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

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Instagram: @aimeetakaya 

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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.

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Instagram: @aimeetakaya

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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

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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

Astrology is an ancient science and it's meant to be embodied, felt and experienced rather than merely used as personality test or a divination device.  Rachel Capurso of Aeolian Heart is an expert in the realms of astrology, mythology, philosophy and pop culture. She has the gift of making astrology feel relevant to the current political, sociological and cultural climate. This innovation allows for a more embodied experience of otherwise very conceptual, mytho-poetic astrological download! We discuss: The Taurus-Scorpio Nodal Axis of Eclipse Season 2021-2022 and the gifts of deeper embodiment that its brought to humanity. The Polarities of the Signs: specifically Capricorn/Cancer synergy. The Reclamation of Somatics as a new awakening of humankind. The difference between wisdom and knowledge that is experienced vs merely mentally conceived and SO MUCH MORE Check out Rachel's Patreon and receive weekly astrology forecasts (they are AMAZING!) and get special pricing or free access to her classes, workshops and more! https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart

During the Pandemic I decided to “get real” about losing the baby weight (my son was 2 and I had stayed pretty much the same weight since I gave birth).  So I did what I was used to doing most of my life: an extreme, restrictive diet and a bunch of exercise. I had lived most of my adult life eating vegetarian/vegan so going Keto was a radical move. But extremism when it came to eating wasn’t new to me. I was in a decade long habit of forcing myself to do things, especially when it came to food. However, this time, I had a powerful somatic practice that had begun to change and shift my biology. And the knowledge I would discover after coming off this crazed keto rollercoaster would change my life and my body from the inside out.  For more info on the Radiance program and 3 Days to Radiance visit www.freeyoursoma.com  Got a story to share? Contact Aimee at aimee.takaya@gmail.com to discuss being featured.

“The same energies that mend a broken bone also heal a broken heart.” Brian Siddhartha Ingle has been on a self-healing journey for most of his life and gathered a plethora of holistic tools that he uses to create a space for the self-healing of others. All healing is truly self-healing. There are no healers only those that facilitate an environment for healing to take place. And it is through cultivating “Self Energy" and connecting with our health and vitality that we can begin to awaken more and more of our true nature. Brian shares from his wealth of knowledge and experience as an Osteopath, Naturopath, Feldenkrais, Hanna Somatics and Yoga Teacher. We explore the bliss of felt sensory experience, being contained and connected, ideas for therapists on how to facilitate the best experience for others and the idea of “protecting” against others energies. Brian shares his personal story of how and why he stepped into the world of healing and where it’s taken him. Discover his workshops and offerings at www.livingsomatics.com or connect with him on instagram @i_contain_multitude_s

What if the path to enlightenment isn't about ascending away from your human experience but diving deeper into it? 

In this week’s episode, intuitive business mentor & spiritual wellness mentor Lindsay Schroeder joins Aimee to explore the dangerous trap of spiritual bypassing and reveal why your body holds the key to true awakening.

Lindsay shares her expertise, offering a refreshingly grounded approach to consciousness that honors both your spiritual essence and your beautifully human experience.

She takes us through:

- Spiritual bypassing to avoid dealing with uncomfortable emotions and bodily sensations 

- How spiritual awakening is deeply intertwined with nervous system work

- The difference between feeling your feelings vs. telling stories

- Practical techniques to complete emotional cycles from root causes rather than quick fixes

- Reframing “negative” emotions rather than trying to bypass them

- Descension as a spiritual practice, going deeper into your human experience 

And so much more!

Connect with Lindsay

https://our-are.mykajabi.com/awakening-guide

https://our-are.mykajabi.com/embodiment

Instagram: instagram.com/ourandare

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Instagram: @aimeetakaya 

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

Plant Medicine is becoming more mainstream and while many folks are focused on the peak experience that comes with a dramatic shift in consciousness, there is another way, a more sustainable way, to work with plants.  Celena De Luna spent the first part of her life in a state of deep listening and in her late teens began her healing journey and started finding her voice. She is now a powerful, strong voice that is not afraid the challenge the status quo and share her discoveries.  She is a folk-herbalist and medicine woman, a kitchen witch who teaches on nourishment as a way of life.  In this episode, we explore subtle plant wisdom, redefine “medicine” and examine the biggest tenants of true healing : commitment, patience and consistency.  Listen now to hear her incredible origin story and tune into her unique way of connecting with life-giving plants as a way to heal.   Follow her on IG @ofthemoonmedicine

What kind of human being would you be if you spent years healing your body through movement and food? How long might you live with a balanced and integrated brain, easeful aligned posture AND a thriving microbiome? Danny Burke has been living the experiment for the last 20 years. He's been healing his brain through movement as a Hanna Somatic Educator and healing his microbiome through a whole foods plant-based lifestyle. He is experiencing radiant health at 59 and watched his parents change their trajectory and thrive with these methods as well. His dedication and collaboration with his family is inspiring. We explore the many benefits of somatic education and a healing diet as well as offer compassionate, practical tips for transitioning into a new way of eating for those curious about this way of life. Danny is former weightlifter who has worked with powerlifters, equestrians and other athletes to somatically increase performance and decrease injury. He has also worked with pregnant women to ease childbirth and the postpartum recovery process. He lives and practices in Covington, Louisiana. Connect with him on Instagram @lifesomatics

Ever wonder how your energy is designed to flow? Ever wondered how the energy of others influences you? Each one has a unique and individual imprint and expression. And as we grow up it becomes more and more apparent how much conditioning we are living with, inside our bodies. Human Design offers a practical way to understand your energy field and how it is impacted by your environment. It is a tool for a more embodied experience of life. It's a combination of multiple ancient systems of self-knowledge and quite the vast rabbit hole of mystical, esoteric and occasionally mundane seeming information. HD is gaining in popularity for one big reason: it resonates and people find it deeply helpful! Gene Keys (a related system) and HD expert Bella Krystal join us on the podcast to talk about the practice of wholeness and using these systems to gain a clearer understanding of where your energy might get fragmented, over the course of a day, a job, a relationship or a life. She shares about her personal journey home, to herself, her body and the power of living a life that is aligned with your personal blueprint. We speak about body intelligence, somatic reconditioning, sexual wounding, aliveness, energy centers, the gift of our shadows, evolving consciousness and so much more! Both HD enthusiasts and newcomers will find something encouraging and insightful in the episode. Follow Bella Krystal on Instagram @bella_krystal_universe  Join her FB Group : Gene Keys & Human Design Check out her courses and get 50% off the Archetype Embodiment with the code SOMA https://academy.unlockyourdesign.com/collections?category=64-doors

