Explore every episode of the podcast Somatic Movement & Mindset
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| The Confidence Code: Reclaiming Body Trust After Change | 29 Nov 2025 | 00:10:39 | |
Discover how your brain’s internal map of the body evolves with change and how somatic practices can help you rewrite that map with compassion and trust. Through a gentle guided reflection, you’ll learn how to listen to your body with kindness, honour its wisdom, and awaken a deeper, quieter confidence from within. 🌿 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
💬 Key Insight: Confidence isn’t about appearance or performance; it’s about re-establishing trust in your body’s wisdom. When you listen without judgment, your body learns to trust you again. 💗 Try This Somatic Reflection Today: Place one hand on your heart and one on your abdomen. 🌼 Closing Message: You don’t have to return to who you were before. 🎥 Watch next: | |||
| Understanding Invalidation: Healing the Hidden Wounds of Emotional Dismissal | 21 Nov 2025 | 01:07:46 | |
In this deeply insightful episode of Somatic Movement & Mindset, Heidi Hadley speaks with trauma-informed practitioner, Clinical Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and Supervisor Debra Battersby about the often-overlooked topic of emotional invalidation—how it shapes our nervous system, identity, and capacity for authentic connection. Together, Heidi and Debra explore why even well-intentioned people invalidate emotions, how this impacts the body’s stress response, and what healing looks like when we start to reclaim our emotional truth. Listeners will discover:
This episode invites you to pause, notice, and honour what you feel — because your emotions are not the enemy; they’re the body’s language of truth. TO LEARN MORE: CLICK HERE to download Debra's pdf: 'Feeling Seen: Emotional Validation vs Invalidation - A Somatic Awareness guide for reconnecting with your inner reality. Debra's Website: https://heartlifecounselling.com.au Debra's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/heartlifecounselling/ 🎥 Watch next: | |||
| Unlearning Tension: How Your Brain Holds the Key to Chronic Pain | 12 Sep 2025 | 00:13:54 | |
In Episode 2, Heidi Hadley dives deep into Sensory Motor Amnesia, how your brain keeps muscles locked in chronic tension without you even realizing it. Discover why stretching isn’t the answer, and how Clinical Somatics retrains your nervous system to release pain and restore balance. With a guided pandiculation practice, you’ll experience firsthand how small, slow movements can rewire your brain for calm and ease. Let your body become the signal for safety, not stress. 📌 Learn more & join the Total Somatics Online Membership: https://www.TotalSomatics.com ✨ Want to experience the same transformation? 🚀 Take Action Today: #BrainBodyHealing | |||
| WEEK 4: Self Care & Compassion | 22 Sep 2023 | 00:08:11 | |
In Week 4 of Somatic in September, Heidi Hadley delves into the importance of Self Care & Compassion. | |||
| WEEK 3: Managing Your Wellbeing During A Major Personal Health Crisis | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:41:45 | |
During this episode, Heidi Hadley interviews an inspiring lady called Louise. Learn how Louise managed her wellbeing during a major personal health crisis with a Total Somatic approach. | |||
| WEEK 2: Emotional Intelligence & Total Somatic Awareness | 08 Sep 2023 | 00:24:54 | |
In Week 2 of Somatic in September, Heidi Hadley delves into Total Somatic GEMS and how they can increase Total Somatic awareness, wellbeing and emotional intelligence. This will have an overall impact on the state of your nervous system and how your brain patterns tension, tightness and movement within your beautiful body. | |||
| Week 1: Mental Fitness & Nervous System Capacity | 01 Sep 2023 | 00:17:15 | |
In week 1 of Somatic in September, Heidi Hadley uncovers the subject of creating increased Mental Fitness & Nervous System Capacity. | |||
| Pandiculation, Neuroplasticity & Nervous System Regulation | 26 Aug 2023 | 00:17:12 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley delves into the connection between PANDICULATION, NEUROPLASTICITY & NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION. | |||
| How Perception Influences Your Health & Wellbeing | 19 Aug 2023 | 00:07:55 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley shares an extract from a workshop within The Total Somatics membership. Discover in this episode how your perception influences your health & wellbeing. | |||
| How Can I Stop Recurring Pain & Injuries? | 12 Aug 2023 | 00:11:38 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley delves into the second FAQ, how can I stop recurring pain & injuries? Your brain is a PATTERN CREATOR. Discover with Heidi how to change the patterns or programs your brain and body have created over the years. Notice and feel the benefits when you do this! | |||
