Most women undergo different fears and confusion that come with the midlife transitions, including early menopause changes. But how do we embrace the change and reconnect with the wisdom of our bodies? Embodiment, intimacy, and somatic intelligence play crucial roles in facilitating women's midlife transformation. Through somatic work and embodiment practices, women can navigate the transition with a deeper connection to themselves, fostering emotional and physical healing and empowering them to embrace change with courage and resilience.   Today, I have Shae Elise Allen, and she explains the transformative world of somatic work and midlife transitions. In this podcast episode, Shae Elise Allen takes us through: - Her personal journey of disconnection from her body after childbirth and how that led her to somatic and sexual education work. - The importance of safety, trust, and heart-centered work in somatic therapy, especially for women. - Her midlife transitions and early menopause experience, including her initial fear and confusion around the changes. - The initiation into a deeper embodiment through the disruption of menopause. - Trusting the intelligence of the body and the expansive potential of this transformative process. And so much more! Shae Elise Allen is an embodiment educator, speaker, somatic coach, and transformational guide supporting women at midlife. Shae teaches and speaks on embodiment, intimacy, somatic intelligence, vulnerability and courage, and midlife alchemy and supports women to repattern their sexual and body stories, guiding women to lead from a safe, empowered, and expansive connection to their body. Her vision is for women to know their truth as self-honoring, paradigm-shifting leaders and creative channels in today’s world. Follow on: IG: @shaeeliseallen  Facebook.me/shae.elise Follow Aimee Takaya on: IG : @aimeetakaya Facebook : Aimee Takaya Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at www.freeyoursoma.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

Birth, death, and rebirth are recurring themes that often precede a new version of self emerging. For that reason, true alignment calls for integrating one's spiritual and analytical sides. Today, I’m excited to host Danika Rose, a gifted psychic medium, a light language channel, and a successful business strategist. She shares her journey of navigating four profound birth experiences that catalyzed a deep spiritual awakening and the amplification of her intuitive gifts and psychic abilities. In this podcast episode, Danika takes us through: - Her birth experiences, including her misinformed, uneducated, fearful first hospital birth. - Her near-death experiences, mass awakening, and amplification of her psychic channeling. - Her journey of uniting her feminine, intuitive, psychic side with her masculine business strategy and systems side. - How highly sensitive people may turn to alcohol or other numbing behaviors to cope with their psychic abilities. - How she merged her business strategy skills and psychic healing abilities to birth her current business. - The importance of integrating one's spiritual and analytical sides for true alignment. - Embodying what you teach and monetizing transformations that impact the collective consciousness. - How stepping into the next evolution of self happens through exposure and conversations that resonate with where you're headed. And so much more! Danikah Rose is a lifelong Psychic Medium & light language channel. She has over 16 years experience in business management and marketing strategy to back up her unique blend of Strategy and Soul. She guides women worldwide on expansive journeys as they navigate business growth and scaling to 6/7 figures. With her extensive experience in the online world of marketing, her magic touch is psychically channeling from a business's energetic blueprint and guiding CEOs to their highest potential through their most aligned scaling & marketing plans and personal development. Ambitious business goals blend with her many ideas on marketing strategy, visibility & scalability for sustainable growth creating global impact. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danikahrosecreative/ Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/share/N4PXBgeQNzmHmGjS/?mibextid=K35XfP Website:https://www.danikahrosecreative.com/link-in-bio --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

In today’s episode, I’m excited to host Tricia Takvorian, a women's trauma-informed life coach who guides women beyond mindset tools to reconnect with their bodies through the transformative practice of somatic yoga. Tricia Takvorian takes us through:  The importance of accessing the hidden world beneath our mindset through yoga to return to our true selves. Her personal journey with yoga, starting in her early 20s after a breakup.  The importance of embracing somatic healing alongside mindset tools to fully address the root causes of our issues. The power of somatic yoga and how it helps access the hidden world and reconnect with one's true self. Trauma, as defined from a somatic perspective and it’s impact on our bodies and patterns in life. The importance of integrating mindset tools with somatic healing for a deeper and more holistic approach to healing and personal growth. Tricia Takvorian is a certified trauma-informed life coach, embodiment leader, and somatic healer. She has spent the last decade dedicated to doing her own inner work of healing limiting beliefs, emotional blocks, and conditioned patterns, as well as studying the tools/modalities to help support her clients through their own journey of healing and transformation. She helps women go beyond mindset tools, reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom + power, and experience freedom from within. Get free with T and follow her on Instagram at @triciatakvorian. DM Tricia the word “FREEDOM” to set up a FREE clarity call to see if working together feels like a right fit. Website: Triciatakvorian.com Email: Triciatakvorian@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