How do we come back from the dark places? What if we can't even consciously remember it? Trauma can be described as a strong and lasting experience of dysregulation in a person's nervous system. For some of us, before we could think or speak, there may have been an intense interruption to our natural developmental process. The Path of Self-Regulation is a journey to an experience of a whole, complete and contained self. A self that is free to engage in the world and respond to life as it occurs with balance and sophistication. It's a lifelong practice that Somatic Therapist Annie Brook has been cultivating and sharing for over 40 years. Join as we explore pre-cognitive trauma, birth trauma, the impact of adoption and the powerful ways to transform your life by meeting the darkness with guides, tools and experiential knowledge that healing is truly possible. Annie has a 4 month deep-dive beginning Jan. 25th! Get Annie's support to actualize something really important. Write that book! Launch that course! Do that deep inner work for better relationship! Best Choice Best Action MasterMind https://brook.kartra.com/page/BestChoiceBestActioninfo Follow her on Instagram instagram.com/anniebrooktherapy And Facebook facebook.com/thebrookinstitute and sign up for her FREE PDF Library with articles for therapists, parents, couples, and general somatic skills https://secure.anniebrook.com/pdf-library

If you're looking around you and wondering WHY and HOW your life came to be this way, this episode is for you!  If you have a dream and vision for your life but are frustrated feeling that SOMETHING is in your way, but you're not sure what, this episode is for you! Join me and Manifestation and Healing Guide Jane Allen Chaisson as we explore the connection between the inner and outer worlds and how we create our external realities through our internal experience. She offers some beautiful insights into the ways in which healing your relationship with yourself through body awareness and connection can bring about profound and miraculous changes in your lived reality. She blesses us with a beautiful manifestation meditation and I am pleasantly surprised at the memory and feeling that arises in me afterwards! Jane Allen's next round of her 3 month Manifestation immersion begins January 15th 2023! Get more info at www.lovejane.org and follow her on instagram @lovejaneorg

Let me take you to India at the end of 2015.  I'd been traveling the world for several years, teaching and practicing Bikram Hot Yoga and living with a secret. The tension and pain in my body had become chronic and unmanageable and I was searching for answers. I felt frustrated and ashamed to be in so much pain as a yogi, a teacher who was supposed to be helping others in healing their bodies.  I hoped, in India I would find the magic teacher, the magic pose that would heal me.  What I found was a NEW way of experiencing yoga and my body. A far more somatic approach than I had ever known before. I began to realize how disconnected I was from a very important and yet triggering part of my body: my belly.  This is one my stories of somatic awakening, wherein I discover some deep unconscious patterns in my body and become deeply motivated to transform them.  In western culture, there has been a long-held perception that our bellies should flat, hard, tight, strong. Even within the yoga world you will find a focus and emphasis on having a strong core. Additionally, humans contract their stomaches automatically when stressed, in fear or sadness. Like a dog tucking it's tail under. We sometimes forget that belly and our breathing are fundamentally connected. We forget it's the home of our digestive processes and our microbiome. We can get so focused on the outside and meanwhile so much is taking place inside. 99% of it UNCONSCIOUS.  Why have we become so obsessed with these external markers of strength in this area of our bodies? And what does it really mean to have a strong core? Is it rigidity or is it dynamic function? Had I been using tight yoga pants and mirrors to feel safe and compensate for a lack of proprioceptive awareness?  Answers to these questions and much much more as I take you on a tour of India and my internal process 7 years ago.   To learn more about me, The Radiance Program and Hanna Somatic Education visit www.freeyoursoma.com or follow me on instagram @aimeetakaya

On the Free Your Soma Podcast Aimee Takaya and her guests will be sharing stories of somatic transformation and self-discovery along with an exploration of intuitive and practical methods for healing our bodies and connecting to our deepest internal wisdom.  Aimee Takaya is a Certified Hanna Somatic Educator who helps heart-led leaders become more somatically aware so they can release muscular tension and pain and guide others through the radiance of their own self-mastery. New Episodes every Thursday exploring somatic practices, philosophies, embodiment and vital knowledge on healing our biological and energetic systems. FIRST FULL EPISODE ON JANUARY 5th 2023! STAY TUNED!

What if your negative body image isn't the villain in your story but actually a messenger trying to help you? 

In today’s episode, Aimee sits down with Deb Schachter, one of Boston's leading clinicians in body image and eating disorder recovery, to explore a revolutionary approach to working with body image that goes far beyond body positivity. 

Deb takes us through:

- How body image is multi-dimensional; it holds our entire story, past experiences, and present moment feelings

- The "rotary" effect: How we quickly jump into "fix-it" mode without addressing what triggered the spike

- Shape-shifting patterns: How early family dynamics shape our patterns of emotional and physical adaptation

- Why negative body image may be trying to protect or guide us

- Three core muscles to develop: Mindful awareness, curiosity, and compassion toward our body image experiences

And so much more!

Deb is recognized as one of Boston’s leading clinicians in the areas of body image and eating disorder recovery. She has dedicated her 30-year career to helping people unpack their body’s story and the wisdom it has to offer. She brings authenticity, curiosity, and compassion to her work and emphasizes the profound power that connection has in the healing process. 

She integrates playfulness and mindfulness into her workshops, individual and group work, and is inspired by how unique the growth process is for each of us. She believes wholeheartedly that we all have the ability to find our inner alignment and has seen how her confidence in her clients translates into change. Blending together her East Coast sensibility and her West Coast spirit, Deb has developed a language and an approach that is accessible to all.

Connect with Deb:

Instagram: @bodyimageinsideout 

https://bodyimageinsideout.com/  

Get the book!

Body Image Inside Out: https://debschachterlicsw.com/ 

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Instagram: @aimeetakaya

Facebook: Aimee Takaya 

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

What happens when a Southern Baptist single mom trades perfectionism for Maya wisdom?

Jan Capps discovered that the secret to a fulfilling life isn't found in climbing to the top; it's woven into the beautiful tapestry of community, creation, and embracing our gloriously imperfect humanity.

In this week's episode, Jan shares her transformative journey from small-town North Carolina to the highlands of Guatemala, where she spent decades working in healthcare and learning from Mayan culture.

Jan takes us through:

- How collaborative, imperfect gods gave Jan permission to embrace mistakes 

- Why Maya women weave multiple roles, businesses, and dreams into one integrated life

- How the concept of "Susto" (soul loss) offers profound insights into healing

- A revolutionary approach to values-based living

- Why "everyone has a roof" in Guatemala and what Americans can learn about true interconnectedness

And so much more!

Jan Capps has been a public health advocate for immigrants, farmworkers, domestic violence victims, and people of color in the US, Guatemala, and Mexico for over thirty years, focusing on building local capacity and health equity.

During her two stints living in Guatemala, she organized and trained community health workers and midwives, managed a medical clinic, and studied the Maya Tz’utujil language. She has presented, trained, and written for national audiences.

Her greatest joy and most humbling experiences have been being a mother and watching her glorious daughter grow and launch into the world. Jan splits her time between Seattle, Washington, and North Carolina.

