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Jaclyn Explores Somatics
by Jaclyn Shea
Welcome to Jaclyn Explores Somatic, the podcast that explores somatics aka embodied healing. Hosted by Jaclyn Shea, MPH, somatic coach, facilitator, researcher, and science communicator. Tune in to explore the cutting edge science and somatic frameworks that give you a new understanding of your body and mind and the tools to feel better, move through stress, and heal trauma. Let’s explore!
Episodes
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37. Polyamory, Pleasure & Somatic Trauma Healing with Irene Morning
In this episode, I chat with Irene Morning about the healing power of non-monogamous relationships, why nervous system care is REQUIRED for exploring non-monogamy, and how to use pleasure to expand your capacity. Together we explore: What are consensual non-monogamy and polyamory relationships…
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36. Intimacy Through the Art of REPAIR with Dr Hazel-Grace Yates
In this episode I chat with Dr. Hazel-Grace Yates about how conflict can be generative and repair can bring couples closer and increase intimacy. Together we explore: How experiences shape the way we relate and communicate to others, especially during times of conflict or change The importance of...
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34. Psychedelics for Trauma Healing & Social Change with Dr. Valeria McCarroll
In this episode I chat with Dr. Valeria McCarroll about psychedelics and somatics. Together we explore: What psychedelics are, how psychedelics work in the brain, and their potential mental health applications How MDMA can be used to treat PTSD and why psilocybin helps us see beyond ourselves and...
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35. Getting to the Wholeness Within with Elan Freydenson
In this episode, I chat with Elan Freydenson about what’s woven into the journey of healing and reconnecting to self. Together we explore: How imprints of our childhood experiences and ancestral history shape how we move through the world How parts of us can remain frozen in past trauma and…
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33. Living Seasonally & the Wisdom of Autumn
In this episode I explore living seasonally, honoring the natural cycles and wisdom of each season, and aligning our lives and bodies with these natural rhythms. Including: The concept of living seasonally The metaphors of letting go and rooting down during fall - Why we have to release what's no...
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32. Somatic Sexual Trauma Healing with Rachel Rae Halder
In this episode Jaclyn Shea chats with Rachel Rae Halder, a somatic trauma resolution coach focused on sexual healing. They explore: Why sexuality practices like tantra can be triggering and ultimately detrimental for people who've experienced trauma and what to start with instead How attempts at...
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31. Somatic Resourcing
Are you resourced? Somatic resourcing is practices to help your body feel calmer and more present. In this episode I explore: Strategies for "resourcing" oneself to stay calm and regulated when dealing with challenging or triggering situations. Titration and pendulation - essential components to...
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30. Resilient Body & Right Relationship with Odessa Avianna Perez
In this episode I talk with Odessa Aviana Perez, a somatic psychotherapist and embodiment and social justice educator. In this episode we explore: The concept of right relationship and being in harmony with oneself, others, and nature How colonialism and capitalism have influenced our…
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29. How Somatics Can Help Us Imagine a Post-Capitalistic Future with Devon Rufo - Edited
In this episode Jaclyn chats with Devon Rufo, sustainability consultant, fashion industry veteran, and post-capitalistic dreamer. Together they explore the origins of capitalism, why sustainability efforts won't save us, and the need for art and embodiment in creating a new world. Why corporate...
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29. How Somatics Makes Space for Post-Capitalist Future with Devon Rufo - Unedited
In this episode Jaclyn chats with Devon Rufo, sustainability consultant, fashion industry veteran, and post-capitalistic dreamer. Together they explore the origins of capitalism, why sustainability efforts won't save us, and the need for art and embodiment in creating a new world. Why corporate...
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28. Sensation is Your First Language
Sensation is our most primal language and yet most of us live fairly disembodied or with pain and discomfort that we'd rather do anything than feel. What if reconnecting to sensation could set you free? In this episode I explore: How sensation is our first language we learn as babies Ways we…
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27. What is Nervous System Regulation
This episode is all about nervous system regulation! A wellness buzzword but what does it actually mean? In this episode I explore: The nervous system and it's different parts The autonomic nervous system and what it does What actual nervous system regulation is What dysregulation is and the...