Water therapy can really help with healing from past traumas or old hurts by helping your body let go of built-up stress and tension, both physically and emotionally.  It typically involves immersion in warm water, allowing individuals to experience a profound sense of relaxation and safety.  Kim Yureta's journey exemplifies how this therapeutic approach helped her overcome past traumas and addiction. Through her experience with water release therapy, Kim found a pathway to self-compassion and love, leading to a transformative experience. In today’s podcast episode, Kim takes us through: Her holistic approach to recovery and how it focuses on somatic works. Her journey as a massage therapist, where she discovered her passion for bodywork.  Her path of personal healing and growth through her transformative and holistic work. Her journey as a massage therapist and how she became interested in it at a midwife's clinic How she found healing from past traumas and addiction through Rolfing and water release therapy. How water release therapy became a catalyst for her journey towards self-compassion and love. Her experience with ADHD and how working out can help with mental health. How she set boundaries and channeled her energy toward helping others despite challenges such as scoliosis and familial influences. The importance of experiencing joy and nourishment in the body and shifting the focus from external appearance to internal well-being. And so much more! Kim Ureta is a Certified Rolfer ® LMT, WRT Water Release Therapy® Practitioner Author, and Yoga & the 12 steps leader who is dedicated to helping people overcome addiction naturally. Drawing from her own recovery journey, she aims to free individuals from "Escape-alcoholism," or the cycle of escaping feelings. Kim believes in safe emotional processing using holistic tools to support brain chemistry, stress resilience, and the ability to feel without fear. Her expertise in bodywork adds a physical dimension to her holistic approach, aligning both body and mind in the recovery process. Her mission is to help others find comfort inside themselves, relieving physical and emotional pain so that each person can feel whole and can have purpose. Come, let's discuss holistic tools to support your clients to identify emotions, relieve physical discomforts, and find spiritual connection in their lives. Connect with Kim on her website www.kimureta.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

Many women feel disconnected from their bodies, especially their vulva and vagina. This disconnection can stem from societal taboos, lack of comprehensive education, or even medical experiences that prioritize diagnosis over holistic well-being. Carly Beaudry, a womb continuum midwife and manual therapist, explains how developing a "felt sense" experience involves cultivating awareness and understanding of bodily sensations, emotions, and needs. This practice empowers women to tune into their reproductive organs, fostering a deeper connection and promoting overall well-being. In today’s episode, Carly Beaudry takes us through:-The disconnection women feel in their bodies.-How to develop a felt sense experience in their body through touch-Her journey to specializing in female pelvic work and birth-How she serves women's bodies by educating them on taking care of their intimate areas and internal organs.-The rise in C-section rates and the lack of trust in women's bodies during childbirth and its significance.-Why women should focus on their, somatic, intellectual and physical education to prepare for childbirth and tend to their physiology. And so much more! Carly Rae is a female physiology sage, a ceremonial bodyworker since 2005, specializing in hands-on, hands-on pelvic work. Now, half of Carly’s life has been devoted to learning hands-on hands-on in healing arts. With training in Rolfing Structural Integration, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Somatic Sex Education, Visceral Therapy, Full Spectrum Birthwork, and numerous continuing education courses in scar tissue work, trauma-informed somatic therapy, organ + pelvic specific therapy, Carly has weaved her 18 years of education and experienced into her unique expression of this work. Carly is a guide into the depths of the female terrain, anatomy, and physiology. She walks with women from womb to tomb, exploring the layers of their flesh, feminine nature, and primal bodies. Walking with women back home to their bodies' truth. Follow her on Instagram @carlyraebeaudry --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

