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Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE96: Trusting Your Body: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Somatic HealingIn this episode 'Trusting Your Body: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Somatic Healing', I invite you to join me in exploring how we can rebuild trust with our body’s signals - especially after trauma, overwhelm, or years of disconnection. Your body has always been trying to communicate with you. Trusting your body is not about doing it perfectly - it’s about meeting yourself with kindness, presence, and compassion. The best thing is: you can learn it - one baby step at a time. In this episode I share with you my personal reflections, client stories, and gentle somatic prac...2025-05-1530 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE95: Conversation with Adele Wimsett: Hormones, ADHD & Perimenopause - Empowering Women with ScienceIn this eye-opening episode, I talk with Adele Wimsett to explore the often-overlooked realities of hormones, perimenopause, and ADHD in women. Adele shares her deeply personal journey from working in female offending to becoming a fierce advocate for women's health after discovering how poorly the current medical system serves us. We discuss the systemic gaps in research, the impact of chronic stress on hormonal balance, and the vital - and often misunderstood - role of Progesterone in women’s well-being. We talk about Adele’s recent study into ADHD and perimenopause, the hidden connections between Estro...2025-05-0838 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE94: When Things Aren’t Working: A Somatic and Trauma-Informed Approach to Navigating StucknessIn 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...2025-05-0143 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE93: Conversation with Anna Pichowski: Honouring Grief through Healing and LeadershipIn 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 EA...2025-04-1735 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE92: From Recovery to Empowerment to Soul Alignment – Reclaiming Your Power BackIn 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 fierc...2025-04-1022 min
Holistic Health Sisters PodcastWomen's Circles, Moon Cycles and Honouring Nature's Rhythm - Conversations with Aneta Idczak (Ep 11)Send us a textIn this episode, Sarah's teacher, Aneta Idczak interviewed Sarah 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 tr...2025-04-0731 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE91: Conversation with Kate Codrington: Peri-menopause as Second Spring - Messy, Magical and Deeply TransformativeIn 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...2025-04-0348 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE90: Conversation with Sarah King: Women's Circles, Moon Cycles and Honouring Nature's RhythmIn 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 tra...2025-03-2834 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE89: Conversation with Anja Torikka: Connection, Nature and Embracing Your Authentic SelfIn 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 p...2025-03-2136 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE88: Conversation with Jacqueline Rose - Beyond the Symptoms: Menopause, Trauma & Self-CompassionIn 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...2025-03-1351 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE87: Embracing Business as an Experiment: Lessons from a Coaching JourneyIn 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...2025-02-2725 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE86: Somatic Business Growth: The Missing Piece for Coaches, Healers and Wellness PractitionersIn 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...2025-02-2025 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE85: How to Shift Your State and Nervous System & Step into Your Soul-led Aligned LifeIn 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...2025-02-1327 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE84: Soul, Work and Leadership: Thriving in Uncertain TimesIn 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 ch...2025-01-2430 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE83: From Theory to Practice: Real-World Daily Applications of Trauma-Informed Somatic CoachingIn 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.
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Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE82: Holistic, Somatic and Nervous System Approach to Business Success in 2025In 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:
Clarity About Your Final Outcome
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Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE81: Overcoming New Year Pressure: A Gentler and Kinder Approach to 2025In 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 th...2025-01-0315 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE80: Becoming More You - Redefining Personal IdentityWelcome 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 i...2024-12-2741 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE79: Self-Acceptance and Self-Love: A Nervous System-Friendly ApproachIn 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...2024-12-2045 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE78: Navigating Holiday Stress: 3 Self-Care Strategies for a Peaceful SeasonIn 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...2024-12-1342 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE77: Reclaiming Wholeness: Becoming Your Own MedicineIn 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...2024-12-0639 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE76: Reflect, Reconnect, Refocus: A Year-End Practice for Sustainable GrowthIn 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 fro...2024-11-2941 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE75: You Are Not a Machine: A Nervous System-Friendly Approach to Work and LifeIn 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 wis...2024-11-2225 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE74: Let Go of Fear of Being Seen in Your Business - From Visibility to DiscoverabilityIn 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:
