(#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.
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(#90) A Somatic Approach to Understanding Catastrophic Thinking: Nervous System Healing for Anxiety and Overwhelm
Do you spiral into worst-case scenarios the moment something feels uncertain? 😵💫 You're not alone! This is a common cognitive distortion called catastrophic thinking, and it’s tied to anxiety and nervous system dysregulation.In this empowering solo episode, Rae, somatic coach and breathwork facilitator, guides you through:🌿 What catastrophic thinking is and how it shows up in your mind and body 🌿 Why this pattern is a nervous system response rooted in protection, not personal failure 🌿 How to spot when you’re spiraling and how to gently interrupt the fear loop 🌿 Somatic tools to shift from anxiety to grounded presence 🌿 How self-compassion widens your window of tolerance and builds inner resilience 🌿 A mindset reframe: Best case, worst case, most likely outcomeYou'll also learn how to pair mindset work with body-based healing to regulate in real-time.This episode is perfect for you if you’re an anxious overthinker, a recovering perfectionist, or simply ready to stop letting fear call the shots. Tune in to reclaim calm, access inner safety, and meet your anxious thoughts with compassion instead of panic.🎁 Free resource mentioned in the episode: Sign up for the Somatic Healing Newsletter to receive Breathe Easy, a free resource library of trauma-informed breathwork and nervous system tools.💌 Like what you heard? Share this episode with a friend or leave a review to help the podcast grow!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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(#89) Expanding Your Window of Tolerance and Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn for Nervous System Healing
Have you ever wondered why you freeze in conflict… overwork to avoid discomfort… or find yourself people-pleasing to keep the peace? You’re not broken. You’re likely outside your window of tolerance, operating from an old trauma response.In this episode, we explore:🌱 What the Window of Tolerance is and how it impacts your emotions, behavior, and relationships 🌱 The Fight Response: signs, root causes, and how to soften into safety 🌱 The Flight Response: anxiety, busyness, avoidance & how to regulate it 🌱 The Freeze Response: shutdown, indecision & why it’s not laziness 🌱 The Fawn Response: people-pleasing, over-apologizing & how to reclaim your truth 🌱 How to expand your Window of Tolerance over time with somatic toolsYou'll also receive simple, grounded practices to support nervous system regulation.This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to better understand their inner world and build resilience from the body up. Whether you’re anxious, overwhelmed, or navigating stress and emotion, this one is for you.💌 Join the Somatic Healing Newsletter and get instant access to Breathe Easy, a free library of trauma-informed breathwork and meditations.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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