Somatic education guides us toward differentiation, integration, and transcendence. All these integrated are key to discerning and distinguishing different aspects of oneself, paving the way for deeper self-awareness and understanding. Today, I'm excited to explore the transformative world of somatic education alongside Lawrence Gold. He takes us through his unique approach, where he integrates somatic principles into psychological states and creative capacities, providing a holistic framework for personal growth and self-discovery. In this particular episode, Lawrence takes us through: - His unique perspective on somatic education and its applications. - Key Stages in his approach: Differentiation, integration, and transcendence. - How differentiation through discerning and distinguishing different aspects of oneself, paves the way for deeper self-awareness and understanding. - Integration and how it leads to unexpected outcomes and novel perspectives. - How transcendence leads to a process of awakening and growth. - How to explore the uncomfortable space of facing the unknown, the "zone of incomprehensibility."  - Embracing change and growth And so much more!  Trained in 1990 by the originator of Hanna Somatic Education, Thomas Hanna, Lawrence Gold worked on-staff in the movement rehab department of the Wellness & Rehabilitation Center of Watsonville Community Hospital in California from 1997 - 1999. He began his discipline of personal development at age 16 when he participated in the human potential movement by attending workshops at Esalen Institute, followed by the practice of yoga, rolfing, the best training, and other developmental influences, training, and coursework. As a writer in the field of somatics, he integrates multiple disciplines such as healthcare, spiritual development, human development, the social sciences, politics, and other areas of interest, showcased in the blog Full-Spectrum Somatics , and in his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/Lawrence9Gold). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

So much of what we experience culturally and what is happening in the larger scope of the world today can feel indigestible. Especially if we seek to handle it mentally. Being able to metabolize the suffering, dysfunction, and pain of the world is better attempted through our whole body and beingness. Today, I’m incredibly excited to host Toni Nagy, a comedian, and dancer who harnesses the playful power of interpretive dance to navigate deep and often heavy topics with both sincerity and humor.  In this fun and casual conversation, Toni Nagy takes us through: - Her innovative artistic expression through the comedy of interpretive dance. - How she discovered the power of movement in a countercultural environment, contrasting with her sports-oriented upbringing. -How starting dance later in life and being “bad” offered its own benefits - How she marries interpretive dance with political and social commentary in her comedy routines to create a unique and engaging form of artistic expression. - How she views the realm of somatics from her unique perspective. - Her “inner masculinity” and how she channels that into her comedy and as a helpful tool in her personal life... -parenting tips, astrology snacks, and so much more! Toni Nagy is a stand-up comedian and content creator most known for her viral videos where she interpretive dances her philosophies while pontificating, gyrating, and questioning culture. She has 600,000 followers across her social media platforms, not that she's counting or anything. Her comedy is quasi–radical, pseudo-philosophical, somewhat existential, and mostly funny. Observing Toni’s work is like micro-dosing shrooms, but then an hour later, wondering, "wait... was that actually a macro-dose!?" She's directed and acted in numerous films and written multiple award-winning screenplays, and is the founder of Cavelight Productions. Nagy has performed stand-up at the Comedy Store in LA, Flappers LA, Elysian Theater LA, Greenwich Village Comedy Club NY, the Improv Boston, Laugh Boston, Next Stage Theater Vermont, the Palm Springs Comedy Festival, and the infamous "Sweet" show at the Chelsea Music Hall in NYC. The Broadway Comedy NYC club twice voted her “Best New Comedian.” She is currently on a national tour performing a two-person multi-disciplinary comedy show with her 13-year-old daughter entitled “Go To Your Womb!” It’s like a PG-13 acid trip you’ll later want to process with your therapist. She is also on tour with her one-person show “Men, Come Inside of Me,” a comedy show during which she embodies all the men that have come inside of her, both metaphorically and literally. Toni relates to the men that have come inside of her and connects to them on a heart, soul, and genital level. Her effort to uncover these men is entwined with her desire to understand them, as well as herself. Social Media https://www.tiktok.com/@toni.nagy https://www.instagram.com/toninagy/ https://www.facebook.com/toninagycomedy Websites https://www.toninagy.com/ https://cavelightproductions.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