...2024-11-1533 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE73: The Radical Power of Kindness: Finding Inner Stability in a Hustle-Driven WorldIn 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 mor...2024-11-0816 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE72: Slow and Embodied Living for Women in MidlifeIn 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 Slowi...2024-11-0121 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE71: Breaking Free: Let Go of Shame and Embrace Your PowerIn 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 th...2024-10-1834 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE70: Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Mental Health for Female Small Business OwnersWelcome 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...2024-10-1144 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE69: Embodying Confidence: 3 Powerful Shifts for Personal and Professional GrowthIn 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.2024-10-0447 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE68: Honoring the Embodied Journey: Reflections on Growth, Challenges, and New MilestonesIn 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...2024-09-2724 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE67: Introduction to The Soma-Psyche-Soul Coaching Method - Embracing Somatic, Psychological & Soulful DimensionsIn 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...2024-09-1341 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE66: Navigating the August Transition: Reflection and Planning with Embodied WisdomAugust 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...2024-08-1647 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE65: Conversation with Rachel Blackman: Somatics and the role of creativity in our sense of agencyIn 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 suppo...2024-08-0947 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE64: Masterclass: Journey to Embodied Feminine WholenessToday 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://an...2024-08-0206 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE63: Invitation to the Embodied Feminine Wisdom RetreatToday 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 crea...2024-07-2637 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE62: From Inconsistent to Committed - Mini-Series "Create Your Embodied, Thriving and Sacred Business" Part 6Welcome 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...2024-07-1935 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE61: From Stuck to Inspired and Sacred - Mini-Series "Create Your Embodied, Thriving and Sacred Business" - Part 5Welcome 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 t...2024-07-1231 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE60: From Overwhelm to Sustainable Systems - Mini-Series ‘Create Your Embodied, Thriving and Sacred Business’ - Part 4Welcome 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 s...2024-07-0534 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE59: From Struggling to Financial Freedom - Mini-Series ‘Create Your Embodied, Thriving and Sacred Business’ - Part 3Welcome 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
S...2024-06-2837 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE58: From Self-doubt to Deep Trust - Mini-Series "Create Your Embodied, Thriving and Sacred Business" Part 2Welcome 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...2024-06-2125 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE57 From Hustle to Calm Productivity - Mini-Series ‘‘Create Your Embodied, Thriving and Sacred Business’ ’ - Part 1Welcome 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...2024-06-1437 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE56: Student Success Spotlight: Fiona O’Farrell - 'Be One of The Voices' Mini-seriesWelcome 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 fi...2024-06-0725 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE55: Student Success Spotlight: Sally Heart - 'Be One of The Voices' Mini-seriesWelcome 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...2024-05-3125 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE54: Conversation with Erika Chalkley: How Women Can Reclaim Power in Today's SocietyIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Erika Chalkley. We chat about Erika's personal and professional path, the struggles that ambitious and overextended women face in today's society, and the lack of systemic awareness in women's circles and the need for the divine feminine to be integrated into wider societal issues.
Erika is an embodiment educator, somatic coach and mindfulness/meditation teacher with over a decade’s experience in female empowerment. She is dedicated to helping women break free of ‘good girl syndrome’ and put themselves back at the centre of their live...2024-05-241h 02
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE53: The Power of Creating Space for Women's Voices and ExperiencesWelcome to this podcast episode, where I delve into the vital importance of creating and honoring spaces for women's voices and experiences. I explore how empowering women to speak their truths can lead to profound healing and growth, both individually and collectively.
My exploration covers the intersections of women's roles, trauma, healing, and empowerment, highlighting the role of our changing needs as related to our Life Season - such as motherhood and menopause. I also share some somatic practices that can help us in fostering stability, resilience, self-awareness and self-compassion.
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Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE52: Conversation with Fiona Agombar - Talking about chronic fatigue, burnout and Long-CovidThis podcast episode is a recording of my conversation with Fiona Agombar during our 2022 Virtual Summit: Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Yoga, Somatics and Business. We chat about Fiona's personal journey including her health challenges, her journey of supporting others, and her passion for working with clients with CFS/ME, burnout and long-Covid.
Fiona Agombar is an author and yoga therapist in the Viniyoga Tradition. She is accredited as an advanced teacher with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY). Fiona is passionate about changing attitudes to those with fatigue conditions and describes herself as a Rest Activist. She specialises in teaching yoga...2024-05-1024 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE51: Care of the Soul - Becoming Wholeheartedly HumanIn this podcast episode, I explore the theme of soul care and embracing our full humanity. I discuss my struggle to articulate the importance of how to talk about nurturing the soul, and invite you to understand soma, psyche, and soul as a unified system. I explore the price we can pay when living without questioning our society's overemphasis on efficiency and productivity, and viewing our life as a project to be fixed and improved. In this episode I also invite you to reconnect with life's mystery and its sacredness.
