Episode 56: The Science of Somatic Intelligence With Katie Connelly

Send us Fan MailKatie Connelly joins us to demystify the buzzword "somatic experiencing" and shares how reconnecting with our body's wisdom creates profound healing. Drawing from her background as a clinical counselor, craniosacral therapist, and yoga teacher, Katie explains that somatic work is fundamentally about understanding what our physiological sensations are trying to tell us.Katie's journey began in childhood when her mother introduced breathwork and meditation to help manage anxiety. At just seven years old, she discovered yoga poses created physical sensations that released emotional tension – the foundation of what we now call somatic experiencing. After reconnecting with this wisdom following a near-death experience in her twenties, Katie dedicated her professional life to helping others access their body intelligence.About Katie:Katie Connolly is an award winning Somatic Parenting Coach and parent of two, bridging science and intuition in her work with neurodiverse families. She is a Clinical Counsellor, Craniosacral & Somatic Therapist, and founded a Registered Children's Yoga School. Her mission is to foster a world where children grow confident in their bodies, voices, and gifts so they can gloWithin™.Get Katie's (free) 4 Days to Reset & Reconnect here: https://glowithin.ca/Find Katie:https://www.instagram.com/theglowithinyou/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/3512208029004409https://www.youtube.com/glowithinSupport the showFollow us on Instagram, leave a review, and share your experiences – we'd love to hear what resonates with you! And don't forget we have a PREMIUM channel as well on Apple! Bonus episodes to help you heal faster.Ready to take your healing journey up a notch? Our new audio course will walk you through the real foundations that have to come first before anything else can stick—awareness, emotions, nervous system regulation, boundaries, and trust.The 1% shift that takes you from zero to one. And from one, everything else becomes possible. Learn more HERE. Follow our Instagram page Follow Kira on IGFollow Denise on IGClick here to download Kira's free self-love hypnosis audio or her free gut guide Book a complimentary consult with Kira