Couch Sessions Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Kirtika Walia, a somatic dance facilitator and coach, for a deeply honest conversation about transformation, embodiment, and what it means to truly come home to yourself.Kirtika shares her journey from identifying as deeply introverted to slowly, and then boldly, embracing her inner fire and presence following the unexpected transition of her former husband. Together, we explore how life’s most disruptive moments can become gateways into deeper authenticity, courage, and self-expression.We also speak about the evolving nature of relationships as we grow into new versions of ourselves, and how to navigate connection when identity is no longer static. At the heart of our conversation is the wisdom of the “full body yes” that intuitive, somatic knowing that guides us toward aligned paths, even when they don’t always make logical sense.This episode is an invitation to listen inward, trust your body, and honor the evolution that is asking to unfold within you.Connect with Kirtika on social media:Instagram Substack Tiktok Youtube ThreadsConnect with Couch Sessions Host Nat Dekine Email: [email protected] sure to follow, rate, comment, and share. Your listener support is vital for the development and growth of this podcast.

In this episode, we explore the quiet but powerful patterns of perfectionism and people-pleasing, and what it truly looks like to begin releasing them.Rebecca McNeill, a self-described “non-couch coach,” creates spaces where women can be radically honest with themselves especially in the moments that feel overwhelming, messy, or difficult to hold. Her work is deeply rooted in her own lived experience of unraveling people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the deeper layers of self-abandonment beneath them.Rather than offering strategies to “fix” these patterns, Rebecca invites a different approach, one centered on staying. Staying with discomfort. Staying connected to the body. Staying present with what is, instead of rushing to change it.Through the lens of her journey as an artist, she shares what it means to continue creating even in the face of insecurity and self-doubt. To show up. To be seen. To allow the process to be imperfect and still worthy.In this conversation, we explore:The roots of perfectionism and people-pleasingHow self-abandonment shows up in everyday lifeBuilding the capacity to be with yourself in discomfortReconnecting with the body as a place of truth and guidanceApproaching life with an artist’s perspective—beyond right and wrongRebecca’s presence is grounded, relational, and deeply human. She meets people not as problems to solve, but as whole beings capable of creating something new from exactly where they are.This episode is an invitation to soften, to get honest, and to begin meeting yourself with a deeper sense of trust, presence, and self-devotion.Connect with Rebecca McNeillConnect with Couch Sessions Podcast Host Nat DekineEmail: [email protected] sure to follow, rate, comment, and share. Your listener support is vital for the development and growth of this podcast.

In this episode, Nat Dekine returns to the studio after taking time away to complete her deeply personal memoir. She opens up about the heart of the book—sharing her journey through religious and childhood trauma, how she found the strength to break free, and the path that led her toward healing and self-discovery.Nat also reflects on her evolution into the healing arts, including her work as a Reiki Master/Teacher and Sound Healing Practitioner, and how these practices have supported her transformation.She closes the episode by sharing what’s ahead for the podcast in 2026, along with a glimpse into her life over the past several months—embracing a new chapter of love, marriage, and intentional presence with her wife.Connect with⁠ Nat Dekine⁠Email: [email protected] sure to follow, rate, comment, and share. Your listener support is vital for the development and growth of this podcast.

This week, I’m joined by the phenomenal Tammaka Staley — a spoken word artivist, sex educator, and healing justice practitioner ✨🌈.Together, we share a raw and unfiltered conversation on healing, navigating sexuality, and resisting systemic oppression.🎙️ With deep honesty and vulnerability, Tammaka reminds us that healing isn’t just personal — it’s collective, cultural, and revolutionary.Pull up a seat — this session is about truth-telling, resilience, and reclaiming wholeness.Connect with Tammaka StaleyInstagram : @talkswithtammaka@sexfirmationgoddess@weareyaseFacebook: Tammaka StaleyTikTok:@sexfirmationgoddess@weareyaseYouTube: TalkswithTammakaConnect with Nat DekineEmail: [email protected] sure to follow, rate, comment, and share. Your listener support is vital for the development and growth of this podcast.

In this week’s conversation, we’re going deeper than just surface-level healing. We're talking about the inner work, the mindset shifts, the untangling of perfectionism, and the journey of self-awareness through different healing arts modalities.🌱 What does it look like to heal when the wounds aren't visible?🧠 How do our thoughts and beliefs shape our healing process?💫 And how can tools like energy work, somatic practices, or mindfulness truly help?Our guest brings insight, compassion, and a deep knowledge of integrative healing sharing how these practices can unlock clarity, peace, and growth for anyone open to the journey.This is an episode for the thinkers, the feelers, the ones ready to soften into healing.Connect with Shunda JenkinsBloom Wellness StudioInstagramConnect with Nat DekineBe sure to follow, rate, comment, and share. Your listener support is vital for the development and growth of this podcast.

In this deeply moving episode, I sit down for a conversation that weaves together the tender threads of becoming a life coach, building a marriage as a queer couple with a trans partner, and parenting through one of the most heartbreaking experiences a family can face—a child’s leukemia diagnosis.This is a story of resilience.Of choosing love again and again.Of navigating trauma, illness, identity, and hope—without a roadmap.We talk about:How the path to life coaching began with personal unraveling and redefinitionWhat it means to build a trans-affirming, spiritually grounded marriageHow our family endured the long nights and quiet faith of caring for a child with cancerThe power of healing work—for ourselves, and othersAnd how grace found us not in perfection, but in presence.Whether you're navigating your own transformation, parenting through the unknown, or simply longing for a story that makes room for complexity and joy, this episode offers a space to breathe and believe again.Connect with Chelsea Brown:FacebookInstagramTikTokLBC Coaching Connect with Nat DekineBe sure to follow, rate, comment, and share. Your listener support is vital for the development and growth of this podcast.

Karla Reeves tells the story of her journey to becoming an energy practitioner. She shares details of the abuse and trauma that led her to not only seek therapy but also embark on deep inner work through somatics and energy healing. She also opens up about her journey within Christianity and the church, exploring what her relationship with God looks like today. Additionally, Karla shares how she founded Magic Moments Holistic Wellness LLC and the mission behind her company."Connect with Karla ReevesKarla's OfferingsConnect with Nat TurnerBe sure to follow, rate, comment, and share this podcast. Your listener support is vital for the development and growth of this podcast.

In this episode, Marla Taviano shares her journey of religious deconstruction and reflects through poetry. She explores societal conditioning, opens up about her personal awakening, and an ongoing education in anti-racism.Connect with Marla TavianoInstagramWhite Girl LearningConnect with Nat TurnerBe sure to follow, rate, comment, and share this podcast. Your listener support is vital for the development of this podcast.

Tam Dillon shares her journey discovering tarot and how she grew into reading professionally. She reveals the journey into learning yoga and the physical benefits, but also how tarot is connected to the yoga poses. Tam shares her journey into becoming a spiritual mentor and opening the Tam Dillon Academy as well as launching the Critical Mass Global Community. Connect with Tam DillonTam Dillon Self Development Podcast:SpotifyApple YouTubeIHeartRadioConnect with Nat TurnerBe sure to follow, rate, comment, and share this podcast. Your listener support is vital for the development of this podcast.

In this episode Nat discusses the intentions for this new podcast. She reveals various subject matters in the way of healing, spirituality, and special topics to be featured.