In today's show episode of Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and Soul, I am talking about something I see (and lived through myself) again and again: the connection between our nervous system and our capacity to receive - money, clients, visibility and success. This isn’t about “thinking more positively” or “hustling harder.” It’s about the lived, inner somatic experience of safety, survival responses, and how they shape every step of the way what you allow yourself to receive.

I’m not focusing on theories here but instead I share lived wisdom from over two decades of trauma-informed somatic work, and what I teach inside my 160-hour training certification, my business mentorship programs, and my own embodied journey of running a soulful, sustainable business.

In this episode I share:

• Why mindset alone isn’t enough - and what’s missing if you’ve done all the “right” things but still feel stuck
• How nervous system dysregulation can unconsciously block income, visibility, and growth
• The subtle signs of fight/flight/freeze/fawn patterns in your business - and how to shift them
• Gentle daily embodied practices to grow your capacity to receive - and do it safely, slowly and sustainably
• Why creating a regulated internal state changes how you show up, how you sell, and what you attract

If your income doesn’t match your effort, and your nervous system is feeling overwhelmed or stuck, this episode will help you understand why - and what to do about it, in a way that honours your rhythm, your body, and your soul. 

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Journey to Embodied Feminine Wholeness - Integrating Somatic Practices with belief and identity work: https://anetaidczak.com/masterclass-journey-to-embodied-feminine-wholeness

Want to go deeper? 

Our Autumn 2025 cohort of the 160-hour Trauma-Informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women Certification begins on October 3rd, and registration is now open. This isn’t just another course - it’s a community, a sacred space for transformation, where your whole self is welcomed.

If you're ready to hold space for others in a way that’s ethical, embodied and trauma-aware, here is a link to all information:

👉 https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women  

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In today's episode of my show Through a Trauma-Informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and Soul, I want to offer you something spacious and grounding - an invitation to pause, reflect, and check in with your body, your business, and your soul. We’re halfway through the year, and this is an important time to review how things are really going - beyond just the numbers. In this episode, I share some personal reflections from my recent challenges and why I’m so grateful to have a business that supports the ebb and flow of life. I also walk you through how I do my own mid-year business review - not just through metrics and data, but through somatic wisdom, nervous system awareness, and soul-aligned planning.

Whether you’re feeling aligned and thriving - or wobbly and unsure - I hope this episode gives you permission to review your work and your life with tenderness, honesty, and a sense of renewal.

In this episode, I explore:

• ​Why sustainable success requires both data and embodied self-reflection - and how to use both to guide your next steps
• ​How your body holds wisdom about what’s working and what’s draining you - and how to listen to that truth with compassion
• ​The difference between working in your business and on your business - and why so many brilliant women neglect the latter
• ​How nervous system regulation is not just a personal practice - it’s a business skill - and one of the foundations I teach in our 160-hour coaching certification
• ​Why the season of life you’re in matters deeply in how you grow your business - especially if you’re moving through perimenopause, caring for others, or simply craving change

This episode is an invitation to slow down and realign - not with hustle or pressure, but with clarity, softness and integrity. Let yourself review, release, and realign for the second half of the year in a way that honours your truth, your needs and your joy.

If this resonates and you want to go deeper into these kinds of embodied practices, I invite you to explore my 160-hour Trauma-Informed Somatic Teacher & Coach for Women Certification. We go deeply into all of this together - nervous system, female embodiment and leadership, aligned business, and soul-led growth.

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Want to go deeper? Here are two ways to work with me: 

🌿 Trauma-Informed Somatic Teacher & Coach for Women Training Certification If you're ready to hold space for others in a way that’s ethical, embodied and trauma-aware: 👉 https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women 

🌕 90-Day Immersion: Visibility, Connection & Sales with Soul

A nervous-system-friendly journey into soulful visibility and aligned business growth: 

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Let’s stay connected: 

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In today's episode I’m speaking to a feeling so many of us - especially sensitive, heart-led women practitioners - know deeply: that sense of stuckness. When it seems like nothing is working, and we spiral into overwhelm, self-doubt, or shame, it’s easy to feel alone and hopeless. But I want you to know this: There is nothing wrong with you. You and your felt experience make perfect sense. This is my invitation for you to find your way back to your stable, grounded, present and thriving self.

In this episode, I share:

• ​Why feeling stuck isn’t a sign of failure or brokenness, but a somatic and nervous system response that deserves your kindness and compassion
• ​How fight/flight/freeze states disconnect us from our inner and outer resources, and how that impacts our sense of purpose, safety, and trust
• ​The difference between thriving and surviving, and how these nervous system states shape our thoughts, behavior, and business choices
• ​Why sensitivity, empathy, and trauma histories can make us more vulnerable to stuckness - and how we can honour that with gentle and kind self-regulation practices
• ​A guided invitation to pause, turn inward, and name the state you’re in - creating space for reconnection, resourcing, and authentic soul expression

If this material resonated and you'd like to learn more check out our training: https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women

If you are a self-employed practitioner or business owner there are two types of skills you need to learn. First you have to learn your 'modality' skills, second you have to learn business skills to make your business sustainable. From my own experience and working with many practitioners I know that many of us focus on learning how to be better in our work but don't spend enough time to learn how to make our business sustainable and thriving. And without learning how to build our business that is right for us we can easily hit burnout or give up doing what we love.

You can find more information about my programmes at www.anetai.co.uk.

Are you following your own path? Are you making decisions from your embodied wisdom and your soul calling? Or are you trying to squeeze yourself into a mould that is not you just because you think you should in order to be accepted or recognised? Following your own Embodied Wisdom Path takes courage because it is a 'road less travelled'. If you choose to follow this path you will have to face your inner parts and others' expectations of you. It will challenge you deeply. But it is also a path of healing, growth and creativity. And if you have the courage to allow yourself to follow it you will find deep connection with yourself and others. You can find more information about my programmes at www.anetai.co.uk.

Today I want to ask you a simple question: What would you do if you were in charge of the world? For me this is one of the most important questions we need to ask ourselves as human beings, practitioners and business owners. I've been pondering this question for many years now. I know from experience that if you take time to answer this question it can guide you to realign with your values and make decisions and action from that aligned space. I think it is our responsibility to ask ourselves those questions if we want to make a positive social impact within our communities and the world. Because every voice and every choice matters, and it contributes to either healing or destruction. You can find more information about my programmes at www.anetai.co.uk.

Welcome to my new podcast Through a trauma-informed Lens - Soma, Psyche and Soul.

Thank you for taking time to listen to this episode. Today I'd like to share with you a little about my journey and what inspired me to work, mentor, coach, and train others in trauma-informed somatic approach. My inspiration and commitment to share this work with my clients and other soul-led practitioners (female and male) comes from my own life experiences including moving on my own to London from Poland when I was 18, practicing Yoga and Mindfulness for last 30 years, and my experience of working with trauma, crisis intervention, mental health, substance use, DV and intensive family work in Social Care and the community for past 25 years, teaching Mindfulness Yoga and Meditation and other therapeutic yoga, Somatic Movement and Somatic and Embodiment approaches for past 13 years, and working with Thai Yoga Massage and somatic bodywork, as well as attending many holistic, therapeutic and coaching trainings over the past three decades.

I deeply believe that if you are a practitioner working with and supporting others in their healing and growth you need to be trained in trauma aware and informed approach, and work in a holistic and body-focused way. I feel very passionate about sharing this knowledge, understanding and practices, and in this way be part of creating positive impact within our communities and the world.

You can find more information about my programmes at www.anetai.co.uk.

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Anna Pichowski - a trauma-informed yoga teacher and somatic movement Coach, and a graduate of our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women certification. Anna shares her powerful journey of navigating baby loss and motherhood, and how these experiences led her to explore embodied, trauma-informed practices. Her path has evolved over the years - from feeling disconnected and overwhelmed to finding her own rhythm, building a practice that supports her nervous system, and creating offerings rooted in lived experience and deep care.