I share with you one of my fa...2024-05-0320 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE50: Conversation with Tessa Sanderson: Creating Women's CirclesIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Tessa Sanderson. We chat about Tessa's journey as a yoga teacher and educator, bringing in a more trauma-informed approach to her teaching, working with women and birth trauma, and celebrating her upcoming book 'Circle Holding'.
Tessa Venuti Sanderson is an experienced yoga teacher and trainer, yoga for birth trauma specialist and circle facilitator. She is the co-author of Circle Holding: A Practical Guide for Facilitating Talking Circles publishing in October 2024 by Singing Dragon.
She has run a women's circle for 10 years, and facilitates circles for pr...2024-04-2648 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE49: Student Success Spotlight: Lou Curry - 'Be One of The Voices' Mini-seriesWelcome 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 Lou Curry, who is part of our Autumn Cohort training. Lou is talking about why she signed up, what her experience was and how this training changed the way she works. You can find more about Lou's work at: www.facebook.com/evolveyogacumbria
2024-04-1938 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE48: Life and Business are not a race but a rhythmWelcome to this reflective episode, where we delve into the harmonious dance between life and work, exploring why success is not a sprint, but a rhythm to be embraced. Join me as we uncover the profound benefits of aligning our personal and professional lives with our natural rhythms.
In today’s episode, we’ll explore why knowing and honouring our needs and aligning with our inner rhythm, contrasts with society's expectations and its often frantic pace. We'll discuss practical strategies for tuning into your body’s signals, honoring your energy and creativity flows, and making space for re...2024-04-1731 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE47: Student Success Spotlight: Jane Garrett - 'Be One of The Voices' Mini-seriesWelcome 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 Jane Garrett, who completed our Beta Cohort training. Jane is talking about why she signed up, what her experience was and how this training changed the way she works.
You can find more about Jane's work at: https://www.facebook.com/HeartCentredYogaUK2024-04-1022 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE46: Student Success Spotlight: Dawn Ingram - 'Be One of The Voices' Mini-seriesWelcome 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 Dawn Ingram, who is part of our Autumn Cohort training. Dawn is talking about why she signed up, what her experience was and how this training changed the way she works. You can find more about Dawn's work at: www.dawningram.co.uk
2024-04-0727 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE45: Student Success Spotlight: Anna Lescourret - 'Be One of The Voices' Mini-seriesWelcome 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 Anna Lescourret, who is part of our Autumn Cohort training. Anna is talking about why she signed up, what her experience was and how this training changed the way she works. You can find more about Anna's work at: www.andbeyoga-pyreneesaquitaine.com
2024-04-0525 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE44: Student Success Spotlight: Fabi Belgardt - 'Be One of The Voices' Mini-seriesWelcome 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 Fabi Belgardt, who completed our Beta Cohort training. Fabi is talking about why she signed up, what her experience was and how this training changed the way she works. You can find more about Fabi’s work at: www.fabiennebelgardt.com
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Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE43: Student Success Spotlight: Becs McBride - 'Be One of The Voices' Mini-seriesWelcome 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 Becs McBride, who completed our Beta Cohort training. Becs 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...2024-03-2921 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE42: Student Success Spotlight: Sophie Rey - 'Be One of The Voices' Mini-seriesWelcome 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 Sophie Rey, who completed our Beta Cohort training. Sophie is talking about why she signed up, what her experience was and how this training changed her and the way she works. You can find more about Sophie's work at: www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk
2024-03-2729 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE41: Season of Renewal: Celebrating Spring Equinox and Feminine SeasonsIn today's podcast episode "Season of Renewal: Celebrating Spring Equinox and Feminine Seasons" I invite you to celebrate the energy of Spring that brings with it awakening, renewal and a fresh perspective. We explore the profound parallels between the Nature's Seasons and the cyclical seasons of a woman's life.
I share with you some ideas for embracing the energy of Spring - from the refreshing concept of spring cleaning in your health, personal life, and business endeavours to the deep dive into connecting with your inner body wisdom and somatic intelligence.