Intimacy, particularly with oneself, is a profound journey that can be both deeply rewarding and challenging to navigate, especially for those with past traumas. Today, I have Rachel Rae Halder, a multi-faceted somatic practitioner and life-long spiritual student. Together, we unravel the complexities of healing, breaking free from patterns, and embracing intimacy in its many forms.  In this podcast episode, Rachel Rae Halder takes us through: -Importance of intimacy, particularly in relation to self-acceptance and personal growth. -The mystical side of Christianity and her experience of the interconnectedness of religion and spirituality. -How she helps leaders, teachers, and healers break free from limiting patterns that hinder their growth and fulfillment. -Her upbringing, experience with sexual abuse, and her profound spiritual awakening. -How her approach to healing combines cognitive understanding, spiritual practices, and somatic therapies to facilitate deep transformation and self-acceptance. -The power of self-acceptance: moving away from the cycle of needing to fix. -The value of seeking to understand healing on different levels. And so much more! Rachel (she/her), commonly known as Rae, currently lives in the Sangre de Cristo mountains in New Mexico, the original home of the Tiwa known presently as Taos. She is a writer, thought leader, coach, and guide in the trauma, somatic, and embodiment fields. She loves working with coaches, healers and leaders who’ve done all “the work” and yet still sense there are unseen life-degenerating and syndromal freeze patterns dictating their reality. Rae is a seasoned practitioner, certified in over 10 different healing modalities, with a decade of experience with some of the most advanced trainings around trauma resolution, sexual liberation, and collective healing under her belt. She has a unique, mystical, and energetic approach to trauma healing + pleasure and a deep-rooted sense of the dark feminine path (a path of being and accepting, as opposed to a mental knowing and rejection). Her work goes far beyond the typical somatic experiencing principles and enters into the nature and energetic or mystical realms of the unseen. LINKS: www.instagram.com/rachel.rae.halder www.facebook.com/raehalder www.raehalder.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

Navigating the dating world can feel awkward. Often, both men and women are filled with uncertainty, confusion, and sometimes heartache. We live in an era dominated by digital communication and fleeting connections, making the quest for genuine intimacy and meaningful relationships challenging.  Today, I host Kevin Chinn, a digital entrepreneur, problem solver, and dating coach who offers insight and powerful solutions to men grappling with the complexities of modern dating. In this insightful episode, Kevin Chinn takes us through: -His journey of growth, transformation, and learning to be a human being. -Importance of basic social skills and the fundamentals of human interaction and emotional connection in today's dating landscape. -How his interest in spirituality was sparked by his mother's battle with breast cancer. -His early experiences with heavy, existential concepts and how they shaped his young mind -The ways in which he overcame his struggles with depression, addiction, and anxiety. -The practice of conscious dating, self-awareness, and understanding others to foster deeper connections. -Insights into his various niches, all rooted in his desire to help people overcome challenges and grow. And so much more! Kevin Chinn is a Social Scientist × Modern Day "Hitch" - Dating Was Awkward, I Made It Simple. Take the Masculinity Quiz: Find Out How Attractive You Are To Women: https://datescience.mykajabi.com/signup) Follow on IG @date.science --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