Connect with Jan:

Website: www.jancapps.com

Check out her memoir: Bird's Eye View: A Tapestry of Maya Mythology, Motherhood, and Making Life Anew

Connect with Aimee:

Instagram: @aimeetakaya 

Facebook: Aimee Takaya 

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

What if shame isn’t a flaw, but a signal that something essential in you has been pushed away? In this week’s episode, Aimee sits with David Bedrick, therapist, author of The Unshaming Way, and a passionate advocate for psychological truth-telling. 

They explore how shame disconnects us from our experience, distorts our emotions, and shapes our identities from the inside out. Through somatic awareness, storytelling, and radical compassion, David invites us into the process of unshaming—not fixing ourselves, but fully witnessing and embracing the parts we've exiled.

David takes us through:

- Why shame cuts us off from empathy, truth, and genuine accountability

- How trauma and unacknowledged pain become embedded in the body

- The power of somatic language to access “unshamed experience”

- What it means to witness, rather than fix, someone in pain

- Why reclaiming emotion, desire, and personal narrative is essential to healing

- How unshaming returns us to wholeness and expands our capacity to love, feel, and act

And so much more!

David Bedrick, JD, Dipl. PW, is a teacher, counselor, and attorney. He grew up in a family marked by violence. While his father’s brutality was physical and verbal, his mother’s denial and gaslighting had its own covert power. This formative context introduced David early to the etiology of shame and instilled an urge to unshame.

Professionally, he was on the faculty for the University of Phoenix and the Process Work Institute in the U.S. and Poland, and is the founder of the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-based Studies, where he trains therapists, coaches, and healers and offers workshops for individuals to further their own personal development.

David writes for Psychology Today and is the author of three books: Talking Back to Dr. Phil: Alternatives to Mainstream Psychology and Revisioning Activism: Bringing Depth, Dialogue, and Diversity to Individual and Social Change. His new book is You Can’t Judge a Body by Its Cover: 17 Women’s Stories of Hunger, Body Shame and Redemption.

His new book, The Unshaming Way, was published by North Atlantic books in November 2024.

Connect with David:

Website: https://www.davidbedrick.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.bedrick/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DBedrick

Order The Unshaming Way: https://a.co/d/dYTwNa7

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/david-bedrick-jd-dipl-pw  

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Instagram: @aimeetakaya 

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

Have you ever wondered what your pet is really thinking behind those adorable eyes? What if grooming your pet was more than a task, but a sacred exchange of trust and care? 

In this week’s episode, Aimee sits down with Cassondra Smith, CEO of Club Pawsh and host of The Unlimited Groomer podcast. Cassondra shares her inspiring journey from music industry professional to animal wellness educator, speaker, and grooming expert. 

Whether you’re a pet parent, an animal professional, or simply someone who believes in care-centered living, this conversation will expand your heart and perspective.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

- Cassondra’s journey from cubicles to canines, and finding her true calling

- How grooming is about more than looks, it’s about trust, healing & communication

- The concept of Fear Free grooming and why it’s changing the industry

- Why understanding animal behavior matters more than ever

- How somatic awareness applies to animals and what they teach us about energy

- The emotional impact of trauma (for pets and humans) and how to rebuild the connection

And so much more!

Cassondra Renee FFCP-G, AMCP, founder and CEO of Club Pawsh, is described as the only All-Luxury & Fear Free Certified Mobile Groomer in Buffalo, New York. She is a seasoned groomer with over 10 years of experience in in-home, mobile, and salon settings.

Cassondra has also held corporate roles overseeing hundreds of groomers, where she developed a passion for coaching and advising others in the industry to achieve success financially and personally. Her background includes personal development, a collegiate background in psychology, and a Bachelor's of Science in Music Business Management.

Cassondra's expertise and empowerment coaching have been featured in various media outlets, including Reader's Digest, television news, and animal sanctuary organizations. She also educates on platforms and podcasts within the grooming industry. Alongside her podcast, "The Unlimited Groomer," she offers business coaching tailored to pet industry professionals and is available for speaking engagements. 

Additionally, she runs Pawscious Memories, which creates handmade pet keepsakes incorporating hair and cremains. Outside of her professional life, Cassondra has five pets, is involved in WINC (an organization supporting women in business), practices yoga and meditation, and enjoys dancing, reading, roller skating, and traveling.

Connect with Cassondra:

Socials: @clubpawsh, @unlimitedgroomer 

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What does it really mean to say yes to healing?

In today’s episode, Aimee Takaya sits down with Jessica Glose, a somatic breathwork practitioner, yoga teacher trainer, and wellness retreat leader, for a deep dive into the power of retreats, nervous system regulation, and honoring the full spectrum of human emotion.

Together, they explore the nuances of personal healing, the importance of facing discomfort, and how our bodies hold the keys to releasing old patterns.

Jessica takes us through:

- Her journey from small-town beginnings to world traveler and wellness facilitator

- How saying “yes” to retreat initiates deep personal transformation

- How retreat experiences create neurological expansion and lasting transformation

- The parallels between childbirth and personal healing journeys

- Why uncomfortable emotions surface during transformative experiences

- The connection between somatics, nervous system regulation, and emotional release

- Jessica's approach to holding space for others through breathwork and retreats

And so much more!

Jessica is a certified Somatic Breathwork Practitioner with over a decade of experience helping people reconnect with their bodies and breath. Her workshops offer a safe and transformative space for participants to release stress, regulate their nervous systems, and tap into emotional and energetic healing. With her holistic approach, Jessica blends breathwork, sound healing, and mindfulness practices to create an immersive experience that nurtures both mind and body.

Beyond her breathwork expertise, Jessica is also a yoga teacher trainer, spiritual wellness retreat leader, and luxury travel designer, curating transformative journeys that inspire connection, exploration, and growth. Whether guiding a somatic healing workshop or crafting a retreat in an exotic location, Jessica’s passion lies in creating supportive, intentional spaces where people can thrive.

As a mama of three, Birth and Postpartum Doula, and Reiki practitioner, Jessica understands the importance of balancing life’s demands with mindful self-care. Her workshops are designed to meet you exactly where you are, offering tools to help you feel grounded, empowered, and aligned.

Connect with Jessica:

IG: jessica_glose & beyond_wanderlust_travel

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

What if your shame wasn't yours to begin with? What if the heaviness you've carried in your body for decades was an energetic inheritance, silently passed down without a single word spoken?

In this week’s episode, Aimee sits down with Natalie Vires, intimacy coach and creator of The Blowjob Queen course, to explore the often taboo connections between our relationships with our fathers, our sexuality, and our sense of self-worth. 

Natalie takes us through:

- How silent shame and childhood dynamics shape sexual boundaries

- The energetic impact of parents’ emotions and behaviors

- Reclaiming your voice; literally and metaphorically

- Why pleasure, consent, and self-connection matter in intimacy

- How vocal somatics and humming can regulate anxiety and emotion

- The power of retreats, coaching, and community in healing the self

And so much more!