This episode is a holist...2024-03-2236 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE40: A Journey of Returning to Embodied Feminine WholenessIn today's podcast episode I invite you to explore the topic that resonates deeply with me - healing of the feminine and feminine empowerment. I want to take you on a journey towards a radical change that includes the integration of your heart and mind, the essential balance between the masculine and feminine energies and aspects within us and its profound impact on our communities and collective wellbeing, and the healing and nurturing of our environment and Mother Earth.
I discuss how we can reclaim the value of the feminine through connecting with and ackn...2024-03-1535 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE39: Conversation with Louise Cashin: The Power of Yoga to Change Our LivesIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Louise Cashin. We chat about Louise's experience of recovering from an injury by learning and practicing Yoga, and her love for sharing healing Yoga practices for others. We also talk about how Somatic Movement can be a wonderful addition to more traditional Yoga practices.
Louise is based in SW London, UK, she is a long time student of Yoga and has been teaching for over three decades. “For me Yoga is a lifestyle, a way of thinking and not just something I do on a mat. Alth...2024-03-011h 10
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE38: Conversation with Fiona Parr: Focusing and how it is integrated in many modern trauma healing approachesIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Fiona Parr. We chat about Fiona's path of hitting burnout as a dance practitioner and becoming a Focusing Practitioner and Trainer, which changed significantly how she worked. We also discuss why Focusing is relatively unknown even though it is being integrated and taught in many better known like Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing.
Fiona is a British Focusing Association (BFA) recognised Focusing Teacher and Mentor, and Certifying Coordinator for The International Focusing Institute (TIFI). She teaches in Devon and online, and offers individual Focusing sessions. She teac...2024-02-2341 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE37: Let's Talk About BoundariesIn this podcast episode, I take you on a journey into the heart of boundaries, viewed through the transformative lens of trauma-informed practices. I delve deep into the essence of boundaries, emphasizing their pivotal role in leading a life that feels aligned, resourceful, joyful, and balanced.
This episode is not just a discussion; it's an experiential voyage into understanding and asserting boundaries, especially for those of us touched by trauma. I underscore the significance of somatic practices—a body-centered approach to recognizing and honouring our personal limits. These practices not only help us navigate th...2024-02-1633 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE36: The Somatic and Embodied Solution for Overwhelm and BurnoutIn today's podcast episode I want to invite you to explore the topic that resonates with many of us - how to deal with overwhelm and burnout. This subject comes up a lot in my conversations with other practitioners - in our mentoring and training sessions. I believe that it's important to acknowledge the impact of our society's expectations and the glorification of busy-ness, productivity and efficiency on how we approach our work and life. Ultimately the reason why so many of us embrace self-employment is to create more balance and freedom in our lives but the reality of ru...2024-02-0940 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE35: Celebrating Completion of Our Beta Cohort of Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women CertificationIn today's podcast episode I want to invite you to celebrate with me the completion of our Beta Cohort of Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification.
This is a celebration of an amazing achievement for all of us - women who signed up for 10 months training and completed it, for our Associate Coaches who contributed and shared their wisdom and expertise, and for me as a founder and main trainer and coach. It's been a journey filled with a lot of learning, growth and healing. There were many insights and inner shifts, lots of...2024-02-0232 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE34: Harmony and Sustainability On Your Own Terms: Honouring Your Body's Needs in BusinessIn today's podcast episode I want to invite you on a journey of reflection, to ask yourself whether how you work and how you run your business is done in a nervous system friendly way - in a way that supports and nurtures YOUR nervous system. This is something we discuss and focus on a lot in my programmes, especially in our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification, and in the Embodied Business Mandala™ Mentoring Programme.
Reflecting on the questions I share with you here, and making necessary changes in how you work, can ma...2024-01-2634 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE33: Conversation with Dawn Wright: Have Courage to Embrace Your Own Definition of SuccessIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Dawn Wright. We chat about Dawn's learning and path of becoming a yoga teacher and trainer, how she integrated her experience of working in a financial profession with supporting yoga teachers, the changes within the yoga community and its landscape, and her unique approach to embracing her definition of success.
Dawn has been teaching yoga for over 23 years now, and has a wealth of experience in how to be a professional, passionate and profitable yoga teacher. She is still there at the coalface, teaching classes, workshops, ret...2024-01-1943 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE32: Conversation with Jane Dancey: Yoga, Somatics and Feminine EmbodimentIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Jane Dancey. We chat about Jane's journey through becoming a yoga teacher, her own trauma and healing, the wisdom of being a 50 year old woman, a history of women's rights movements and circles, and how we can support women towards a more feminine embodiment.
