(#95) Your Feelings Are Feedback: Nervous System Practices to Feel Without Becoming & Understand Emotional Reasoning
Do your emotions ever feel like the absolute truth? In this episode, we're breaking down one of the most common (and sneaky) mental traps: emotional reasoning—the idea that “if I feel it, it must be real.”💭 “I feel anxious, so something must be wrong.” 💭 “I feel guilty, so I must’ve done something bad.” 💭 “I feel overwhelmed, so I probably can’t handle this.”Sound familiar? You're not alone. This pattern can spiral fast and it’s deeply tied to nervous system dysregulation and unprocessed emotional experiences.In today’s episode, I’m sharing:🌿 Why your brain & body often confuse past fear with present danger🌿 How to identify when you’re being the emotion vs feeling it 🌿 5 somatic practices to bring regulation, clarity, and grounded safety back into your body 🌿 How to stop letting feelings override your self-trust and intuition 🌿 What it really means to relate to your emotions instead of resist themWhether you identify as a big feeler, a highly sensitive soul, or just someone who’s been riding an anxious wave lately, this episode is for you. Tune in for honest reflections, somatic tools, and mindset shifts that help you reclaim your power without bypassing your emotions.🧘♀️ Grab your free somatic resource library (Breathe Easy) inside the Somatic Healing Newsletter !💌 Want to share what came up for you? Send me a voice note → speakpipe.com/somatichealingpodcastWORK W. ME Somatic Breathwork ExperiencesEventsReturn to Soul Retreat CONNECTThe Monthly NewsletterDM on IGWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: 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.
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(#94) The Somatic Toolkit for Anxiety: 9 Practices for a Safe & Grounded Nervous System
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck? In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, I'm sharing 9 powerful tools, practices, and perspectives to help you navigate anxiety, emotional stress, and dysregulation through a somatic, holistic lens. 🧘♀️💛These are the exact tools I return to in my personal life and with clients when working with anxiety, grief, fear, sadness, or self-doubt. Whether you're new to nervous system work or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers grounded, trauma-informed insights you can apply today.Inside, you’ll learn:🔹 How to create your personalized “Toolkit” in the Notes app🔹 What the Window of Tolerance and 4 trauma responses reveal about your nervous system 🔹 The power of shifting from “I am anxious” to “I’m experiencing anxiety” 🔹 How sensation association and inner child healing support lasting regulation 🔹 Why emotional inclusivity = deeper healing 🔹 The 3 types of breathwork (mindful, integrative, meditative) and when to use them 🔹 How to deepen self-compassion and become your own safe place💌 Want to take this work deeper? Get my Free Somatic Breathwork Bundle when you join the Somatic Healing Newsletter. You’ll receive 20+ guided breathwork practices to support you through anxiety, stress, emotional blocks, and more.🎤 Have a question or aha moment? Leave me a voice note at SpeakPipe. I might answer it in a future episode.WORK W. ME Somatic Breathwork ExperiencesEventsReturn to Soul Retreat CONNECTThe Monthly NewsletterDM on IGWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: 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.
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(#93) Somatic Dance for Healing and Creative Flow, Yoga for Everyday Life & Entrepreneurship with Nikki Haas Yoga
In this inspiring episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae sits down with multi-passionate healer and yoga educator Nikki Haas for a powerful conversation on embodiment, creativity, entrepreneurship, and using somatic movement as a healing tool.Nikki shares her journey from corporate finance to teaching yoga and somatics at Marist University, guiding Division I athletes in nervous system awareness, and creating her unique movement offering: Somatic Salsa. Together, Rae and Nikki dive deep into how dance can unlock stuck energy, how somatic practices support mental health and emotional regulation, and what it takes to build a soulful wellness business while raising a family.You'll also hear about their upcoming offerings at Transcend Festival, including Rae’s signature breathwork class and Nikki’s embodiment-based movement and devotional chanting (kirtan).✨ Whether you're a yoga teacher, holistic entrepreneur, or someone looking to reconnect with your body, this episode is a beautiful invitation to move, feel, and be fully alive.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Nikki weaves together yoga, Ayurveda, somatics, and energetic healingThe origin and power of Somatic Salsa as a playful release practiceWhy body awareness is crucial for high-performance athletes and everyday people alikeHow Nikki balances motherhood, entrepreneurship, and teaching with self-careEncouragement for wellness professionals building heart-centered businessesCreative ways to bring more movement, joy, and softness into your lifeHow to trust your body and reclaim your power through movementConnect with Nikki: Instagram & FacebookJoin us at Transcend Fest!💌 Join the Somatic Healing Newsletter for access to Rae’s free breathwork library and updates on upcoming events, retreats, and workshops.WORK W. ME Somatic Breathwork ExperiencesEventsReturn to Soul Retreat CONNECTThe Monthly NewsletterDM on IGWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: 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.
