Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women

Share with me your stories, questions, and desires for the podcast! Submit a Podcast Listener Form!Why does anxiety feel so hard to “think your way out of”? And what if the answer isn’t in your thoughts—but in your body?In this episode, we dive into the connection between anxiety and nervous system dysregulation, and why traditional mindset tools alone often aren’t enough to create lasting relief.If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of overthinking, racing thoughts, or physical anxiety symptoms (like chest tightness, shallow breathing, or a racing heart), this conversation will help you understand what’s actually happening in your body—and how to begin working with it instead of against it. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: What nervous system dysregulation actually means  Why anxiety is a fight-or-flight survival response How anxiety creates a loop between the mind and body🌿 This episode is for you if: You experience chronic anxiety or overthinking You feel stuck in mental loops that won’t turn off You notice anxiety shows up physically in your body You’ve tried mindset work—but something still feels missing Share with me your stories, questions, and desires for the podcast! Submit a Podcast Listener Form!📩 Want to go deeper?Check out the Breathwork Resource Library + monthly newsletter for somatic tools, guided practices, and ongoing support.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Why does anger feel so overwhelming and how do you actually process it in a healthy way?In this replay of one of the most popular episodes from the podcast (originally Episode #24), Rae dives into the truth about anger—what it really means, why it matters, and how to process anger somatically instead of suppressing it.If you’ve ever been told that anger is “too much,” “wrong,” or something to avoid, this episode will completely shift your perspective.From a nervous system and somatic healing lens, anger is not something to fear—it’s a powerful signal that something within you needs attention, boundaries, or protection. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: What anger actually is (and why it’s not a “bad” emotion)  How anger connects to trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn)  The cycle of anger: irritability → anger → rage  How anger reveals boundary violations and unmet needs Why suppressing anger leads to burnout, people-pleasing, and disconnection  How to safely process anger in the body (somatic practices)✨ You’ll also learn powerful, practical tools to process anger in real time.🌿 This episode is for you if: You struggle with people-pleasing or suppressing emotions You feel guilty or uncomfortable expressing anger  Your anger builds up and comes out all at once  You want to feel more emotionally regulated, empowered, and boundaried Anger isn’t something to fix—it’s something to listen to. When you learn to work with it (instead of against it), it becomes a tool for healing, clarity, and self-trust.💫 This episode is a re-release of one of the most streamed episodes—bringing back one of the most impactful conversations for deeper healing.📩 Want more somatic tools?Check out the Breathwork Resource Library + monthly newsletter for guided practices, journaling prompts, and support on your healing journey.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Do you feel constantly on edge, anxious, or like you can’t fully relax no matter how much you try?In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae explores why your nervous system may be stuck in survival mode and how that impacts your ability to feel calm, grounded, and safe in your body.You’ll learn how your system may be operating in one of the four trauma responses—fight, flight, freeze, or fawn—and how these patterns can show up as chronic stress, overthinking, people-pleasing, burnout, or emotional numbness. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: Why you feel constantly on edge or unable to relax (nervous system perspective)  The 4 trauma responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and how to recognize them  How chronic stress, trauma, and burnout keep your body in survival mode How to begin building a deeper sense of safety, regulation, and resilience🌿 This episode is for you if: You feel anxious, overwhelmed, or “on edge” most of the time  You struggle to slow down or feel safe in stillness  You tend to overthink, people-please, or shut down  You want real tools to regulate your nervous system—not just “think positive” 📩 Want deeper support?Explore The Breathwork Resource Library and sign up for The Somatic Healing Newsletter!CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Need quick, simple ways to calm your nervous system in the moment?In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae shares 4 micro-practices to regulate your nervous system, tools you can use anytime, anywhere to feel more grounded, calm, and safe in your body.These short, effective somatic tools are designed for real life, whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, or simply want to reconnect with yourself throughout the day.Building on previous episodes about nervous system regulation and dysregulation, this episode focuses on practical, in-the-moment techniques that help shift your body into a parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) state and interrupt cycles of stress and anxiety. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: A simple breathwork technique (longer exhales) to quickly calm your body  How to use orienting to signal safety to your nervous system   How these tools help shift you out of anxiety and into regulation + safety How to use these practices in under 2 minutes during your day These micro-practices are designed to be: Quick (1–5 minutes)  Accessible anywhere (commute, work, home)  Gentle yet powerful  Supportive whether you’re dysregulated or simply want to feel more grounded 📩 Want more support?Check out the free Breathwork Resource Library with 20+ guided somatic practices, plus Rae’s newsletter with tools for nervous system healing.💛 If this episode helped you, leaving a review helps more women discover this work.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Do you feel constantly anxious, exhausted, or stuck in overthinking? These may be signs of a dysregulated nervous system.In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae breaks down 6 common signs of nervous system dysregulation and how they show up in your mind, body, and daily life.Building on last week’s foundational episode on nervous system regulation, this conversation helps you recognize the patterns of anxiety, burnout, and emotional disconnection—so you can begin working with your body instead of against it.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:Why chronic anxiety is a nervous system state (fight-or-flight / hyperarousal)How overthinking and rumination are connected to feeling unsafe in the bodyWhy you feel constantly exhausted, even when you restWhy you struggle to slow down or relax (even when you want to)What numbness or disconnection means (freeze / shutdown response)How physical symptoms (headaches, digestion, tension, sleep issues) signal dysregulationRae also shares how the nervous system is always communicating with you and how these symptoms are not flaws, but intelligent signals from your body asking for safety and support.These patterns are nervous system responses and they can be gently supported, regulated, and healed through somatic awareness and practice.🌿 If this episode resonates, Rae invites you to:Get curious about your own nervous system patternsExplore gentle regulation tools (breathwork, grounding, somatic practices)Approach your experience with compassion instead of judgment📩 Want support getting started?Check out the free Breathwork Resource Library in the show notes with 20+ guided somatic practices, plus Rae’s monthly newsletter with tools for nervous system healing.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

