4: Somatic Movement, Self Guided Yoga Practice, With Guest Jessica Sechoka, Communications Lead At Wanderwild Family Retreats & Wand(HER)wild

Life is a constant flow of transitions, and in this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, we’re diving into how to navigate change with confidence and reconnect with ourselves through movement.Monica shares her decision to leave a 13-year engineering career to follow her true calling, while Jess discusses her shift from childcare director to holistic motherhood support. Alongside Carolyn, they explore how somatic movement and self-guided yoga can help mothers process emotions, release stress, and reconnect with their bodies.Key Takeaways from the Episode:* How to embrace major life transitions with confidence* The importance of somatic movement for emotional release and nervous system regulation* Tips for starting a self-guided yoga practice to support your motherhood journey* The role of movement in processing emotions, reducing anxiety, and increasing self-awareness* How the Wand(HER)wild community offers a supportive, nurturing virtual space for mothersIf you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or in need of a fresh start, this episode is for you.Read or listen to the full story on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.Time Stamps:* [00:00] – Introduction: Welcome to The Wand(HER)wild Podcast and setting the theme of the episode (transitions, somatic movement, and self-guided yoga).* [02:15] – Monica’s Career Shift: Monica shares her decision to leave her engineering career after 13 years and how she embraced this transition.* [06:30] – Navigating Life Transitions: Discussion on how major life shifts (career, motherhood, personal growth) can feel overwhelming but also create space for alignment.* [10:45] – How to Handle Transitions with Confidence: Steps and strategies to embrace change, trust intuition, and move past fear.* [16:20] – Introduction to Somatic Movement: Jess explains what somatic movement is and how it helps regulate emotions and release stored tension.* [20:45] – Benefits of Somatic Movement & Self-Guided Yoga: The mind-body connection, nervous system regulation, and how movement supports emotional well-being.* [25:10] – Practical Somatic Movement Practices: Techniques such as shaking meditation, intuitive stretching, and breath-movement connection.* [30:15] – Yoga for Emotional Healing & Connection: Carolyn and Jess discuss intuitive movement, self-guided yoga, and how yoga can help release emotional blockages.* [35:40] – Creating Safe Spaces for Mothers: The importance of community, emotional support, and shared wisdom in the motherhood journey.* [40:00] – The Wand(HER)wild Community: How this community offers holistic guidance, embodiment practices, and supportive conversations for mothers.* [44:30] – Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts: The importance of embracing transformation, trusting yourself, and taking small steps toward personal growth.Quick Links:Wand(HER)wild | Virtual Events for MomsWanderwild Family Retreats | Bespoke In Person RetreatsGrab A Virtual Coffee with MonicaSubscribe to Wand(HER)wild’s Substack for bi-weekly newsletters or follow our podcast on Apple or follow our podcast on Spotify to never miss an episode. Leave a review to support our work. Thank you for listening!Thanks for listening to The Wand(HER)wild the podcast! Feel free to share with a mama friend. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wandherwild.substack.com