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Sneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®19 - Embodied Aggression Brings Us Back to LifeSend a textAuthentic power emerges when we embrace all aspects of ourselves—even the parts that growl. In this fascinating conversation with Thayer Cuson Case, we journey from Zen monastery halls to trauma therapy rooms, exploring how spiritual practice and trauma work can integrate to create whole-person healing.Thayer's remarkable path began with teenage meditation, led through college football and a career-ending injury, then to 18 months living in a Zen monastery. This winding road eventually guided him to trauma therapy after experiencing firsthand the aftermath of 9/11 as an EMT. Throughout our discussion, he reveals ho...
2025-08-1553 minSneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®18 - Design and Healing with Somatic Experiencing®Send a textWhat happens when architectural design meets Somatic Experiencing®? Hannah Milks takes us on a fascinating journey through her work as a trauma-informed designer who applies nervous system knowledge to the pieces of clothing we wear to the spaces we inhabit.Hannah's path began unusually—with a graduate thesis on trauma-informed police buildings. This exploration led her to question not just how trauma affects people, but how spaces could actively support healing. While completing her SE™ training, Hannah developed a unique perspective that blends architectural concepts like "prospect and refuge" with somatic understanding of ho...
2025-08-0749 minSneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®17 - Deconstructing Superman: Moral Dilemmas and Mythic PowerSend a textWhat does Superman reveal about our deepest psychological needs and fears? Superman isn't just a superhero – he's a mirror reflecting our cultural psyche and personal values.Trauma therapists Thayer, Burt, and guest Ali explore what makes this flat-arc character simultaneously compelling and frustrating. Superman's unwavering goodness feels both aspirational and unrealistic to many of us who navigate moral complexities daily. His secure attachment offers a fascinating counterpoint to trauma-origin superheroes, demonstrating how stable, loving parenting can create resilience and moral clarity even when faced with earth-shattering revelations.The conversation delves br...
2025-07-2138 minSneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®16 - Body Wisdom: Navigating Trauma Through Somatic TherapySend a textKelly Shaw joins us to explore the transformative power of somatic therapy in addressing trauma through bodywork and touch. Through his unique approach combining acupuncture, osteopathic modalities, and somatic experiencing, Kelly creates a healing environment where bodies can feel safe to receive therapeutic touch.• Transitioning from acupuncture to somatic experiencing after discovering trauma patterns in clients' bodies• Developing a therapeutic approach based on three intersecting factors: practitioner's toolset, client's needs, and client's ability to receive• Understanding body consent as distinct from verbal consent in therapeutic touch• Working with the female b...
2025-07-1555 minSneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®15 - Somatic Experiencing®, Humanness, and Free Will with Dr. Joshua SylvaeSend a textIn this episode, Joshua and I discuss a wide-range of topics from trauma healing to free will. I enjoyed exploring the playful and profound edges of somatic work and the concept of choice. In this episode, I especially enjoyed the warmth and insight Joshua brought into a thoughtful dialogue. Support the show
2025-06-2936 min
The Trauma TherapistAvoiding Landmines with Ali CapurroAli Capurro is a licensed professional counselor in Boise, Idaho and has a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. She discovered Somatic Experiencing and fell in love immediately as it provided her with a structure to befriend her own nervous system.Ali is also the host of the Sneaky Powerful Podcast which is dedicated to Somatic Experiencing©, or SE™. She created it as an offering to anyone interested in the ways stress and trauma impact us, specifically through the Somatic Experiencing lens. On the podcast she has interviewed various SE Practitioners, including SEI faculty, who have all g...
2025-02-2429 min
The Healing Trauma PodcastThe Real Deal On Healing TraumaIn this episode you are invited into a conversation between two trauma professionals who work and support those with complex trauma and who have also been on our own individual healing journey from Complex Trauma. I am joined with my friend and colleague somatic therapist and coach Ali Capuro. We chat about healing and change and some of the misperceptions around healing.