Natalie Vires is a transformational coach, retreat facilitator, and voice liberation guide who helps people reclaim their sensuality, confidence, and authentic expression. Her work combines inner relationship healing, somatic embodiment, and vocal practices to guide clients into deeper self-trust, intimacy, and joy. Whether through 1:1 coaching or immersive retreats in places like Mexico, Natalie creates spaces where people feel safe to drop their masks, feel sexy in their own skin, and speak with the full frequency of who they are.

Connect with Natalie: 

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

What if nourishment wasn’t something you had to earn or chase, but a way of being?

In this week’s episode, Aimee Takaya sits with Isabel Chiara, intuitive guide, author, and creator of the Nourishment App, to explore what it means to reclaim your inner power through deep self-connection, embodied awareness, and emotional healing.

Together, they discuss how our relationship with food, our emotions, and even our past traumas can either limit or liberate us.

Isabel takes us through:

- Why nourishment is a path, not a goal

- How emotional patterns shape our relationship with food and self-worth

- The power of body scans, inner dialogue, and intuitive somatic practices

- Using triggers as invitations for growth and self-acceptance

- Why denying your emotions can block both healing and joy

- How Isabel’s Nourishment App supports transformational healing from the inside out

And so much more!

ISABEL CHIARA, creator of “The Life Actualization Process,” has been a guide, mentor, and leader throughout her entire life. Over the last thirty years, she has honed her expertise in extensive studies and practices of transformational energy modalities.

As a professional intuitive guide, Isabel activates unlimited potential for her clients, helping them to ignite their most liberated, passionate, and empowered life path, full of prosperity, miracles, and magic.

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Are you feeling overstimulated and disconnected from yourself?

If you’re looking to slow down, tune into your body, and rediscover the joy of being alive through movement, nature, and deep self-awareness, this one’s for you!

In this week’s episode, Aimee Takaya sits down with Jai Knight and Saewon to explore how modern life affects our nervous systems—and how reconnecting with nature and somatic practices can bring us back into balance.

Together, they take us through:

- How overstimulation fuels anxiety and impacts our well-being

- How nature and somatics can calm an overstimulated nervous system

- Jai Knight’s shift from toxic art materials to natural alternatives for healing

- Saewon’s deep connection to flower essences and intuitive plant wisdom

- Why intuition and embodiment are more powerful than memorization

- Aimee’s personal transformation through somatic movement

And so much more!

SAEWON 

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Saewon is an artist, energy worker, flower essence maker, hypnotherapist, and founder of Sun Song, an embodied research and ritual lab that explores the intersections of plant, human, and planetary consciousness through vibrational essence therapy. 

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JAI

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Jai is a land-based interdisciplinary artist exploring transformation through collaborative ritual, immersive experiences, hand-poke tattoo ceremony, and visual art. Their practice bridges personal and collective memory while engaging with environmental and spiritual connections grounded in sensory and emotional experience. 

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What if the key to releasing decades of tension wasn't about trying harder, but about getting out of your own way? 

Physiotherapist and TRE Australia founder Richmond Heath reveals how your body already knows how to heal itself through spontaneous tremoring, the same natural mechanism animals use daily, but humans have learned to suppress. 

He explores the profound intelligence behind involuntary movement and how somatic techniques like TRE access the body’s reflexive responses for deeper, more sustainable healing. 

Richmond takes us through:

— Why emotional numbness often masquerades as stability

— Why Western culture pathologizes the body's natural shaking response

— How you can't access 90% of your body tension through willpower alone

— Simple exercises that activate your body's innate tremoring reflex

— How spontaneous shaking instantly shifts the nervous system into recovery

— The natural rhythm between contraction and release builds both strength and surrender

And so much more!

Richmond Heath is a pioneer in somatic stress recovery and the founder of TRE Australia, where he has spent over a decade teaching people how to access the body’s innate ability to release stress through a natural, often-overlooked reflex: shaking. 

His work with Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) offers a paradigm-shifting approach to wellbeing—one that helps calm the nervous system, ease chronic tension, and support emotional balance without the need for mental effort, storytelling, or structured routines. TRE is now used by individuals, athletes, and wellness professionals seeking practical, body-led tools for resilience and recovery.

Connect with Richmond:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richmond-heath-08719326/

Website: https://www.treaustralia.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tre_australia/?hl=en

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How does the language you use impact your connection to your body? Today, Aimee Takaya unpacks the profound impact of words on bodily awareness, healing, and self-acceptance. 

She shares her journey as a yoga teacher and somatic educator, revealing how shifting from impersonal to personal language transformed the way she relates to her students—and herself.

Tune in to explore: 

- Why "the body doesn’t exist" and what that really means

- How language creates connection or disconnection with your body

- The power of saying "your body" instead of "the body"

- How words influence somatic healing and emotional release

- Simple ways to shift your language and deepen body awareness

And so much more!

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Do you ever notice recurring emotional or physical patterns in your life? Today, Aimee Takaya chats with Wyld Lee, a certified 5Rhythms teacher, to explore how movement can unlock deep healing and help release trauma stored in the body.

The 5Rhythms practice blends free movement with structured energetic exploration, allowing participants to reconnect with their bodies, process emotions, and rediscover their true essence.

Wyld shares her personal journey, from experiencing trauma to finding profound transformation through dance.

In this podcast episode, Wyld takes us through:

- How 5Rhythms serve as a moving meditation to release stored emotions

- Why recurring physical or emotional patterns may be messages from the body

- The connection between dance, trauma healing, and nervous system regulation

- The importance of repetition and practice in somatic healing

- How movement can help cultivate self-trust and deeper emotional awareness

- The role of facilitators in creating a safe space for emotional exploration

And so much more!

Wyld Lee is a certified 5Rhythms Teacher and Family Constellations facilitator. She is trained in Sound Therapy and Energy healing, which she employs alongside her role as Seer and Guide through her business, Wyld Fempyre. Her mission: To burn down our collective domestication, one human at a time. She also recently published her first book, The Transformation Map - A Guidebook for Your Soul.

Wyld Lee is a sensitive and awkward animal whose native tongue is dance. She is here to inquire, inspire, and encourage others to do the same.

Wyld enJOYs the work she has created through Wyld Fempyre - a commUNITY of women committed to healing and evolution through creativity, self-intimacy, and ritual. This work can be explored at www.wyldfempyre.com and her socials @wyldfempyre

Wyld also teaches the 5Rhythms, a moving meditation practice that literally woke her up to life and its magic. 

This work lives at www.wyldlee.com and her socials @wyldleedance

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What happens when life throws you into an unexpected and overwhelming situation?

In today’s episode, Aimee shares her deeply personal story of moving into what seemed like a dream home—only to discover its shocking past as a meth house. 

Through grief, frustration, and uncertainty, she learned the power of processing emotions, embracing change, and ultimately finding a new path forward.

In this episode, Aimee explores:

- The emotional rollercoaster of losing a home and finding an unexpected reality

- How childhood beliefs and financial shame surfaced during this experience

- The importance of allowing emotions to be felt rather than suppressed

- The role of somatics in managing stress and navigating life’s upheavals

- How unexpected detours can lead to clarity, healing, and transformation

And so much more!