Anna runs EARTH CIRCLE, where she facilitates Women’s Community Classes and Seasonal Retreats that weave together Mind, Movement, and Breath to deepen connection with Mother Nature and our inner needs - offering clarity, confidence, and calm. She also holds compassionate space for healing and grief in motherhood, honouring emotions through trauma-informed yoga and somatic movement. Anna offers 1:1 sessions and women’s circles, both in-person and online.

You can find all information about Anna work here: earthcircleunite.com

You can find all information about our training here:

https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women

In this episode, I reflect on the journey many of us take - from healing and recovery, into embodied empowerment, and then into the beautiful unfolding of our soul potential. As we prepare to start the 5th cohort of our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women Certification©, I share the incredible growth I’ve witnessed within our training spaces and the profound shifts that happen when women come together with intention, care, and embodied presence.

I share what it truly means to take your power back, and the powerful distinction between gentle and fierce self-compassion - and why we need both on this path. I also offer insights into the 3 stages of growth that form the core of my Soma-Psyche-Soul Coaching Model©, which we use in the training.

Whether you're a practitioner, a coach, a healer, or simply someone on your own path of recovery and reclamation, I hope this episode gives you a felt sense of what’s possible.

In this episode, I talk about:

• The nurturing and transformational power of safe, women-led learning containers

• The difference between gentle and fierce self-compassion, and how to know what you need more of

• The 3 stages of healing and growth: Recovery, Empowerment and Potential

• Why staying in the recovery stage too long can keep you stuck - and how to move forward with kindness

• How our coaching certification supports this full journey: from nervous system regulation to Feminine Wholeness and Empowered Feminine Leadership

• What becomes possible when you’re no longer driven by survival, but guided by your soul

  
  

  
  

If this resonates and you feel the call to explore more, I’d love to invite you to check out the next cohort of our certification training. Imagine where you could be in a year from now - not just in your work, but in how you live, choose, and relate to yourself and others.

You can find all information about our training here:  https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women

In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Kate Codrington about the emotional and spiritual landscape of perimenopause and menopause. We explore how we can redefine what it means to be a woman in midlife and take our power back. We talk about how powerful it is to validate our emotions, how our sensitivity is purposeful, and how this phase invites us to reclaim rest, say 'no' more often, and slow down in radical ways.

Kate is a mentor, author, speaker, facilitator, artist and podcaster. The author of Second Spring: the self-care guide to menopause, one of the seven best books on menopause according to the New York Times. Kate mentors professionals and people in perimenopause and beyond, 1-2-1 and in groups, is a nature-based Yoga Nidra meditation guide, hosts Life - An Inside Job podcast, has been a therapist for over 30 years and creates multi-level art textile projects. When she’s not doing these things you’ll find her playing in her compost heaps. Her second book, The Perimenopause Journal, is available now. 

You can find more information about Kate's work here: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/

In this episode I have a pleasure of speaking with Sarah King who shares with us her journey from training as a massage therapist to somatic coach. We talk about the power of creating women’s spaces for connection, co-regulation and community, how Nature can help us reconnect with pleasure and Sarah’s passion for Ayurvedic cooking.

Sarah also talks about her experience of our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and coach for Women training certification. 

Sarah is a trauma informed somatic coach, yoga & advanced pranayama teacher, women's space holder and Ayurvedic retreat chef in training, Sarah has been hosting transformational retreats in the sacred lands of Glastonbury and Kent Coast, U.K for women that want to reawaken their passion for life and reconnect with pleasure in their body. The heart of  what Sarah does is to bring you into a state of loving acceptance and a knowing of self worth in her online programme Feeling Wholeness. She weaves in the heart warming magic of mama cacao and is dedicated to witnessing women let go of inner pain to live in trust and flourish through every season of their life.

You can find more info about Sarah’s work here: https://www.holistichealthcollective.co.uk/

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Anja Torikka, who is a Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals with a background in many different modalities including Trauma Informed Yoga. She is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and her offering is based on nature connection through the seasonal 5 element theory, yin yoga, acupressure, feng shui and qigong.

At the heart of what Anja does is connection - connection to self, to nature and each other. She is currently on a path of becoming a Womens Somatic Coach and her passion project is her own course, Confidently You: Embracing Your Authentic Self, in which she invites women on a journey of self discovery.

We discuss Anja's transformative experience in the Trauma-Informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women© Training Certification, where she deepened her understanding of nervous system regulation, boundaries, and somatic coaching. Anja reflects on how this training has reshaped her work, allowing her to serve her students more effectively while maintaining balance in her own life.

You can find more about Anja's work here: www.anjayoga.co.uk

In this episode I talk with Jacqueline Rose, about the profound impact of hormones on women’s bodies, emotions, and life experiences. We talk about the hidden layers of hormonal health, how menopause is often misunderstood, and why we need to move beyond simply "treating symptoms" to truly listening to our bodies.

Jacqueline Rose is a leading voice in educating people about women's health, perimenopause and menopause. She is a Menopause Educator and Coach, Women's Hormonal Health Specialist, Yoga for Women’s Health Teacher and Therapeutic Yoga Teacher, and is trained in Functional Blood Work Analysis and Functional Nutrition.  

Jacqueline believes that good women’s health and wellbeing begins by understanding our hormones, creating hormonal balance and having strong hormonal health throughout our life. Her mission today is to support and empower women to get proactive and improve their own health and well-being from an integrative, personalized approach. She is especially passionate about changing the way women understand and experience their menopause journey and reframing the menopause conversation.

You can find more about Jacqueline’s work here: https://www.jacquelinerosehealth.com/ 

In this episode 'Embracing Business as an Experiment: Lessons from a Coaching Journey', I share with you the journey of a dedicated female practitioner I’ve worked with over the past six months. Through her experience, we explore the importance of stepping back, reflecting on progress, and embracing both inner and outer growth in business and life.

Join me as we uncover why self-reflection, gratitude, and a mindset of experimentation are key to creating a sustainable, nervous system regulated and fulfilling practice.

In this episode I cover:

• The power of reflection in acknowledging your growth and transformation.
• How focusing on a single setback can cloud the bigger picture.
• Recognising and celebrating both external achievements and inner shifts.
• The role of gratitude in shifting perspective and boosting resilience.
• Embracing business as an experiment and learning from every step.
• The importance of Inner Work: self-care and rest, clear boundaries, and inner wisdom based on alignment.
• Letting go of hustle culture and building a business that nourishes you.
• I share simple and practical ways to celebrate progress and honor your journey.

Tune in to gain insights and inspiration on how to acknowledge your growth, shift your mindset and embodiment, and create a business based on what you love and one that truly supports you!

You can find information about all our certifications and business programmes here: https://anetaidczak.com/

In this podcast episode  I discuss why traditional business strategies often don’t work for sensitive and conscientious entrepreneurs - and how more somatic and embodied business growth is the key to long-term success. If you're feeling stuck in your wellness business, constantly working hard but not seeing the results you desire - please know you’re not alone. Many heart-centered practitioners - coaches, healers, and wellness practitioners - struggle with the business side of their work, often feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsupported. I feel passionate about changing this and address it in our certifications and business programmes.

Here’s what we explore in this episode:

• Why business can feel like pushing a boulder uphill - and how to shift more into ease and alignment.
• The biggest mistake many coaches, healers and practitioners make when growing their business (and how you can avoid it).
• The importance of ongoing learning, supervision, and mentorship - why choosing to do this alone makes it harder.
• Somatic, mindset, and soul work - how integrating these elements helps create a business that feels authentic and sustainable.
• A real-life Case Study - I share how one female practitioner I work with went from struggling to fully booked.
• Why “following someone else’s framework” isn’t always the answer - and how to create a business model that truly works for you.
• How to step into the field of potential - and align your work with what inspires you the most.