Jane is a certified Embodiment Coach, Yoga Teacher /Teacher Trainer, Somatic Movement Facilitator and Functional Kinesiologist. She is a specialist in women’s health including menstruation, menopause and the female pelvis and has 20 year’s experience in supporting women’s health and wellbein...2024-01-1255 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE31: Nurturing Your Self-trust for Embodied IntegrityIn this episode "Nurturing Your Self-trust for Embodied Integrity", we explore the essence of what it means to be true to oneself, and the profound role of self-trust in achieving and maintaining personal integrity. I invite you to reflect on the relationship between the trust we have in ourselves and our ability to live authentically and with integrity.
Our exploration begins with an examination of what it means to have self-trust and integrity. I define it as a state where one's actions, thoughts, and feelings are in alignment with each other and with their core values and be...2024-01-0529 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE30: Review Your 2023 and Plan Your Next Year 2024 for Embodied SuccessIn our last podcast episode for 2023 "Review Your 2023 and Plan Your Next Year 2024 for Embodied Success" I invite you to follow my 3-step powerful practice of reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for the year ahead. This episode is designed to guide you through a transformative process of reflection, self-discovery and growth. I shared this process in my free 3-Day Exploration called Yearly Reflection and Planning, which I want to offer to you here.
We start with Step 1 - Reviewing and Reflecting - looking back at 2023, exploring the highs and lows, the lessons learned, and t...2023-12-2953 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE29: Honouring Solstice Sacred Pause: A Path to Inner Wisdom through Embodied Listening and Clearing SpaceWelcome to my special Winter Solstice edition of the podcast "Honouring Solstice Sacred Pause: A Path to Inner Wisdom through Embodied Listening and Clearing Space", where we dive into the transformative practice of Embodied Listening (Focusing) called Clearing Space, and take time to honor the end of the year. I invite you to join me in a nurturing journey that intertwines the ancient wisdom of the Winter Solstice with modern somatic practices. In this episode, we explore the art of slowing down, pausing, witnessing and acknowledging – a method that allows us to deeply connect with our inner selves, listen to...2023-12-2249 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE28: Conversation with Jenni Stone: Speaking About Yoga for Cancer And It's Healing PowerIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Jenni Stone. We chat about Jenni's journey from a yoga teacher and reflexologist specialising in working with and supporting people living with cancer and going through recovery, to sharing this important knowledge and training other yoga teachers through her Yoga for Cancer Academy. We are also talking about some big statistics that every practitioner working with female clients and students should know about.
Jenni Stone is a senior yoga teacher and professional reflexologist with over 20 years’ experience working with people who have cancer. She has sup...2023-12-2042 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE27: Conversation with Sarah Cooke: Speaking About Creating Our Own Business SuccessIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Sarah Cooke. We chat about Sarah's journey from being an Athlete and experiencing an injury, to working in a busy corporate job and experiencing burnout, to building a successful business on her own terms and supporting other female entrepreneurs.
Sarah is a high performance business & marketing coach for ambitious, female entrepreneurs & leaders. She specialises in providing clarity and simple strategies to supercharge sales & income to build a business model that increases financial sustainability and profits whilst also thriving in life.
2023-12-1533 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE26: Conversation with Norman Blair: Speaking About Yin Yoga, Social Justice and Creating a Fairer Pay for Yoga TeachersIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Norman Blair. We chat about Norman’s journey as a Yoga Practitioner, Teacher and Trainer, his passion for taking social justice action, and being part of the Union for Yoga Teachers fighting for a fairer pay.
Norman began practising yoga in the early 1990s and he has been teaching since 2001. His practice and teaching embrace both Ashtanga yoga and Yin yoga as well as mindfulness meditation. Through significant periods of training with teachers such as Alaric Newcombe, Judith Hanson Lasater, Richard Freeman and Sarah Powe...2023-12-1556 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE25: Conversation with Sophie Rey: Speaking About the Link Between Safety, Rest, Somatics and CreativityIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Sophie Rey. We chat about Sophie’s journey as an Artist, Yoga Teacher and Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach, and her passion for creating safe inclusive spaces for her clients to connect with their Inner Child and express their creativity.
Sophie is an Artist, Yoga Teacher and Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher & Coach for women, in training.