| Does Stretching Help With Muscle Pain & Tension? | 05 Aug 2023 | 00:12:27 | |
In this episode, Heidi Hadley delves into a Frequently Asked Question, does stretching help with muscle pain & tension? Heidi shares an extract from a past Total Somatics LIVE Experience workshop. Heidi answers this question in detail within the extract. | |||
| Your Brain Is Physically Connected To Your Immune System | 29 Jul 2023 | 00:11:30 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley delves into the close connection of your brain and immune system. Within this episode, you will discover the very close connection and the importance of managing the state of your nervous system. | |||
| Work Smarter Not Harder To Reduce Pain | 22 Jul 2023 | 00:10:36 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley shares an account of how recently at Sydney airport, people experienced the Power of Total Somatic Movement. The feedback from the people were how their pain reduced with very little force or effort with Total Somatic Movements. | |||
| What Does It Mean To Be Somatic? Unlocking the Secret to Mind-Body Healing | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:11:35 | |
In this opening episode of Somatic in September, Heidi Hadley introduces the true meaning of being somatic, reconnecting with your inner sensing self rather than living on auto-pilot. Discover why your soma is more than just a body, how chronic tension forms, and why pandiculation (your body’s natural reset) holds the key to pain relief and self-awareness. Plus, enjoy a guided somatic practice to begin your journey of sensing from the inside out. Let your body become the signal for safety, not stress. 📌 Learn more & join the Total Somatics Online Membership: https://www.TotalSomatics.com ✨ Want to experience the same transformation? 🚀 Take Action Today: #SomaticHealing | |||
| Depression & Anxiety - Understanding The Two States | 15 Jul 2023 | 00:14:43 | |
Within this final instalment from Heidi hadley's popular global FREE ONLINE annual event, Mindful in May, she delves into the two states created within the nervous system, depression and anxiety. | |||
| Exploring The Emotion of Guilt Somatically | 08 Jul 2023 | 00:06:37 | |
The emotion of guilt is very strong and has many root causes to it. Within this episode, Heidi Hadley reveals an extract from her popular annual FREE ONLINE event, Mindful in May. Within this episode, Heidi Hadley unpacks the emotion of guilt. | |||
| What Are You Allowing To Grow Fertile In your Mind? | 01 Jul 2023 | 00:09:41 | |
Your mind is incredibly powerful and is constantly filtering data 24/7. Within this episode, Heidi Hadley shares an extract from her popular annual FREE ONLINE event, Mindful in May. She delves into the area of your subconscious know as the Reticular Activating System (RAS). This is the area which connects to the expression "what you think about, grows!" | |||
| The Process Of Pandiculation | 24 Jun 2023 | 00:08:26 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley shares an extract from her very popular annual ONLINE FREE event, Mindful in May. Within this episode, Heidi delves into the process of Pandiculation, the incredibly intelligent process used to release tension from the belly of the muscle. Pandiculation is far superior to stretching. When you stretch a muscle, you create no lasting changes to the muscle length or movement memory. Stretching is a temporary fix to a biomechanical issue created from your software, the brain. In order to truly release muscle tension, you have to access your brain to muscle connection which will create lasting changes to intelligent and efficient muscle memory. | |||
| The Importance Of Creating A Flexible Nervous System | 17 Jun 2023 | 00:09:13 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley explains the importance of creating a flexible nervous system for resilience plus overall health and wellbeing benefits. Every one of us endures trials and tribulations in life, however, it is how we manage our inner world and mindset which will create a flexible nervous system as we take on the various events and challenges through life. | |||
| How To Heal A Dysregulated Nervous System | 10 Jun 2023 | 00:08:47 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley shares another extract from her popular annual event Mindful in May. People often experience a variety of sensations and emotions as a result of a dysregulated Nervous System. Within this extract, Heidi Hadley shares how to heal a dysregulated nervous system. | |||