If you’ve been feeling lost in your business journey, know that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Let’s talk about how you can bring somatic wisdom into your business and finally create the sustainable, fulfilling practice you’ve been dreaming of. I can help you take the next step toward growing your business in a way that feels good, aligned, and deeply embodied! 

You can find information about all our certifications and business programmes here: https://anetaidczak.com/

In this episode "How to Shift Your State and Nervous System & Step into Your Soul-led Aligned Life", I explore a theme that has been coming up a lot in my conversations with female practitioners in my programs and in my own life - the power of choice and the significance of certain times of the year and how they shape our healing, growth, transformation, and alignment.

In this episode I share:

• How specific times of the year can feel transformational and bring quantum leaps in your personal and professional growth.
• The deep connection between our body, memory, and the seasons of our lives.
• The power of the present moment and how it influences our ability to choose differently.
• How we can embody qualities like joy, ease, abundance, and presence in our everyday life.
• The role of Archetypes in shaping our identity and stepping into our power.
• How shifting our internal state and physiology influences our external reality.
• The impact of conscious embodiment on decision-making, self-awareness, and felt-sense of success.

This episode is my invitation for you to reflect on your own journey - who you are becoming, what you want to embody, and how you can bring more ease, joy, alignment and embodied wisdom into your life. I’d love to hear how this resonates with you!

If you would like to learn more about this approach check out our programmes: https://anetaidczak.com/

In this episode of my show Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and Soul, I have a pleasure to have a heartfelt conversation with Emma Bacon, and learn about her powerful journey from living with complex PTSD and burnout to creating a soul-led, trauma-informed life rooted in somatics, seasonal living and community. Emma shares how she transitioned from intense, masculine practices to softer, more somatic and nourishing approach - and how yoga philosophy, somatic coaching, and deep listening to her body transformed not only her well-being but also her business, Learn, Live, Give. We talk about retreat facilitation, the impact of embodied learning, and what it really means to build a life and business aligned with your values, energy, and life season. This is an inspiring conversation about healing, courage, and creating spaciousness for what truly matters.

Emma Bacon is a trauma-informed somatic teacher and coach, yoga teacher, retreat host, author and podcaster (Yoga Matters Podcast) promoting health and wellbeing from the inside out. She is a co-owner of Learn Live Give Ltd - a lifestyle business that promotes learning about holistic wellness, living according to the principles learnt, and then giving back to others, in a multitude of ways. Emma teaches half-day, one-day and weekend retreats in the UK, in addition to international retreats in places such as Sri Lanka, Costa Rica and India. Her retreats combine various yoga styles, breathing techniques, somatic practices, and meditation with self-development activities, journaling prompts and reflective discussions. 

Emma's podcast, Yoga Matters, explores yoga philosophies and their relevance in modern day times. She records alongside her slightly skeptical husband, creating an interesting  dynamic that keeps topics relatable, entertaining and accessible by all. She’s also in the process of creating a suite of short online courses in relation to somatic practices, yoga philosophy and meditation, with plans to write and publish additional books, complimenting her in-person and online presence. 

To find out more about Emma's work, book a retreat or listen to the Yoga Matters podcast, visit: www.learnlivegive.co.uk 

Let’s stay connected: 

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📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnetaIdczakSomaticCoach 

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anetaidczaksomaticcoach/ 

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In this heartfelt episode "Soul, Work and Leadership: Thriving in Uncertain Times", I share reflections on how we can respond resourcefully to the challenges of today’s world. Together, we look at how we can reconnect with our Soul's purpose and our inner strength, embrace intentional self-leadership, and honour the sacredness of our work amidst uncertainty.

Join me as I offer compassionate insights, practical somatic tools, and reflective practices to support you in navigating these times with grace and purpose.

In this episode I cover:

• Responding to global chaos: How current events can overwhelm you if you are more sensitive, values-driven individuals, and how you can reframe this as an invitation for growth.
• The power of self-leadership: How you can recognise that true leadership begins within, through slowing down, regulating our nervous system and physiology, and embodying presence.
• Soulful reflections and practices: I share simple practices to reconnect with the body and explore your felt experience, including journaling and Embodied Listening.
• Work as a sacred practice: How to infuse your daily work with intention and create small rituals that honour its deeper purpose.
• Celebrating small wins: I invite you to acknowledge the courage it takes to keep moving forward and finding joy in moments of connection, gratitude, and growth.

This episode is an invitation to approach chaos and uncertainty not with a force and fear but as a teacher guiding you towards transformation and alignment with your soul’s purpose.

Our Spring 2025 Cohort Enrollment is Open! If you’re ready to deepen your understanding of somatic and trauma-informed approaches, you can find all the information here: https://anetaidczak.com/

In this episode "From Theory to Practice: Real-World Daily Applications of Trauma-Informed Somatic Coaching", I discuss a topic that comes up often in conversations with practitioners: how to translate the body of work we’re learning into our personal lives and communicate its benefits.

Reflecting on insights from my own journey and feedback from participants in my Trauma-Informed Somatic Teacher and Coach Certification©, we’ll explore how this work impacts not just our practice and work with clients but every facet of our lives - daily habits, self-care, boundaries, relationships and level of fulfilment.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

~ Integrating learning into daily life: Practical ways to apply what we learn in personal and professional contexts.

~ The importance of reflective practices: How pausing to reflect helps us recognize personal growth and transformation.

~ Participant insights:

• Growth in self-awareness and emotional regulation.
• The power of somatic check-ins and tracking to manage expectations and honor personal needs.
• Reclaiming the joy of missing out (JOMO) and making empowered choices.
• Balancing energies and embracing the natural flow of life.
• How this work enhances relationships with loved ones and the wider community.

~ Healing in community: The value of connecting with like-minded practitioners in safe and supportive spaces.

~ The lasting impact of somatic and trauma-informed practices: How they create sustainable, long-term benefits for our wellbeing.

This episode is my invitation to you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the practices that help you feel grounded, empowered, and at peace.

Our Spring 2025 Cohort Enrollment Open! If you’re ready to deepen your understanding of somatic and trauma-informed approaches, you can find all the information here: https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women

In this episode "Holistic, Somatic and Nervous System Approach to Business Success in 2025", we explore a whole system, somatic approach to achieving your goals in 2025. Moving beyond traditional goal-setting methods, I share three practical steps to help you build your business and life with alignment, intention, and sustainability. Through principles from the Embodied Business Mandala Mentorship + Mastermind Circle, we’ll focus on clarity, action, and accountability - all while honoring your core values and nervous system well-being.

In this episode I share 3 Steps:

1. Clarity About Your Final Outcome

   • Understand what success looks like and feels like for you, beyond external expectations.
   • Tune into your somatic wisdom to create goals aligned with your Core Values and Big Vision.
   • Visualization exercise to embody your goals through the lens of your priorities.

   
   

2. Create a Detailed Plan of Action Steps

   • Break down your goals into manageable steps and milestones.
   • Learn to schedule tasks into your weekly calendar while respecting your energy and rhythms.
   • Adopt seasonal and nervous-system-friendly planning to avoid overwhelm and burnout.

   
   

3. Build Accountability

   • Leverage self-accountability tools like journaling, Asana and somatic check-ins.
   • Engage in external accountability through mentors, coaches, or communities.
   • Insights into how the EBM Mentorship + Mastermind Circle supports compassionate, sustainable progress.

   
   

If this approach resonates with you, I invite you to explore the Embodied Business Mandala Mentorship + Mastermind Circle - a year-long program designed to guide practitioners like you through embodied, sustainable business growth.

