Somatics of Support: Why “Help” Feels Hard + How to Fix It

This week on Birthing the New, we’re exploring what it really means to receive support — not just in theory, but in your body, your business, and your leadership.In this episode, I pull back the curtain on my own journey of hiring and building a team, sharing the raw and honest truth about why asking for help (and actually letting it in) can feel so uncomfortable — especially for women conditioned to be self-reliant, self-sufficient, and endlessly capable.I break down the somatics of support on a body level, the subtle ways the lone-wolf paradigm limits growth, and I tell you the next role I’m hiring for…If you’ve ever wondered why “just hire support” feels harder than it sounds — this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a path forward.This episode is for you if — You’ve ever felt like you wanted to grow your Dream Team but felt overwhelmed by the thought of the hiring process You’ve been exhausted lately trying to keep everything afloat, knowing you can no longer do it alone You’re excited about your growth strategy but it feels like your body isn’t on board yet, and you know you’re missing the somatic piece of the puzzleTune in on Substack, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen!Building your Dream Team is just one pillar of Matriarchal Leadership we train inside the MOTHERMIND Leadership Training. The MOTHERMIND Leadership Training (which begins in January 2026) is a 9 month experience where you will build out your Legacy Business as a Matriarchal Leader and learn the strategies and somatic skills to scale as a woman and mother. Learn more and apply for the MOTHERMIND Leadership Training here toady: www.emilynachazel.com/mothermind.When you apply today, you’ll gain exclusive access to my year-end minimind program where you’ll wrap up 2025 feeling clear, grounded, and ready for 2026.How did this episode land for you? Who is a part of your Dream Team? Don’t have a Dream Team yet - what is the first role you would hire for so that you have more time, space, and energy to live inside your matriarchal medicine? Share in the comments below or come say hi over on Instagram @emilynachazel! Big Hugs,Emily This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emilynachazel.substack.com/subscribe