Understanding and integrating our shadows is crucial for achieving wholeness and authenticity. Somatic practices hold the power to shift our shadow consciousness and transmute patterns and traumas into a vision of a larger truth. In today’s informative podcast episode,  Maya Grythe takes us through: -How yoga, astrology, meditation, and breathwork led her toward profound self-discovery and healing. -Importance of shadow work: facing all aspects of oneself, including the darker and more challenging parts.  -Addressing both external events and internal responses and experiences to achieve healing and growth. -Importance of having effective tools, somatic healing practices, and a strong support system to navigate the complexities of shadow work. -The significance of effective tools, somatic healing practices, and a strong support system. -Acknowledging and confronting survival strategies developed in childhood for self-awareness and transformation. -The profound impact of shadow work in reshaping one's inner landscape for personal evolution and healing. -Her passion for guiding others on what spirituality truly is and what being human is really about. And so much more! Maja is an intuitive, a shadow worker, and a healer. Through the power of astrology, shadow work, and her intuitive abilities, she guides people on their journeys toward authenticity, transformation, and healing. Through Astrology and Shadow work, she helps people connect to their true purpose and reclaim their personal power and magic. Maja is also a yoga- and meditation teacher and has studied, practiced, and taught embodiment and somatic healing for over a decade. In addition she has delved into the subject of trauma healing over the past five years, and believes that true healing can only happen when we find the link between the body, the psyche and the spiritual. Her teaching and coaching are both intuitive as well as trauma-informed. “The human being is a powerful being, much more so than we usually give ourselves credit for. If we dare to look beneath the surface of our personalities, there is so much potential, magic, and power to be found. We just need to be willing and curious and add a little bit of courage.”—Maja Grythe. The quote I mentioned in the episode: “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek” - Joseph Campbell Maja offers readings and coaching. You can find her information here: Instagram: @itsmagicbymaja @majagrythe Work with Maja: https://stan.store/itsmagicbymaja --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

If you're an entrepreneur striving for greatness in a fast-paced world, finding balance and success becomes paramount. Traditional methods may offer temporary relief, but what if there's a more profound way to achieve lasting transformation?  Stay tuned as we explore why the innovative fusion of neuroscience, bodywork, and natural remedies is transforming the lives of go-getters, keeping them grounded and focused on their goals.  In this episode, I’m joined by the insightful, licensed therapist and nervous system coach Marie Benoit. She takes us through: -The importance of somatic healing and establishing the groundwork for generational wealth. -Approaching life as an adventure and embracing challenges with enthusiasm. -The distinction between cognitive behavioral therapy and a somatic approach.  -The importance of going into the body and uncovering unconscious patterns. -The potency of somatic work in addressing intergenerational trauma. -The concept of internal family systems (IFS) and how it helps in deep healing and exploration. -Her use of micro-dosing and psychedelics in her work. And so much more! Marie Benoit, a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Nervous System Coach, is dedicated to empowering ADHD entrepreneurs through a transformative journey. Her expertise lies in a holistic fusion of neuroscience, somatic parts work, and plant medicine, cultivating adaptive resilience in her clients. In a unique role that bridges the gap between conventional business coaching and therapy, Marie provides a tailored approach for her clients. This approach not only enables them to build generational wealth but also ensures alignment with their passions. By steering clear of burnout on their entrepreneurial journey, clients under Marie's guidance embark on a path toward richer lives, fostering happier relationships. Marie's vision extends beyond individual success. She believes in experiencing the soul of the world, utilizing wealth to help others, and creating lasting legacies. Her mission is to guide entrepreneurs in achieving success while maintaining a holistic balance that contributes to both personal and societal well-being. Website: thesomatic.ceo Instagram: @thesomaticceo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

With the mass educational system focusing too much on didactics or test results that often lead to children losing their self-esteem and falling out of the mainstream school system, we all need to take responsibility for our children’s education based on their individual needs.  For that reason, homeschooling and homeschooling programs are on the rise, and they offer a great chance to address children’s needs.  In today’s episode, I have the privilege to host Mary Resenbeck. She takes us through:  -The rise in homeschooling and the benefits it offers in addressing individual children's needs. - The need for a more personalized approach to education. -Her personal journey of homeschooling her children, who had dyslexia. -The struggles her children faced in the traditional education system. -The importance of building self-esteem in children and focusing on their talents and passions. -How her children's success in higher education and professional life is attributed to the personalized homeschooling approach. -How focusing on children’s strengths and interests is important for their overall development and success.  And so much more! Mary Resenbeck is a highly accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in alternative education, extensive expertise in Homeschooling, and advocacy for children with special needs and giftedness. She is a highly respected Special Needs Advocate, homeschool educational manager, and academic enrichment teacher with exceptional skills in guiding families through the intricacies of homeschooling while building strong connections among educators, parents, and students. Mary is a staunch advocate for promoting inclusive homeschooling educational environments and championing the rights and accessibility of homeschool education for students with learning differences. Mary Resenbeck, a seasoned homeschooling parent, began her homeschooling journey with her now-adult children in 2013 and continues with her 10-year-old daughter. Her steadfast commitment to advocacy has significantly improved the educational landscape for children with special needs. Her contributions, rooted in personal experience and professional expertise, continue to inspire and guide others in the field of education. Website: Mary Resenbeck Facebook: (1) Facebook Instagram: Mary Resenbeck (@maryresenbeck) • Instagram photos and videos LinkedIn: (26) Mary Resenbeck | LinkedIn BOOK: Take Charge of Your Child's Education Amazon.com: Take Charge of Your Child's Education! eBook : Resenbeck, Mary: Kindle Store --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