You can find information about this programme here: https://anetaidczak.com/the-embodied-business-mandala-mentorship

In this episode "Overcoming New Year Pressure: A Gentler and Kinder Approach to 2025", I invite you to take a compassionate pause as we enter the New Year. While the world around us may be buzzing with pressure to set big goals and start the year strong, I want to offer you a kinder alternative: embracing the rhythm of winter and starting the year with gentleness, love, and ease.

In this episode we’ll explore:

• Honour the energy of Winter: Embrace this season of reflection, rest, and hibernation.
• Let go of societal pressures: Forget the "new year, new you" hustle culture and instead embrace self-compassion.
• Allow yourself to be inner guided: Ask yourself what would be most nourishing to you right now.
• Shift the healing paradigm: Let go of constant pushing, fixing and improving - instead heal and grow through kindness and tenderness.
• Cultivate qualities that matter to you: Start the year with peace, spaciousness, and kindness.

This episode is your permission slip to go slow, be kind to yourself, and honor your natural rhythms. Give yourself permission to ignore a hustle culture and cultivate more love, joy and peace instead. I wish you an easeful and nurturing start to 2025. And I look forward to connecting with you throughout the year.

You can find information about all our programmes here: https://anetaidczak.com/

Welcome to today's podcast episode "Becoming More You - Redefining Personal Identity", where we’re diving into a topic that shapes every aspect of our lives - identity. This episode is all about who we need to become to live your life fully, thrive in your work and business, and embody the values that truly matter to you. I share with you personal reflections, professional insights, and practical tools that help us explore how to shift identity not just in our minds but in our bodies and nervous systems for deep, transformative growth.

What I cover:

• ​What is identity? We explore psychological and embodied perspectives.
• ​Nature vs. nurture: How our biology, upbringing, environment, and choices shape us.
• ​Mindset vs. embodiment: I share why true transformation involves more than just thinking differently.
• ​The role of the nervous system: I explain how physiological states shape our stories, actions, and beliefs.
• ​Practical embodiment: I share tools to embody curiosity, compassion, and stability.
• ​Walking your talk: I explain the need of aligning your identity with core values in life and business and avoid cognitive dissonance.

This conversation is an invitation to reflect on your current identity, embrace conscious change, and begin embodying the qualities that will help you step into the life and business you desire. It’s not just about thinking differently; it’s about presence and being differently.

Take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s explore together. Remember: Your life is sacred. Let’s honor it.

You can find more information about our training here: https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women

In this episode "Self-Acceptance and Self-Love: A Nervous System-Friendly Approach" I want to share something close to my heart - self-acceptance and self-love, especially through the lens of the nervous system. I know this time of year - holidays, Christmas, the end of the year - can bring up so much for many of us. It’s a time when old wounds can resurface, self-doubt creeps in, and the pressure to be “perfect” or “have it all together” can feel overwhelming and all-consuming. If you’ve ever struggled with accepting yourself or showing yourself love, believe me - you are not alone.

Throughout the episode, I’ll guide you with practices and reflections that have helped me, my clients, and my community soften into self-acceptance and love - even in the messiness of life, and share with you a simple truth: You don’t have to be perfect to be worthy of love. I hope you’ll join me in this gentle exploration. Together, we’ll look at how tiny, everyday acts of self-love can make a profound difference over time.

In this episode, I’m inviting you to gently explore:

• ​What self-acceptance and self-love really mean: Allowing yourself to be who you are, as you are, with compassion and kindness
• ​The role of your nervous system: How fight, flight, freeze, or fawn states can keep you stuck in cycles of self-criticism
• ​Why self-acceptance can feel so hard - and how to make it feel safer.
• ​Simple tools to support you: A grounding exercise to reconnect with your “enoughness.”
• ​Gentle somatic practices you can do anywhere to regulate your nervous system.
• ​Ways to shift self-criticism into self-compassion - even when it feels impossible.
• ​Why life’s messiness is part of our wholeness: I’ll share reflections and reminders that you were never meant to be perfect - you were meant to be whole.

If you'd like to learn more about our training go to: https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women

In this episode "Navigating Holiday Stress: 3 Self-Care Strategies for a Peaceful Season", I’m exploring the challenges we all face during the holiday season and sharing three powerful questions and self-care strategies that can help you create a more peaceful and joyful experience. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the hustle, societal expectations, or just trying to juggle everything, this episode is for you. Let's rethink how we approach this season in a slower and more embodied way, and make it truly nourishing.

Here’s what I cover in this episode:

• ​Reflecting on What You Truly Want: I guide you through the question “What do I want?” so you can identify your true desires and values for the holidays. It’s time to move past societal expectations and create a celebration that feels meaningful for you.
• ​Understanding Your Capacity: We explore the question “What do I have capacity for?” and I share ways to tune into your body’s wisdom, set healthy boundaries, and avoid overwhelm or even burnout, even during this busy time.
• ​Practicing Fierce Self-Compassion: I introduce you to the concept of fierce self-compassion by asking “How can I look after myself with fierce self-compassion?” and share practical tools to balance kindness with assertiveness.

Let’s Do This Together: Take a moment to reflect on these three questions, and pick one small step you can take today to prioritize your well-being. I promise, when you care for yourself with fierce self-compassion, it benefits not just you, but everyone around you. Let’s make this holiday season one of peace, joy, and intentional care.

You can find more information about our training here: https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women

In this podcast episode "Reclaiming Wholeness: Becoming Your Own Medicine", I invite you to join me to explore reconnecting with your inner wisdom, embracing your unique needs, and cultivating harmony and peace within yourself. We’ll explore practical tools, ancient traditions, and trauma-informed approaches to help you deepen your self-awareness and find holistic and embodied sense of well-being.

I explore with you:

• ​Honoring Your Needs: I guide you how you can identify your physical, emotional, psychological, and soul-level needs.
• ​Layers of Experience: I introduce you to the Five Koshas, a beautiful framework from Yoga and Ayurveda that explores the interconnected layers of our being.
• ​Understanding the Nervous System: I explain how your nervous system shapes your reactions and states of being.
• ​Healing Through Wholeness: I help you shift your perspective to see yourself as a whole, integrated being, rather than separate parts of experience.
• ​Practices for Connection: I share somatic and embodied practices to deepen your relationship with yourself.
• ​Soulful Living: I invite you to explore how aligning with your soul and trusting the flow of life can create a sense of ease and inner freedom.
• ​Small Steps, Big Impact: I share the importance of starting small, using a kind, trauma-informed approach to growth and healing.
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Through this episode, I’ll show you how to embrace the wisdom within your Soma, Psyche, and Soul within Life, what I call the Soma Psyche Soul Coaching Method. Whether you’re a practitioner or someone on a healing journey, my goal is to inspire you to trust yourself, honor your needs, and become your own medicine.

I hope this episode will help you take your first (or next) step toward embodied wholeness.

To find out more about our training certification go to: https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women

In this podcast episode: "Reflect, Reconnect, Refocus: A Year-End Practice for Sustainable Growth", I share with you a process I go through myself and take my clients through each year. This process has changed my business in a huge way. As the year comes to a close, it's the perfect moment to reflect on where you’ve been, reconnect with your purpose, and refocus on what truly matters.

Let me guide you through a simple yet powerful process to:

1. Reflect on Your Year

• Celebrate your wins and acknowledge your growth.
• Learn from the challenges and refine your path forward.

2. Reconnect with Your Vision, Mission and Goals

• Realign with your deeper "why" and let it guide your next steps.
• Ensure your goals feel joyful, sustainable, and meaningful.

3. Refocus on Your Embodied Wisdom Path

• Trust your unique journey and create a business that’s aligned with your core values, and who you want to become.
• Embrace and embody your own way of working, leading, and thriving.