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(#92) From Summer to Fall: Grounding Through Identity Shifts & Seasonal Transitions
In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, we're diving into how to navigate identity shifts, seasonal transitions, and life changes with more clarity, embodiment, and ease. 🍂💫Whether you're:Starting a new job or relationshipReturning to school (or sending your kids back)Feeling that subtle energetic shift from summer to fall...These kinds of transitions can shake up your sense of self and leave you wondering, "Who even am I right now?"Inside this episode, I guide you through:🌿 The difference between identity changes vs. life transitions🌿 Somatic & mindset tools to feel grounded in the unknown🌿 The “name it to tame it” approach to ease anxiety during change🌿 How to reconnect with your core values as a compass 🌿 Using this time of year to check in with your vision for the rest of 2025Whether you’re feeling dysregulated or excited by what’s next, this episode will support you in anchoring into your truth, honoring your process, and creating space for new growth. You are resilient, and you’ve moved through so many transitions before. This one is no different. ✨Download the free Breathe Easy nervous system resource when you join the Somatic Healing Newsletter.🎤 New! Leave me a voice note on SpeakPipe to share a reflection or question you want me to answer on a future episode!WORK W. ME Somatic Breathwork ExperiencesEventsReturn to Soul Retreat CONNECTThe Monthly NewsletterDM on IGWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: 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.
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(#91) Somatic Breathwork Isn’t One Size Fits All: 5 Common Breathwork Myths Debunked
In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae breaks down the top 5 misconceptions about breathwork - from the myth that you have to do long, intense sessions to the false belief that feeling dysregulated means you've failed.You'll hear Rae’s personal story of how breathwork changed her life after grief and anxiety, and how this practice can support everything from daily stress relief to emotional healing, creativity, and nervous system regulation.🌬️ In this episode, you'll learn: ✨ Why gentle breathwork can be just as powerful as intense sessions ✨ How breathwork supports both trauma healing and everyday well-being ✨ What it really means to be "dysregulated" (and why it's not failure) ✨ The difference between short micro-practices and long sessions ✨ How to create a breathwork practice that works for youWhether you’re brand new or a seasoned breather, this episode will help you connect deeper with your body and release the pressure to “do it perfectly.”🧘♀️ Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to receive access to Rae’s free library of meditations and breathwork sessions. Plus, send in your questions, shares, testimonials, or wins using the new SpeakPipe feature here 🎤WORK W. ME Somatic Breathwork ExperiencesEventsReturn to Soul Retreat CONNECTThe Monthly NewsletterDM on IGWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: 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.
Welcome to the Somatic Healing Podcast! — a personal growth space for sensitive, ambitious, soulful women who are ready to move beyond anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism… and come home to themselves through the wisdom of the body.Anxiety isn’t just in your mind — it lives in your body. This podcast shows you how to release it, while exploring the intersection of somatics, creativity, wellness, and spirituality. We move beyond people-pleasing and self-doubt and into a life led by inner safety, clarity, and truth.Hosted by Rae, a certified Breathwork Facilitator, Somatic Coach & Therapist, Sound Healer, and Flower Essence Guide each episode offers: nervous system regulation tools, mindfulness & spirituality insights, somatic breathwork practices, emotional processing and integration tools, creative expression as a path to wholeness, and real talk about anxiety, healing, and becoming who you truly are.Rae is a podcaster, writer, creative, and guide on a mission to help women release stored emotions and reclaim their wholeness by reconnecting to the wisdom of the body.Tune in exactly as you are — and leave feeling more grounded, more inspired, and more you.
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