There are many languages and tools to understand our human consciousness and experience of being. In recent decades, the ancient system of the I Ching has been modernized and developed by innovative visionaries. Gene Keys is one such system. In this transformative podcast episode, Krysta takes us through: -Her personal journey with the Gene Keys system. -Use of shadow work to shift patterns and frequencies in our lives to improve our quality of life. -The concept of shadows and their role in understanding ourselves and our energy. -The importance of acknowledging and embracing triggers instead of trying to get rid of them. -How the Gene Keys and similar tools can help bring clarity and offer a way through the shadow. -The importance of going into the body and creating a safe space for vulnerability to understand and embrace the shadow. -Importance of paying attention to energies and how they show up in the body. And so much more! Krysta Kinslow is an Energy Guide who works with Gene Key wisdom. She helps people who are interested in Human Design and Gene Keys. They learn to utilize these tools to shift patterns and frequencies in their lives. These patterns are the key to understanding themselves deeper and living with trust as they move through the world. Follow her on IG @krysta.kinslow --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

In a society that is plagued by disordered eating and body image issues, there’s a need to explore somatic eating, which is an innovative approach to understanding our body and food. Today, I host Stephanie Mara, a Somatic Nutritional Counselor, who shares her personal story of struggling with food for many years and how her background story was fostered to take her to where she is today.   Stephanie's pioneering approach shines a light on the urgent need for us to listen to our bodies and cultivate a deeper understanding of our relationship with food. In this enlightening episode, we delve into: -Somatic approach to life and its importance in relation to food and the body.  -Stephanie Mara’s journey and how she developed the concept of somatic eating.  -Her personal story of having a troubled relationship with food allergies and food sensitivities. -How her early 20s digestive issues led her to become curious about the digestive tract and nutrition. -The somatic approach and its connection between the head, brain, and gut through the vagus nerve.  -How the sympathetic nervous system, activated in a state of perceived threat, can affect digestion.  -How trauma and chronic stress can contribute to a disconnection with the body and lead to using food as a source of safety and regulation.  -Compassion and normalization of using food as a resource while also encouraging diversifying stress management techniques. And much more!  Stephanie Mara Fox, MA, CMBEC, CHC, CYT, is a Somatic Nutritional Counselor and Mentor with a Master’s Degree in Somatic Psychotherapy. She is the creator of Somatic Eating®, a body-oriented, sensation-focused therapeutic approach to eating. She’s supported women, coaches, and wellness professionals all over the world, helping them to heal from disordered eating patterns, binge eating, emotional eating, chronic dieting, and body image concerns. She has been working for over the past decade to guide women in feeling empowered in their relationship with their food and body. Stephanie is published in the International Body Psychotherapy Journal, featured in Somatic Psychotherapy Today, VoyageDenver, Elephant Journal, Authority Magazine, and Your Recovery Revealed Summit. She is a teacher at the Institute for the Psychology of Eating and has supervised thousands of mind-body eating coaches. Stephanie is on a mission to guide others into a safe and regulated relationship with food so they can go out and create their Satiated Life.   Websites: https://www.stephaniemara.com/ https://www.somaticeating.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafox Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafox Contact: support@stephaniemara.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