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26. Resource Installation Practice with Dr. Albert Wong
Want to feel more grounded, supported, calm, and safe? Listen to this somatic practice Dr. Albert Wong in which you'll invited think and feel into different figures in your life that are supportive and nurturing and safe places. It uses bilateral stimulation to help 'install' those resources...
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25. Gender as Animal Practice with T.T. Kooken
This practice is called gender as animal, and it's a movement and reflection practice that is important for the sake of both embodied parenting and gender creative parenting. It can give you the potential to get more clarity and authorship over your own gendered experience, whatever gender you...
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24. The Neurobiology of Trauma with Dr. Albert Wong
In this episode I talk all things trauma with somatic psychotherapist Dr. Albert Wong. We explore: The neurobiology of trauma The amygalda and trauma How trauma impacts memory Why trauma makes communicating difficult Polyvagal Theory Albert’s journey from science to somatics and psychology What…
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23. Finding Aliveness: My path to healing through Somatics with Nik Zaleski
In this episode my somatic coach interviews ME about my personal experience with somatics! We explore: My journey coming to somatics including my mental health struggles and my rock bottom The somatic concepts that utterly transformed my life, especially the Vagus Nerve Why I needed to heal from...
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22. Barbie, Internal Family Systems, & Healing Parts
In this episode I use the Barbie movie to explain Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). IFS is an evidence based therapy that helps heal parts of us that are struggling. Content warnings: sexual assault and suicidial ideation. I touch on these briefly but please only listen when you're…
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21. Intuitive Eating with Constance Weissmuller
Ever felt confused about what kind of food is healthy and what is unhealthy? Or felt shame when seeing an influencer tout their workout and green juice? Connie Weissmuller is here to bust those myths and help you heal your relationship with food! In this episode I chat with Connie Weissmuller, a...
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20. Science of Yoga Nidra (Non-Sleep Deep Rest/NSDR)
Yoga nidra or non-sleep deep rest is the most restorative & rejuvenating somatic practice I've ever experienced. This episode explores: The history of yoga nidra How yoga nidra is both a consciousness and a restorative practice Incredible science of yoga nidra and how yoga nidra can improve…
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19. Embodied Parenting with T.T. Kooken
T.T. Kooken is a parent, somatic coach, bodyworker, medical Qigong practitioner, Aikido black-belt, dancer, writer, performer, and more. Their client work is focused on creative and self-generated ways of building awareness and cultivating transformation through practice. T.T. emphasizes a...
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18. Reframe: Symptoms & pain as your body taking care of you
Experiencing physical pain, exhaustion, chronic health conditions or symptom flare ups are no fun. But what if your sensations and symptoms are your body's way of taking care of you? Of sending your signals about what your body needs? In this episode I introduce and explore this simple yet…
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17. Existential Kink with Tumi Moloto
What if you could get off on what you don't like? Like experience actual pleasure from the things your brain says it hates? In this episode we explore the revolutionary concept and practice of Existential Kink with Tumi Moloto. Tumi is a somatic practitioner, magician and spiritual coach. They…
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16. Intention & Integration: the critical but often missing pieces in transformation & growth
We often assume transformation happens during an experience, like during a therapy session, a retreat, a peak experience (hello plant medicine!), etc. But our intentions before and how we integrate the experience are as much if not more important. This episode explores: -What outcome and process...
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15. Regulating & calming touch practices with Carla Dawes
Today’s episode is three touch based calming and nervous system regulating practices facilitated by Carla Dawes. Carla guides us through self-havening, orienting, butterfly tapping, and waking up your body through arm tapping. If you experience stress, anxiety, freeze, depression or shut down,...
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14. Brief sound meditation practice with Allison Bagg
Today’s episode is an 11 minute sound meditation facilitated by Allison Bagg. It begins with calming breathing practices that help you ground and relax followed by a bliss inducing sound bath. If you've ever felt curious about a sound meditation, this is a great way to give it a try from the...