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Feeling unfulfilled in your relationships? Change doesn’t always start with your partner—it begins with you. 

Today, Kristy Scher explores how self-awareness, emotional maturity, and self-acceptance lay the foundation for deeper, more fulfilling connections.

In this podcast episode, Kristy Scher takes us through:

- Why true relationship change begins within

- The meaning of being an "adored woman" and how to embody it

- How childhood experiences shape adult relationship patterns

- The role of emotional maturity in self-regulation and connection

- Understanding attachment styles and their impact on love dynamics

- The power of self-fluency, self-nurturing, and setting personal standards

- How vulnerability and self-awareness strengthen relationships

And so much more!

Kristy Scher is the creator of The Way of the Adored Woman and founder of Relational Skillfulness Coaching. She believes that when a woman dares to love herself beyond all reason, she embodies a standard for love that transforms all her relationships.
 

With a mix of wisdom, warmth, wit, and precision, Kristy guides women to recreate their experience of love and intimacy by wholeheartedly embracing their emotional depth, cultivating their sensual vitality, and loving themselves to their very edges.
 

She is a former fourth-generation nurse now known to her clients as the 'Fairy God-Maven of Outrageously Satisfying Relationships.’ Kristy is on a mission that every woman remembers and reclaims the life-affirming power she already possesses, the greatest power for good that exists: her capacity to love.

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Stress impacts us all, often shaping our thoughts, behaviors, and even personality over time. But what if you could uncover who you are without the weight of stress and trauma? 

Today, Aimee takes us through the hidden influence of stress on our lives and offers practical insights to help us reconnect with our most authentic selves.

If you’ve ever wondered who you are beyond your stress or felt stuck in patterns shaped by past experiences, this episode will inspire you to pause, reflect, and grow.

In this podcast episode, Aimee explores:

- How stress reactions and patterns shape your behavior and personality.

- Why many only address stress when faced with illness or overwhelm.

- The link between overstimulation, stress, and the need for rest.

- How releasing stress reveals your true essence and encourages self-discovery.

- The role of self-acceptance in integrating experiences shaped by trauma.

- Why giving yourself grace during tough moments fosters emotional growth.

- Practical ways to relax your nervous system and embrace your authentic self.

And so much more!

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Do you ever wonder why it's so incredibly hard to slow down in life in your body and even mind?

Today’s world largely praises productivity and constant motion, so slowing down can feel uncomfortable—even impossible. 

Today, Aimee explores why it’s so difficult to pause and how embracing a slower pace can lead to deep healing, self-awareness, and transformation.

So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s constant demands, this episode offers permission—and practical tools—to slow down, reconnect, and heal.

In this podcast episode, Aimee takes us through:

- Why society ties self-worth to productivity and how it fuels burnout

- How slowing down reveals emotional discomfort—and why that’s essential for healing

- Overcoming the fear that slowing down may lead to feeling “stuck” or “frozen” 

- The difference between choosing to slow down and being forced to by burnout or illness

- How Hanna Somatics can help relax the body and ease mental stress

- Why embracing the messy parts of healing is key to personal growth

And so much more!

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Midlife is more than just a phase—it’s an opportunity to rediscover yourself, let go of what no longer serves you, and embrace a life filled with purpose and joy.

Today, we explore how women can navigate midlife with clarity and intention, releasing negative emotions and creating space for fulfillment. 

From releasing the weight of past regrets to cultivating daily practices that inspire presence, today’s conversation offers valuable insights to help you embrace midlife as a time of growth and excitement.

In this podcast episode, Susan takes us through:

- Releasing blame, shame, and regret to invite joy.

- Setting daily intentions to stay present, instead of following a to-do list.

- Creating morning check-ins to align with how you want to feel.

- Unique practices like somatic movements, journaling, and swimming.

- The power of morning rituals to shape your mindset.

- Understanding how past emotions influence the present.

- Fostering self-awareness and compassion in the moment.

- Tailoring your journey to meet your unique needs and fulfillment.

And so much more!

A transformational mindset coach, mentor, and motivational speaker, Susan Lazar Hart has taught and worked with thousands of creatives around the world helping them to find harmony in the inevitability of change. She brings an authentic joyful energy to her coaching that you can’t help but smile and laugh through life’s challenges when speaking with her!

Susan’s expertise in finding harmony and congruency amidst life’s changes comes from her personal experience of going from a vibrant life as a professional artist and world traveler to suffering from heavy metal poisoning which led her down an immersive path of homeopathy, body awareness, and energetic body healing.

Susan then immersed herself in the intriguing world of quantum physics, delving into the mysteries of archangels, soul guides, and spiritual psychology. She pursued certifications in life and mindset coaching, and through these enriching experiences, she birthed the Congruent Life Method and the Congruent Living Academy.

Her newest book, Breaking Free: Your Unique Path to Fearless Living leads readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and breaking free from the barriers that hinder us from creating lives we love living. It empowers readers to create lives they genuinely love, helping them as they embark on an incredible journey towards a fearless and authentic life they can wholeheartedly embrace.

As someone who loves and embraces change, Susan finds joy in changing her environment several times a year, traveling between her home in Montreal, Canada, and her nearly 200-year-old farmhouse in Vermont!

Check out this transformational tool kit on breaking the cycles you were born into: susanselfcheck.com

And her book: Breaking Free: Your Unique Path to Fearless Living ​​https://bit.ly/susanlazarhart_breakingfree_us

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Money is more than just a currency; it’s a deeply personal experience tied to our emotions, body, and sense of self-worth.

In this episode, Aimee explores the topic of money trauma—exploring its roots, its impact on our bodies, and how recognizing and releasing these traumas can bring financial and emotional healing. 

She also provides valuable insights for anyone looking to understand and heal their relationship with money through a mind-body approach. 

So, whether you're dealing with stress around finances or looking to uncover hidden patterns, stay tuned as this conversation sheds light on money as a pathway to personal growth.

In this podcast episode, Aimee shares:

- How financial stress in Western societies creates "money trauma"

- The concept of money trauma and its effects on the body and nervous system

- Aimee’s personal journey with money trauma from her childhood

- Why feeling guilty about wanting wealth might stem from childhood experiences

- Nine signs that indicate money trauma is stored in the body

- The surprising connection between back pain and financial insecurity

- The importance of self-worth in healing and progressing financially

- Ways to recognize your body's response to financial stress

- Practical techniques for releasing money-related tension from your body

- How somatic release work can help release stored money trauma

And so much more!

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In a world filled with conflict and division, how we show up in our relationships can shape our connections and personal growth. 

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Jonathan Marion, a former anthropology professor turned somatic coach, to explore the profound impact of somatic awareness, intentionality, and compassion in our interactions. 

Stay tuned and discover how focusing on how we engage, rather than just what we do, can foster meaningful change in ourselves and those around us.