In our human experience, we get to uncover universal truths about resilience, self-compassion, and the enduring quest for meaning in life. Whether it’s childhood trauma, PTSD, alcoholic addiction, or going on a seeking path wondering why you feel so different in this world, seeking somatic awakening and connecting with your inner self can help you find liberation. I’m excited to host Brad Wetzler who emphasizes finding beauty and peace amidst the struggle of internal healing.  In this episode, we explore: -Brad's journey back to his body after being overmedicated and struggling with CPTSD -His book "Into the Soul of the World" as a memoir about his journey -Complexities of addiction and the impact of medications on an individual -Use of somatic practices for overcoming trauma and PTSD -Reconnecting with oneself and finding a path toward source, spirit, and God And much more! Brad Wetzler is an author, journalist, and teacher. He began his writing and publishing career serving as an editor at Outside magazine, where he worked with some of America’s finest nonfiction writers. He later turned in his editor’s pen for a writer’s and traveled the world writing about adventure and exploration, business, politics, the environment, sports, and wellness.  In midlife, after recovering from a long, debilitating depression, he became a certified yoga teacher and began exploring and writing about our inner landscape: psychology, spirituality, meditation, and yoga. He coaches writers to tell the story of their lives in a memoir.  Website: bradwetzler.com Instagram: @bradwetzler   Twitter: @bradwetzler    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bradwetzlerwriter/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

In the typical busy life, where stress and anxiety often reign supreme, the quest for inner peace and healing has become a profound necessity for many. As we navigate the complexities of our minds and bodies, the search for effective healing modalities has led to the forefront of somatic practices and holistic approaches to mental health. Through insightful conversations and personal stories, we explore how somatic experiences can unlock the keys to emotional regulation, resilience, and profound healing. In this insightful episode, we discuss: -Her journey through mental health issues and substance abuse into self-healing somatics -Somatic attachment therapy and trauma-informed breathwork -The integration of mind, body, and spirit in healing -How childhood experiences influence adult behaviors and relationships -Bottom-up approach to healing -Building safety and emotional release and so much more! After getting her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Meleah decided to pursue her own path where she could bridge the worlds of holistic health, psychology & somatics. Her mission is to give the world the tools they need to self-heal so they can experience more peace, freedom & life transformation. Come follow along on Instagram. For a FREE Transformational Breathwork session, send Meleah a DM on Instagram with the word “BREATHWORK,” and she’ll send you a link to a breathwork session inside of her Somatic Self-Healers membership! You can reach Meleah on IG at: www.instagram.com/meleah.rose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

The burgeoning field of Somatics offers a rich and beautiful array of modalities and experiences that give insight into issues such as pain, memories, trauma, joy, and our human consciousness. Gabriel Posner has been dedicated to the field of somatics since his mid-twenties when he discovered Hanna Somatics and experienced profound relief from his chronic pain and health challenges. He recently completed one of the few published scientific studies on Hanna Somatic Education and it is his mission to see many more studies be conducted in order to build awareness about this little-known, but life-changing modality. In this insightful episode, we discuss: -His personal journey out of confusion and pain his path to healing -The scientific model that was used in his study -The Numerous Benefits of Somatic Education and Building Neural Connections -Building a New Relationship to Our Body Sensations -Qualitative VS Quantitative Evidence and Measuring Experience -Movement as Medicine and Particularly Motor-Sensory Re-Education and so much more! Gabriel Posner is the current president of the Association for Hanna Somatic Education (AHSE) as well as the Director of Research. He operates a private practice in Denver, Colorado, and trains practitioners and movement teachers with Essential Somatics. Gabriel has published articles for Somatics: Magazine-Journal of the Bodily Arts and Sciences. He has also presented at Movementis: Movement and Cognition conference and numerous Annual Conventions for the AHSE. You can reach Gabriel at gabriel@hannasomatics.com or gabriel@elevatedsomatics.com www.elevatedsomatics.com Tik Tok: Soma_to_soma Check out his weekly online class https://elevatedsomatics.as.me/schedule/0accd757/appointment/28992385/calendar/6330784 and visit www.Essentialsomatics.com for info about training. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