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2022-11-0450 minSneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®14 - Somatic Experiencing® and More than Nature with SEP Cindy BrooksSend a textIn this episode of Sneaky Powerful, Cindy Brooks shares with Ali and the audience, the ways she integrates SE™ into her work. Cindy provides information and stories of her work with the implementation of intentional time outside, art therapy, and equine therapy. Her wisdom, experience, and heart offer so much hope and opportunity for healing. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-contentEverything Is Energy with Cathy HellerChange your energy, change your life.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
2022-08-081h 09
Sneaky Powerful - Hard and Sometimes Hilarious Stories of Healing through the lens of Somatic Experiencing®14 - Somatic Experiencing® and More than Nature with SEP Cindy BrooksIn this episode of Sneaky Powerful, Cindy Brooks shares with Ali and the audience, the ways she integrates SE™ into her work. Cindy provides information and stories of her work with the implementation of intentional time outside, art therapy, and equine therapy. Her wisdom, experience, and heart offer so much hope and opportunity for healing. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-content
2022-08-081h 08Sneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®13 - Women in Recovery, High Alert, and Somatic Experiencing® with Dr. Alice KerbySend a textAs a healing community we are increasingly understanding the way trauma can get stored in our bodies, specifically our nervous systems. Dr. Alice Kerby is a doctor of physical therapy in San Diego, CA. Her specialty is working with women in recovery and people living on high alert. In this episode, Dr. Alice and Ali spend time talking about the countervortices of nature and backpacking, how to start moving, and how to stay with ourselves even when we feel overwhelmed. Dr. Alice provides helpful information about awareness and self-care as a way to manage...
2022-07-2453 min
Sneaky Powerful - Hard and Sometimes Hilarious Stories of Healing through the lens of Somatic Experiencing®13 - Women in Recovery, High Alert, and Somatic Experiencing® with Dr. Alice KerbyAs a healing community we are increasingly understanding the way trauma can get stored in our bodies, specifically our nervous systems. Dr. Alice Kerby is a doctor of physical therapy in San Diego, CA. Her specialty is working with women in recovery and people living on high alert. In this episode, Dr. Alice and Ali spend time talking about the countervortices of nature and backpacking, how to start moving, and how to stay with ourselves even when we feel overwhelmed. Dr. Alice provides helpful information about awareness and self-care as a way to manage habitual patterns that can create...
2022-07-2452 min
Sneaky Powerful - Hard and Sometimes Hilarious Stories of Healing through the lens of Somatic Experiencing®12 - Sexual Abuse and Inescapable Attack with Sneaky Powerful Host Ali CapurroOn episode twelve Ali shares some of the personal reasons she loves Somatic Experiencing®. As she works to heal from her own childhood sexual abuse, Ali offers a glimpse of what it's like to work with a particular symptom of her trauma related to inescapable attack. This episode is dedicated to Ali's clients, who show up so courageously and persistently to pursue a "good" life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-content
2022-07-1734 minSneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®12 - Sexual Abuse and Inescapable Attack with Sneaky Powerful Host Ali CapurroSend a textOn episode twelve Ali shares some of the personal reasons she loves Somatic Experiencing®. As she works to heal from her own childhood sexual abuse, Ali offers a glimpse of what it's like to work with a particular symptom of her trauma related to inescapable attack. This episode is dedicated to Ali's clients, who show up so courageously and persistently to pursue a "good" life. Support this podcast at — https://sneakypowerful.buzzsprout.comEverything Is Energy with Cathy HellerChange your energy, change your life.Listen on...
2022-07-1734 min
Sneaky Powerful - Hard and Sometimes Hilarious Stories of Healing through the lens of Somatic Experiencing®11 - Somatic Experiencing®, Women's Issues, and Perinatal Care with Lexi Frank NewhallIn episode eleven of Sneaky Powerful, Lexi Frank Newhall, a therapist and SEP in Bozeman, Montana, shares some of her experience and wisdom regarding perinatal mental health. Lexi and Ali share some of their experiences, personally and professionally, that involve new babies, parenting, and romantic relationships when children are added to the mix. Lexi's knowledge and perspective is so valuable and her warm heart is such a gift.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-content
2022-07-0444 minSneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®11 - Somatic Experiencing®, Women's Issues, and Perinatal Care with Lexi Frank NewhallSend a textIn episode eleven of Sneaky Powerful, Lexi Frank Newhall, a therapist and SEP in Bozeman, Montana, shares some of her experience and wisdom regarding perinatal mental health. Lexi and Ali share some of their experiences, personally and professionally, that involve new babies, parenting, and romantic relationships when children are added to the mix. Lexi's knowledge and perspective is so valuable and her warm heart is such a gift.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-contentEverything Is Energy with Cathy HellerChange your energy, change your life.Li...
