Free Your Soma with Aimee Takaya – Details, episodes & analysis

What if the digital connections we've built during years of isolation are actually preparing us for something deeper? 

Aimee and intuitive coach Elysia Skye explore why embodied presence matters now, how wounds become curriculum, water's lessons on forgiveness, and why gathering—physically, energetically, and intentionally—opens portals to collective brilliance.

This episode weaves together energy work, Oracle wisdom, and lived experience to reveal how coming back into the flesh is essential for authentic connection and transformation.

Elysia takes us through: 

—Why in-person connection create a deeper transformation

—Learning to listen to your somatic wisdom as a mindfulness practice

—How Somatic wisdom is a mindfulness practice

—How physical awareness builds an authentic connection

—Why athering amplifies healing and insight

—Trusting your own knowing over external validation and control

And so much more!

Elysia Skye is a speaker, mindset and leadership consultant, and host of The Brilliance Method Podcast. She has produced educational and motivational content for global brands and continues to lead mindfulness workshops for Fortune 500 companies and small businesses.

Through her podcast, speaking, and Patreon community, Elysia shares practical tools and profound insights that inspire people to trust themselves and create a wealth mindset rooted in presence, purpose, and authentic leadership. Her work provides actionable ways to quiet the noise, strengthen intuition, and step fully into your zone of genius. The 7 Secrets to Waking Up Happy Every Day

https://sevensecrets.thebrilliancemethod.com/gift-7-secrets 

Connect with Elysia:

Website: elysiaskye.com 

Podcast: elysiaskye.com/podcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elysiaskye

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elysiaskye

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elysiaskye/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/elysiaskye

Connect with Aimee:

Instagram: @aimeetakaya 

Facebook: Aimee Takaya 

Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.

Does your child push every boundary, question every rule, and seem immune to traditional parenting strategies? 

Parent coach Mary Van Geffen returns to discuss "spicy ones"—the intense, strong-willed children (about 20% of kids) who feel everything deeply and need a radically different approach. 

She shares why these passionate trailblazers require a radically different kind of support and how adults can shift from control and correction to attunement and regulation.

Mary takes us through:

—Who the “spicy ones” are, and how to reframe "strong-willed"

—How your own nervous system and need for control affect the parent-child dynamic

—Why modeling matters more than demands when dealing with demonstrative children

—Using heavy body work and movement to help kids process big feelings appropriately

—Why standard approaches often fail with high-intensity temperaments

—How your parenting role must shift dramatically as spicy kids enter the tween and teen years

And so much more!

Mary Van Geffen is an international parenting coach and parent educator for overwhelmed moms of strong-willed & Spicy Children™. She teaches monthly workshops to help moms gain confidence to choose gentle, respectful parenting, especially if they weren’t raised that way. 

Mary has a ministry on Instagram where she posts an inspiring parenting tip every single day.  Just reading her social media will help you delight in your child and remember that you are enough. Mary believes that when a mom realizes how hard she is on herself and cracks the door open for some self-compassion, her entire family is bathed in light! 

Mary is a certified Simplicity Parenting Counselor® and Professional Co-Active Coach®.  Her greatest achievement, however, is cultivating a calm, kind, and firm relationship with her spirited go-getter daughter (17),  polar-opposite introverted son (15), and un-Enneagramable hubby.

Link to preorder the book Parenting A Spicy One: A compassionate guide for raising a deep-feeling and wonderfully strong-willed kid

Preorder here to access Mary’s Affirmations Masterclass and the Meltdown Meditations for Moms. https://www.maryvangeffen.com/parentingaspicyonebook 

Are you a spicy one quiz:

https://www.maryvangeffen.com/quiz?mcp_token=eyJwaWQiOjc0Nzg3MSwic2lkIjoxOTE2NDY3NjY0LCJheCI6IjlhN2IxZWIxMWUxNTFjYmM3YzMyMDA1Y2RiNjUyMGI3IiwidHMiOjE3MTEzMDM2NjIsImV4cCI6MTcxMzcyMjg2Mn0.z2efLk8K2Glc2ijQxNcZKc2akcaB79gw5CBSUVr5HeU 

To hear Mary’s first episode on Free Your Soma: Gentle and Respecting Parenting, please see episode 15.