What is nervous system regulation and how does it actually help with anxiety?In this foundational episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae breaks down nervous system regulation in simple, practical terms and explains how it directly relates to anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional health.If you’ve ever felt stuck in overthinking, anxiety, burnout, or emotional highs and lows, this episode will help you understand what’s happening in your body and how to work with it instead of against it.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:What the nervous system is and how it acts as your body’s “central command center”What nervous system dysregulation looks like (anxiety, shutdown, burnout, overthinking)The difference between hyperarousal (anxiety) and hypoarousal (shutdown/freeze)How the window of tolerance (Dr. Dan Siegel) explains emotional balanceWhat nervous system regulation actually means (and what it doesn’t) Anxiety is not something “wrong” with you, it’s a nervous system state.And when you learn how to work with your body, you can begin to feel more regulated, more grounded, and more in control of your experience.📩 Want more support?Sign up for the Somatic Healing newsletter in the show notes to receive somatic tools, journaling prompts, and access to the free Breathwork Resource Library (20+ guided practices).💫 If this episode helped you understand your anxiety in a new way, leaving a review helps more women discover this work.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

How do you create a life that feels intentional, aligned, and designed by you?In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae shares 7 powerful tools for creating a life by design — rooted in your core values, personal vision, and authentic self-leadership.If you’ve ever felt like life is happening to you instead of being created by you, this episode will help you reconnect with your autonomy and intentionally design the life you want to live.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:Why knowing your core values is the foundation of intentional livingHow to clarify your vision for the life you truly want to createHow to use discernment and stop comparing your life to social media highlight reelsWhy getting support and community can accelerate personal growthHow to pivot with compassion and grace when your path evolvesThis episode is an empowering reminder that you are allowed to design your life intentionally and that clarity, confidence, and self-leadership grow when you reconnect with what truly matters to you.Whether you’re redefining your goals, entering a new season of life, or simply craving more alignment and purpose, these tools will help you build a life that reflects your values, vision, and joy.📩 Want more support on your healing journey? Sign up for Rae’s Somatic Healing newsletter to receive access to the Breathwork Resource Library (15–20 guided practices) plus bi-weekly reflections on nervous system healing and intentional living.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself?In today’s episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae guides you through a simple yet powerful somatic breathwork reset designed to bring your nervous system back into balance.This practice uses a 4-4-4-4 breath pattern (box breathing) combined with body awareness and grounding to help you reconnect with your breath, regulate your system, and return to a stable present moment.Whether you're navigating stress, emotional intensity, or just need a mid-day reset, this guided practice supports you in finding safety, wholeness, and calm from the inside out.✨ In this episode, you’ll experience:A guided box breathing practice to regulate the nervous systemSomatic awareness to reconnect with balanceGrounding cues to feel balanced and centeredAffirmations for safety, presence, and emotional steadinessA gentle reset you can return to anytime you feel dysregulatedThis practice is especially supportive for:Anxiety and overwhelmBurnout and nervous system dysregulationEmotional reactivityFeeling scattered or ungroundedReconnecting with your body after stressBy slowing down your breath and bringing awareness into your body, you help shift out of fight-or-flight and into a more regulated, balanced state.📩 Want more practices like this?This breathwork reset is also available inside Rae’s free Breathwork Resource Library, which includes 15–20 guided somatic breathwork and meditation practices. You can access it by signing up for the Somatic Healing newsletter here.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Do you ever feel guilty for resting? Do you shut down when overwhelmed and then judge yourself for it?In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae explores the freeze response, nervous system burnout, and the guilt and shame that often accompany rest.This conversation is especially timely during winter (or any “inner winter” season of life), when your body may naturally crave slowing down even if your external world doesn’t.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:What the freeze response (hypoarousal) actually is from a nervous system perspectiveHow overwhelm, burnout, trauma history, and sensory overload contribute to shutdownWhy freeze is not laziness, weakness, or failure — but a protective survival strategyHow to gently “thaw” freeze without flooding your systemIf you’ve been feeling:Disconnected or checked outUnable to respond to texts or make decisionsBurned out and overwhelmedStuck between doing too much and doing nothingThis episode will help you understand what’s happening in your body and how to respond with compassion instead of criticism.✨ Rae also closes with a powerful reflection from Nicola Jane Hobbs on ease, striving, and permission to choose the gentle path.📩 Want more support?Sign up for the Somatic Healing newsletter in the show notes for biweekly nervous system reflections + access to the Breathwork Resource Library (15–20 guided practices).Resources Mentioned: Window of Tolerance and Nicola Jane Jobbs PoemCONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In today’s episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae offers a gentle guided meditation designed to help you feel safe, grounded, and present in your body.This calming practice focuses on creating a sense of safety in the present moment, using simple somatic tools like orienting, breath awareness, grounding, and affirmations to support nervous system regulation. Whether you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply in need of a pause, this meditation invites you back into your body with softness and care.✨ In this guided practice, you’ll experience:Orienting to your environment to support nervous system safetyGentle breathing to ground and settle your systemSomatic awareness to reconnect with your bodyAffirmations for safety, presence, and self-connectionA slow, supportive pace that helps ease anxiety and overwhelmThis meditation is especially supportive if you’re navigating stress, emotional intensity, or simply craving a moment of stillness and regulation. You can return to this practice anytime you need help coming back into the present moment and feeling supported from the inside out.📩 Want more practices like this? This meditation is also available inside Rae’s Breathwork Resource Library, which includes 15–20 somatic breathwork and meditation practices. You can access it by signing up for the Somatic Healing newsletter + new practices are added throughout the year.✨ If you enjoy this guided meditation, Rae would love to hear from you! Your feedback helps shape future monthly meditation releases on the podcast.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae explores the powerful practice of romanticizing your life and why noticing simple joys, also known as glimmers, can be deeply regulating for your nervous system.Romanticizing your life isn’t about ignoring hard things or forcing positivity. It’s about slowing down, becoming present, and training your nervous system to recognize safety, warmth, and pleasure in everyday moments 🌿✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:What it really means to romanticize your lifeWhat glimmers are and how they support nervous system regulationHow glimmers help expand your window of tolerance and reduce anxietySimple somatic and mindfulness practices to notice more joy and presenceRae shares personal stories, nervous-system education, and gentle practices you can immediately integrate into your daily life whether you’re feeling anxious, disconnected, or simply craving more presence and ease.This episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t always come from doing more, it often comes from noticing more.Sign up for the Somatic Healing newsletter to receive access to your free breathwork meditation library (20+ practices).CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Self-Love is Brain Training: Somatic Practices for Rewiring Your Inner VoiceIn this soulful episode, recorded in Costa Rica 🌴, Rae reflects on self-love, inner compassion, and the powerful journey of healing your relationship with yourself especially during seasons of change.Blending storytelling with somatic wisdom, this episode explores how self-love is not just a feeling… but a practice. A brain-training. A rewiring of your inner voice.