On today’s podcast, I’m excited to collaborate with Andrea Dominguez as we explore awakening to the inner world and finding joy in being alive through music, dance, and somatic practices. Andrea shares her journey as a somatic life coach and encourages listeners to align themselves with what feels good. We dive deeper into: -The concept of somatic awakening and how it needs to happen over and over again! -The significance of living life from the inside out: it's the only thing you have control over. -How her career in Art laid a foundation for her somatic work -What is Ecstatic Dance? How is it different than going to a club? -Death and how it brings us closer to life, god, and our aliveness And so much more!! Meet Andrea Dominguez, a heart-centered leader based in Los Angeles. She holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree, is a certified Mastery Method Life Coach, Mental & Emotional Release Therapy® Practitioner, Breathwork and Ecstatic dance facilitator, and DJ. She enjoys weaving together all of her unique and powerful practices, customizing her coaching based on where you are now, where you want to go, and who you need to be to experience it. Her mission is to empower you to embrace yourself fully with grace and love so you can get aligned with your authentic desires, transform inner limitations, and create a life that really feels GOOD! Andrea's expertise in the realm of breathwork facilitation recognizes the profound influence conscious breathing has on tapping into one's inner wisdom and vitality by releasing emotional blockages and finding clarity on a journey to wellness. As an ecstatic dance facilitator and DJ, her infectious passion for music and dance serves as a conduit for others to connect with their bodies and emotions. Through eclectic selections and uplifting beats, participants release, express, and heal through the magic of dance. Working with Andrea Dominguez, you'll experience not just a coach, facilitator, or DJ but a guide to the realms of personal transformation, self-discovery, inner alignment, joy, and FUN! FREEBIES for Free Your Soma Podcast ● Living My Vision Worksheet Download ● 3 Coaching Sessions (first come, first served) Upcoming Events February 5th - 9th ONLINE The Vibe Shift - Morning Movement & Dance Challenge February 18th - In-person, Los Angeles area Blossom Anew - Somatic Workshop & Ecstatic Dance Journey Follow her: IG: @dredominguez Soundcloud: dredominguez Andreadominguez.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

Flower essences and botanical energies are somatic in nature and often offer a variety of benefits for our human soma! Saewon Oh shares about the intimate connection with plants that is possible and offers a path to healing, self-discovery, and profound transformation. In this episode, we explore: -a larger definition of Soma and Plant Medicine -human connection with the earth -the subtle bodies of plants and how they interact with our human Soma -flower essences and vibrational medicine -the somatic and psychic experience of working with plants -connecting with oneself before connecting with plants and so much more!! Saewon is an essence maker, subtle energy worker, healing artist, and founder of Sun Song, an embodied research lab for plant collaboration, earth-based healing, and vibrational flower essence therapy. Follow her on: Instagram: @_sunsong_ Website: ⁠shop-sunsong.com Follow on IG : @aimeetakaya Facebook : Aimee Takaya Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education and The Radiance Program at www.freeyoursoma.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

Adoption leaves a wound of abandonment our nervous system and can lead to the person seeking continuously outside of themselves for support and connection. This was the case for Laurie Jean Vogler who has spent the last 20+ years fine tuning the art of healing this wound and discovering the greatest love of her life: herself. In this episode, we explore: -the impact of being a Korean orphan adopted by an US family -the generation trauma and wounds as it relates to the Korean War -how we can heal, even if we don't cognitively remember specific events -the power of co-regulating with a healer to learn how to feel safe in your emotions and physical experience -becoming your own soulmate and experiencing the love that you are! and so much more!! Laurie Jean is a dedicated facilitator of healing and transformation, bringing over two decades of experience to her work. Her passion lies in empowering individuals to rewrite their stories, particularly those shaped by trauma, and reclaiming joy by overcoming limiting beliefs. Laurie draws from her own profound healing journey, marked by experiences of abandonment, adoption, and abuse, which she has transformed into her present-day superpowers of fierce love and grace.  Follow her on: Instagram: @lauriejeanie Website: lotusintouch.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support