I also share personal stories and insights from my clients and my own business journey, including what it takes to grow sustainably, stay connected to your vision, and create success on your terms.

Invitation to Go Deeper:

To help you integrate this process, I’m offering my FREE 3-Day Exploration with video recordings and workbooks. Together, we’ll:

• Review and reflect on your year with clarity.
• Reconnect with your embodied vision and goals.
• Refocus on your unique path to plan your year ahead with confidence.

To access the recordings and start creating a more aligned, intentional, and fulfilling year ahead you can sign up here: https://aneta-idczak.kit.com/yearly-reflection-and-planning

Let’s reflect, reset, and move forward with clarity and purpose.

In today’s episode "You Are Not a Machine: A Nervous System-Friendly Approach to Work and Life", I’m sharing a heartfelt reflection inspired by recent conversations with many of you in my coaching programmes - sensitive and conscientious practitioners who are doing incredible work yet feeling stretched, overwhelmed, and disconnected from what your body is asking for. I'm sharing my own exploration too because I’ve been navigating my own version of this inner conflict.

Let’s explore together the challenges of balancing the drive to keep going and showing up, with the deep wisdom of our bodies and nature, both of which often whisper (or shout!) that it’s time to slow down. I share personal stories, reflections, and practical insights to help you honor your needs and redefine what success and consistency look like - on your own terms.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Why so many of us feel the pull between rest and the relentless push of societal expectations.
• The importance of acknowledging and honouring how we’re feeling before rushing to “fix” anything.
• How guilt and shame around rest hold us back from true balance and creativity.
• What redefining productivity and consistency can look like in a nervous system-friendly, embodied way.
• The wisdom of our bodies and natural cycles as a guide to structuring our work and life.
• Practical questions to reflect on how you’re showing up in your work and your life.

I invite you to take a pause, to reflect, and to ask yourself:
What’s one thing you can do today to honor your needs and body wisdom - with tenderness and compassion - not someday, but right here, right now?

This is about living intentionally, in alignment with your body and Core Values, and creating the spaciousness you deserve to live, love, and work well. Let's explore this together.

You can find out about how we can work together here: https://anetaidczak.com/

In today’s episode of Through a Trauma-Informed Lens: Soma, Psyche & Soul, I’m offering something a little different - not a strategy, not a training - but a softly held space for exploration, reflection, and gentle possibility. This is an invitation to pause, land in your body, and join me in imagining what could become possible for you in your life, your nervous system, your feminine embodiment, your work, and your leadership - if you allowed yourself to shift out of survival and into truth, safety, and soulful connection.

These 10 gentle invitations come straight from my own lived experience, the depth of my training work with women, and hundreds of mentoring conversations I’ve had over the years. These aren’t fantasies. These are your inner somatic whispers. Listen with your whole being - notice what resonates, what feels tender, what brings up longing or resistance. And remember to explore it with curiosity, openness and kindness. 

Together, we’ll explore invitations like:

• Imagine if your presence alone could create safety - not because of a perfect script or technique, but because of your grounded, regulated way of being.

• Imagine if you didn’t have to leave any part of yourself at the door - and your sensitivity, story, or life transitions became your superpowers.

• Imagine if you no longer felt like a fraud - and instead embodied a confidence rooted in nervous system regulation and self-trust.

• Imagine if your client sessions became places of deep transformation - through resonance, witnessing, and presence, not fixing or performing.

• Imagine if your own nervous system felt steady and resilient - so you could serve without burning out or betraying yourself.

• Imagine if you stopped chasing more certifications to prove your worth - and trusted that you already carry enough to serve powerfully.

• Imagine if your story was cherished - not something to hide, but a sacred source of your embodied wisdom.

• Imagine if you felt truly held - not just as a practitioner, but as a woman, in a community where you are seen, known, and supported.

• Imagine if your visibility came from thriving - not survival - and your voice felt like an offering rather than a performance.

• Imagine if your next step wasn’t to do more, but to become more you - whole, present, and rooted in your soma, psyche, and soul.

If any part of your body whispered “yes” to these invitations - even a quiet one - this might be your time to join us.

Our Autumn 2025 cohort of the 160-hour Trauma-Informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women Certification begins on October 3rd, and registration is now open. This isn’t just another course - it’s a community, a sacred space for transformation, where your whole self is welcomed.

Reach out if you’d like to talk. I’m always happy to connect. And remember, you are not too much, you are not alone, and you’re not behind.

Want to go deeper? Here are two ways to work with me: 

🌿 Trauma-Informed Somatic Teacher & Coach for Women Training Certification

If you're ready to hold space for others in a way that’s ethical, embodied and trauma-aware: ~👉 https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women 

🌕 90-Day Immersion: Visibility, Connection & Sales with Soul (Starts 1st July 2025) 

A nervous-system-friendly journey into soulful visibility and aligned business growth: 

👉 https://anetaidczak.com/90-day-immersion-visibility-connection-and-sales-with-soul 

Let’s stay connected: 

🌐 Website: https://anetaidczak.com 

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnetaIdczakSomaticCoach 

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anetaidczaksomaticcoach/ 

▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@anetaidczak 

In this episode 'Let Go of Fear of Being Seen in Your Business - From Visibility to Discoverability", I’m diving deep into a topic that comes up again and again in conversations with female practitioners and small business owners: the fear of visibility.

This fear can hold us back in ways we don’t always realise - whether it’s showing up on social media, avoiding public speaking, or struggling to launch a new offer. Sounds familiar? Trust me, you’re not alone.

Here’s what I covered in today’s episode:

• The fear of visibility and its impact: How it can keep you stuck in growing your business and reaching new clients.
• Perfectionism, procrastination, and self-doubt: Recognising the many ways fear can show up.
• Shifting from visibility to discoverability: A sustainable and nervous-system-friendly approach to sharing your work.
• Finding your unique voice: Why you don’t need to try to be different - you already are.
• The power of consistency over authenticity: Insights from Seth Godin and how showing up consistently can change everything.
• The importance of support: How a strong, encouraging network can help you overcome self-doubt and take bold steps forward.

This isn’t about shouting the loudest in a crowded room so people notice you. It’s about finding aligned, joyful, and sustainable ways to connect with your dream clients while honoring who you are. Let’s explore how to grow your business in a way that feels right for you.

As always, take care of yourself, and if this resonates - make it your own. Let’s make your next year a powerful one!

You can find all information about the Embodied Business Mandala Mentorship and Mastermind Circle here: https://anetaidczak.com/the-embodied-business-mandala-mentorship

In this episode, I’m sharing something that’s made the biggest difference in my life: kindness. Not the big, lofty idea of self-compassion, but simple, everyday kindness. For me, kindness has been the most accessible way to feel more grounded, connected, and at peace with my life.

I talk about my own journey and what I’ve learned from working with women and practitioners. I’ll also explore how we can bring a little more kindness into our lives, even when we’re juggling endless commitments or feeling overwhelmed by society’s constant push for more.

Here’s what I cover in this episode:

• Why everyday kindness, not self-compassion, has been my lifeline.
• How it’s helped me and others build a better relationship with ourselves.
• The pressures we face in a world obsessed with productivity and success.
• Simple ways to practice kindness daily.
• Stories from my work in crisis care and with amazing female practitioners.
• Why kindness is the most healing gift you can give yourself.
• A personal recommendation: The Way of Rest, a beautiful collection of poems that inspire gentleness and connection.

My invitation to you? Try it out. Start small. Be just a little kinder to yourself today and see how it feels. Then, let me know how it resonates.

Take care, and I hope this episode brings a bit of softness to your day.

