Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women

Ready to plan your 2026 in a way that feels intentional, grounded, and aligned with your true self?In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae shares 5 powerful and creative ways to plan for the year ahead including both solo rituals and community-based practices that support clarity, reflection, and embodied goal setting.🌟 Whether you're craving more ease, expansion, creativity, or connection in 2026, this episode will give you ideas to reflect, reset, and set your intentions with care.🎧 In this episode, you’ll explore:How to create an intuitive vision board (digital or physical) that reflects what you want to call in and how you want to feelA guided practice to connect with your core values and use them as anchors for decision-makingJournaling prompts to help you clarify your 2026 vision (including a letter-from-the-future exercise)A compassionate approach to goal setting without falling into perfectionismThe power of joining workshops and community gatherings to mark a new chapter in your lifeWhether you do one practice or all five, this episode will help you:Feel more connected to your visionSet goals that match your capacity and valuesRelease the pressure to “do it all” and instead plan from a place of self-trust💌 Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to access Rae’s free breathwork + meditation resource library and stay connected to her latest offerings.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate Spotify Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2026!! In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness‑Focused Women, Rae explores the energy of 2026 through the lens of the Chinese Zodiac, focusing on the Year of the Fire Horse and what it means for intention, leadership, creativity, and pacing yourself in the year ahead.If 2025 felt quieter, more inward, or reflective, 2026 brings a very different tone of more movement, expression, visibility, and bold action. This episode offers both insight and grounding so you can work with this energy rather than burning out.🎧 In this episode, you’ll explore:What the Year of the Fire Horse (2026) symbolizes in the Chinese ZodiacHow 2026 differs energetically from 2025’s Year of the SnakeWhy pacing, nervous system awareness, and rest will be essential this year4 powerful journaling prompts to help you reflect, envision, and set intentions for 2026The guided journaling prompts support you in:Trusting yourself more deeplyClarifying your top goals (without overwhelm)Understanding how you want to respond to fear or uncertaintyDefining a clear, embodied intention for 2026This episode is perfect if you’re:Feeling inspired but want to avoid burnout in the new yearTransitioning out of reflection and into intentional actionLooking for a gentle yet empowering way to set your 2026 vision💌 Want to stay connected? ➡️ Sign up for Rae’s monthly newsletter and get free access to her Breathwork Resource Library, including 20+ guided meditations for nervous system support, emotional regulation, and seasonal healing.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate Spotify Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? Need a moment of calm before stepping into the new year? In this special episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae guides you through a gentle, grounding breathwork practice designed to calm your nervous system and connect you to a sense of inner peace.Perfect for the holidays, year-end reflection, or anytime you feel the need to reset, this breathwork session will help you return to your body and reclaim your center.🎧 In this calming episode:Practice two simple but powerful breathing techniques: Bliss Breath & Halo ActiveRegulate your nervous system with gentle cues for grounding and presenceUse the healing mantra: "All is well. I am grounded, centered, and safe."🫶 This practice is perfect if you're feeling:Anxious or overstimulated by the holidaysEmotionally heavy or disconnected from your bodyReady to begin the new year with a clear and centered mind💌 Want to access this breathwork anytime, even offline?➡️ Sign up for Rae’s monthly newsletter and get free access to her Breathwork Resource Library, including 20+ guided meditations for nervous system support, emotional regulation, and seasonal healing.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate Spotify Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

In this cozy, reflective episode, Rae shares her favorite books from 2025 and the powerful mental, emotional, and somatic benefits of reading.Whether you're a bookworm or a curious beginner, you'll walk away feeling inspired to make reading a bigger part of your wellness toolkit.📖 Inside this episode:How reading boosts nervous system health, creativity & cognitive functionWhy it helps with stress relief, better sleep, and emotional resilienceRae’s favorite way to alternate fiction & nonfiction based on her moodReflections on reading for personal development, healing & client workTips for reading more often (even if you're busy or overwhelmed)How certain books deepened her work around nervous system regulation, neurodiversity, shame, and self-worthRae’s top 2 nonfiction & 3 fiction picks of 2025, plus what she’s reading now🌟 You'll also hear about:How Rae organically brings books into her coaching & therapy sessionsHer “just for fun” favorites and the book that kicked off her 78-book yearWhy audiobooks, e-readers, and flexible formats can help you fall back in love with reading🎁 Want access to the Breathwork Resource Library? Sign up for the free Somatic Healing Resource Library to access 20+ guided breathwork meditations, journaling tools, and Rae’s favorite healing practices.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate Spotify Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Can’t fall asleep... or stay asleep? This episode is a must-listen if your nights feel restless and your mind won’t shut off.In this powerful guest interview, Rae speaks with Jessica Fink, LCSW-S, a Texas-based CBT-I therapist who specializes in treating insomnia, sleep anxiety, PTSD, OCD, chronic pain, and over-control. Together, they explore how trying too hard to sleep may actually be what’s keeping you awake and what to do instead.Inside this episode:The difference between being tired vs. being sleepyWhy sleep anxiety and overthinking hijack your nervous system at nightWhat “sleep effort” is and why it’s sabotaging your restSomatic tools + mindset shifts to reduce nighttime tension and reclaim your restWhat to do during a sleepless night that actually helps (and what to avoid)Whether you're a high-achieving perfectionist, a chronic overthinker, or just someone curious about better sleep hygiene, this episode offers practical, non-medication-based tools for lasting change.💤 Stay Connected with Jessica on Youtube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or in her Monthly Newsletter🧘‍♀️ Free Breathwork & Meditation Resource Library – access when you join the monthly newsletter✍️ Want more reflection prompts? Sign up for Rae’s newsletter to receive monthly somatic tools, writing prompts, and updates🎧 Save this episode to revisit before your next sleepless night, and be sure to share it with a friend who needs some gentle, grounded support around sleep.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate Spotify Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.