Sophie has been an artist all her life, working as an illustrator since 2010 & began guiding community Yoga classes, art workshops & working 1-1 with cli...2023-12-1139 min
Whispers of the WombE5 Healing from Trauma through Yoga with Aneta Idczak
Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Whispers of the Womb," the podcast that delves deep into the essence of relationships, love, and the profound journey of self-discovery. I'm your host, Suzanne Lawson, and today, we have a special guest from Kent in the UK.
Aneta Idczak, a Trauma Informed Somatic Coach and Senior Yoga Teacher. Aneta is the founder of the Golden Mandala Yoga-Soma Institute, registered with YA Professionals UK, where she offers accredited Trauma-informed Yoga Teacher Training and various continuing professional development courses on Trauma and Somatics.
Aneta's approach is truly integrative and needs-led. She combines practices such...2023-12-1145 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE24: Embracing a Trauma-Informed Approach: Transforming Your Business PracticesIn this podcast episode "Embracing a Trauma-Informed Approach: Transforming Your Business Practices", I explore a strange phenomena I observed over the past decade of mentoring and coaching conscientious practitioners, and I invite you to reflect on your business practices. Is your business model and structure built on your own personal definition of success? Is your business truly sustainable and nervous system friendly?
I share with you my insights and how they impacted my business, and my plans for next year. I introduce you to a new approach to fostering a business environment that is both nurturing...2023-11-2423 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE23: Conversation with Shulamit Ber Levtov: Speaking about Being a Woman Business Owner and It's Impact on Our Mental HealthIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Shulamit Ber Levtov. We chat about the challenges of being a woman business owner and the impact of business on our mental health.
Shulamit (she/her) is the Entrepreneurs' Therapist. She works with women business owners to care for their mental and emotional wellbeing and their money psychology in an era of relentless stressors that can make you want to lose your crap on the daily.
She is also a certified facilitator of the Trauma of Money method and supports he...2023-11-1728 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE22: The Difference between 80-Hr Trauma-informed Yoga TT and 160-Hr Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher & Coach for Women CertificationIn this podcast episode "The Difference between 80-Hr Trauma-informed Yoga TT and 160-Hr Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher & Coach for Women Certification", I answer a question I've been asked a lot over the past few months. To help you understand the difference between those two trainings I explore the history and intention behind creating both training certifications, who they are best for, and what to consider when deciding which training is right for you.
I hope you will find it helpful if you are considering training with us at Golden Mandala Yoga-Soma Institute. I look forward to connecting with...2023-11-1531 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE21: Conversation with Ron de Brito: Speaking about embracing our vulnerability, finding our voice and showing up fully for ourselves and othersIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Ron de Brito. We chat about the power of being in a relationship with our vulnerability and simplicity, showing up fully as ourselves and finding our voice, and living in connection with nature and others.
Ron de Brito is a Powerful Embodied Peace Coach and Non-violent Communication and Embodiment Facilitator. Ron was born in London to African/ Indian Trinidadian parents and attended Grammar School in Finchley, North London. She is a Certified Facilitator of Radical Wholeness and Embodied Presence, an Empowerment and Compassion Coach, No...2023-11-1038 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE20: Befriending Your Nervous System: A Game Changer for PractitionersIn this podcast episode “Befriending Your Nervous System: A Game Changer for Practitioners” I explore the critical importance of understanding the human nervous system for any practitioner. As a practitioner your ability to create a safe enough space to facilitate learning, growth and healing for your clients and students depends on your own physiology and nervous system state. Understanding your own nervous system's conditioned reactions, your triggers and your needs - as well as ways of taking care of yourself and your needs is a game changer. Today I want to invite you to take time to reflect on what...2023-11-0825 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE19: Conversation with Isabelle Griffith: Embracing Embodied Feminine LeadershipIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Isabelle Griffith. We chat about Isabelle’s journey from burnout to embodiment, the challenges of embracing the role as a leader, and her vision for creating an embodied feminine leadership movement.
Isabelle is the Founder of The School Of Somatic Leadership For Women™, a Somatic and Embodied Feminine Leadership Coach and Trainer for women and practitioners working with women.
As a Somatic and Embodied Feminine Leadership coach and trainer, her life’s work is to help women break the internalised narratives that are kee...2023-11-0338 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE18: The Dandelion Effect - Trauma-informed Yoga for Social ImpactIn this podcast episode “The Dandelion Effect - Trauma-informed Yoga for Social Impact” I invite you to explore the essence of our actions as powerful seeds, much like the dandelion’s – carried by the winds of our intention, creating a powerful influence and landing in unpredictable places, where they can sprout roots and create environments safe enough for healing, growth and recovery. These little seeds can help build resilience and create transformation in the lives of our students and communities.