If the content of this podcast resonates I want to invite you to my passion project I am sharing on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLH2q_pKh-1SL8NVnzy7BJSo1Udfv4LD

In today's episode “Slow and Embodied Living for Women in Midlife", I’m sharing insights on what it means to truly slow down and embrace an intentional way of living as a woman over 50. Since celebrating my own journey into my fifties, I’ve felt the call to explore how we can fully acknowledge and deeply honour the unique transitions that come with this Season of Life - from embracing self-care and feminine embodiment to aligning more deeply with our evolving needs and values.

In this episode, I’m be covering:

• The Power of Slowing Down: Why a slower pace is essential in our fifties and beyond.

• Listening to Our Body Wisdom: Choosing to learn to understand our needs and how menopause and perimenopause impact our energy, focus, and our capacity to show up.

• Refining Values and Priorities: The need to reevaluate our work, relationships, and lifestyle choices to focus on what truly matters.

• Navigating the Early Autumn of Life: Embracing this “early autumn” season with grace and self-compassion.

• Connecting with Feminine Embodiment: Practical tools for tuning into the body and following our inner wisdom.

• Self-Care for Sensitive and Introverted Women: How I adapt self-care for high sensitivity and introversion during this phase.

• Letting Go of What No Longer Serves: Releasing old commitments and creating space for renewal.

Join me as I share my reflections and practices for living fully and beautifully in this stage of life. I invite you to pause, listen, and join the conversation as we explore how to slow down and experience the richness of the present moment together.

If the content of this podcast resonates I want to invite you to my passion project I am sharing on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLH2q_pKh-1SL8NVnzy7BJSo1Udfv4LD

In this episode, I’m diving into a topic I know many of us can relate to - feeling stuck and not good enough. Whether it’s in your business, your healing journey, or another part of your life, we’ve all experienced that sense of things not moving forward the way we want them to. As we transition from summer to autumn, that feeling can hit particularly hard, especially when we’re dealing with busy schedules or big goals that seem out of reach.

With over 20 years of coaching and mentoring experience, I’ve seen this feeling of stuckness come up for so many women. In this episode, I talk about why it happens, how to acknowledge it without judging yourself, and why it’s so important to rest and regroup instead of pushing through shame and self-judgment. I’ll share my own experiences, offer practical ways to reconnect with your power, and discuss how somatic practices can help you shift from that stuck energy back into flow.

Join me as we explore how to let go of the hustle mentality, be kinder to ourselves, and celebrate our wins - big and small. This episode is about rediscovering your momentum, reconnecting with your empowered truth, and finding the space to move forward with ease.

Take what resonates, leave the rest, and remember - you’re not alone. We all experience highs and lows.

In this episode I'm sharing:

~ The importance of acknowledging and understanding feelings of stuckness in various life areas (business, personal growth, healing).

~ The impact of seasonal transitions on mental health and stress levels.

~ The effects of social media on self-perception and feelings of inadequacy.

~ The necessity of rest and self-care instead of pushing through exhaustion.

~ The role of self-judgment and shame in exacerbating feelings of stagnation.

~ The value of self-compassion and recognizing personal achievements.

~ The significance of community support and connection during challenging times.

~ Strategies for shifting focus from lack to accomplishments.

~ Empowerment through self-kindness and patience in the journey of personal and business growth.

You can find all information about our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification at: https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women

Welcome to this special World Mental Health Day episode where we shift the focus to the unique mental health challenges faced by female small business owners. Running your own business is more than just striving for success - it's about managing your overall quality of life, balancing personal responsibilities, and maintaining mental well-being. Join me as we explore the pressures women face in entrepreneurship and how we can protect our mental health while building a business. 

In this episode, we cover:

• The unique mental health challenges female small business owners face, including juggling personal and professional responsibilities, societal expectations, and perfectionism.

• How mental health struggles manifest in different ways, such as imposter syndrome, guilt over self-care, people-pleasing, and financial stress.

• The impact of stress on both mental and physical health, emphasizing the mind-body connection and how stress can lead to insomnia, anxiety, and burnout.

• Practical tools and strategies for managing stress and maintaining mental well-being, including:

• Mindfulness and meditation practices for busy women.
• Somatic techniques to reconnect within,  release tension and prevent burnout.
• Setting boundaries and balancing work-life demands.

• Personal stories from real women in business who share their experiences with burnout, anxiety, and finding balance.

• The importance of seeking support through coaching, mentorship, community networks, and mental health resources.

By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with actionable insights to help you prioritize your mental health while navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. Remember, self-care is not a luxury - it's the foundation of sustainable business growth and personal fulfillment.

Listen in and take a step toward thriving—not just surviving—in your business and life.

You can find all information about our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification at: https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women

In this episode, I dive deep into the connection between mindset and embodiment, sharing three powerful embodied mindset shifts that have been transformative for me on my journey as a trauma-informed somatic coach, trainer, and educator.

I reflect on the personal growth I've experienced through somatic practices and my work with women, and how these shifts have helped me step into my power with more confidence and grounded presence. I also offer practical insights on how you can embody these shifts in your own life to enhance both personal and professional growth.

In this episode I'm sharing:

- The importance of integrating mindset and embodiment to feel more empowered in daily life.

- Embodied Mindset Shift 1: From Self-Doubt to Embodied Confidence – Moving beyond intellectual understanding and truly embodying self-worth.

- Embodied Mindset Shift 2: From Fear to Grounded Presence – How I use somatic techniques to stay grounded and calm in the face of fear.

- Embodied Mindset Shift 3: From Individual Power to Collective Embodiment – The power of community and collective healing in my personal and professional life. How somatic practices like grounding, breathwork, and mindful movement have transformed my mindset and nervous system regulation. My experience with co-regulation, nervous system education, and how embodied confidence impacts leadership and relationships. Practical ways you can start embodying these shifts to transform your daily life.

Join me as I share how these shifts have supported me, and how you can begin to incorporate them into your own journey for deeper connection with yourself and those around you.

You can find all information about our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification at: https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women

In this podcast episode I’m taking a moment to reflect and celebrate the journey of growth and transformation. As I record this during our 2024 Virtual Summit, Through a Trauma-Informed Lens: Become an Empowered Changemaker, I’m filled with gratitude for the incredible practitioners and speakers I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with.

I also want to share some personal reflections and celebrations from the past two years - from growing our training Institute and launching my 160-hour Trauma-Informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women certification to embracing new ways of caring for myself and living alcohol free life, slowing down, and living more intentionally.

I’ll be talking about the significance of seasonal transitions, the upcoming celebration of my 51st birthday, and the importance of feminine embodiment and building a supportive community. This is a special time of year for me, and I want to invite you to join me in pausing to celebrate everything we’ve accomplished, both personally and professionally.

Whether you’ve been part of the summit or not, I encourage you to take some time to reflect, appreciate the richness of life, and find joy in the process of growth. I’m excited to share this journey with you. Let’s dive in together!

In this episode I'm sharing:

• Overview of the virtual summit "Through a Trauma Informed Lens: Become an Empowered Changemaker."
• Personal reflections on growth and experiences during the summit.
• Significance of September as a time for new beginnings and transitions.
• Decision to stop drinking alcohol and its transformative impact on their life.
• Importance of celebrating achievements and personal growth.
• Quarterly planning retreats for reassessing goals and aligning business practices with seasonal rhythms.
• Development of a 160-hour Trauma-informed Somatic Teaching and Coaching certification for women.
• Encouragement for listeners to engage with the community and celebrate their own journeys.

You can find all information about our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification at: https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women

In today's podcast episode I introduce you to the Coaching Method I train female practitioners in our 160-Hr Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women Training Certification. It is my unique whole person approach that provides a map for a healing journey as well as manifesting your greatest life and purpose. I discuss how you can use this approach for yourself and with your clients.

