Deep Within with Marina Triner, The Compassionate Somatic Coach

If you’re someone who always takes the blame, analyzes your every move, and bends over backward to keep the peace, you’re not just self-aware. You might be stuck in a trauma response. In this powerful solo episode, I dive into the often-overlooked shadow side of the “take full responsibility” narrative in the self-development world. For those of us with complex trauma, over-responsibility is not g...

In this eye-opening and deeply healing conversation, I’m joined by Debbie Mirza , bestselling author of The Covert Passive-Aggressive Narcissist , to explore one of the most confusing and devastating relational dynamics: covert narcissism. We dive into the subtle signs of manipulation , why highly empathetic and spiritual people are often the targets, and how covert narcissists use spiritual langu...

In this episode, I explore what it really means to let go—from a nervous system perspective, not just a spiritual one. We’re often told to “detach” or “just let it go,” but when you’re clinging to something for survival—be it a relationship, money, validation, or identity— that kind of advice feels impossible, even cruel . I share how attachment strategies develop from early childhood experiences,...

In this episode, I’m exploring a topic that hits so close to home for so many of us— avoidant attachment and the ways we subtly (and not-so-subtly) numb out when intimacy, connection, or conflict feel overwhelming . If you find yourself scrolling instead of walking in the door, staying late at work to avoid closeness, or completely shutting down during an argument—you’re not broken. You’re protect...

In this episode, I’m diving deep into the intersection of trauma and spirituality, and why so much of what we see in the modern spiritual space can be deeply harmful, especially for trauma survivors. I explore how spiritual bypassing shows up in well-meaning practices, how analyzing our pain without actually feeling it keeps us stuck, and why healing isn’t about avoiding the shadow, it’s about mov...

In this deeply insightful conversation, I sit down with Hilary Jacobs Hendel , AEDP psychotherapist, author, and creator of the Change Triangle, to explore how emotions are not problems to fix—but pathways to healing and connection. We dive into why so many of us are stuck in anxiety, depression, and disconnection, and how avoiding our core emotions (like sadness, anger, and joy) leads to emotiona...

Welcome to episode 100 — a milestone that brings with it a deeply personal reflection. In this solo episode, I open up about what it means to feel like the black sheep in your family, the pain of not belonging, and the protective walls we build to survive. I dive into how ancestral trauma, identity, and political disillusionment have shaped my internal world and why visibility often feels like a t...

In this illuminating conversation, I sit down with Dr. Siv Jøssang Shields , co-founder of Neurogenic Integration and longtime leader in the world of trauma healing and nervous system regulation. Siv shares how the body stores trauma—not just as memory, but as energy—and how neurogenic tremoring can help us release old patterns, restore flow, and reconnect with our innate intelligence. We explore...

In this episode, I share the truth behind my commitment to six months of dating myself, and why this isn’t just about being single, but about radically choosing me . After a lifetime of being in relationships, I’ve never truly had the space to be with myself, listen to my needs, and unlearn the patterns that kept me disconnected from my voice, my desires, and my boundaries. This journey is about m...

In this powerful and grounded conversation, I’m joined by Brittany Piper , somatic practitioner, author, and global speaker on sexual violence prevention and trauma-informed care. Brittany shares her personal story of survival and her revolutionary body-first approach to healing , which invites us to gently reconnect with our nervous systems as the foundation of true recovery. We talk about why tr...

This is the most personal, raw, and vulnerable solo I've recorded in a long time—because life has been… a lot. In this episode, I share what’s really been going on behind the scenes: my divorce, the most intense love I’ve ever experienced (and the heartbreak that followed) after the divorce, family estrangement, spirals of loneliness, and what it means to reclaim safety when every structure yo...

In this powerful and raw episode, Brooke Kekos—Trauma Healing Mentor, RTT Therapist, and author—opens up about her courageous journey leaving a high-control religious group, navigating narcissistic abuse, and rediscovering trust, identity, and spiritual connection. Brooke shares what it was like to grow up as a Jehovah’s Witness, the emotional toll of being outcast, and the grief of losing her fam...