| Understanding Your Emotional Patterns & Somatic Imprints | 03 Jun 2023 | 00:08:51 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley shares an extract from her recent annual FREE ONLINE global workshop series, Mindful in May. Within this episode, Heidi delves into the power of your subconscious and how it runs the show! | |||
| The Reason for One Sided Tension & Pain in your Body | 29 Apr 2023 | 00:09:59 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley delves into why your brain patterns muscle tension through one side of your body. This can lead to one sided body pain and/or scoliosis. The effects of one sided tension and pain can occur for many reason and until you change the sensory motor system, you will continue to hold a full body pattern of contraction. | |||
| Release Rigidity & Stress in your Body | 22 Apr 2023 | 00:09:07 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley reveals how stress, trauma, habits and mindset can create rigidity, stiffness and stress to be held in your body. Unless you know how to release it, it will continue to reside in your body for decades. | |||
| How High Functioning Anxiety influences Health | 15 Apr 2023 | 00:16:46 | |
In this episode, Heidi Hadley unpacks high functioning anxiety. Heidi develops the subject of the Green Light Reflex, Landau Reflex and how our mindset changes with age, influencing the actions of the nervous system. | |||
| Somatic Sleep: Move Your Way into Deep Rest & Reset a Hypervigilant Nervous System | 30 Aug 2025 | 00:07:54 | |
Struggling to fall asleep or waking up wired in the middle of the night? You’re not alone. Chronic insomnia and restlessness are often signs of stored muscle tension and a hyper-alert nervous system—especially if you're stuck in fight-or-flight mode all day. In this soothing and science-backed episode of the Somatic Movement & Mindset podcast, Clinical Somatic Educator Heidi Hadley explains how daily nervous system regulation and gentle somatic movement routines can help you unwind, release tension, and reclaim deep, restorative sleep—without relying on medication or rigid sleep hacks. In this episode, you'll learn: 🎁 Ready to sleep deeper tonight? Let your body become the signal for safety, not stress. 📌 Learn more & join the Total Somatics Online Membership: https://www.TotalSomatics.com ✨ Want to experience the same transformation? 🚀 Take Action Today: #SomaticSleep | |||
| How Impotence & Haemorrhoids are linked with Stress | 08 Apr 2023 | 00:11:32 | |
In this episode, Heidi Hadley continues to unpack how the startle reflex action impacts physiological issues such as impotence and haemorrhoids. The physiological and psychological effects will create a further patterning of tension and stress within your body. | |||
| The Importance of Creating Calm from Within | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:13:01 | |
In this episode, Heidi Hadley delves into the physiological and psychological connection with the Startle reflex action. Heidi discusses the importance of creating calm from within and how a hyper sensitised nervous system can create long term health and wellbeing effects. | |||
| "How can I improve my Walking?" | 25 Mar 2023 | 00:11:45 | |
Have you found your walking has been impacted by pain? Do you find you cannot walk for as long as you used to? In today's episode, Heidi Hadley delves into how your brain patterns tension from the centre of your body and the impact it has on your overall movement patterns. | |||
| How can I reverse my Stooped Posture? | 18 Mar 2023 | 00:20:27 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley unpacks the way to reverse developing a stooped posture. You will learn how to treat yourself from the inside out. You will learn how to regulate various areas of your nervous system to feel healthier. | |||
| Does Stretching release Muscle Tension? | 11 Mar 2023 | 00:16:22 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley delves into the reason why stretching is very limited to releasing muscle tension. Find out the root cause for muscle tension and how to truly release and change the behaviour within the belly of a muscle. | |||
| "Why do I feel pain during or after Somatic Movement?" | 04 Mar 2023 | 00:16:19 | |
In this episode, Heidi Hadley covers a question that many have asked her over the years. Due to the explosion of free video content of Somatic Movements on the internet, people have practised the movements and found they have experienced pain during or afterwards. In many cases, with no expert guidance and teaching to accompany it. Within this episode, Heidi explains many of the reasons you can feel this response. | |||
