The Coherent Body: Reconnecting Through Somatic Practices

In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma Mandal is joined by Sue Choi, founder of The Coherent Body, a somatic awareness and nervous system healing practice that helps women rebuild resilience, presence, and inner stability. Sue shares her powerful personal journey—from living with chronic depression to discovering the healing potential of yoga, martial arts, and mindfulness-based somatic work. She explains how her method evolved into a trauma-informed, integrative approach that teaches women how to reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies. Together, Soma and Sue explore the science and art of coherence, how posture and sensory integration shape emotional regulation, and why somatic awareness is essential for navigating hormonal transitions, chronic stress, and midlife change. Listeners will learn practical tools to regulate the nervous system, cultivate presence, and complement traditional therapy or medical care with body-based practices that promote deep, sustainable healing. A must-listen for women seeking calm, clarity, and embodied confidence—especially during perimenopause, menopause, or life transitions that demand resilience. ⏱️ Timeline 00:00 — Introduction to Sue Choi and The Coherent Body 00:39 — Sue’s Personal Journey and Professional Development 02:41 — Understanding Coherence in Body and Mind 03:30 — Practical Techniques for Somatic Awareness 11:49 — Addressing Women’s Health and Hormonal Transitions 17:41 — Integrating Somatic Practices with Traditional Therapy 19:42 — Approaches to Trauma and Healing 22:16 — Incorporating Somatic Concepts in Clinical Practice 43:12 — Final Thoughts and Rapid Fire Questions 🔗 Connect with Sue Choi 🌐 Website: https://www.coherentbody.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coherent_body/?hl=en 🔗 Connect with Dr. Soma Mandal 🌐 Website: https://www.somamandalmd.com 🏥 (incoming) Medical Director of Women’s Health, Hackensack Meridian Health – Jersey Shore University Medical Center 📚 Book: Midlife Masala  Available on:  • Amazon  • Barnes & Noble  • Kobo  • BookBub 🎧 Listen to Soma Says:  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soma-says/id1752337105  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SomaSays/videos 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsomamandalmd 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somamandalmd ⭐ Support the Podcast If this conversation inspired you, please follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps more women discover the tools and insights they need to thrive in midlife and beyond.