comes back to safety.” -- Laurie James When betrayal scrambles your nervous system, healing isn't just “mindset”—it's body-based. In this episode, we unpack somatic, practical ways to calm panic, prevent shutdown, and rebuild your capacity so you can make clear decisions and feel safe again. Betrayal shocks the body as much as the mind. Lora talks with somatic practitioner and coach Laurie James about nervous system regulation after infidelity—what “somatic” really means, how polyvagal states show up (ventral vagal, sympathetic, dorsal), and simple practices that help you come out of anxiety, numbness, or overwhelm. You'll learn how to complete the stress cycle, set body boundaries, and create five-minute rituals that expand your capacity without adding more to your plate. Whether you're staying, leaving, or still deciding, these tools help you feel safer now—so you can choose your next step from clarity, not crisis. Top 3 Takeaways Know your state to change your state. Learn the cues of ventral (present/connected), sympathetic (fight/flight), and dorsal (shutdown). Naming your state reduces shame and gives you a map back to safety. Small pockets > big pushes. Micro-practices (5 minutes to ground, orient, breathe, feel sensations) complete the stress cycle and build capacity—so you can handle life with more ease and fewer blowups. Somatic ≠ “just think positive.” 80% of information travels from body to brain; regulation starts in the body. Gentle, titrated work prevents re-traumatization and supports wiser decisions during hard conversations, mediation, or reconciliation. About Laurie James — Somatic Practitioner & Life Coach Laurie James is a mother, divorcée, recovering caregiver turned author, somatic relationship coach, and podcaster. Laurie's podcast, Confessions of a Freebird, was inspired by her youngest of four children leaving the nest and is the sequel to her book, Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go. Laurie's book is about her journey from loneliness to finding belonging during a time when she was raising four teenage daughters, her mother had a heart attack and needed care, all while her marriage began to crumble. Now Laurie helps women divorce, heal, and date differently in midlife. She blends her coaching and somatic training to help her clients develop a better relationship with their bodies and nervous system. Doing so allows them to find the inner freedom to experience more happiness, joy and create the life they desire. When she is not coaching clients or podcasting, she can be found nurturing her free spirit by walking her dog, skiing, sailing, hiking, spending time with close friends or planning her next adventure. Website: https://www.laurieejames.com/ Podcast (site page): https://www.laurieejames.com/podcast2 Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-freebird-midlife-divorce-heal/id1694026063 Free download – Beginner's Guide to Somatic Healing: https://notable-apricot-657.myflodesk.com About Lora Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt, helps high-achieving women turn betrayal into embodied wisdom using her clinically-backed FLAUNT!® Framework—addressing legal clarity, emotional and somatic release, spiritual/ancestral healing, and identity reclamation. Website: www.loracheadle.com Work with Lora: www.affairrecoveryforwomen.com Download your FREE Betrayal Recovery Guide: www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com Hashtags #BetrayalRecovery #InfidelityHealing #SomaticHealing #NervousSystemRegulation #PolyvagalTheory #TraumaRecovery #VentralVagal #DorsalShutdown #SomaticExperiencing #WomenHealing
In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Biesecker delves into the concept of avoidance as an emotional coping strategy. He discusses how unresolved psychological issues can inhibit emotional regulation and self-awareness, leading to unprocessed trauma that affects our relationships with ourselves and others. The episode explores the subtle ways avoidance influences our reactions and highlights the challenges and transformative potential of facing what we have long avoided. Listeners will gain insights into strategies for gently confronting avoidance patterns without feeling overwhelmed, paving the way for deeper connections and personal growth. Tune in to discover how confronting avoidance can illuminate your path to healing.Timestamps[00:02:54] Avoidant coping and emotional attunement.[00:06:01] Avoidance as a survival strategy.[00:08:07] Hypervigilance as a baseline.[00:12:20] Evolution of avoidance strategies.[00:16:47] Emotional capacity and discomfort.[00:20:49] Co-regulation and emotional connection.[00:26:00] Vagal breaking and safety.[00:28:48] Over-intellectualizing vs. under-feeling.[00:32:36] Somatic responses to anxiety.[00:39:15] Guilt, shame, blame cycle.[00:40:42] The nature of change.[00:45:45] Exploring unconscious beliefs and triggers.[00:49:23] Positive vs Negative Beliefs.[00:54:01] Somatic signals and identity.[00:57:21] Bridging somatics and cognition.[01:00:56] Finding the grounding point.[01:05:20] Avoidant behaviors and their roots.CreditsHost: Jeffrey BeseckerGuest: Brianna SanbornExecutive Program Director: Anna GetzProduction Team: Aloft Media GroupMusic: Courtesy of Aloft Media GroupConnect with host Jeffrey Besecker on LinkedIn.Building Emotional and Somatic Language: Learning to Understand Your Body and FeelingsIn this course, Brianna guides you in identifying the emotional and somatic language that bridges your inner experience with clearer self-understanding. You'll discover how emotions first surface in the body, why they can feel confusing without words to name them, and how to communicate your feelings more effectively with yourself and others. With practical tools for recognition, regulation, and safe exploration, this course helps transform overwhelming sensations into empowering clarity. Note: Some exercises may stir strong emotions—practice at your own pace and lean on support if needed.