| Addressing Lower Back Pain & A Protruding Belly | 25 Feb 2023 | 00:14:27 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley delves into the connection between lower back pain and a protruding belly. Did you know there is a strong connection? Did you also know the common approach that has been used for years has actually amplified the level of pain and rigidity for many people? | |||
| "Trapped in a Tight, Tense Body" & Self Esteem | 18 Feb 2023 | 00:11:47 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley continues to unpack the subject of being trapped in a tight body and how this influences your self esteem, self worth and mindset. | |||
| "Trapped in a Tight, Tense Body" & Chronic Fatigue. | 11 Feb 2023 | 00:11:10 | |
In this episode, Heidi Hadley develops on from the previous episode, connecting the link between being trapped in a tight, tense body and chronic fatigue. | |||
| How to Reverse the Feeling of Being "Trapped in a Tight, Tense Body." | 04 Feb 2023 | 00:14:23 | |
Do you feel that over time you have started feeling your body is stiffer and tighter? Have you noticed your movements are rigid and you are less supple with your movements? Did you know that you can reverse the feeling of being 'trapped in a tense, tight body?' Your brain can re-train and learn how to move your muscles and joints more efficiently. Within this episode, Heidi Hadley delves into how you can reverse the feeling of being trapped in a tight, tense body. | |||
| Is Stretching Making You Stiffer? The Surprising Truth About Muscle Tension & Mind-Body Rewiring | 23 Aug 2025 | 00:16:17 | |
Have you been stretching every day but still feel stiff and tight? You’re not alone—and here’s why. In this myth-busting episode of the Somatic Movement & Mindset podcast, Clinical Somatic Educator Heidi Hadley reveals why traditional stretching may actually be reinforcing your tension rather than releasing it. The real issue isn’t in your muscles—it’s in your brain. Discover how somatic movement and pandiculation offer a smarter, more sustainable solution by retraining your brain to release chronic muscle tightness. This episode is essential listening if you want to move freely, feel lighter, and reconnect with your body's natural intelligence. Inside this episode: This ties into Heidi’s core message: your body doesn’t need to be forced—it needs to be re-educated. 🎁 Try it for yourself with a free guided session: 📌 Learn more & join the Total Somatics Online Membership: https://www.TotalSomatics.com ✨ Want to experience the same transformation? 🚀 Take Action Today: #StopStretching | |||
| Your Mindset Matters | 27 Jan 2023 | 00:16:20 | |
In this episode, Heidi Hadley shares an extract from the latest 3 part workshop that has been released within the Total Somatics' ONLINE SHOP. | |||
| Motivated with Micro Habits | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:10:12 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley discusses the power of micro habits and how they help you to stay motivated and intentional with your health and wellbeing goals. | |||
| The Connection between Passion, Purpose & Mindset | 14 Jan 2023 | 00:36:08 | |
Within this episode, Heidi Hadley discusses the connection between Passion, Purpose & Mindset with an inspiring woman called Dharshini. Within this episode, you will discover how a moment in her life, turned into somthing very special and has lead to her sharing a powerful message globally with her passion. | |||
| Creating & Maintaining a Resilient Mindset with Bob & Sue Beaumont | 07 Jan 2023 | 00:51:24 | |
In this episode, Heidi Hadley interviews Bob & Sue Beaumont on creating & maintaining a resilient mindset. At the age of 18, Bob Beaumont joined his father in a small business selling tiles and other wholesale goods to the building trade. Together they grew the business while Bob studied marketing at the South Australian Institute of Technology, later known as the University of South Australia. In 1978 Bob became General Manager and Beaumont Tiles grew to multiple locations. Today the business is the largest tile retailer in Australia with 100 outlets (about half company owned and half franchises) as well as extensive trade operations in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Over the years, Bob has been constantly supported by his incredible wife, Sue, who has also been very much part of the business. For over 20 years, Sue was Staff development officer at Beaumont Tiles. So together, they created a formidable team! Beaumont Tiles has become known as a trusted Australian business with a great team and a proud 61-year history. Beaumont Tiles employs more than 450 people in addition to those employed by their franchises. In 2021, Bob and Sue sold Beaumont Tiles to Bunnings, Australia’s Largest Hardware store, although Beaumont Tiles continues to be a separate entity to Bunnings. Since then, Sue and Bob have embraced retirement and loving every moment! | |||