In this gentle and deeply insightful episode, we’re joined by Crystal Luk-Worrall , a music therapist, EMDR practitioner, and founder of Clap and Toot , who specializes in helping children and families heal from early trauma—especially within adoptive and special guardianship communities. Crystal shares how music and creative expression become powerful tools for children who struggle to verbalize...

In this profound and tender episode, Lauren Elise Rogers —Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy & Relationship Coach—invites us into the raw, human process of healing sexual shame, reconnecting to our bodies, and reclaiming pleasure . With honesty and grace, Lauren shares her personal journey from a purity-culture upbringing and a traumatic marriage to becoming an interna...

In this deeply inspiring conversation, Michelle Jeovanny —renowned spiritual life coach, mentor, and intuitive channel—shares her extraordinary journey from escaping abuse and homelessness to building a life of deep spiritual, emotional, and financial wealth. Michelle opens up about growing up in a violent home, running away to New York with nothing but a photocopy of her passport, and navigating...

In this emotional and empowering episode, we hear the deeply moving story of Julie Barth , a mother of six, author, and founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach charity. Julie shares her journey from losing her first husband to pancreatic cancer, to navigating life as a widowed mother, and later, surviving an emotionally abusive second marriage. Through heartbreak, shame, survival, and profound p...

In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, Alreen Haeggquist —a seasoned attorney, trauma survivor, and author of Fired Up: Fueling Triumph from Trauma —shares her remarkable journey from silence to speaking out. Alreen opens up about her childhood experiences with abuse, the lasting impact of unprocessed trauma, and the inner transformation that helped her reclaim her power. We explore how...

In this episode, we dive deep into the power of alignment, manifestation, and emotional healing in both life and business. We explore how past patterns, limiting beliefs, and emotional blocks can hold us back—and how shifting our energy and nervous system state can unlock new possibilities. From personal stories of overcoming financial struggles, burnout, and heartbreak to practical tools for step...

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Janina Scarlet , Licensed Clinical Psychologist, author, and TEDx speaker, joins us to explore the importance of being seen, healing from trauma, and breaking free from toxic relational patterns . Dr. Scarlet, who immigrated to the United States at 12, later developed Superhero Therapy , inspired by the X-Men, to help patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD ....

In this episode, we explore the subtle yet powerful ways we abandon ourselves —often without even realizing it. From childhood experiences of making ourselves small to avoid burdening others to the lifelong patterns of prioritizing others' emotions over our own, this episode dives deep into the roots of self-abandonment and how to break free. We discuss the exhaustion of being the caretaker ,...

In this episode, we dive into the deep-rooted wounds of abandonment, self-protection, and emotional healing . The conversation explores how childhood experiences shape our expectations of love and safety, leading to patterns of self-abandonment in relationships. Through personal stories of transformation—leaving a marriage, setting boundaries with family, and learning to truly receive support—this...

I have needs? What needs? This is so common for those of us who grew up in families that were always stressed out, didn't work through trauma, and got triggered by our emotions. We learned to stuff down our emotions, get small and quiet, and we attracted adult relationships just like this: we feel alone even while the other person is in the room, unfulfilled, and disconnected. It's because...

In this episode, Katherine Fabrizio , psychotherapist and bestselling author of The Good Daughter Syndrome , dives deep into the complex dynamics between mothers and daughters. She explains how empathic daughters of emotionally immature, narcissistic, or borderline mothers often fall into patterns of people-pleasing, self-abandonment, and chronic guilt. Katherine breaks down the unconscious contra...

In this episode, Raquel Devillé , Neurodiversity Therapist and creator of the EnCorps Method , shares her journey of discovering neurodivergence and the unique ways it presents in women. She explores the differences between male and female neurodivergent traits, the challenges of misdiagnosis, and the importance of body-based practices in managing sensory overload, chronic stress, and emotional re...

Today, we are continuing our journey from the last episode (if you have not listened yet, I highly recommend you go back and listen), and we uncover - are you being triggered in your relationships and can do the inner work and make it better? Or is it a dysfunctional or toxic relationship? If you are the kind of person who does their inner work consistently, if you're feeling really confused in yo...