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We explore the Righteous Bully archetype in the Inner Villain system, mapped to Enneagram 8 and the Ajna (third-eye) center. This villain believes their opinion is gospel, weaponises “truth,” and enforces righteousness at any cost. We track the full arc: Successful Antagonist (the Fixer), Wounded Child (the Pathogen), Covert Form (the Sacrificial), Hero (the Surrendered), and Legend (the Channeler). Along the way, we unpack how this shows up in daily life, why Thanos is the cinematic mascot, and how to tell the difference between sacrificing your voice and surrendering to something larger than yourself. Two “Am I the Asshole” scenarios help ground the dynamics in real relationships.Timestamps00:00 — Banter and setup, villain 8 overview01:00 — Core question: “Have you ever hurt someone by ‘just being honest'?”01:15 — Centers and types: Ajna center, Enneagram 8 “Challenger/Enforcer”02:00 — The everyday Righteous Bully: opinions as law, triangulation, blanket statements02:30 — Straw story: moral superiority, environmental righteousness as enforcement04:45 — Why Thanos fits the archetype: opinion as solution, the Snap as “righteous fix,” unintended consequences07:00 — Successful Antagonist: the Fixer, “I told you so” as identity07:50 — Wounded Child: the Pathogen, blamed for everything, fights to avoid being the problem again08:45 — Covert Form: the Sacrificial, peacekeeping by self-erasure in groups and teams10:50 — Hero: the Surrendered, releasing attachment to being right and aligning with group coherence12:40 — Legend: the Channeler, becoming a vessel for greater wisdom rather than a mouthpiece for self13:30 — Somatic tell: elation and lightness vs heaviness when it's true surrender14:50 — Vehicle note: practicing healthy selfishness, daily give-and-take, not grand gestures15:30 — AITA case 1: wedding budget conflict, opinion used as a weapon19:00 — AITA case 2: Lego Millennium Falcon, destruction as moral enforcement, shared-home boundaries22:30 — Reflections: how both sides can slip into righteousness and how to course-correctThe arc at a glancePinnacle Villain: Righteous Bully — Opinion as law, truth as a weapon, moral superiority.Successful Antagonist: The Fixer — Solves you without consent, resents not being followed.Wounded Child: The Pathogen — Blamed for everything, over-responsible, braced for attack.Covert Form: The Sacrificial — Abandons their view to avoid conflict, self-bullying through silence.Hero: The Surrendered — Releases attachment to being right, aligns with a larger coherence.Legend: The Channeler — Becomes a clear instrument for wisdom, not a megaphone for ego.Key ideas and languageWeaponised honesty: “I'm just being honest” used to control or shame.Ajna fixation: overvaluing thinking and opinion as ultimate truth.Righteousness vs justice: righteousness centers the self's opinion, justice centers reality, repair, and relationship.Surrender vs sacrifice: sacrifice abandons self to avoid conflict; surrender chooses alignment and feels relieving, not heavy.Practices for listenersThree-beat check before you “tell it like it is”What is my intention, really.Do I have consent to offer this.Can I state this as a perspective rather than a fact.Somatic truth testSay the proposed action aloud and notice your body.Surrender tends to feel lighter, more spacious. Sacrifice feels heavy, collapsed, or resentful.Channel, don't bulldozeWrite the guidance you think you are “channeling.”Circle what is verifiable vs interpretive.If it still feels true after separating opinion from observation, offer it with permission and choice.Daily take-and-giveOne small “take” for yourself each day, not a big, infrequent blow-up. Nap, boundary, five-minute walk, saying no.Spotting the Righteous Bully in the wildBig blanket statements delivered as moral verdicts.Triangulation: “Everyone thinks you're not nice.”Conditional “protection”: “I didn't call you out because you do good work.”Destroying or undermining what others love to make a point.Case study insightsWedding budget fight: Opinion leveraged as moral judgment (“greedy,” “rude”) rather than collaborative planning. The counter-move is to invite shared values, constraints, and consented trade-offs.Lego destruction: Moral enforcement by force. The needed boundary is joint in a shared home, with consequence that protects relationship to the child and to each partner's autonomy.Reflection promptsWhere have I called control “honesty.”When have I swallowed my voice and called it surrender.What does elation feel like in my body, and when did I last feel it while choosing alignment.What is one small daily “take” that would keep me out of explosive righteousness.Pull quotes“The Righteous Bully holds their opinion as gospel. The Channeler becomes a vessel for something larger.”“Sacrifice abandons yourself. Surrender aligns yourself.”GlossaryAjna center: The mental/third-eye hub where opinions and interpretations crystallise.Enneagram 8: Challenger/Enforcer, intensity toward truth, control, and protection.Triangulation: Bringing a third party's supposed view to pressure someone into compliance.MentionsThanos in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, as an exemplar of opinion enforced as salvation.Group-work dynamics where covert sacrifice masquerades as peacekeeping.Resources and next stepsTake the Inner Villain quiz to locate your current arc, then revisit this episode with your results for practical application.Try the “Middle Path” meditation to feel the somatic difference between sacrifice and surrender.CreditsHost: Kristina Wiltsee, with AnnaSeries: Inner Villain → Hero → LegendAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/What would happen if you pressed pause on everything, food, routines, even the noise of everyday life and gave your body the space to speak?Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Faith Laux, a somatic sex and relationship coach who faced stage 4 colon cancer and turned to a 14-day water fast. What unfolded went far beyond physical detox. Faith describes how stillness opened her to a sense of presence, connection, and clarity she never expected.Chapters:00:08:00 – Day six brings clarity and presence00:21:09 – Childlike wonder in nature returns00:26:28 – Shifting from busyness to presence00:35:15 – Heightened senses and new nourishment00:51:31 – Rituals, reminders, and lasting changeTogether they explore what it means to see fasting not just as a physical reset, but as a sacred appointment with the divine. You'll hear how moments of simplicity, like sitting barefoot in the grass or savoring the smell of her daughter's breakfast became doorways into profound healing.If you've ever wrestled with fatigue, cravings, or the relentless pace of life, this conversation will invite you to imagine a different way. One that isn't about restriction, but about discovering what truly nourishes you; body, mind, and spirit.Listen and learn how slowing down might just be the most powerful step you can take toward healing.Connect with Guest: https://www.faithlaux.com/Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ Transform your hydration with the system that delivers filtered, mineralized, and structured water all in one. Spring Aqua System: https://springaqua.info/drkatieMORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. Work with Dr. Katie: www.katiedeming.comEmail: INFO@KATIEDEMING.COM 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ Watch on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LplU70TE9i01tW_7Tozi8b6X6rGBKA2&si=ZXLy5PjM7daD6AV5 Please Support the Show Share this episode with a friend or family member Give a Review on Spotify Give a Review on Apple Podcast DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider.
In episode 502 I chat with Christopher Weston. Chris is a therapist (LMFT) specialising in OCD. We discuss his OCD story, his early life experiences that were challenging, panic attacks, somatic/sensorimotor OCD, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and much more. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/chris-502 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you'll receive as a Patron, visit: https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast
The creator of somatic experiencing shows Dan how to heal trauma through the body. Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., has spent the past 50 years developing Somatic Experiencing. He holds a doctorate in Biophysics from UC Berkeley and a doctorate in Psychology from International University. His work has been taught to over 30,000 therapists in over 42 countries. He is the author of the new book, An Autobiography of Trauma. Content warning: This episode includes discussions of rape and violence. In this episode we talk about: How to do somatic experiencing. You'll see Dan play the role of guinea pig + make weird sounds The difference between somatic experiencing and talk therapy Somatic experiencing practices we can implement into our lives Why some people feel horror/terror at the thought of re-occupying the body and how to overcome those fears What the research says – and how these practices around body awareness have gone from the fringes to entering the scientific mainstream And how to move through ancient wounds – and enrich our lives (whether we have trauma or not) Practices to fortify us in times of difficulty Facing mortality This episode was first published in April 2024. Related Episodes: Become An Active Operator Of Your Nervous System | Deb Dana What Science and Buddhism Say About How to Regulate Your Own Nervous System | Deb Dana & Kaira Jewel Lingo How to Live with the Worst Things That Ever Happened to You | Stephanie Foo An Ace Therapist Gives Dan A Run For His Money | Dr. Jacob Ham How to Get Out of Your Head | Willa Blythe Baker Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here! On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here! Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Exclusive Substack Release! We originally posted this episode to our Substack Breakers ONLY and we thought it was time we shared with YOU! Subscribe at bialikbreakdown.substack.com for more exclusive content like this and more! We sat down with our friend Dan Harris (author of 10% Happier, journalist, and meditation teacher) for a raw, unscripted conversation about anxiety, meditation, and what it really means to live with more calm and connection. What began as Mayim confessing her nerves quickly unfolded into an exploration of habit formation, the messy reality of meditation practice, and why "success" doesn't mean never feeling anxious again. Dan shared personal stories of facing claustrophobia, panic on planes, and the unexpected childhood memories that surfaced through brainspotting and therapy. Jonathan weighed in on consciousness, body memory, and the ways stress embeds itself in us—and how practices like EMDR or somatic work can help release it. The conversation didn't stop there. We also touched on: Why perfection isn't the goal of meditation—and why simply "showing up" matters The difference between trauma, stress, and the everyday burdens of being human The role of visualization and faith (secular or otherwise) in rewiring the brain How relationships and connection shape our survival, health, and happiness Dan's upcoming book about redefining love, not just as romance, but as the essential force behind our well-being and even our survival as a species We hope this live encourages you to judge yourself a little less, and lean on others a little more. Dan Harris' Substack: https://www.danharris.com/ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/ BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices