Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women

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.

Feeling the pull to reflect on this past year in a way that’s intentional, embodied, and grounded? In this cozy and contemplative episode, Rae guides you through a somatic end-of-year practice to help you integrate the lessons of 2025 and gently prepare for the energy of 2026.✨ Using the lens of the Chinese Zodiac, Rae explores:The meaning of 2025 as the Year of the Snake and the Wood elementWhy this year may have felt more quiet, inward, and transformationalWhat to expect in 2026: the bold, adventurous Year of the Fire HorseThe power of personal shedding, integration, and spiritual growthPlus, you’ll receive 4 guided journaling prompts to help you:Reflect on your growth, self-soothing, and identity shiftsAcknowledge where you’ve shown courageRecognize the inner and outer strengths you discoveredCelebrate creative expression and nervous system resilience🎧 Whether your 2025 felt spacious or sticky, tender or transformational, this episode will support you in closing the year with presence, intention, and compassion.📌 Mentioned in this episode:🌱 Core Values Discovery Sessions – book yours via this link🧘‍♀️ 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 updatesIf this episode resonated, please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts to help others find this work!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 empowering episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae explores what confidence really is from a nervous system-informed, trauma-sensitive lens. Confidence isn’t about pretending you have it all together. It’s about feeling safe in your body, connected to your truth, and rooted in who you are.🎙️ You’ll learn:Why confidence is an embodied state not just a mindsetHow nervous system regulation plays a role in feeling safe to be seenWhy your inner child might be blocking your confidence (and how to reparent)How to up-level your inner voice and practice compassionate self-talkThe self-trust formula: self-knowledge ➡️ self-trust ➡️ self-confidence✨ Whether you’re in a season of self-doubt or ready to step into your next level, this episode will leave you feeling seen, grounded, and deeply supported.💌 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.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.

This week’s episode lands just in time for Thanksgiving 🦃  Rae offers a gentle, somatic approach to gratitude, especially for those navigating big emotions, grief, burnout, or overwhelm during the holidays.🎧 Inside this episode, you’ll hear:How to practice gratitude without bypassing what’s hardWhat to do when gratitude doesn’t feel accessibleEmbracing the duality of the holidays: joy + grief, connection + lonelinessHow small sensory moments anchor you into the presentFive journaling prompts to ground your nervous system and connect to gratitudeA self-love practice: write a gratitude letter to yourself✨ Take what you need, pause if you want, and come back anytime you need a reminder that gratitude can be gentle, grounded, and entirely your own.💌 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.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 episode, Rae explores thought rumination, why it happens, and how to break out of looping thoughts using somatic, nervous-system–based tools. If you’ve ever found yourself replaying scenarios, overthinking conversations, or spiraling into “what ifs,” this episode will help you understand what’s happening in your brain and body and how to create relief.You’ll learn:🌿 What rumination really is and how it differs from healthy reflection 🌿 How the nervous system triggers looping thoughts (fight/flight/freeze/fawn) 🌿 Why your brain chases “understanding” as a form of safety + control 🌿 How fawning and people-pleasing create rumination patterns 🌿 The mind-body feedback loop that keeps spirals going 🌿 Somatic practices to interrupt the cycleThis is the perfect episode for anyone navigating anxiety, overthinking, looping thoughts, emotional overwhelm, or fawning patterns and for practitioners supporting clients through these experiences.💌 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.