✨ You’ll hear:Why “self-love is brain training” shifted Rae’s perspective on healingPersonal stories on perfectionism, the Enneagram, and inner criticsSomatic tools for navigating new beginnings, change, and inner pressureHow to respond to your mistakes with self-compassion, not self-judgmentThis is a grounded, vulnerable, and expansive invitation to return to yourself when life feels uncertain and to meet the most tender parts of you with presence and grace.Resources Mentioned:Enneagram as a self-awareness tool💌 Want to stay connected? ➡️ Sign up for Rae’s monthly newsletter and get free access to her Breathwork Resource Library, including 20+ guided meditations for nervous system support, emotional regulation, and seasonal healing.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae shares a compassionate, nervous-system-aware framework for contributing to social change without bypassing your capacity or burning out.Inspired by the recent events in Minneapolis and global unrest, Rae introduces the Social Change Ecosystem Map by Deepa Iyer highlighting 10 powerful roles we can each embody when contributing to justice, equity, and healing.🎧 Tune in to explore:How political unrest impacts our nervous system & capacity to respondThe 10 roles in social change: from Visionary to Caregiver to DisruptorHow to identify which role fits your nervous system, gifts, and season of life✨ Whether you’re a healer, a frontline responder, a builder, or a storyteller there is no one right way to show up. This episode will help you find clarity, compassion, and sustainable alignment in your unique contribution to change.Resources Mentioned:The Social Change Ecosystem Map by Deepa Iyer💌 Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to access Rae’s free breathwork + meditation resource library and stay connected to her latest offerings.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Feeling anxious, uncertain, or out of control as you start a new year or transition into something unknown?In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae shares 4 powerful somatic tools to help you calm anxiety, release the grip of control, and reconnect with your body’s innate capacity for safety, resilience, and trust.🎧 Inside this episode, you’ll learn:Why uncertainty and anxiety often go hand-in-hand and how your mind tries to compensate with controlThe empowering mantra that changed Rae’s life: “I can handle it”How to reframe discomfort as a sign of growth and nervous system expansionSomatic regulation tools to calm anxious spiralsA gentle reminder of what is actually in your control and what’s not✨ Whether you’re navigating a new beginning, closing a chapter, or simply feeling stretched, this episode offers practical tools to ground your nervous system and meet yourself with compassion in the unknown.💌 Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to access Rae’s free breathwork + meditation resource library and stay connected to her latest offerings.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Ready to plan your 2026 in a way that feels intentional, grounded, and aligned with your true self?In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae shares 5 powerful and creative ways to plan for the year ahead including both solo rituals and community-based practices that support clarity, reflection, and embodied goal setting.🌟 Whether you're craving more ease, expansion, creativity, or connection in 2026, this episode will give you ideas to reflect, reset, and set your intentions with care.🎧 In this episode, you’ll explore:How to create an intuitive vision board (digital or physical) that reflects what you want to call in and how you want to feelA guided practice to connect with your core values and use them as anchors for decision-makingJournaling prompts to help you clarify your 2026 vision (including a letter-from-the-future exercise)A compassionate approach to goal setting without falling into perfectionismThe power of joining workshops and community gatherings to mark a new chapter in your lifeWhether you do one practice or all five, this episode will help you:Feel more connected to your visionSet goals that match your capacity and valuesRelease the pressure to “do it all” and instead plan from a place of self-trust💌 Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to access Rae’s free breathwork + meditation resource library and stay connected to her latest offerings.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2026!! In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness‑Focused Women, Rae explores the energy of 2026 through the lens of the Chinese Zodiac, focusing on the Year of the Fire Horse and what it means for intention, leadership, creativity, and pacing yourself in the year ahead.If 2025 felt quieter, more inward, or reflective, 2026 brings a very different tone of more movement, expression, visibility, and bold action. This episode offers both insight and grounding so you can work with this energy rather than burning out.🎧 In this episode, you’ll explore:What the Year of the Fire Horse (2026) symbolizes in the Chinese ZodiacHow 2026 differs energetically from 2025’s Year of the SnakeWhy pacing, nervous system awareness, and rest will be essential this year4 powerful journaling prompts to help you reflect, envision, and set intentions for 2026The guided journaling prompts support you in:Trusting yourself more deeplyClarifying your top goals (without overwhelm)Understanding how you want to respond to fear or uncertaintyDefining a clear, embodied intention for 2026This episode is perfect if you’re:Feeling inspired but want to avoid burnout in the new yearTransitioning out of reflection and into intentional actionLooking for a gentle yet empowering way to set your 2026 vision💌 Want to stay connected? ➡️ Sign up for Rae’s monthly newsletter and get free access to her Breathwork Resource Library, including 20+ guided meditations for nervous system support, emotional regulation, and seasonal healing.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? Need a moment of calm before stepping into the new year? In this special episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae guides you through a gentle, grounding breathwork practice designed to calm your nervous system and connect you to a sense of inner peace.Perfect for the holidays, year-end reflection, or anytime you feel the need to reset, this breathwork session will help you return to your body and reclaim your center.🎧 In this calming episode:Practice two simple but powerful breathing techniques: Bliss Breath & Halo ActiveRegulate your nervous system with gentle cues for grounding and presenceUse the healing mantra: "All is well. I am grounded, centered, and safe."🫶 This practice is perfect if you're feeling:Anxious or overstimulated by the holidaysEmotionally heavy or disconnected from your bodyReady to begin the new year with a clear and centered mind💌 Want to access this breathwork anytime, even offline?➡️ Sign up for Rae’s monthly newsletter and get free access to her Breathwork Resource Library, including 20+ guided meditations for nervous system support, emotional regulation, and seasonal healing.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In this cozy, reflective episode, Rae shares her favorite books from 2025 and the powerful mental, emotional, and somatic benefits of reading.Whether you're a bookworm or a curious beginner, you'll walk away feeling inspired to make reading a bigger part of your wellness toolkit.📖 Inside this episode:How reading boosts nervous system health, creativity & cognitive functionWhy it helps with stress relief, better sleep, and emotional resilienceRae’s favorite way to alternate fiction & nonfiction based on her moodReflections on reading for personal development, healing & client workTips for reading more often (even if you're busy or overwhelmed)How certain books deepened her work around nervous system regulation, neurodiversity, shame, and self-worthRae’s top 2 nonfiction & 3 fiction picks of 2025, plus what she’s reading now🌟 You'll also hear about:How Rae organically brings books into her coaching & therapy sessionsHer “just for fun” favorites and the book that kicked off her 78-book yearWhy audiobooks, e-readers, and flexible formats can help you fall back in love with reading🎁 Want access to the Breathwork Resource Library? Sign up for the free Somatic Healing Resource Library to access 20+ guided breathwork meditations, journaling tools, and Rae’s favorite healing practices.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Can’t fall asleep... or stay asleep? This episode is a must-listen if your nights feel restless and your mind won’t shut off.In this powerful guest interview, Rae speaks with Jessica Fink, LCSW-S, a Texas-based CBT-I therapist who specializes in treating insomnia, sleep anxiety, PTSD, OCD, chronic pain, and over-control. Together, they explore how trying too hard to sleep may actually be what’s keeping you awake and what to do instead.Inside this episode:The difference between being tired vs. being sleepyWhy sleep anxiety and overthinking hijack your nervous system at nightWhat “sleep effort” is and why it’s sabotaging your restSomatic tools + mindset shifts to reduce nighttime tension and reclaim your restWhat to do during a sleepless night that actually helps (and what to avoid)Whether you're a high-achieving perfectionist, a chronic overthinker, or just someone curious about better sleep hygiene, this episode offers practical, non-medication-based tools for lasting change.💤 Stay Connected with Jessica on Youtube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or in her Monthly Newsletter🧘‍♀️ Free Breathwork & Meditation Resource Library – access when you join the monthly newsletter✍️ Want more reflection prompts? Sign up for Rae’s newsletter to receive monthly somatic tools, writing prompts, and updates🎧 Save this episode to revisit before your next sleepless night, and be sure to share it with a friend who needs some gentle, grounded support around sleep.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Feeling the pull to reflect on this past year in a way that’s intentional, embodied, and grounded? In this cozy and contemplative episode, Rae guides you through a somatic end-of-year practice to help you integrate the lessons of 2025 and gently prepare for the energy of 2026.✨ Using the lens of the Chinese Zodiac, Rae explores:The meaning of 2025 as the Year of the Snake and the Wood elementWhy this year may have felt more quiet, inward, and transformationalWhat to expect in 2026: the bold, adventurous Year of the Fire HorseThe power of personal shedding, integration, and spiritual growthPlus, you’ll receive 4 guided journaling prompts to help you:Reflect on your growth, self-soothing, and identity shiftsAcknowledge where you’ve shown courageRecognize the inner and outer strengths you discoveredCelebrate creative expression and nervous system resilience🎧 Whether your 2025 felt spacious or sticky, tender or transformational, this episode will support you in closing the year with presence, intention, and compassion.📌 Mentioned in this episode:🌱 Core Values Discovery Sessions – book yours via this link🧘‍♀️ Free Breathwork & Meditation Resource Library – access when you join the monthly newsletter✍️ Want more reflection prompts? Sign up for Rae’s newsletter to receive monthly somatic tools, writing prompts, and updatesIf this episode resonated, please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts to help others find this work!CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In this empowering episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae explores what confidence really is from a nervous system-informed, trauma-sensitive lens. Confidence isn’t about pretending you have it all together. It’s about feeling safe in your body, connected to your truth, and rooted in who you are.🎙️ You’ll learn:Why confidence is an embodied state not just a mindsetHow nervous system regulation plays a role in feeling safe to be seenWhy your inner child might be blocking your confidence (and how to reparent)How to up-level your inner voice and practice compassionate self-talkThe self-trust formula: self-knowledge ➡️ self-trust ➡️ self-confidence✨ Whether you’re in a season of self-doubt or ready to step into your next level, this episode will leave you feeling seen, grounded, and deeply supported.💌 Want to take this work deeper? Get my Free Somatic Breathwork Bundle when you join the Somatic Healing Newsletter. You’ll receive 20+ guided breathwork practices to support you through anxiety, stress, emotional blocks, and more.🎤 Have a question or aha moment? Leave me a voice note at SpeakPipe. I might answer it in a future episode.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

This week’s episode lands just in time for Thanksgiving 🦃  Rae offers a gentle, somatic approach to gratitude, especially for those navigating big emotions, grief, burnout, or overwhelm during the holidays.🎧 Inside this episode, you’ll hear:How to practice gratitude without bypassing what’s hardWhat to do when gratitude doesn’t feel accessibleEmbracing the duality of the holidays: joy + grief, connection + lonelinessHow small sensory moments anchor you into the presentFive journaling prompts to ground your nervous system and connect to gratitudeA self-love practice: write a gratitude letter to yourself✨ Take what you need, pause if you want, and come back anytime you need a reminder that gratitude can be gentle, grounded, and entirely your own.💌 Want to take this work deeper? Get my Free Somatic Breathwork Bundle when you join the Somatic Healing Newsletter. You’ll receive 20+ guided breathwork practices to support you through anxiety, stress, emotional blocks, and more.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In this episode, Rae explores thought rumination, why it happens, and how to break out of looping thoughts using somatic, nervous-system–based tools. If you’ve ever found yourself replaying scenarios, overthinking conversations, or spiraling into “what ifs,” this episode will help you understand what’s happening in your brain and body and how to create relief.You’ll learn:🌿 What rumination really is and how it differs from healthy reflection 🌿 How the nervous system triggers looping thoughts (fight/flight/freeze/fawn) 🌿 Why your brain chases “understanding” as a form of safety + control 🌿 How fawning and people-pleasing create rumination patterns 🌿 The mind-body feedback loop that keeps spirals going 🌿 Somatic practices to interrupt the cycleThis is the perfect episode for anyone navigating anxiety, overthinking, looping thoughts, emotional overwhelm, or fawning patterns and for practitioners supporting clients through these experiences.💌 Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to access Rae’s free breathwork + meditation resource library and stay connected to her latest offerings.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Ready to reconnect with your body, calm your mind, and come home to yourself? In this deeply supportive episode, Rae (somatic coach + breathwork facilitator) leads you through a guided breathwork meditation to cultivate inner safety, emotional wholeness, and self-compassion.Whether you’re feeling anxious, disconnected, or just need a moment of stillness, this practice helps you drop into your body and create a compassionate inner dialogue. Using conscious breathing, body-based awareness, and gentle affirmations, you’ll begin to build your emotional resilience, widen your window of tolerance, and anchor into gratitude and presence.Inside this episode:Guided breathwork for nervous system regulation & groundingSomatic cues to enhance your mind-body connectionInner child & inner teen affirmations for self-compassionA powerful moment of stillness to meet yourself fullyGratitude-based closing to end the practice in alignmentPerfect for your daily regulation practice, self-love ritual, or evening wind-down, this meditation invites you to feel safe in your body and deeply seen by your own inner voice.Note: This is a guided breathwork practice. Please do not listen while driving.💌 Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to access Rae’s free breathwork + meditation resource library and stay connected to her latest offerings.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Why does joy sometimes feel harder to hold than stress? In this episode, Rae explores the emotional complexities of joy and how our nervous systems can struggle to trust happiness, especially after trauma, chronic stress, or survival-mode living.You’ll learn how nervous system regulation, somatic tools, and the science of positive psychology can expand your capacity to feel joy fully and safely. Plus, Rae introduces the PERMA model of well-being and how you can use it to integrate joy, resilience, connection, and meaning into your healing journey.✨ In this episode, Rae explores:Why joy can feel unfamiliar, unsafe, or fleetingHow nervous system responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) affect your ability to feel goodThe surprising ways joy can bring up fear, guilt, or discomfortHow to retrain your body to feel safe with happiness and easeThe PERMA model from positive psychology (and how to embody it somatically)Practices like breathwork, glimmers, journaling, and mindful presence to build emotional resilienceWhether you’re navigating trauma healing, burnout recovery, or simply trying to feel more like yourself again, this episode will show you how to nurture joy as a practice, not a performance.