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13. Awe Practice by Nik Zaleski
Today’s podcast is an awe inducing practice called 1, 2, 3 space facilitated by Nik Zaleski. This 10 min practice takes you from thinking space to feeling space and ends in awe to help you compare and contrast while building the capacity to see and feel from the seat of awe. To learn more about…
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12. Body Breath with Dr Aidan Kinsella
Today’s episode is a body breath practice facilitated by Dr Aidan Kinsella. Also known as somato respiratory integration, this simple but powerful practice helps soften tension and connect you more deeply to you body. Please excuse my radiator lighltly whistling! To learn more about Dr Aidan and...
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11. Supporting loved ones with trauma with Carla Dawes
Trauma impacts all of us, including loved ones of trauma survivors. In this hopeful interview with Carla Dawes, a Somatic Resilience Coach, we explore: -What complex is and signs/symptoms of it hiding in plain side -Why trauma healing is relational -How to cultivate resilience -The power of...
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10. What is trauma?
The term trauma gets thrown around a lot but what exactly is trauma? In this episode we explore three core concepts that define trauma. This episode aims to provide a high level overview of trauma by explaining what it does to our brains and bodies and how common life experiences can cause…
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9. Demystifying the soundbath with Allison Bagg
Soundbaths are blissful experiences but what exactly is happening during it? Allison Bagg illuminates the science behind soundbath, breath and vibration as healing modalities. She is a sound healer, breathwork facilitator, intuitive guide, and artist based in Los Angeles. She utilizes a plethora…
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8. How somatics helps my client manage her autoimmune condition
Chronic health conditions, including autoimmune diseases, are a common reason people end up seeking somatic work. My client Hillary began working with after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, a condition commonly associated with and worsened by stress. Hillary shares her journey at a...
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7. What if stress weren't bad for you?
None of us like feeling stressed, but is it as bad for us as we think? In this episode I explore the nuances of when and how stress can actually be good for us and when it actually can be bad for us and our health. I dive into some research that shows how our mindset or beliefs about stress...
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6. Body scan meditation
Take a moment to slow down, drop into your body, and explore somatic awareness. This brief guided body scan meditation will help you pause, connect with your body and get curious about what sensations and emotions are present. Modern life is so busy and productivity focused that we often are only...
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5. How awe heals with Nik Zaleski
When was the last time you experienced awe? That mix of wonder, delight, and connection to something bigger? This awe-some interview with Nik Zaleski explores what awe is, how it heals, and how to experience more of it. Nik (she/they) is a somatics coach, Authentic Tantra Practitioner…
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4. The concept that changed my mental health: The vagus nerve
The vagus nerve is the hottest topic in mental health these days, but what is it and how does it influence our nervous system and thus our mental mental? In this episode I answer those questions and explain the polyvagal ladder aka the map that changed how I view my mental health. I'll explain…
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3. Pain as a messenger with Dr Aidan Kinsella
Dr. Aidan Kinsella changed my life and this interview might just change how you relate to your body and pain! Dr Aidan practices a unique form of chiropractic called Network Spinal that uses gentle contacts along the spine to repattern the nervous system for a more efficient and energized...
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2. What is somatics
I'm a somatic coach but what exactly does that mean? In this episode I define what I mean by somatics and why I believe the body is our ultimate guide, our inner compass. I unpack what somatics looks like in my work, the lineages I’m a student of, why we need somatics with social analysis, and…
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1. What this podcast is about & my journey getting here
Welcome to Jaclyn Explores! I want to start our journey by telling you about myself, the journey that led me to somatics, and what this podcast is all about. Learn a little bit about me and get excited for what is to come! Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Jaclyn Explores Somatic, the podcast that explores somatics aka embodied healing. Hosted by Jaclyn Shea, MPH, somatic coach, facilitator, researcher, and science communicator. Tune in to explore the cutting edge science and somatic frameworks that give you a new understanding of your body and mind and the tools to feel better, move through stress, and heal trauma. Let’s explore!
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Jaclyn Shea
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What is Jaclyn Explores Somatics about?
Welcome to Jaclyn Explores Somatic, the podcast that explores somatics aka embodied healing. Hosted by Jaclyn Shea, MPH, somatic coach, facilitator, researcher, and science communicator. Tune in to explore the cutting edge science and somatic frameworks that give you a new understanding of your...
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