I'm discussing:

• Our Holistic approach that integrates various modalities for self-awareness and healing.
• Distinction between therapy and coaching
• Importance of understanding the nervous system and its influence on behavior and well-being.
• The need to embrace self-care for practitioners, particularly those who are empathic or highly sensitive.
• The significance of embodiment and its role in personal growth and healing.
• The necessity of practical application and sustained practice in the learning and healing process.
• The need for women to connect and support each other in their journeys of growth and impact.

You can find all information about our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification at: https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women

August can be a strange month when one part of us wants to slow down and rest, spend time with family and enjoy the longer warmer days, and another part urges us to keep working and prepare for the busy Autumn. In today's episode I want to invite you to slow down, pause and reflect on your life and business and connect with what's most important to you. And then plan the rest of your year in alignment with your joy, heartfelt priorities and values.

In today's podcast I share:

• Reflections on personal and business experiences, particularly during the transitional month of August.

• The impact of perimenopause on well-being and the need for rest - from personal view and that of my clients.

• Importance of reviewing business practices to align with personal values and well-being.

• Introduction of three ways I can offer you support this Autumn - depending on your needs.
  
• The significance of community support and mentorship in business growth.

• My evaluation of business models, particularly in yoga and coaching, to ensure financial viability.

• Invitation to pause, reflect and connect with your values and joy, and plan from that connected heartfelt space.
  

If you would like to find our more about three ways we can work together go to my website for all info: https://anetaidczak.com/

In this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Rachel Blackman. We chat about Rachel, how our somatic awareness, creativity and principle of play can help us nurture our sense of agency, the importance of relationships for co-regulation and trauma healing, and how visualisation and movement help us live richer and more connected lives. 
Rachel Blackman is a Somatic Coach, Trainer and Educator, Mentor, Theatre Maker and Feldenkrais Practitioner. She trains coaches to work with embodied intelligence at The Somatic School. Themes that really bring her alive include creativity and the generative principle, biological intelligence and supporting change at the level of neuroplasticity. She is an Animist and loves to hold spaces that weave together connections between the sacred, the embodied and our biosphere. Her immediate family live mostly on the unceded territory of the Bungalung and Yugambeh Nations in Australia. Rachel is now in Brighton UK where she lives with her husband Shad and bonus son Akash by the big wild Mama sea.

You can find more about Rachel's work on her website: www.vibrantbody.co.uk

In this very special episode of Through a Trauma-Informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and Soul, I’m celebrating a big milestone with you - our 100th episode. I’m honestly still taking it in! When I began this podcast back in September 2023, I didn’t know if I would make it past 20 episodes. There were no guarantees - just a quiet commitment and a desire to share what felt real, valuable, and deeply embodied.

Over the past (almost) two years, I’ve had the joy of recording solo reflections and beautiful conversations with guests, as well as interviews with many graduates from our programs. I’ve also hosted two virtual summits and collaborated with some incredible practitioners whose work I truly love and admire.

In this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes of the podcast journey - what helped me keep going, what I’ve learned, and how this experience has deepened my connection to my own voice and community.

We explore:

• The power of cultivating a growth mindset - welcoming uncertainty, learning through imperfection, and trusting your capacity to figure things out as you go

• What it really takes (energetically, practically, and somatically) to stay consistent over the long term in a way that is sustainable

• The role of nervous system capacity in visibility and sharing your voice - why showing up in alignment expands what’s possible

• How staying true to your own values and creative flow builds trust, language, clarity, and genuine connection

• The importance of getting support when you need it - whether in launching something new or growing your work in a more regulated and resourced way

  
  

Thank you for being here with me. Your presence, your listening, and your reflections mean more than I can say. And if this podcast has ever supported or inspired you, I’d love for you to share it, subscribe, and help me continue to grow this space.

Want to go deeper? Here are two ways to work with me: 

🌕 90-Day Immersion: Visibility, Connection & Sales with Soul (Starts 1st July 2025) A nervous-system-friendly journey into soulful visibility and aligned business growth: 

👉 https://anetaidczak.com/90-day-immersion-visibility-connection-and-sales-with-soul 

🌿 Trauma-Informed Somatic Teacher & Coach for Women Training Certification

If you're ready to hold space for others in a way that’s ethical, embodied and trauma-aware: 

👉 https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women 

👉 Here is a FREE Masterclass you might enjoy: Journey to Embodied Feminine Wholeness - Integrating Somatic Practices with belief and identity work: https://anetaidczak.com/masterclass-journey-to-embodied-feminine-wholeness 

Let’s stay connected: 

🌐 Website: https://anetaidczak.com 

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnetaIdczakSomaticCoach 

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Today I'd like to invite you to watch my Masterclass: Journey to Embodied Feminine Wholeness - Integrating Somatic Practices with Belief and Identity Work.

Join me for a deeply transformative Masterclass designed specifically for women who wish to explore and embrace their full potential through the integration of somatic practices with belief and identity work. This session is an invitation to step into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, focusing on the unique aspects of feminine wholeness.

Here is a link to sign up to this free Masterclass: https://anetaidczak.com/masterclass-journey-to-embodied-feminine-wholeness

Today I want to share with you my conversation with Isabelle Griffith about our upcoming 4-day in-person retreat called: Reconnect with Your Embodied Feminine Wisdom.

It’s an intimate retreat for women practitioners, where we will come together with a shared intention to forge deep connections, authentic relationships, to learn and explore in a co-creative and feminine way.

This retreat will take place from 25th to 28th November 2024, in Cotswolds countryside, UK.

In this conversation we discuss:

• Our inspiration behind creating this in-person retreat
• The retreat's purpose and intended atmosphere and experience for participants.
• Why this retreat is for female practitioners and our emphasis on the importance of community and shared experiences among women.
• How we will explore and work with balancing feminine and masculine energies during the retreat.
• The concept of the Heroine's Journey and its relevance to women's transformative experiences.
• The role of self-care and resourcefulness in maintaining clarity and vision in your business.
• The impact of emotional and physical nourishment on meaningful and sustainable action.
• We invite you - women practitioners - to engage in this supportive and empowering environment – if this kind of learning, growing and healing resonates with you.

If you'd like to join us for this intimate in person retreat, you can find more information and book your place here: https://anetaidczak.com/retreats

Welcome to "Create Your Embodied, Thriving and Sacred Business" Mini-Series where I take you on a journey to reflect on and explore a different way to run your business. A way that allows you to move from daily hustle and grind that is focused on achieving outcomes and sacrificing your health and relationships to a more embodied, sustainable, soul-led and sacred way of making a positive impact in the world.

Topics I explore in Part 6:

• Importance of consistency in business
• What it means to be consistent in your business
• Achieving consistency in a sustainable and aligned manner
• Reflecting on business practices and next steps
• Aligning business with personal values, commitments and life situation
• Systems thinking approach in business context
• Impact of natural cycles on business decisions
• My experience of challenges faced in my previous business model and adaptation
• How to embrace Self-leadership and decision-making based on personal values
• Incremental and accumulative effect of consistency in business
• Invitation to create a Resource Library to create consistency and commitment
  

If you'd like to get support around creating your sustainable business check out the Embodied Business Mandala Mentorship and Mastermind: https://anetaidczak.com/the-embodied-business-mandala-mentorship

Welcome to "Create Your Embodied, Thriving and Sacred Business" Mini-Series where I take you on a journey to reflect on and explore a different way to run your business. A way that allows you to move from daily hustle and grind that is focused on achieving outcomes and sacrificing your health and relationships to a more embodied, sustainable, soul-led and sacred way of making a positive impact in the world.