💌 Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to access Rae’s free breathwork + meditation resource library and stay connected to her latest offerings.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Feeling stuck, frozen, or like you're falling behind? You're not alone. In this milestone 100th episode, Rae shares a warm behind-the-scenes life update + 5 powerful mindset shifts and somatic tools to help you move through emotional stuckness with compassion, clarity, and momentum.Whether you're navigating a big life transition, feeling creatively blocked, or just caught in a loop of comparison and freeze, this episode will support you in regulating your nervous system, reconnecting to your power, and taking aligned action (even if it’s tiny!).💛 In this episode, Rae shares:A cozy life + creativity update (books, cacao, painting, and porch dreams 🌞)The #1 somatic truth about feeling stuck (hint: it’s temporary)5 tools to gently shift your energy and get out of your headHow movement and micro-actions spark momentumWhy stuckness might actually be a precursor to a breakthroughThe real reason you're not “behind” and how to reframe itIf you've been craving a soft, grounded push forward, or just some cozy somatic inspiration, this is your sign to tune in.💌 Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to access Rae’s free breathwork + meditation resource library and stay connected to her latest offerings.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Authenticity over avoidance, boundaries over burnout, and empowerment over dependency. In this raw and insightful conversation, Rae is joined by returning guest and energy healer Erin Bishop Pedone of Reiki Shores to unpack the nuanced and often-unspoken dynamics of spiritual codependency, emotional bypassing, and what true healing actually looks like.Together, they explore how spiritual work can sometimes become a mask for avoiding discomfort and how to recognize when helping others turns into abandoning yourself. They also unpack the importance of healthy energetic boundaries, how grief and anger are sacred messengers, and why real growth requires self-trust, integrity, and occasional rupture.Whether you’re a wellness practitioner, a spiritual seeker, or someone on a healing journey looking to reclaim your power, this episode is a grounded and heart-expanding reminder to come back home to yourself again and again.🌿 In this episode, we explore:What is spiritual codependency (and how to spot it)?The signs of bypassing emotions in the name of being “high vibe”How unresolved grief and anger are sacred signals, not symptomsWhy setting energetic and emotional boundaries is crucial for healingWhat rupture and repair can teach us about deeper relationshipsHow to remain an empowered client AND an integral practitionerThe importance of self-trust, discernment, and following your inner “ping”🎧 Whether you’re new to energy work or years into your healing path, this conversation will give you the clarity and tools to walk your journey with more honesty, sovereignty, and soul.Stay Connected with Erin: Follow on Instagram, Like on Facebook, Reiki Shores Website, Use code RAEDIANT to save 10% on a private session with Erin!💌 Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to access Rae’s free breathwork + meditation resource library and stay connected to her latest offerings.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In this powerful and informative episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness‑Focused Women, Rae dives deeper into the connection between grief, trauma, and the body—exploring how our nervous system, brain, and somatic awareness hold the key to healing.Building on last week’s episode, Rae breaks down complex trauma science into simple, compassionate language you can understand. You’ll learn how trauma impacts the brain’s alarm system (amygdala), speech center, and body memory, why the body “keeps the score,” and how true healing begins when we involve both mind and body in the process.Drawing from The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, her background in social work, and years of trauma‑informed practice, Rae shares somatic healing modalities—like breathwork, yoga, body awareness, creativity, and mindful connection—that help you move from survival mode to safety, empowerment, and integration.Whether you’re personally healing from trauma or you support others on this path, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening in your body, why it makes sense, and how to start cultivating safety again from the inside out.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:What trauma really is and how it affects the brain and bodyWhy the body “keeps the score” and how to release stored experiencesSomatic modalities that support trauma recovery (breathwork, movement, art, EMDR, yoga)Four key themes for trauma healing: Safety, Connection, Empowerment, and IntegrationHow to rebuild a sense of safety and trust in your bodyWhy healing isn’t about being “fully healed,” but about expanding your capacity to feel safe💌 Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to access Rae’s free breathwork + meditation resource library and stay connected to her latest offerings.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In this heartfelt episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae opens her new mini-series on grief, trauma, and somatic healing by exploring the body-based experience of grief and how to move through loss with compassion and awareness.Building on her powerful workshop at Transcend Fest, Rae shares her own journey with grief and offers supportive insights for anyone navigating loss, whether it’s the death of a loved one, a breakup, a career change, or grieving an older version of yourself.You’ll learn how grief can manifest physically (tightness in the chest, exhaustion, numbness, stomach issues), why these sensations arise, and how to work with your nervous system instead of against it. Rae also shares gentle somatic tools, like breathwork, supportive body postures, and self-compassion practices, that help your body metabolize emotions rather than suppress them.This episode is an invitation to slow down, honor your own process, and remember that grief is not something to “fix,” but a sacred journey of feeling and healing.🌸 In this episode, you’ll discover:How grief shows up in the body beyond loss of a loved oneThe nervous system’s response to grief, trauma, and changeSomatic practices to support emotional release (like legs-up-the-wall + hand-to-heart)How to offer yourself compassion while navigating difficult emotionsWhy grief work is a sacred, powerful part of your healing path💌 Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to access Rae’s free resource library of breathwork + meditation practices.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In this calming and supportive episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae guides you through a gentle, trauma-informed breathwork practice designed to help you regulate your nervous system, find inner safety, and return to a state of grounding and presence.This episode builds on the concept of the window of tolerance and is ideal for anyone experiencing anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm. Through a soothing blend of orienting, mindful breath cues, and somatic awareness, Rae helps you reconnect with your body and shift back into a sense of peace, wholeness, and self-trust.Whether you're new to breathwork or a seasoned practitioner, this is a beautiful nervous system reset you can return to anytime you need it.🌿 In this episode, you’ll experience:A guided somatic breathwork practice (4-1-6 breath)Orientation and body-based grounding techniquesSupport for regulating stress, anxiety, and overwhelmGentle reminders that your emotions are valid and you are safeBreath cues for self-soothing and releasing tensionA felt experience of connecting mind and body⚠️ Please do not listen to this practice while driving. Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can be fully present.💌 Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to access Rae’s free resource library with 20+ breathwork + meditation recordings and somatic tools.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Do your emotions ever feel like the absolute truth? In this episode, we're breaking down one of the most common (and sneaky) mental traps: emotional reasoning—the idea that “if I feel it, it must be real.”💭 “I feel anxious, so something must be wrong.” 💭 “I feel guilty, so I must’ve done something bad.” 💭 “I feel overwhelmed, so I probably can’t handle this.”Sound familiar? You're not alone. This pattern can spiral fast and it’s deeply tied to nervous system dysregulation and unprocessed emotional experiences.In today’s episode, I’m sharing:🌿 Why your brain & body often confuse past fear with present danger🌿 How to identify when you’re being the emotion vs feeling it 🌿 5 somatic practices to bring regulation, clarity, and grounded safety back into your body 🌿 How to stop letting feelings override your self-trust and intuition 🌿 What it really means to relate to your emotions instead of resist themWhether you identify as a big feeler, a highly sensitive soul, or just someone who’s been riding an anxious wave lately, this episode is for you. Tune in for honest reflections, somatic tools, and mindset shifts that help you reclaim your power without bypassing your emotions.🧘‍♀️ Grab your free somatic resource library (Breathe Easy) inside the Somatic Healing Newsletter !💌 Want to share what came up for you? Send me a voice note → speakpipe.com/somatichealingpodcastCONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck? In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, I'm sharing 9 powerful tools, practices, and perspectives to help you navigate anxiety, emotional stress, and dysregulation through a somatic, holistic lens. 🧘‍♀️💛These are the exact tools I return to in my personal life and with clients when working with anxiety, grief, fear, sadness, or self-doubt. Whether you're new to nervous system work or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers grounded, trauma-informed insights you can apply today.Inside, you’ll learn:🔹 How to create your personalized “Toolkit” in the Notes app🔹 What the Window of Tolerance and 4 trauma responses reveal about your nervous system 🔹 The power of shifting from “I am anxious” to “I’m experiencing anxiety” 🔹 How sensation association and inner child healing support lasting regulation 🔹 Why emotional inclusivity = deeper healing 🔹 The 3 types of breathwork (mindful, integrative, meditative) and when to use them 🔹 How to deepen self-compassion and become your own safe place💌 Want to take this work deeper? Get my Free Somatic Breathwork Bundle when you join the Somatic Healing Newsletter. You’ll receive 20+ guided breathwork practices to support you through anxiety, stress, emotional blocks, and more.🎤 Have a question or aha moment? Leave me a voice note at SpeakPipe. I might answer it in a future episode.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In this inspiring episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae sits down with multi-passionate healer and yoga educator Nikki Haas for a powerful conversation on embodiment, creativity, entrepreneurship, and using somatic movement as a healing tool.Nikki shares her journey from corporate finance to teaching yoga and somatics at Marist University, guiding Division I athletes in nervous system awareness, and creating her unique movement offering: Somatic Salsa. Together, Rae and Nikki dive deep into how dance can unlock stuck energy, how somatic practices support mental health and emotional regulation, and what it takes to build a soulful wellness business while raising a family.You'll also hear about their upcoming offerings at Transcend Festival, including Rae’s signature breathwork class and Nikki’s embodiment-based movement and devotional chanting (kirtan).✨ Whether you're a yoga teacher, holistic entrepreneur, or someone looking to reconnect with your body, this episode is a beautiful invitation to move, feel, and be fully alive.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Nikki weaves together yoga, Ayurveda, somatics, and energetic healingThe origin and power of Somatic Salsa as a playful release practiceWhy body awareness is crucial for high-performance athletes and everyday people alikeHow Nikki balances motherhood, entrepreneurship, and teaching with self-careEncouragement for wellness professionals building heart-centered businessesCreative ways to bring more movement, joy, and softness into your lifeHow to trust your body and reclaim your power through movementConnect with Nikki: Instagram & FacebookJoin us at Transcend Fest!💌 Join the Somatic Healing Newsletter for access to Rae’s free breathwork library and updates on upcoming events, retreats, and workshops.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, we're diving into how to navigate identity shifts, seasonal transitions, and life changes with more clarity, embodiment, and ease. 🍂💫Whether you're:Starting a new job or relationshipReturning to school (or sending your kids back)Feeling that subtle energetic shift from summer to fall...These kinds of transitions can shake up your sense of self and leave you wondering, "Who even am I right now?"Inside this episode, I guide you through:🌿 The difference between identity changes vs. life transitions🌿 Somatic & mindset tools to feel grounded in the unknown🌿 The “name it to tame it” approach to ease anxiety during change🌿 How to reconnect with your core values as a compass 🌿 Using this time of year to check in with your vision for the rest of 2025Whether you’re feeling dysregulated or excited by what’s next, this episode will support you in anchoring into your truth, honoring your process, and creating space for new growth. You are resilient, and you’ve moved through so many transitions before. This one is no different. ✨Download the free Breathe Easy nervous system resource when you join the Somatic Healing Newsletter.🎤 New! Leave me a voice note on SpeakPipe to share a reflection or question you want me to answer on a future episode!CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae breaks down the top 5 misconceptions about breathwork - from the myth that you have to do long, intense sessions to the false belief that feeling dysregulated means you've failed.You'll hear Rae’s personal story of how breathwork changed her life after grief and anxiety, and how this practice can support everything from daily stress relief to emotional healing, creativity, and nervous system regulation.🌬️ In this episode, you'll learn: ✨ Why gentle breathwork can be just as powerful as intense sessions ✨ How breathwork supports both trauma healing and everyday well-being ✨ What it really means to be "dysregulated" (and why it's not failure) ✨ The difference between short micro-practices and long sessions ✨ How to create a breathwork practice that works for youWhether you’re brand new or a seasoned breather, this episode will help you connect deeper with your body and release the pressure to “do it perfectly.”🧘‍♀️ Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to receive access to Rae’s free library of meditations and breathwork sessions. Plus, send in your questions, shares, testimonials, or wins using the new SpeakPipe feature here 🎤CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Do you spiral into worst-case scenarios the moment something feels uncertain? 😵‍💫 You're not alone! This is a common cognitive distortion called catastrophic thinking, and it’s tied to anxiety and nervous system dysregulation.In this empowering solo episode, Rae, somatic coach and breathwork facilitator, guides you through:🌿 What catastrophic thinking is and how it shows up in your mind and body 🌿 Why this pattern is a nervous system response rooted in protection, not personal failure 🌿 How to spot when you’re spiraling and how to gently interrupt the fear loop 🌿 Somatic tools to shift from anxiety to grounded presence 🌿 How self-compassion widens your window of tolerance and builds inner resilience 🌿 A mindset reframe: Best case, worst case, most likely outcomeYou'll also learn how to pair mindset work with body-based healing to regulate in real-time.This episode is perfect for you if you’re an anxious overthinker, a recovering perfectionist, or simply ready to stop letting fear call the shots. Tune in to reclaim calm, access inner safety, and meet your anxious thoughts with compassion instead of panic.🎁 Free resource mentioned in the episode: Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to receive Breathe Easy, a free resource library of trauma-informed breathwork and nervous system tools.💌 Like what you heard? Share this episode with a friend or leave a review to help the podcast grow!CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Have you ever wondered why you freeze in conflict… overwork to avoid discomfort… or find yourself people-pleasing to keep the peace? You’re not broken. You’re likely outside your window of tolerance, operating from an old trauma response.In this episode, we explore:🌱 What the Window of Tolerance is and how it impacts your emotions, behavior, and relationships 🌱 The Fight Response: signs, root causes, and how to soften into safety 🌱 The Flight Response: anxiety, busyness, avoidance & how to regulate it 🌱 The Freeze Response: shutdown, indecision & why it’s not laziness 🌱 The Fawn Response: people-pleasing, over-apologizing & how to reclaim your truth 🌱 How to expand your Window of Tolerance over time with somatic toolsYou'll also receive simple, grounded practices to support nervous system regulation.This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to better understand their inner world and build resilience from the body up. Whether you’re anxious, overwhelmed, or navigating stress and emotion, this one is for you.💌 Join the Somatic Healing Newsletter and get instant access to Breathe Easy, a free library of trauma-informed breathwork and meditations.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Today’s episode is a guided somatic breathwork practice to help you anchor into joy, amplify your radiance, and soak in the present moment. Whether you’re listening in July or in the middle of another season, this breathwork session is designed to reconnect you with what’s going well and help you feel that goodness in your body.In this practice, Rae guides you through:🌞 2:1 breath to calm and ground 🌞 Halo active breath to move and energize 🌞 Top holds to pause, expand, and integrateThis session is perfect if you want to: 🌻 Connect to the joy of the present moment 🌻 Amplify what’s going well in your life 🌻 Soak in beauty, gratitude, and sensory aliveness 🌻 Reconnect with nature and your body"With every exhale, you're making space for more. More joy, more love, more adventure."🧘‍♀️ Want access to more guided breathwork sessions like this one? Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to unlock Rae’s full library of audio practices and nervous system tools you can return to anytime.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Today, we’re diving into one of the most powerful tools for nervous system regulation: connection. Whether it’s the way you relate to yourself, your community, or your breath, connection can be deeply regulating… or dysregulating.This episode breaks down the 3 forms of connection that support somatic healing and personal growth: Connection to Self, Others, & Your BreathThis episode is for you if you're:✨ Feeling overwhelmed or disconnected✨ Wanting to deepen your relationship with your breath, body, or loved ones✨ Exploring somatic practices for nervous system regulation✨ A therapist, coach, healer, or highly sensitive person seeking more ease🎁 Want more breathwork practices + somatic tools? Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter and get immediate access to Breathe Easy, your free resource library of guided meditations, breathwork audios, and grounding rituals.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

If you’re a Highly Sensitive Person, empath, coach, therapist, or big feeler, this one’s for you. 🧡 In this soulful episode, Rae shares all about how to protect your energy, clear what’s not yours, and hone your intuitive gifts without losing yourself in the process.In this episode, you’ll learn:🌿 What a Highly Sensitive Person is🌿 How to recognize projection🌿 Daily energy hygiene tools🌿 How to nurture your intuition🌿 Your sensitivity is a giftQuestions to reflect on: • Where am I holding onto something that isn’t mine? • What’s one practice I can commit to this week to clear my energy?Resource Mentioned: HSPerson.com🎁 Want more breathwork practices + somatic tools?Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter and get immediate access to Breathe Easy, your free resource library of guided meditations, breathwork audios, and grounding rituals.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Thinking about a big life change — starting a new job, moving, or beginning a relationship? This episode is your gentle guide to navigating major life transitions with more clarity, groundedness, and self-trust.✨ In this episode, Rae shares a somatic approach to life changes, inspired by fresh waves of creativity after an expansive trip to Scotland (spoiler: Isle of Skye & Edinburgh magic!). You’ll hear practical steps, embodied questions, and supportive tools to help you move through any transition feeling anchored in your truth.In this episode you’ll explore: 🌱 The Facts 🌱 The Possibilities 🌱 Your Nervous System 🌱 Support (Without Outsourcing)🌱 Takeaway: You can move through big changes from a grounded, safe place. When you trust your inner compass and honor what’s true for you, there really are no “wrong” choices — only lessons and expansion. 📩 Sign up for the monthly newsletter to receive somatic tools, journal prompts, and updates straight to your inbox.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

If you’ve ever wondered how to feel more grounded, clear, and connected to your intuition - this episode is your invitation!In this episode, Rae shares her personal journey with breathwork - from a transformative trip to Vermont to how it now weaves through her work as a somatic therapist, somatic coach, and breathwork facilitator. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to integrate breathwork into your daily life and why this practice is a powerful portal for nervous system healing, emotional release, and returning to your truest self.In this episode, you'll learn:🌬️ What breathwork is and how it works on a somatic level 🌬️ Rae’s trauma-informed approach to integrative and meditative breath practices 🌬️ How breathwork supports nervous system regulation, emotional release, and creative flow 🌬️ Real-life ways to use breathwork as an anchor in daily life, in guided sessions, as self-practice, or in community 🌬️ How breathwork helps you quiet the inner critic and hear your intuition again 🌬️ Why breathwork builds your “regulation muscle” and expands your window of toleranceWhether you're new to breathwork or deepening your practice, this episode is a loving reminder: you always have your breath.🌿 Ready to experience the power of breathwork in your own body? Book a 1:1 Integrative Breathwork Session with Rae to shift energy, calm your nervous system, and return to clarity.Since this episode originally aired, some links may be outdated or events may have passed. Want current updates and access to the free 15+ breathwork practice resource library? → Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter here!CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in extremes, “I have to do it perfectly or not at all”, you’re not alone. This episode is for the perfectionists, overachievers, and sensitive souls who get caught in all-or-nothing thinking... and are ready for a new way.In this conversation, Rae shares how all-or-nothing thinking is actually a nervous system response, and how you can meet it with compassion, awareness, and somatic support. You'll leave with simple, body-based tools to help you interrupt the mental loop, soften pressure, and create more space for ease, nuance, and creativity.In this episode, we explore:🌀 Why all-or-nothing thinking is a form of protection, not a flaw 🌀 How trauma, perfectionism, and high sensitivity play a role 🌀 What’s happening in the body during these moments (freeze, tension, anxiety) 🌀 Somatic tools to regulate the nervous system and shift your perspective 🌀 Gentle affirmations and movement practices to reconnect with flexibility 🌀 Journal prompts + nervous system check-ins to return to your center🌿 Ready to soften the extremes and come home to yourself?Join me this fall at the Return to Soul Retreat — a nature-based healing experience for sensitive, soulful women. There are just a few spots left. DM me “RETREAT” or check the link to learn more.Since this episode originally aired, some links may be outdated or events may have passed. Want current updates and access to the free 15+ breathwork practice resource library? → Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter here!CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