In every safe space we hold for our students and the stories we share, we are sowing se...2023-11-0123 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE17: Conversation with Anna Kerry: Speaking about Whole Person Approach to Life After StrokeIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Anna Kerry. We chat about Anna's experience of having a stroke as a young person, what helped most with her recovery and her passion for supporting other stroke survivors.
Anna is a trauma informed Yoga teacher and wellbeing coach, she specialises in helping stroke survivors on their recovery journey using a holistic approach. During Anna's own experience of stroke recovery she leaned into her Yoga practice to help her through this experience. The practices and tools she has gained on this journey now form the...2023-10-2741 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE16: The One Thing I Do Daily to Heal My Imposter, Be More Visible and Grow My BusinessIn this podcast episode “The One Thing I Do Daily to Heal My Imposter, Be More Visible and Grow My Business” I explore the nature of our inner part called the Imposter and the challenges that it can create for us - especially those of us who want to be more visible to build impactful and thriving businesses.
I invite you to approach your inner landscape and your relationship with the Imposter part from a more holistic and compassionate perspective, one that will help you nurture self-trust, authenticity and visibility, and help you build a sustainable and thri...2023-10-2531 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE15: Three Reasons Why Trauma-informed Somatic Training Should Not be an Add-on for All PractitionersIn this podcast episode “Three Reasons Why Trauma-informed Somatic Training Should Not be an Add-On for All Practitioners” I dive deep into the essential nature of trauma-informed somatic training for yoga teachers, coaches, and all practitioners working closely with people. I explore three profound reasons why incorporating trauma-informed somatic practices should be more than just an additional skill, but rather a core component of every practitioner’s approach.
Join me for a powerful conversation that illuminates why trauma-informed somatic training is not merely an ‘add-on,’ but an integral, transformative, and healing pillar in the practice of yoga teachers...2023-10-2027 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE14: Navigating Feelings: Unpacking Our Human Responses to Shared SadnessIn this podcast episode "Navigating Feelings: Unpacking Our Human Responses to Shared Sadness" I am taking you through on a journey of emotions and reactions that unfolded following a heartfelt Facebook post I recently shared. The post was a reflection of my vulnerability at that moment, where I expressed deep sadness and feelings of the relentless impact of the world's events over the past few years. It sparked a lot of unexpected comments, which showed how we react to others' vulnerability in our shared virtual spaces. I'd like to invite you to share these reflections with me and unpick...2023-10-1826 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE13: Conversation with Peter Appel: Speaking about somatics, how he uses a unique style called Movingness, and how somatics can help with trauma recoveryIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Peter Appel. We chat about the Somatics, his unique style of somatic movement called Movingness, and how somatic practices can help us with healing from trauma.
Peter Appel, Finland, is a yoga teacher in four traditions, dance facilitator, meditator, mental trainer, and writer. He is also the founder of MOVINGNESS – a new way of exploring the body and mind through conscious movement. With slow soothing movements, Movingness activates and relaxes the body’s major parasympathetic systems like, for example, the fascial network, the Vagus nerve(s), and...2023-10-1331 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE12: Cultivating Self-compassion for nervous system regulationIn the podcast episode "Cultivating Self-compassion for nervous system regulation” I explore the transformative power of self-compassion, how it can impact our nervous system state and physiology, and why it is the essence of all my work and my personal daily somatic practice. I consider the challenges that might come up when starting practicing and teaching compassion practices – especially if you or your client experienced trauma, and how we can invite inner sense of safety and change our language to reduce internal resistance from our inner critical parts. I also share with you some of my favourite practices to cultiva...2023-10-1132 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE11: Conversation with Fabienne Belgardt: Speaking about burnout and supporting your wellbeing when running a businessIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Fabienne Belgardt. We chat about Fabi’s journey, experiencing burnout, working with women and the impact Aneta’s trainings and support had on Fabi’s work.
Fabi is a somatic coach in training and a trauma-informed yoga teacher with a background in frontline work. Fabi supports other female practitioners, coaches and business owners with easing stress and overwhelm. Having experienced going through the burnout cycles herself, she understands the importance of having support for your own wellbeing when supporting others. She now shares practi...2023-10-0440 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE10: Conversation with Laurent Roure: Speaking about Breathwork, Body, and Trauma-informed ApproachIn this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Laurent Roure. We chat about the yoga scene, the state of the breathwork industry, how we can better support students with trauma and create safer environments.