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Marion takes us through:

- The importance of compassion and responsibility in personal relationships.

- The impact of global conflicts on personal connections.

- Focusing on how we engage in relationships to foster presence and intentionality.

- The power of somatic awareness and how the body holds past experiences.

- The practice of "future casting" for more conscious responses.

- His transition from psychology to anthropology and its influence on his work.

- The relationship between body, identity, culture, and somatic practices.

- Moving beyond Western frameworks for a holistic mind-body approach.

And so much more!

Dr. Jonathan Marion is a transformational life coach, consultant, and speaker who helps all kinds of accomplished professionals find fulfillment in their lives. Jonathan believes that when we live, connect, and communicate authentically, we create a ripple effect that turns the world into a more caring and connected place.

He draws on decades of experience teaching diverse audiences and is trained in Emotional Intelligence, Group Coaching, Positive Psychology Coaching, Clear Beliefs Coaching, and Somatic Coaching. His mission is to be a catalyst for transformation, supporting his clients and audiences as they transcend external accomplishments as measures for success and lead more rewarding, meaningful lives.

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For more about Jonathan and his coaching services: www.stepsalongtheway.global

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Chronic pain and physical limitations can feel unchangeable, but what if the body and mind had the power to heal beyond expectation? 

Today, Emily Rieker shares her remarkable journey of overcoming a seven-year struggle with dystonia through Hannah Somatic's practice. Emily not only regained function in her hand but experienced profound transformations in her overall well-being. 

Her story demonstrates the remarkable capacity of the nervous system to change and heal, even after years of apparent "stuckness." Listen to discover how embracing body-mind awareness can unlock new levels of freedom and healing.

In this episode, Emily Rieker shares:

- Her seven-year journey with dystonia and how she regained function.

- The mind-body connection’s role in physical and emotional healing.

- The unexpected benefits of somatic work, like improved relationships.

- Challenges with traditional medical approaches and misdiagnosis.

- How viewing the body as a dynamic system aids holistic healing.

- How physical improvements extend beyond hand function to whole-body mobility and tension release.

- Encouragement to explore the potential for personal transformation through somatic movement.

And so much more!

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When someone says "it's all in your head," they're dismissing real pain, but what if we could reclaim that phrase as empowering instead? 

Physical therapist and author Stacey Roberts joins the conversation to explore the hidden layers of chronic pain, revealing why conventional approaches often fall short and how a holistic, personalized view can finally bring relief. 

This episode bridges the gap between physical symptoms and emotional experience, offering hope for anyone who's tried everything and still hurts.

Stacey takes us through:

—Why pain in your brain is real and can be changed through neuroplasticity

—The immediate physiological relief that happens when chronic pain is acknowledged as real

—How systemic inflammation, fascia, and gut health contribute to widespread pain conditions

—Why emotional experiences get stored in muscles and create persistent trigger points

—The power of nervous system regulation in recovery and growth

—How combining multiple modalities addresses the root causes of chronic pain

And so much more!

Stacey Roberts PT, RN, MSN has over 30 years of experience helping patients live pain-free while achieving their health goals. She is a Holistic Master’s Prepared Registered Nurse, a Musculoskeletal Specialist, a Pelvic and Sexual Health Physiotherapist, and a Functional Medicine Specialist. 

Stacey owns the New You Health and Wellness Practice in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, combining cutting-edge technology, advanced manual therapy, and functional medicine to help patients attain optimal health. 

Many of her patients, including herself, have avoided surgery, drugs, and injections. She is the author of the forthcoming book, The Pain Free Formula:  A Holistic Approach to Finally Getting Rid of Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs, or Injections (February 2025). Discover more at https://newyouhealthandwellness.com

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Burnout—it’s a silent epidemic, especially among healthcare professionals. But what if healing from burnout is truly resolved by tuning into the wisdom of your own body? 

In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Dr. Jeffrey Carter, a healthcare professional who has experienced burnout firsthand. 

He uncovers how perfectionism, high-stress environments, and workaholic tendencies can lead to burnout and, more importantly, how somatic healing can offer a path to recovery and reclaiming balance in life.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Carter takes us through:

- His personal experience with burnout and how it impacts different professions.

- The link between healthcare stress, exhaustion, and burnout.

- How burnout affects relationships and daily interactions.

- His early life struggles with perfectionism and achievement.

- The dangers of using work as a form of escape/numbing mechanism.

- The importance of somatic practices to release tension and heal.

- How self-awareness and taking responsibility can help manage burnout.

- How support systems are crucial for healing.

And so much more!

Dr. Jeffrey Carter, MD, is a practicing Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Doctor, and Integrative Medicine Specialist.  

After four years of medical school and eight years of training in Trauma Surgery, Dr. Carter experienced physician burnout during his early thirties, and his health suffered as a result. He initially sought help through the traditional avenues with some success, but still, something was missing.

Ultimately, Dr. Carter dedicated himself to becoming healthy and found power in holistic therapies, which led him to study Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He became a Fellow of Integrative Medicine in 2023.

Dr. Carter believes in partnering with his patients in patient-centered care. This relational doctor-patient relationship produces the best outcomes. He is a Gold Humanism Society Inductee and has contributed to many publications, presentations, posters, and book chapters.

 

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Ever wonder if your sexual fantasies hold more meaning than just desire?

Today, I dive into the connection between sexual fantasies and personal wisdom with guest Artemisia de Vine, a sexual fantasy expert as well as former sex worker and dominatrix. 

We explore how fantasies can unlock deeper insights into our true selves, transforming both our relationships and our understanding of life’s beauty and joy.

In this podcast episode, Artemisia explores:

- How sexual fantasies can be a source of wisdom and deeper self-understanding

- How fantasies are symbolic stories, not meant to be taken literally

- How fantasies help resolve internal conflicts around sex and intimacy

- Fantasies often facilitate movement from separation to connection

- Three main paradoxes: self vs. self, self vs. lover, and self vs. community

- Why desire shouldn't be suppressed but understood for its insights

- Safe exploration through consensual play with a partner

- "The deVinery Method" and how it helps people understand their erotic psyche

- Integrating mind and body leads to more holistic experiences

- Desire is "genius," and how learning to interpret it accesses its wisdom safely

And so much more!

Artemisia de Vine is a sexual Fantasy expert who teaches the world's leading sexperts the meaning of our sexual fantasies, and how to bring them out of our heads and into our beds! Author of upcoming book: The Spirituality of Smut: The surprising wisdom of sexual fantasies.

Certified somatic sexologist, BA in anthropology, and former sex worker and professional dominatrix.

Offering a groundbreaking new theory! Understand how stories work, and you understand why we have sexual fantasies - and how to create powerful, real-life transformative sexperiences that satisfy the real desire behind the story symbolism.

Links:

Celeb Swoon Technique free mini course - MyFantasyIs.com

Work with Artemisia de Vine: artemisiadevine.com

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Did you know that your emotions are not just feelings but powerful messengers guiding you toward deeper self-awareness? 

In today’s episode, I have invited Julie Lucas, an I-Rest and Yoga-Nidra instructor, to explore the transformative journey of connecting with our inner resources. 

Stay tuned to discover how embracing the full spectrum of emotions can lead to greater awareness, ease, and lightness in your life.

In this podcast episode, Julie takes us through:

- Julie's transition from analytical footwear designer to Yoga Nidra practitioner.

- Interoception: learning to feel the body from the inside out.

- Treating emotions as messengers to convey inner state rather than obstacles.

- The journey of self-discovery: from feeling stuck to achieving awareness and aliveness.

- Using "inner resource" practice to find safety and ease in the body.

- Redirecting attention inward as a powerful tool for transformation.

- Connection between feeling "homesick" and bodily disconnection.

- Simple techniques for nervous system regulation.

- The ultimate goal of cultivating ease and lightness by fully engaging with and understanding our emotional landscape. And so much more!

As a designer and certified iRest® yoga nidra teacher, I help people get out of the mind maze and into a life they love from the inside out.

I had my first experience with Yoga Nidra almost a decade ago. Even as I write this, I can feel what a pivotal encounter it was…a Wizard of Oz kind of moment when life shifted from shades of grey to full spectrum color.

Prior to that day, I had slowly, unknowingly set up camp in my head; life had started to feel robotic and lifeless. The daily grind of analyzing, comparing, judging, and overthinking had become my new normal. During and after the yoga nidra class, everything changed…I felt drastically more alive, lit up, and full of sensations that previously had been drowned out by the noise of my mind. All of the sudden I could feel tingling in my fingers, a full body pulsation, and a playfulness that I now know as innate and ever-available.

In awe of its ability to bring me home to myself, I felt called to study and share this transformative practice. As a certified iRest® yoga nidra teacher, I create space to explore our moment to moment experience with wonder and curiosity – gracefully remembering the truth of our wholeness.

In classes and 1:1 sessions, I help people to meet anxiety and pain as messengers. 

As we allow our inner landspace to be seen, felt, and heard, we make space for all this “friction” to be digested and begin to move through us naturally. There’s no longer a desperate need to over-analyze… your inner knowing rises to the surface, and the way forward reveals itself.

The practice builds interoception, resilience, and fluency of emotions…with a sensitivity to each person's unique experience and history.

Weaving together her training in iRest, Mindful Schools, and Imagination Yoga, Julie offers practices for both adults and children, in-person and virtually. Whether she's teaching in a 7th grade homeroom, a backyard yurt or an elementary gymnasium, Julie brings her whole heart to the collaborative adventures. Her background in both design and posture therapy informs her creative, body-centered approach to the practice.

Book Julie’s 4-session Embodiment Series or Discover How Embodied You Are With A FREE Online Assessmenthttps://www.withinwonder.com/

And find her collection of kids' meditations on Zenimal and Insight Timer. https://insighttimer.com/within.wonder/

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What if running a business could feel as balanced and harmonious as living a healthy, fulfilling life?

In this episode, I have Raeanne Lacatena, a mental health therapist and musician, who explores how holistic business practices can transform your personal and professional life. 

Stay tuned to discover the power of balancing action with downtime, integrating well-being into your work, and embracing vulnerability to foster true growth.

In this episode, Aimee and Raeanne discuss:

• The concept of holistic business, balancing action with receptivity and rest.

• Balancing masculine and feminine energies is crucial for success

• Integration of past, present, and future awareness supports growth

• How integrating mental, physical, and financial wellness into business mirrors holistic health.

• Encouraging entrepreneurs to engage in self-inquiry and find personalized paths to success.

• Raeanne’s background in mental health and music, and how these experiences shape her coaching approach.

• Recognizing and addressing limiting beliefs as key to personal and professional growth.

• How healing and development can be efficient and less painful with a holistic approach.

• Personal trauma and recovery as catalysts for deeper healing and self-discovery.

And so much more!

Raeanne Lacatena helps experienced entrepreneurs and small business owners reach their greatest expectations while living their happiest, healthiest, and wealthiest lives.

Among the business owners she serves are restaurateurs, brick-and-mortar offices like those of physicians and therapists, and online businesses for authors, artists, speakers, and coaches.

Raeanne is a Holistic Certified Professional Business Coach, Licensed Registered Mental Health Practitioner, and Reiki Master with two decades of experience in the business coaching and professional development fields. 

Raeanne is also a mother of three children under seven who help her understand and live the principles she teaches more deeply everyday! Contest Link! Win an Air BnB get-away! raeannelacatena.com/contest 

Check out her book "The Integrated Entrepreneur" Out Now! https://www.raeannelacatena.com/integrated

And here's a free quiz where listeners can see where they fall on the spectrum of distorted vs. healthy masculine and feminine energy:  https://www.raeannelacatena.com/energyquiz

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How does personal growth connect to the greater evolution of humanity?

In this fascinating episode, I welcome David Knox to explore the link between personal habits, somatic experiences, and collective evolution.

 

From Darwinian evolution to cosmological perspectives, David offers insights into how our individual evolution can contribute to the larger consciousness of humanity. 

Join us as we uncover the power of intention, the impact of our emotional state on outcomes, and how physical release can lead to emotional freedom.

In this episode, David Knox and I discuss:

- The connection between habits, intuition, and somatic experiences in personal and collective evolution.

- Evolution from both a scientific (Darwinian) and cosmological perspective.

- David’s journey of realizing the importance of aligning personal goals with universal evolution.

- The interconnectedness of consciousness and the impact of individual growth on collective human development.

- The holistic view of what it means to be human and how it affects our life experiences.

- The idea that consciousness and intention are integral to the universe and personal evolution.

- The concept of a holographic fractal universe, where each part reflects the whole.

- The importance of individual evolution for the betterment of humanity and the planet.

- How the emotional and mental state behind our actions influences our outcomes.

- Challenges of becoming aware of misalignments in one's life and the courage required to make changes. 

And so much more! 

David Knox is the creator and host of The Evolutionary Podcast and LiveStream YouTube channel. For decades David studied and experimented with the relationship between spiritual practices and life circumstances. In 2019, looking at the state of the world, David decided it was time to walk away from his corporate career and start talking to people who care about things that matter.

Now David teaches others how to use their holographic, fractal relationship with our consciously evolutionary universe to create happiness, meaning, fulfillment and affluence in their lives, and in doing so, help to evolve the human species.

Follow David on socials:

https://TheEvolutionary.life

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DM me on Instagram or email at david.knox@theevolutionary.life

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What if the stories inside you could help heal your deepest wounds?

In this episode, I host a renowned author, Francesca Lia Block, who takes us through the magical connection between storytelling and healing.

With a blend of poetry, symbolism, and magic realism, Francesca shares how creative writing can be a powerful tool for processing emotions, healing, self-discovery, personal growth, and navigating personal experiences. 

