104. Mini Podcast - Somatic Nature Therapy in Real Time (Part 2 with Katie Asmus)

This mini episode is exactly what Everyday Epigenetics promises: raw, real, and relatable, literally recorded out in nature, wind, trail noise, construction sounds and all.After my conversation with Katie Asmus from the Somatic Nature Therapy Institute, I decided to stop talking about somatic nature therapy… and actually experience it. So I headed to Boulder, Colorado, met two incredible therapists-in-training, and stepped onto the trail with no plan, no expectations, and zero control.What followed was one of the most unexpected, grounding, emotional, and regulating experiences I’ve had in a long time.This episode captures:the beginning of the session in real timeconversations on the trail about intention, surrender, and presencemoments of disruption (because… nature + life happen)and my honest reflection afterward on what shifted in my body, mind, and spiritNo edits. No polish. Just lived experience.In this mini episode:What somatic nature therapy actually feels like, not just how it’s describedWhy letting go of control can create profound nervous system regulationHow sensory awareness opened emotional and physical releaseWhat surprised me most after the session (including deep exhaustion + incredible sleep)How this experience changed the way I’ll approach time in nature moving forwardIf you’re curious about somatic work, nervous system regulation, or what happens when you stop “doing” and allow yourself to simply be, this episode is for you.And yes… there are interruptions, wind gusts, trail sounds, and imperfect audio. Because healing doesn’t happen in a studio, it happens in real life.RESOURCES:Connect with Katie Asmus and her therapists:Website: https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somaticnaturetherapy/Events: https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/calendarShow notes: https://healthyawakening.co/2025/12/26/episode104Visit the website: healthyawakening.co/podcastFind listening links here: https://healthyawakening.co/linksConnect with Susan:Check out Susan’s NEW E-book! Download it FREE here: https://healthyawakening.co/ebook-signupContact me for your DNA testing or epigenetic coaching! To schedule a FREE Personalized Health Strategy Session, send an email to [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/susanrobbinshealthyawakeningInstagram: @susanrobbins_epigeneticcoachSusan’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/susanrobbinsP.S. Want reminders about episodes? Sign up for our newsletter, you can find the link on our podcast page! https://healthyawakening.co/podcast