| Post Traumatic Growth | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:32:54 | |
In this episode, Heidi Hadley and Melanie Cool discuss the importance of Post Traumatic Growth, the secrets to health and happiness and how we can create habits that will serve us well. | |||
| A New Year! A New Focus! | 01 Jan 2023 | 00:06:05 | |
Welcome to 2023! In this episode, Heidi Hadley shares some of the gems that she will be sharing with you during the month of January. Enjoy feeling Turbo Boosted with the podcast episodes, all focused on the subject of MINDSET. | |||
| Pandiculation, Stretching & Your Nervous System | 24 Dec 2022 | 00:20:36 | |
In this episode, Heidi Hadley has created a collage of key points to consider from 2022 regarding Pandiculation, Stretching and your Nervous System. Enjoy hearing a collection of podcast extracts from episodes in 2022. | |||
| Sugar, Fasting, Health & Nutrition with special guest Alka Chopra | 17 Dec 2022 | 00:33:12 | |
In this episode, Heidi Hadley interviews Alka Chopra. Alka held a workshop for the Total Somatics members, so Heidi wanted to share some of the key points Alka covered in the workshop and elaborate further for Somatic Movement & Mindset. | |||
| Navigating the Menopause with Diane Porterfield Bourne | 10 Dec 2022 | 00:31:32 | |
In this episode, Heidi Hadley interviews Diane Porterfield Bourne, a registered nurse with over 30 years experience, specialising in Menopause. Diane held a Menopause workshop for the Total Somatics' members. The members loved it! | |||
| Releasing Tension & Rib Rigidity after a Chest Infection | 03 Dec 2022 | 00:08:50 | |
Chest Infections are exhausting and at times can be prolonged. One are that is heavily impacted from short breaths, coughing fits and sedentary period of time are your rubs and chest muscles. | |||
| Why Your Nervous System Is Exhausted and How to Reset It Somatically (Breathe, Move & Rewire) | 16 Aug 2025 | 00:09:00 | |
Do you feel wired, overwhelmed, or chronically fatigued—even after rest? In this transformative episode of the Somatic Movement & Mindset podcast, Clinical Somatic Educator Heidi Hadley explores why your nervous system is exhausted—and how you can gently reset and regulate it using somatic tools. Modern life keeps your system on high alert: tech overload, postural stress, chronic tension, and disconnection from your body all drive nervous system dysregulation. But there’s a way to come home to yourself—through slow, mindful movement, breath, and awareness. What you'll learn in this episode: 🎁 Free Resource: Want to regulate your nervous system and tone your vagus nerve? This episode is your invitation to slow down, reconnect, and feel safe in your body again. 📌 Learn more & join the Total Somatics Online Membership: https://www.TotalSomatics.com ✨ Want to experience the same transformation? 🚀 Take Action Today:
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| The Influence of Technology on your Brain, Posture & Habits | 26 Nov 2022 | 00:19:36 | |
Technology has been an amazing invention and connected us all globally. However, there is a time and a place for technology. Part to being Totally Somatic is identifying our patterns of behaviour and habits, in some cases we may need to ask ourselves, 'how often do I use technology? Can I put my phone away and enjoy not being conditioned by it?' | |||
| Raising Awareness to Men's Mental Health with Special Guest, Simon Rinne | 19 Nov 2022 | 00:49:14 | |
In this episode, Heidi Hadley interviews Simon Rinne on the importance of raising to Men's Mental Health. Simon Rinne started Mindful Men in 2021 to share his story, and help normalise discussions about mental health. Simon's aim is to encourage boys and men to open up, get vulnerable and deal with the issues that are troubling them. Simon's therapeutic approach is informed by his lived experience of mental illness, but also his life as a husband, father and everyday bloke. Simon is a qualified Social Worker and has 15 years experience in the Australian Public Service (APS); including working for the Department of Home Affairs, Australian Border Force, and more recently, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) as a Senior Planner. Additional support can be accessed via in Australia: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 | |||
| The Importance of Mindful Eating with Guest Expert Suz Jeffreys | 12 Nov 2022 | 00:25:45 | |
In this episode, Heidi Hadley interviews Suz Jeffreys who recently held a workshop for the Total Somatics Members. Within this episode, Suz delves into the importance of mindful eating to nourish your body, mind and spirit deliciously! | |||