What if true strength isn’t about pushing harder—but learning how to soften, rest, and listen to your body?In this soul-soothing episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae explores how softness and stillness are not weaknesses, but powerful somatic tools for nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and inner trust. If you're tired of the hustle, overachieving, or people-pleasing your way through life, this is your invitation to reclaim presence and strength on your own terms.You’ll hear about:🌱 What “somatic strength” actually feels like in the body🌱 The nervous system’s capacity for both activation and gentleness🌱 How to identify where rest feels most accessible (and why that matters)🌱 Real examples of shifting from burnout to embodiment🌱 Somatic tools for nervous system regulation: sighing, humming, swaying, breathwork🌱 A permission slip to rest (plus a poem to anchor the reminder)🌱 Why women are often taught to survive through tension—and how we can begin to unravel thatThis episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t always mean doing more. Sometimes, it looks like placing a hand over your heart, breathing deeply, and simply being with yourself.🧘‍♀️ Mentioned: Upcoming events — check the events calendar here. Since this episode originally aired, some links may be outdated or events may have passed. Want current updates and access to the free 15+ breathwork practice resource library? → Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter here!Poem by Nicola on InstagramCONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In this episode, we explore the transition between spring and summer as a powerful metaphor for personal growth, energy shifts, and nervous system rhythms. Drawing from 5 Element Theory, I’ll guide you through how seasonal transitions impact the body, emotions, and your inner landscape and how you can move through them with more presence and self-trust. This is an episode you can return back to when you're experiencing any kind of transition.You’ll learn: 🌱 The energetics of Wood Season (Spring) and Fire Season (Summer)—and what each represents in your body and life 🌱 Somatic signs you're resisting a transition—like fatigue, burnout, and overcommitting 🌱 A personal story of resistance and recovery—how throwing out my back reminded me to slow down and listen 🌱 A full ritual practice for navigating seasonal shifts:Breathwork (2:1 and halo active)Cacao ceremony (I like to use Ora Cacao)Meditation (Insight Timer App)Journaling prompts and affirmations to support your release and renewal💭 Journal Prompts:What does this transition want to teach me?What feels complete?What am I ready to release to feel lighter this summer?🌞 Affirmations to support you during the transition:I am safe to not know what’s nextWhat I release creates space for what is in my higher alignmentEvery “no” brings me back to alignmentThis episode is here to remind you: there’s no rush through the transition. Whether you're moving from one season to another or through a life shift, the tools shared here will help you anchor into your body and your truth.📅 Retreat Reminder: The Return to Soul Retreat takes place in October—aligned with Metal Season and designed for powerful release, reflection, and reconnection.Since this episode originally aired, some links may be outdated or events may have passed. Want current updates and access to the free 15+ breathwork practice resource library? → Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter here!CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In this episode, we’re exploring the deep healing power of nature and what it means to be in relationship with the Earth. I’ll share my personal story, from walking the Camino de Santiago, to how long hikes and time in nature continue to shape my healing journey, creativity, and nervous system regulation.You’ll learn: 🌿 How nature supports the nervous system—shifting from sympathetic stress to parasympathetic calm 🌿 How your body stores and releases energy, emotion, and memory while walking, hiking, and connecting to the land 🌿 The meaning of nature signs and what they may be inviting you into 🌿 Flower essence as an energetic tool for healing and why I incorporate it into my practice 🌿 How gardening and slowing down outdoors reminds us of our true, whole selves📣 Retreat Announcement: The Return to Soul Retreat is happening this October!📩 Sign up for the monthly newsletter to receive somatic tools, journal prompts, and updates straight to your inbox.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In this heartfelt and expansive episode, I’m joined by Parashakti Alexandra - yoga teacher, sacred space holder, and new mother, as she shares her powerful journey through yoga, pregnancy, motherhood, and rediscovering her authentic self.Together we explore: 🌿 The philosophy and ethics of yoga (yamas & niyamas) as spiritual guideposts for boundaries, identity, and self-trust 🌿 How pregnancy transformed her yoga practice from asana-focused to prayerful and intuitive 🌿 Why modern motherhood often feels overwhelming—and how lack of community support, not the child, is the root cause 🌿 The importance of co-regulation and adult nervous system support in postpartum wellness 🌿 Reclaiming your individual identity within motherhood—and honoring your soul’s unique evolution 🌿 What it truly means to live your yoga off the matThis is a must-listen for anyone navigating life transitions, identity shifts, or the sacred terrain of motherhood and healing.📅 Retreat Reminder: The Return to Soul Retreat is happening this October in Upstate NY! 📩 Join the Monthly Newsletter for tools, practices, and updates straight to your inbox.Connect with Parashakti Alexandra on InstagramCONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

How do you tell the difference between fear and intuition? In this episode, we dive into how to listen to your inner wisdom—the voice within that knows—and how to build a deeper sense of self-trust, compassion, and embodied clarity.This is a continuation of last week’s conversation on wholeness, and we’re expanding the topic by exploring the somatic and creative tools that help you turn down the noise of fear and turn up the volume of your intuition.You’ll learn:🌱 What inner wisdom actually feels like in the body 🌱 How fear and the inner critic try to override your intuitive voice 🌱 Somatic practices to reconnect with your intuition: breathwork, movement, inner child work, and sensation tracking 🌱 Creative practices like intuitive writing, morning pages, and art to access your inner truth 🌱 Reflection questions to guide your journeyThis episode is your reminder that you don’t have to force your way into burnout—your body, breath, and creative expression can guide you home.📣 Retreat Announcement: The Return to Soul Retreat is happening this October!📩 Sign up for the monthly newsletter to receive somatic tools, journal prompts, and updates straight to your inbox.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

What does it really mean to feel whole? In today’s episode, I’m opening up about my own journey of rediscovering wholeness—beyond performance, perfectionism, or external validation. If you've ever felt disconnected from your body, voice, or creative energy, this conversation is here to remind you: you are already whole—you just might need to remember.In this episode, you’ll hear:🌿 Why I paused my business and how I rebuilt it from a place of authentic self-expression 🌿 Reflections on identity shifts after a life of being a high-performing athlete—and the freedom I found beyond competition 🌿 How somatic healing, breathwork, inner child work, and parts work supported me in reconnecting with my truth 🌿 The 3 pillars of wholeness: self-compassion, self-trust, and self-knowledge 🌿 Client insights and what I’ve learned guiding others back to their most radiant selvesIf you're in a season of reimagining your life, letting go of the noise, or seeking deeper alignment with who you really are—this episode is your invitation to come home to yourself.📣 Retreat reminder: The Return to Soul Retreat is happening in October! For more info, check out episode #68. 📩 Sign up for the newsletter to receive updates, practices, and be the first to hear about my upcoming 1:1 program Rooted & Radiant.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In today's episode I'm sharing the story behind the work I do. If you're new to the podcast—or even if you've been here for a while—this is a heartfelt introduction to who I am, how I found somatic healing, and why I'm so passionate about guiding others through emotional healing, embodiment, and personal growth.In this episode, I share:🌿 My journey from grief and burnout to purpose and aliveness 🌿 The profound losses I experienced in grad school—and the turning point that led me to discover breathwork and somatic healing 🌿 How therapy, travel, yoga festivals, and coaching shaped my healing path 🌿 The moment I met my inner child, and how that changed everything 🌿 Why I believe in somatic work as a path to self-trust, clarity, and compassion 🌿 What I support my clients with: life transitions, ADHD, perfectionism, people-pleasing, business growth, grief, shame, and emotional overwhelm 🌿 The ways you can work with me now:Private 1:1 sessions (Inner Alchemy, Clarity & Release, Soulful Biz)Return to Soul Retreat in OctoberWorkshops, this podcast, and my free monthly newsletterThis episode is an invitation to reflect on your own path, to remember that healing is nonlinear, and to reconnect with your inner wisdom, clarity, and radiance.📩 Sign up for the free monthly newsletter, your bi-monthly healing toolkit, delivered on the 1st and 15th of each month. CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.