In this podcast episode, Francesca Lia Block shares:

- The body-mind connection in storytelling.

- The 12-question framework to combining craft and personal healing.

- The importance of community in the creative process.

- Balancing craft and raw expression: how to navigate, allowing your authentic voice to emerge.

- Overcoming fear and vulnerability and finding the courage to share through writing.

- The healing power of fiction.

- Writing as a somatic practice: incorporating movement and body awareness.

- The evolutionary aspect of storytelling.

- Practical tips for aspiring writers.

- The importance of ongoing projects for maintaining momentum and emotional balance.

And so much more!

Francesca Lia Block, M.F.A., is the author of more than thirty books of fiction, non-fiction, short stories, and poetry and has written screenplay adaptations of her work.

She received the Spectrum Award, the Phoenix Award, the ALA Rainbow Award, and the 2005 Margaret A. Edwards Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as other citations from the American Library Association and from the New York Times Book Review, School Library Journal, and Publisher’s Weekly.

Her work has been translated into Italian, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish and Portuguese.

Francesca has also published stories, poems, essays, and interviews in The Los Angeles Times, The L.A. Review of Books, Spin, Nylon, Black Clock, The Fairy Tale Review, and Rattle, among others. In addition to writing, Francesca edits the Lit Angels online journal on Substack and teaches fiction at various places, including UCLA Extension, Antioch University, and privately in Los Angeles, where she was born and raised.

Learn more and reach out:

francesca.block@gmail.com

https://www.francescaliablock.com/about

Did you know that therapy can go beyond just talking?

In today’s episode, Stacey Sciacchitano, a licensed marriage and family therapist, shares her experience in working with folks with anxiety, mood disorders, and her background in supporting children with autism. 

Join us as we explore the importance of a holistic approach in therapy, and how therapeutic methods must address our physical body to make long-lasting changes.

In this podcast episode, Stacey walks us through:

- Her journey from outdoor recreation to working with children on the autism spectrum.

- The crucial role of early intervention and physical therapies for autism

- How body-based approaches can benefit people of all ages, including those with anxiety and mood disorders

- The disconnect between mind and body in traditional therapy approaches

- The potential of combining talk therapy with somatic practices for accelerated healing

- The importance of nature and movement for overall well-being

- Practical tips for therapists to incorporate body awareness into their practice

- Her upcoming anxiety relief program and her vision for more holistic mental health care

And so much more!

Worry and anxiety cause difficulty through thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. Awareness is the first step to healing. Stacey Sciacchitano, M.Ed., LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist and anxiety coach in the state of California.

Stacey works in her own private practice because she is passionate about helping adults, especially women, struggling with anxiety, along with issues such as life transitions, a lost sense of self, and a longing to move towards their life desires.

Stacey grew up in more than one place in the states, so she has learned to be flexible, an excellent listener, and has uncovered her empathic self to really be understanding of others.

Stacey loves to guide and empower individuals to overcome the hold anxiety may have on them and helps them to move toward their values and who they want to be instead of feeling trapped by anxiety. Stacey has a varied experience of working with people of all ages and walks of life. She used to work in the field of autism with children, adults, and their families.

Her toolbox is made up of hours of dedication to learning and training so she can best help others in this world; To clear childhood and past struggles and take hold of their innate ability to work with those parts of themselves that they may reject away so they can thrive. This is special work that Stacey does with clients so they tap into their own strengths and shift their perspective.

Stacey values expansiveness, integrity, and authenticity in her business. Her training includes, but is not limited to, CBT, ACT, IFS, Solution-Focused, Memory Reconsolidation, Guided Imagery, Inner Child, Mindfulness, Gottman Couples Therapy, Behaviorism and holds a certificate for the treatment of anxiety. She has created a coaching program that is a step-by-step process to empower people who identify as struggling with anxiety. Stacey encourages self-care to cope with her own anxiety, as it runs in her family, and does in and around the greater San Diego area while hiking, doing yoga, walking, camping, adventuring in Baja, traveling, appreciating music, and being with friends and family. 

Follow her on:

Website: https://www.staceytherapysandiego.com/

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

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Ever wondered how vulnerability and pleasure can transform your life? In today’s episode, Jill Barrile, the creative mind behind BarebyBarrile, shares her journey from art therapy to boudoir photography.

 

If you’re ready to explore the powerful connection between body, mind, and intimacy, this episode is for you.

You’ll discover how she’s helping clients embrace their true selves and feel confident in their skin. 

In this podcast episode, Jill takes us through:

- Her transition from art therapy to boudoir photography.

- The emotional impact boudoir sessions have on her clients.

- How the pandemic led her to focus on her business and uncover deeper client needs.

- The pivotal moment that inspired her to pursue intimacy coaching.

- The importance of listening to your body and intuition.

- Reflections on sexuality and the personal blocks she’s overcome.

And so much more!

About Jill Barrile Hi! I am Jill I am the owner of Bare By Barrile (formally Jillian Barrile Photography) I am a luxury boudoir and intimacy photographer.

My vision for Bare is more than a photography shoot but an entire experience based around your values, your celebrations, your journey, your heart, your rawness.

We take you to a place of creative freedom where you are able to connect with your body and sensuality more intimately, vulnerable, and presently than you may ever have before.

I walk alongside those who want to connect with their truth and open up their eyes to the possibilities in their life, stand strong in who they are, that allow them to live the life meant for them.

I have found my passion in working with individuals who are looking for more and deeper intimacy with self while uncovering who they are and their life’s purpose.

My background in the creative arts, psychology, trauma informed, and photography come together to create a space for empowerment, internal strength, and connection.

Connect with Jill on IG @barebybarrilewww.barebybarrile.com www.facebook.com/groups/barebybarrile/

Are you over 40 and struggling with pain, stiffness, or a diminished quality of life?

Discover how Samantha Legassie, a 67-year old Hannah Somatic educator transformed her health journey.

In today’s episode, you’ll discover the secret sauce of Hanna Somatics that's helping people just like you ditch the pain, rediscover vitality, and age gracefully and pain-free. 

In this enlightening podcast episode, Samatha takes us through:

- Samantha's journey from injury to wellness through Hanna Somatics.

- The importance of body awareness in preventing health issues.

- Challenging negative aging stereotypes.

- Heart coherence technique for stress reduction.

- Combining Hanna Somatics with personal training.

- The philosophy of embodied freedom in somatic work.

- Tips for maintaining an active lifestyle as a senior.

- Insights on human longevity potential.

- Where to find Samantha's work and resources.

And so much more!

I am a senior whose mission is to bring back the value of seniors ( elders) and appreciation for this stage of life and establish an understanding of the joy, vibrant health and value that these years offer to the senior and everyone around them CHSE , ACE Personal Trainer (achieved at 66), CYT. Certification Heart Math Institute, Author of Ignite your Health and Wellness

Find more info at www.mindonmovement.ca and get a free assessment over Zoom!Follow her on IG @loraleelegassie

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