SOFT in Practice

Priya, a parent in constant “go” mode, felt numb and irritable with her child. Discover how SOFT’s micro-noticing and pockets of embodied rest help regulate the nervous system and support family healing. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

Ben’s history of consent violations left him with chronic pelvic guarding and uncertainty around boundaries. Learn how SOFT’s embodied consent cycle restores trust and helps sense “yes,” “no,” and “maybe.” Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

Nina and her partner faced repeated shutdowns and tension during intimacy. Explore how SOFT’s focus on self and partner body awareness, mapping triggers, and co-regulation can transform relationships. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

After childbirth, Rowan felt disconnected from their core and touch. Discover how SOFT’s gentle sensing practices and permission to grieve help parents reconnect and find a new normal in their bodies. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

Malik carried chronic tension in his chest and jaw from years of racial and cultural stress. This episode explores SOFT’s culturally attuned approach to body mapping, survival wisdom, and honoring intergenerational experience. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

Tanya lived with fibromyalgia and constant pain, feeling at war with her body. Learn how SOFT’s self-compassion tools, comfort mapping, and micro-practices made space for more ease and resilience. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

After medical trauma and gaslighting, Jae felt fearful and disconnected from their body. Explore how SOFT’s slow, trust-building practices support agency and reconnection after difficult medical experiences. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

Raised in strict purity culture, Carmen experienced shame and dissociation around intimacy. This episode shows how SOFT practices for reclaiming pleasure, gentle body mapping, and self-compassion support deep healing. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

Skyler, a nonbinary autistic adult, found touch overwhelming and body awareness confusing until SOFT practices were adapted for their unique sensory needs. Discover how honoring stimming and sensory differences can build comfort and agency. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

Elena struggled with chronic pelvic pain and discomfort during intimacy until she tried SOFT’s gentle, permission-based approach. This episode explores how honoring the body’s “no” and celebrating small shifts can open new possibilities for healing. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

Learn how to make embodied healing part of your daily routine. Discover SOFT micro-practices, examples for daily integration, and how small moments of attention can lead to meaningful, sustainable change in your relationship with your body. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

Explore how medical trauma and loss of body autonomy impact fascia and nervous system regulation. This episode offers validation, practical tools for rebuilding trust, and gentle ways to reclaim your relationship with your body after difficult medical experiences. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

SOFT honors neurodiversity by adapting practices for sensory differences, stimming, and unique body awareness needs. Discover tools and adaptations for autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent listeners to make healing accessible and affirming.   Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

Learn how cultural, collective, and systemic traumas shape the body’s fascia and contribute to chronic tension. This episode discusses marginalization, body armor, and ways to gently acknowledge and heal cultural wounds within your tissues. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

Explore how fascia can hold patterns that block intimacy and pleasure—and how SOFT makes space for true sexual healing. This episode shares practical tools for gently reclaiming pleasure, honoring your body’s responses, and moving at your own pace. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

Understand how trauma, stress, and life experiences become “written” into your fascia. This episode explains tissue memory, the body’s protective stories, and introduces mapping tools to help you start unwinding chronic patterns at your own pace. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

  Discover why forcing release can create more tension—and how gentle, body-led unwinding is the path to true healing. Explore trauma-informed fascia practices, self-release techniques, and the power of honoring your body’s timing. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

Learn how to build gentle body awareness—even if you feel numb or disconnected. This episode covers the SOFT approach to sensing, the importance of starting exactly where you are, and practical exercises for reconnecting with your body safely. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

Explore why your body sometimes resists healing, even when your mind feels ready. This episode explains how fascia stores protective patterns, reframes resistance as wisdom, and offers practical ways to honor your body’s “no” as a crucial step toward sustainable healing. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

Discover the basics of Somatic Oriented Fascia Therapy, or SOFT—a trauma-informed, fascia-focused approach to healing that bridges the gap between mind and body. Learn how fascia holds memories, how SOFT works, and why gentle body awareness is the starting point for lasting change. Check out thesoftapproach.com for more information about training, resources, and readings.

Curious why sex, intimacy, and real connection can feel so out of reach—even after years of talk therapy? In this trailer episode, Dr. Misty Gibson—somatic psychotherapist, certified sex therapist, and creator of the SOFT method—introduces you to the world of Somatic Oriented Fascia Therapy. Discover how tension, pain, and emotional armor live in your body’s fascia, and why true healing requires m...