2022-07-0445 min
Sneaky Powerful - Hard and Sometimes Hilarious Stories of Healing through the lens of Somatic Experiencing®10 - Somatic Experiencing® and The Science of Stuck with Britt FrankThis episode of Sneaky Powerful highlights the Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (and more), Britt Frank. As Britt and Ali discuss invaluable concepts from Britt's book, The Science of Stuck, several insights are offered. Specifically, the relatable experience of feeling stuck. So many of us have struggled with feelings of immobility or lack of motivation in various areas of our life. Britt's book synthesizes real life examples with the physiology and neurobiology of these experiences. Britt has a a direct wisdom that comes through in her fun personality as well as her effective writing style. Her knowledge slices through sometimes confusing...
2022-06-2059 minSneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®10 - Somatic Experiencing® and The Science of Stuck with Britt FrankSend a textThis episode of Sneaky Powerful highlights the Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (and more), Britt Frank. As Britt and Ali discuss invaluable concepts from Britt's book, The Science of Stuck, several insights are offered. Specifically, the relatable experience of feeling stuck. So many of us have struggled with feelings of immobility or lack of motivation in various areas of our life. Britt's book synthesizes real life examples with the physiology and neurobiology of these experiences. Britt has a a direct wisdom that comes through in her fun personality as well as her effective writing style. Her...
2022-06-201h 00
Sneaky Powerful - Hard and Sometimes Hilarious Stories of Healing through the lens of Somatic Experiencing®9 - Poverty, Trauma, and Somatic Experiencing® with Claudia Villagra-RiosIn this episode of Sneaky Powerful, Claudia Villagra-Rios shares pieces of her incredible wisdom regarding the connection between poverty and trauma through a Somatic Experiencing® lens. Claudia is an inspiring force highlighted by her fascinating background in engineering and developmental aid. Through this conversation there is much to be gained regarding our shared humanity and the recognition that ultimately, we are all the same.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-content
2022-06-1249 minSneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®9 - Poverty, Trauma, and Somatic Experiencing® with Claudia Villagra-RiosSend a textIn this episode of Sneaky Powerful, Claudia Villagra-Rios shares pieces of her incredible wisdom regarding the connection between poverty and trauma through a Somatic Experiencing® lens. Claudia is an inspiring force highlighted by her fascinating background in engineering and developmental aid. Through this conversation there is much to be gained regarding our shared humanity and the recognition that ultimately, we are all the same. Everything Is Energy with Cathy HellerChange your energy, change your life.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
2022-06-1249 minSneaky Powerful - Hard and Sometimes Hilarious Stories of Healing through the lens of Somatic Experiencing®8 - Somatic Experiencing®, Possibility, and Storytelling with Mahshid Fashandi HagerIn this episode of Sneaky Powerful, Mahshid shares about the increased capacity she's developed through SE. The listeners get to hear about her teaching style now that she is official SE faculty. She and Ali also explore the movement between what has felt impossible as it shifted to possibility, and the power behind that movement. Finally, Mahshid shares her perspective on the beauty of storytelling that inspires tender and authentic connections to those in our lives presently and those of the future.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-content
2022-06-0557 minSneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®8 - Somatic Experiencing®, Possibility, and Storytelling with Mahshid Fashandi HagerSend a textIn this episode of Sneaky Powerful, Mahshid shares about the increased capacity she's developed through SE. The listeners get to hear about her teaching style now that she is official SE faculty. She and Ali also explore the movement between what has felt impossible as it shifted to possibility, and the power behind that movement. Finally, Mahshid shares her perspective on the beauty of storytelling that inspires tender and authentic connections to those in our lives presently and those of the future.Support this podcast at —https://sneakypowerful.buzzsprout.com...
2022-06-0557 minSneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®7 - Meaningful Relationships, Relational Life Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing® with Rebekah MillerSend a textIn this incredibly useful episode of Sneaky Powerful, the listener will be able to apply relational tools immediately. Rebekah Miller provides helpful wisdom regarding Relational Life Therapy, developed by Terry Real, and elaborates on how she incorporates it with a Somatic Experiencing lens. She covers aspects of being a messy human and considers ways to eliminate shame. Rebekah and Ali also explore ways to nurture loving connections.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-contentEverything Is Energy with Cathy HellerChange your energy, change your life.
