From Freeze to Flow: a Somatic Plunge with Isabel Taylor

Expansion PSA: my 4-month deep mastermind (Expansion) is opening its doors to the waitlist only on May 5th (5.5 at 5:55 PM EST). If you’ve been feeling the pull to dive in, make sure you’re on the waitlist right here—spots do tend to fly (as in, fully booked within a day or two kind of fly).And about this very special episode:The person that changed my life is here. We’re diving deep into somatics, nervous system regulation, and self-sabotage with my somatic therapist, sister, and somatic queen, Isabel Georgina Taylor (@isabelgeorginataylor). This conversation is one of my most personal and expansive to date—a behind-the-scenes on what actually changed my life last year, how SE (Somatic Experiencing) helped me melt my freeze, and why you cannot override your nervous system’s definition of success.🌬️ Isabel’s story: from failing her grades and surviving trauma in Uganda to building a purpose-led career in somatics🌬️ What somatic experiencing actually is and how it works🌬️ The link between overwhelm, procrastination, perfectionism, and the nervous system🌬️ What self-sabotage really means (hint: it’s not a personality trait)🌬️ How to feel safe taking big leaps — without frying your system🌬️ Why success might feel unsafe, and how to work with that truth🌬️ What happens when you work with your body’s intelligence instead of against it🌬️ Nervous system snacks you can use right now to calm down & come back online🌬️ The number one reframe that changed my life and business last year🌬️ our ✨special announcement✨THE MOST SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTYou’re the first to know: we’re co-hosting a brand new round of A STATE TO CREATE — Isabel’s signature program for getting out of freeze and finally doing the thing🧠 Isabel = nervous system queen🔥 Maia = momentum queen🫂 Together = you actually do the thing🗓 Dates:→ Waitlist opens May 12th—(waitlist gets £500 off)→ Public launch May 19th→ Program starts June 3rd30 spots onlyA State To Create waitlistWHERE TO FIND QUEEN ISABELInstagram: @isabelgeorginataylorNERVOUS SYSTEM SNACKS FROM THIS EPISODEOrient yourself: look at the corners of the room, take in your environmentNotice your breath: don’t change it — just observeFeel your support: feet on the floor, seat under youVoo breath or gentle sighsScream into a pillow (advanced but iconic)Ask: “What is my body trying to tell me?”Affirm: “Thank you body for protecting me. I got it from here.”This Month's Giveaway!I'm doing a giveaway for early listeners! Here's how to enter:⭐ On Spotify: Rate ⭐, follow ✅, and leave a comment 💬 on any episode⭐ On Apple Podcasts: Rate ⭐ and leave a written review for the entire showAt the end of the month, one winner will receive these three things:🔥 Vision – My Notion planner for turning thoughts into things🔥 Wealth – My Notion money home + wealth manager🔥 A 1:1 Mentoring Call – To break your own ceilingAnd of course:Tag me on IG @maiaben if this episode sparked something for you. See you next Thursday for more thought-to-thing magik