Laurent Roure is a seasoned yoga instructor with a holistic approach. His teaching combines classical and modern elements, drawing inspiration from various yoga methods and influential teachers. Laurent's expertise extends to somatic practices, pranayama, meditation, and Yoga Nidra, making his offerings suitable for all levels.
With a decade of specialisation in contemporary pranayama and meditation, Laurent emphasises cultivating...2023-09-2950 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE9: Your Body as Your Ally: Embodied Healing through Trauma-informed Somatic Coaching for WomenIn the podcast episode "Your Body as Your Ally: Embodied Healing through Trauma-informed Somatic Coaching for Women," we explore the profound connection between the body and trauma healing within the context of Somatic Coaching. I discuss how important it is for women to feel empowered and to view their bodies as allies in the healing journey, rather than as sources of confusion, pain or disconnection.
You can find more information about my programmes at www.anetai.co.uk.
2023-09-2731 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE8: Embracing cycles and celebrating Autumn EquinoxThis year we are celebrating Autumn Equinox on 23rd September. It's a day when day and night are of an equal length and an important point within the cycle of a year. I love working with seasons and cycles, and they are an important part of the way I work with my clients and all trauma-informed somatic training certifications I facilitate. Today I want to reflect on the power of honouring cycles and invite you to celebrate Autumn Equinox through creating your own rituals.
You can find more information about my programmes at www.anet...2023-09-2224 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE7: Trauma-informed somatic work is about the community and collaborationToday I want to talk about the essence of trauma-informed somatic work – which is community and collaboration. Why? Because healing comes from co-regulation and from our experience being witnessed and acknowledged. This is a different path. A healing path. A path of connection and co-regulation. A deeply transformational path. This is also the essence of my Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification and community.
You can find more information about my programmes at www.anetai.co.uk.2023-09-2023 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE6: My reflections from living one year alcohol freeThis week I'm celebrating living one year alcohol free and in this episode I'm sharing my reflections from last year. It's been an interesting journey with lots of learning, healing and growth. I experienced many significant and positive shifts within my wellbeing, relationships and in my business. As a 50 year old woman who is going through peri-menopause and who runs her own business and training other practitioners in trauma-informed somatic coaching and yoga approaches it's important to me that I prioritise my health and wellbeing so I can support others from a regulated, stable and connected place.
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Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE5: Why is this training for women only? But I want to be inclusive!I'm often asked a question about why is my Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach training certification for women only? This is a really important question. This is why in this episode I am exploring all the reasons why I chose to focus on women and women's wellbeing, even though I work in an inclusive way too.
You can find more information about my programmes at www.anetai.co.uk.
2023-09-0616 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE4: Two types of skills you need to learn as a self-employed practitioner or business ownerIf 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...2023-09-0625 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE3: How to know you are following your own Embodied Wisdom PathAre 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...2023-09-0619 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE2: What would you do if you were in charge of the world?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...2023-09-0621 min
Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Soma, Psyche and SoulE1: Introduction and the inspiration behind my trauma-informed somatic workWelcome 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...2023-09-0136 min
Make a Million in Menopause066 Simplicity Session with Aneta IdczakI am speaking with my amazing client Aneta Idczak who is an experienced Trauma-informed Somatic Coach, Teacher and Trainer. Aneta has experienced huge success over the past few months and has many valuable tips to share with you. We speak about how simplifying your business can have a profound impact on your business and life. Aneta has a background working in Social Care and over 25 years experience of working with trauma, mental health, addiction, DV and child protection issues. She is a founder of Golden Mandala Yoga-Soma Institute delivering trauma-informed somatic teacher and...2023-06-2934 min
From The Heart, a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, Healing and WellbeingSeason 3, Episode 9: Yoga, trauma and wellbeing with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Aneta Idczak.In this episode we talk to Aneta Idczak, an experienced Yoga, Mindfulness and Embodiment Teacher about how yoga teachers need to become aware of the levels of trauma people in their classes may be experiencing and to understand ways to hold a class that does not retraumatise the students and the power of a therapeutic yoga practise a tool for healing and support.We discussed "what is safety", we looked at what consent means within a class structure and the importance of staying curious and open both as a teacher and a student. We also spoke...2022-05-171h 31