2022-05-2956 min
Sneaky Powerful - Hard and Sometimes Hilarious Stories of Healing through the lens of Somatic Experiencing®7 - Meaningful Relationships, Relational Life Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing® with Rebekah MillerIn this incredibly useful episode of Sneaky Powerful, the listener will be able to apply relational tools immediately. Rebekah Miller provides helpful wisdom regarding Relational Life Therapy, developed by Terry Real, and elaborates on how she incorporates it with a Somatic Experiencing lens. She covers aspects of being a messy human and considers ways to eliminate shame. Rebekah and Ali also explore ways to nurture loving connections.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-content
2022-05-2955 min
Sneaky Powerful - Hard and Sometimes Hilarious Stories of Healing through the lens of Somatic Experiencing®6 - Somatic Experiencing®, Sex Therapy, and Consent with Cassandra RustvoldOne of the most important topics related to sex is consent. In this episode of Sneaky Powerful, Cassandra discusses what it means to be a sex therapist and an SEP. She also provides invaluable guidance regarding consent and the body's wisdom in relation to giving consent. There is so much to cover on this topic, and this episode provides an essential piece to the conversation.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-content
2022-05-2247 minSneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®6 - Somatic Experiencing®, Sex Therapy, and Consent with Cassandra RustvoldSend a textOne of the most important topics related to sex is consent. In this episode of Sneaky Powerful, Cassandra discusses what it means to be a sex therapist and an SEP. She also provides invaluable guidance regarding consent and the body's wisdom in relation to giving consent. There is so much to cover on this topic, and this episode provides an essential piece to the conversation.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-contentEverything Is Energy with Cathy HellerChange your energy, change your life.Li...
2022-05-2248 min
Sneaky Powerful - Hard and Sometimes Hilarious Stories of Healing through the lens of Somatic Experiencing®5 - Returning to Source and Somatic Experiencing® with Dr. Abi BlakesleeIn this episode of Sneaky Powerful, Abi and Ali explore the ways Somatic Experiencing® supports our capacity to connect with beauty. In particular, Abi shares some of the ways embodiment can help people to connect with nature and the natural rhythms within each of us and around each of us. Abi also provides essential wisdom related to a return to source.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-content
2022-05-1458 minSneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®5 - Returning to Source and Somatic Experiencing® with Dr. Abi BlakesleeSend a textIn this episode of Sneaky Powerful, Abi and Ali explore the ways Somatic Experiencing® supports our capacity to connect with beauty. In particular, Abi shares some of the ways embodiment can help people to connect with nature and the natural rhythms within each of us and around each of us. Abi also provides essential wisdom related to a return to source.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-contentEverything Is Energy with Cathy HellerChange your energy, change your life.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spot...
2022-05-1458 minSneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®4 - The Beauty of Holding Space and Somatic Experiencing® with Lynne MacleanSend a textLynne's warmth, kindness, and commitment to truth are deeply felt in this interview. She offers information about holding space for other humans, while also providing the felt sense of it as the interview unfolds. There are so many beautiful aspects of Lynne and her knowledge of Somatic Experiencing® that come through in this episode.Support this podcast at — https://sneakypowerful.buzzsprout.comEverything Is Energy with Cathy HellerChange your energy, change your life.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
2022-05-071h 01
Sneaky Powerful - Hard and Sometimes Hilarious Stories of Healing through the lens of Somatic Experiencing®4 - The Beauty of Holding Space and Somatic Experiencing® with Lynne MacleanLynne's warmth, kindness, and commitment to truth are deeply felt in this interview. She offers information about holding space for other humans, while also providing the felt sense of it as the interview unfolds. There are so many beautiful aspects of Lynne and her knowledge of Somatic Experiencing® that come through in this episode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-content
2022-05-071h 00Sneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®3 - Loving it All with Rachel BroomeSend a textTalking with Rachel about life and Somatic Experiencing® is a regulating experience. Her wisdom and humor offer a lovely navigation through various SE concepts. It's also so awesome that both Rachel and Ali were caught off guard by the power of a sneaky powerful SE demo during trainings. Support this podcast at — https://sneakypowerful.buzzsprout.comEverything Is Energy with Cathy HellerChange your energy, change your life.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
2022-05-0455 min
Sneaky Powerful - Hard and Sometimes Hilarious Stories of Healing through the lens of Somatic Experiencing®3 - Loving it All with Rachel BroomeTalking with Rachel about life and Somatic Experiencing® is a regulating experience. Her wisdom and humor offer a lovely navigation through various SE concepts. It's also so awesome that both Rachel and Ali were caught off guard by the power of a sneaky powerful SE demo during trainings. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-content
2022-05-0454 minSneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®2 - The Beauty of Building Capacity through Somatic Experiencing ®with Burt RogersSend a textIn this conversation with Burt, the audience gets a glimpse at what it looks like when a person's capacity is developed. Through so many painful experiences with homicide Burt maintains his perspective, kindness, and incredible heart. He shares some of the details of his own life, as well as the work he is offering to his community. Enjoy!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-contentEverything Is Energy with Cathy HellerChange your energy, change your life.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySup...