Topics we explore in Part 5:

• Importance of creating an embodied, thriving, and sacred business

• Aligning your business with Core Values and Soul's Calling

• Invitation to slow down, pause and turn inward to reconnect when feeling stuck

• Approaching your business decisions as experiments

• Normalising the fear of making changes in business

• Choosing between abandoning oneself or pleasing others

• Importance of inner work to cultivate self-trust and self-belief

• Invitation to embrace radical honesty and self-love and taking action from a place of inner wisdom
  

If you'd like to get support around creating your sustainable business check out the Embodied Business Mandala Mentorship and Mastermind: https://anetaidczak.com/the-embodied-business-mandala-mentorship

Welcome to "Create Your Embodied, Thriving and Sacred Business" Mini-Series where I take you on a journey to reflect on and explore a different way to run your business. A way that allows you to move from daily hustle and grind that is focused on achieving outcomes and sacrificing your health and relationships to a more embodied, sustainable, soul-led and sacred way of making a positive impact in the world.

In Part 4 I am talking with Fabi Belgardt, who is our Tech Expert in the EBM Mentorship and Mastermind Circle, about the importance of setting sustainable systems in your business.

Topics we explore in Part 4:

• Importance of implementing systems in business for its longevity
• Moving from overwhelm to sustainable automations and support
• Need for foundational systems to support business growth and efficiency
• Impact of missing systems on your stress levels and your client management
• Keeping systems simple and finding tools that work for individual needs
• The need for committing to learning and using chosen systems effectively
• Recognizing when support is needed for tech-related tasks or business growth
• Challenges of choosing the right tools for your business model
• Value of investing in support to alleviate business overwhelm and stress

If you'd like to get support around creating your sustainable business check out the Embodied Business Mandala Mentorship and Mastermind: https://anetaidczak.com/the-embodied-business-mandala-mentorship

You can find out more about Fabi’s work here:

https://www.fabiennebelgardt.com/

Welcome to "Create Your Embodied, Thriving and Sacred Business" Mini-Series where I take you on a journey to reflect on and explore a different way to run your business. A way that allows you to move from daily hustle and grind that is focused on achieving outcomes and sacrificing your health and relationships to a more embodied, sustainable, soul-led and sacred way of making a positive impact in the world.

Topics I explore in Part 3:

• Moving from struggling to financial freedom is essential for our wellbeing
• Invitation to clarify your definition of financial freedom
• Shared experiences – personal and my clients’
• Identifying cognitive dissonance between providing for oneself and doing work we love as a way to grow and thrive
• Embracing financial freedom and abundance in alignment with one's Vision and Soul’s Calling
• Different perspectives on money within coaching, yoga, and healing communities
• Invitation to embrace money as one of the greatest resources for social change

If you'd like to get support around creating your sustainable business check out the Embodied Business Mandala Mentorship and Mastermind: https://anetaidczak.com/the-embodied-business-mandala-mentorship

Welcome to "Create Your Embodied, Thriving and Sacred Business" Mini-Series where I take you on a journey to reflect on and explore a different way to run your business. A way that allows you to move from daily hustle and grind that is focused on achieving outcomes and sacrificing your health and relationships to a more embodied, sustainable, soul-led and sacred way of making a positive impact in the world.

Topics I explore in Part 2:

• Moving from self-doubt to self-trust

• Embracing interconnectedness of business and life from Systems Thinking perspective

• Understanding the nervous system and physiology in relation to experiencing self-doubt in your business/work

• Shifting from self-doubt to self-trust as a process of becoming

• Importance of self-care and defining success on one's own terms

• Personal examples from my business journey

• Introduction of the Embodied Business Mandala mentorship program

• How to aligning your business with your inner truth

• Invitation to trusting in the natural flow of life to create and grow a fulfilling and sacred business

If you'd like to get support around creating your sustainable business check out the Embodied Business Mandala Mentorship and Mastermind: https://anetaidczak.com/the-embodied-business-mandala-mentorship

Welcome to "Create Your Embodied, Thriving and Sacred Business" Mini-Series where I take you on a journey to reflect on and explore a different way to run your business.

A way that allows you to move from daily hustle and grind that is focused on achieving outcomes and sacrificing your health and relationships to a more embodied, sustainable, soul-led and sacred way of making a positive impact in the world.

Topics I explore in Part 1:

• How to swap the frantic hustle for a more embodied and calm rhythm.
• Building a business that allows you not just survive, but thrive in a sustainable way.
• Reflecting on business practices: Taking a step back to reflect on my business practices.
• Aligning everything you do with your core values and goals.
• Embracing conscious, compassionate, and mindful decision-making.
• Reassessing and shifting your business strategies to make them soul-aligned and sacred.
• Invitation to use journaling and reflecting to keep your mind clear and focused.
• Making well-informed decisions throughout your business journey.

If you'd like to get support around creating your sustainable business check out the Embodied Business Mandala Mentorship and Mastermind: https://anetaidczak.com/the-embodied-business-mandala-mentorship

Welcome to 'Be One of the Voices' Mini-series where I have the pleasure to speak with participants of our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification about their experience of the training, and its impact on their growth, healing and work.

In this episode I am speaking with Fiona O’Farrell, who is part of our Autumn Cohort training. Fiona is talking about why she signed up, the challenges she experienced in her life during the training and how this training helped her, changed her and the way she works. You can find more about Fiona's work at: www.acupuncturewithfiona.com

If you are interested in joining us for Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification you can find all information at: https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women

Welcome to 'Be One of the Voices' Mini-series where I have the pleasure to speak with participants of our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification about their experience of the training, and its impact on their growth, healing and work. In this episode I am speaking with Sally Heart, who is part of our Autumn Cohort training. Sally is talking about why she signed up, the challenges she experienced in her life during the training and how this training helped her, changed her and the way she works. You can find more about Sally's work at: www.heaven2heart.com If you are interested in joining us for Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification you can find all information at: https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women

In today's episode of Through a Trauma-Informed Lens: Soma, Psyche & Soul, I want to start a conversation we don’t hear often enough in the world of business and entrepreneurship - especially if you’re a coach, therapist, healer, or practitioner who leads with heart and depth. I want us to explore the real, embodied truth behind business sustainability and soulful growth: how your connection to your body and nervous system deeply impacts your ability to show up, be visible, sell with soul, and grow in a way that feels nourishing rather than exhausting. I'm not talking about strategy but about an invitation to come home to yourself and bring all of you into your business.

In this episode we explore:

• The two foundational skill sets every practitioner needs to grow and sustain a soul-aligned business

• How your nervous system directly shapes your capacity for visibility, consistency, and marketing

• Recognising nervous system patterns (fight, flight, freeze and fawn) and how they not-so-quietly show up in your business behaviours

• How to reconnect with your natural rhythm and internal cues so that your work flows from alignment, not hustle

• Letting go of urgency, shame and comparison - and growing at a pace that honours your nervous system, body, and inner truth

• Simple and compassionate practices to start walking your talk in business by resting without guilt, trusting your timing, and showing up as you

  
  

  
  

If you're tired of pushing, hiding, or performing in your business - this episode is a loving reminder that you don’t need to become someone else to have a thriving business. You just need to be more you.

And if you're ready to explore visibility, connection and soulful sales in a more authentic and embodied way, I’d love to invite you to my new 90-Day Immersion: Visibility, Connection & Sales with Soul© - a nervous system-friendly space for conscientious, sensitive women who want to grow sustainably and share their wisdom and work.

Want to go deeper? Here are two ways to work with me:

🌕 90-Day Immersion: Visibility, Connection & Sales with Soul (Starts 1st July 2025) A nervous-system-friendly journey into soulful visibility and aligned business growth: 

👉 https://anetaidczak.com/90-day-immersion-visibility-connection-and-sales-with-soul

🌿 Trauma-Informed Somatic Teacher & Coach for Women Training Certification If you're ready to hold space for others in a way that’s ethical, embodied and trauma-aware: 

👉 https://anetaidczak.com/trauma-informed-somatic-teacher-coach-for-women

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