The Way Out Is In: Crystal Clear on Somatics, Tantra & Nervous System Healing

What if healing isn't about thinking your way through your past...What if it's about learning to listen to your body?In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with somatic bodywork practitioner Crystal Clear for a thoughtful conversation about trauma, nervous system regulation, embodiment, and the profound wisdom our bodies hold.Crystal shares her own healing journey—from growing up in an abusive home and years of traditional talk therapy to discovering the transformative role of yoga, somatic practices, and trauma-informed bodywork. Along the way, we explore why so many of us become disconnected from our bodies, how those adaptations once helped us survive, and what it takes to gently reconnect.We also spend time unpacking the word tantra—a term that is often misunderstood. Rather than focusing on sexuality, Crystal describes tantra as a practice of presence, awareness, and learning to expand our capacity to be with all of our human experience.In this episode, we explore:How early life experiences shape our nervous systemThe difference between understanding our story and experiencing healing in the bodyWhy embodiment is an essential part of emotional healingWhat tantra really means—and why it's often misunderstoodEmotional literacy and learning to recognize what your body is communicatingSelf-abandonment, boundaries, and creating safety from withinWhy healing happens in relationship and through attunementHow nervous system regulation expands our capacity for both joy and painThe connection between chronic stress, suppressed emotions, and physical symptomsWhy, sometimes, the way out is to go inOne of my favorite moments came when Crystal said:"The work isn't the work. I'm the work."That simple statement captures so much of what we explored together. Healing isn't about finding the perfect technique. It's about cultivating the presence, awareness, and capacity to meet ourselves honestly—and allowing that relationship with ourselves to become the foundation for everything else.Connect with Crystal Clear🌿 Sensaura Sanctuary: https://sensuarasanctuary.com📱 Follow Crystal on social media.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensaura_sanctuary Threads: https://www.threads.com/@crystal_tantra Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crystal-tantra.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crystal.clear.tantra X: https://x.com/crystal_tantra LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-clear-a62a943a6 Sensaura Sanctuary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensauraSanctuaryIf this conversation resonated with you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who might be curious about the connection between the body, the nervous system, and healing.Share what resonated for youThank you for listening to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review - it helps us grow and reach more listeners!Until next time.  Stay Curious.You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW atwww.therachihealing.comwww.journeywithkindredsouls.comFollow me on Socials:TikTok @spiritcurioustherapistInstagram @therachihealingFacebook @TheraChi HealingStay up to date on our offerings by joining our newsletter hereAre you interested in learning more about Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy?Join our facebook group atwww.facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforcliniciansAre you a mental health professional with a spiritual edge and have something to share?  Complete this form to apply to be on the podcast