2022-04-2656 min
Sneaky Powerful - Hard and Sometimes Hilarious Stories of Healing through the lens of Somatic Experiencing®2 - The Beauty of Building Capacity through Somatic Experiencing ®with Burt RogersIn this conversation with Burt, the audience gets a glimpse at what it looks like when a person's capacity is developed. Through so many painful experiences with homicide Burt maintains his perspective, kindness, and incredible heart. He shares some of the details of his own life, as well as the work he is offering to his community. Enjoy!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-content
2022-04-2656 minSneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®1 - Chasing Freedom with Elizabeth RaineySend a textIn the first episode of Sneaky Powerful, Rainey and Ali discuss the beauty of SE and how it supports a more beautiful lived experience. Rainey talks Ali and the listener through an easy Somatic Experiencing® exercise. She also offers wisdom from her own lived experience. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-contentEverything Is Energy with Cathy HellerChange your energy, change your life.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
2022-04-101h 12
Sneaky Powerful - Hard and Sometimes Hilarious Stories of Healing through the lens of Somatic Experiencing®1 - Chasing Freedom with Elizabeth RaineyIn the first episode of Sneaky Powerful, Rainey and Ali discuss the beauty of SE and how it supports a more beautiful lived experience. Rainey talks Ali and the listener through an easy Somatic Experiencing® exercise. She also offers wisdom from her own lived experience. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-content
2022-04-101h 11Sneaky Powerful - A Podcast Dedicated to Somatic Experiencing®Intro to the Sneaky Powerful PodcastSend us a textSomatic Experiencing PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-contentSupport the show
2022-03-1102 min
Sneaky Powerful - Hard and Sometimes Hilarious Stories of Healing through the lens of Somatic Experiencing®Intro to the Sneaky Powerful PodcastSomatic Experiencing PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sneakypowerful/exclusive-content
2022-03-1102 min
Therapist Uncensored PodcastTU107: What is Somatic Experiencing With Guest Abi BlakesleeTrauma is not a life sentence. We are rapidly learning what works to reverse the effects of stored injuries and today we will explore one treatment version of that, called Somatic Experiencing.
First a shout out to a listener who connected us to our guest today, Ali Capurro – thank you! And to everyone else please note that we love these kinds of connections are always open to hear from you on who you think would deepen this conversation of earning security.
In This Episode of Therapist Uncensored,co-host Sue Marriott explores Somatic Experiencing with Dr Abi Blakeslee. Th...
2019-10-301h 00
Therapist Uncensored PodcastTU107: What is Somatic Experiencing With Guest Abi BlakesleeTrauma is not a life sentence. We are rapidly learning what works to reverse the effects of stored injuries and today we will explore one treatment version of that, called Somatic Experiencing.
First a shout out to a listener who connected us to our guest today, Ali Capurro – thank you! And to everyone else please note that we love these kinds of connections are always open to hear from you on who you think would deepen this conversation of earning security.
In This Episode of Therapist Uncensored,
co-host Sue Marriott explores Somatic Experiencing with...
2019-10-301h 00