Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard.
In this intimate, flowing conversation, Pam unravels the interconnections of emotions and physical sensations, particularly pain, in therapeutic settings including Massage Therapy, RMT, Emotional Freedom Technique, EFT (tapping), and Compassionate Inquiry® CI. She shares the therapeutic effects on her anxiety and physical pain she experienced while training in EFT and CI, highlighting that while both issues are still present, she now has the tools to manage them.
Pam also touches on:
- Generational trauma and how earlier generations shaped her emotional responses and behaviors
- Her experience as a CI Facilitator with Indigenous participants, the alignment of CI with their traditional healing practices, and how both emphasize understanding and respect
- The emotional aspects of registered massage therapy
- The importance of personal and communal healing, emotional well-being and support systems
- Why she undertook training to be a Death Doula, and how that supported her emotional healing
A significant theme for Pam is trusting her own intuition and body knowledge. She closes the interview by encouraging listeners to recognize that they already have the answers within themselves.
About Pam Sommer
Pam's journey into wellness began with experiences that sparked a deep commitment
to healing and self-discovery.
Today, as a dedicated wellness practitioner,
a Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner and Facilitator, an EFT Practitioner, a Registered Massage Therapist and a Death Doula, Pam's approach is rooted in empathy, understanding
and a genuine desire to support others on their path to well-being. Together with her clients she creates safe, nurturing spaces for healing and is passionate about helping them live peaceful, fulfilling lives.
Personally, Pam finds joy in simple things— exploring nature through camping and hiking, staying grounded through yoga and exercise.
She lives on an off-grid farm with her partner, Jeremiah, and their two kids, Ethan and Paige, surrounded by a lively crew of freeloading animals who bring joy (and a bit of chaos) to their lives.
Whether working with clients or spending time with her family, Pam strives to live authentically and help others do the same.
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"Wipe those tears away. That's not going to help anybody. They can help the person who's shedding the tears. It's so healing to just allow, otherwise that grief, that sadness gets bottled up inside." - Pam Sommer
'I'm a bird launcher, not an empty nester. - Unknown
"Throw the Goddamn book away, You know what you're doing." - Pam Sommer's Mom
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