Connect with Aimee:

Instagram: @aimeetakaya

Facebook: Aimee Takaya

Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

Ever wondered if what feels like a breakdown might actually be a breakthrough in disguise?

In this week’s episode, Aimee sits down with David Hulse, a spiritual guide who bridges traditional religious doctrines with contemporary spiritual insights. 

They explore how to turn your darkest moments into your greatest awakenings by shifting from "spirit" to "energy" consciousness. 

David takes us through:

- The science and spirituality behind frequency and vibration

- Why nervous system disruptions might signal spiritual evolution, not illness

- How 5th-dimensional energy impacts your physical body through the nervous system

- Why your etheric blueprint is the cause, and your body is the effect

- The difference between "I am [label]" and infinite "I am" consciousness

- Practical ways to integrate frequency healing into daily life

And so much more!

David Hulse is a vibrant spiritual guide who bridges traditional doctrines with contemporary spiritual insights. David has decades of experience as a minister, teacher, author, and healer, and has journeyed from a fundamentalist Christian upbringing to an inclusive spiritual vista that champions love over fear.

In his earlier years, David's spiritual awakening was ignited by a profound spiritual encounter that led him to reexamine his inherited beliefs and recognize the divine as truths veiled in parables, not confined to literal interpretations. This "cellular awakening" revealed the potential intelligence in human cells, redefining his perception of divinity and humanity's interconnectedness. 

David is the Founder and Spiritual Guide at the Academy for Spiritual Awakening, where his teachings weave together diverse spiritual traditions with modern scientific insights, inspiring individuals to move beyond mere belief in God toward experiencing the divine within themselves.

He integrates wisdom from spiritual avatars across ages, emphasizing the co-creative, transformative power of aligning with divine consciousness through prayer, meditation, and contemplation. Dedicated to challenging conventional religious dogmas, David offers a message of unconditional love, inclusivity, the power of gnosis: direct knowledge from Source.
David’s teachings uniquely "bridge the gap" between a 3D material world and a 5D spiritual awakening, guiding individuals on a transformative journey toward higher consciousness. He calls upon light workers to embrace their roles as co-creators in this shift, helping humanity transcend the limitations of the 3D matrix. David empowers your listeners to embody their true spiritual potential, fostering a global spiritual evolution.

FREE AWAKENING SAMPLER - https://www.sanctuaryforawakening.com/awakening-sampler

Learn more:

https://www.sanctuaryforawakening.com/david-hulse-bio

www.davidhulse.com

www.somadavid.com

Connect with Aimee:

Instagram: @aimeetakaya 

Facebook: Aimee Takaya 

Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

Who is the most important person in your life? Who is the greatest love? THE ONE who will open your heart in miraculous and powerful ways? Gemini Ferrie has been coaching women for the last 11 years on finding, experiencing, receiving and culitvating the greatest love of their lives: the love for themselves. On the podcast today, she shares her personal story of awakening to her inner world and her path to understanding HOW to create love internally instead of endlessly seeking it externally. We explore: childhood patterns that show up as relationship patterns, the pitfalls and blessings of being fiercely independent, meeting our own needs, the biggest challenges that women have for finding and experiencing true love, the source of insecurity and fear in our relationships and so much more! Connect with Gemini on instagram @lovecoachforwomen or get a consult with her at www.lovecoachforwomen.com

Your body has incredible potential! As the home of your consciousness and somatic experience, there is much to be discovered and unlocked in your human vessel. Seiji has been on a mission to help others become connected and whole through somatic education, emotional healing, menswork and embracing their authentic self-expression. He shares his personal story of growing up in Germany and contending with cultural notions of masculinity. We talk about Hanna Somatics, Trauma as it relates to Karma, the power of Mentorship, Creating Freedom and Peace with others through Nervous System Regulation and much much more! Seiji Oshenza is a certified Hanna Somatic Educator and an Authenticity Coach, he helps men and women find and embrace their true nature and discover healthy emotional self-expression. Connect with him on Instagram @oshenzaseiji

What does the new paradigm of parenting look like? Is gentle parenting a "soft approach"? What about consequences? What if you have an especially "spicy" or difficult child? How does your childhood experience impact the way you parent your kid? “ Mary and I explore all this as well as the importance of being able to regulate yourself as a parent. Mary brings her humor, insight and wealth of knowledge on the subject of conscious parenting. Plus she shares her personal story of discovery and how she came to be a thought leader in this arena. Just for 10 of my Free Your Soma listeners: join Moms of Spicy Ones™️ for $50 off with the Promo code: SOMA http://www.maryvangeffen.com/moso Mary Van Geffen is an international parenting coach and parent educator for overwhelmed moms of strong-willed & Spicy Children™. She teaches monthly workshops to help moms gain confidence to choose gentle, respectful parenting especially if they weren’t raised that way. Mary has a ministry on Instagram where she posts an inspiring parenting tip every single day. Just reading her social media will help you delight in your child and remember that you are enough. Mary believes that when a mom realizes how hard she is on herself and cracks the door open for some self-compassion, her entire family is bathed in light! To learn more about Spicy Ones™️: http://www.maryvangeffen.com/spicyones

What happens when we ask instead of tell? Kyle Mercer began exploring this after his first few years of coaching. He noticed resistance in his clients when he would give them advice and yet a powerful shift into openness as he would ask them questions with neutral curiosity. In this episode, Kyle shares on his signature “Inquiry Method” as well as his wealth of experience and knowledge from 25 years of being a life-coach and now, coaching coaches! Additionally, we talks somatics, “parenting”, healing the ego and the way emotions and memories are stored in our bodies and can be accessed and released through gentle attention and inquiry. We also give each other a “review” of each others services after swapping sessions! Kyle Mercer teaches his signature Inquiry Method to coaches and is the author of the books “Life at Altitude” and “Stop Parenting”. You can connect with him on Instagram @ mercer_kyle or read about his programs and coaching opportunities at www.lifeataltitude.com

After experiencing several years of frustration, misery and fear regarding food after her Ulcerative Colitis diagnosis, Sarah Dakh finally found liberation and renewed JOY in eating again. Now she coaches and guides other people through challenging gut health issues and helps them fall in love with cooking.

Listen as Sarah goes over her timeline and puts together the pieces that explain why an otherwise healthy young person like her could experience such devastating gut issues.

We explore HOW dysbiosis (gut imbalances) arises and the practical steps you can take to begin to transform your health from the inside out! Follow

Sarah on Instagram @bareroot_

He’s been saving peoples lives through food for many many years. Dr. Joel Fuhrman joins me for a very special talk about the difference between slowing down the disease process vs. reversing it! He is a lifelong advocate for nutritional excellence and a firm believer that knowledge is power when it comes to your health. He’s a 7x New York Times best-selling author who has coined the term “nutritarian” which a person who eats based on the nutritional density of their food. We talk about reversing heart disease, the long term impact of added sodium, why people find it hard to diet, reconditioning your tastebuds, food addictions, the toxic load and why people tend to snack all day long plus eating well as an expression of self-love. Joel is a living example that health is wealth. His methods have transformed the lives of people who thought they were at deaths door. Check out his latest book Eat for Life and get connected on his website www.drfuhrman.com

Traditional psychotherapy involves a lot of talking, which can be a valuable first step in assessing challenges and creating an understanding of our wounds. And yet, many will hit wall at a certain point because they are not fully accessing the place where their memories and trauma are stored : the rest of their body! Art Therapy and Somatic Therapies offer a “bottom-up” approach that is less about conceptualization and more about connecting with your moment to moment experience in your body. In this episode Art Therapist and A-MFT Parisa Frost shares about her passion for these unconventional approaches and her personal story of healing. We talk about: the hidden blessings of being raised in challenging environments, the effect of immigration on the second generation, how art/music/poetry helps us express and objectify our experiences in helpful ways, the endlessness of our ability to develop neurally and MORE! Connect with Parisa through her burgeoning non-profit www.hikinghealers.com