Jaclyn Explores Somatics

Today’s podcast is an awe inducing practice called 1, 2, 3 space facilitated by Nik Zaleski. This 10 min practice takes you from thinking space to feeling space and ends in awe to help you compare and contrast while building the capacity to see and feel from the seat of awe. To learn more about Nik and her awe inducing coaching and facilitating, check out my interview with her episode 5 How awe he...

Today’s episode is a body breath practice facilitated by Dr Aidan Kinsella. Also known as somato respiratory integration, this simple but powerful practice helps soften tension and connect you more deeply to you body. Please excuse my radiator lighltly whistling!  To learn more about Dr Aidan and her incredible insights on the body, pain and healing check out my interview with her, Episode 3 Pain...

Trauma impacts all of us, including loved ones of trauma survivors. In this hopeful interview with Carla Dawes, a Somatic Resilience Coach, we explore: -What complex is and signs/symptoms of it hiding in plain side -Why trauma healing is relational -How to cultivate resilience -The power of corrective emotional experiences -So much more! Carla Dawes is a compassionate, Somatic Resilience Coach for...

The term trauma gets thrown around a lot but what exactly is trauma? In this episode we explore three core concepts that define trauma. This episode aims to provide a high level overview of trauma by explaining what it does to our brains and bodies and how common life experiences can cause trauma. Trauma is not just MAJOR events like war but can be caused by seemingly everyday experiences that are...

Soundbaths are blissful experiences but what exactly is happening during it? Allison Bagg illuminates the science behind soundbath, breath and vibration as healing modalities. She is a sound healer, breathwork facilitator, intuitive guide, and artist based in Los Angeles. She utilizes a plethora of modalities to help clients ground into their bodies, establish strong boundaries, and open portals t...

Chronic health conditions, including autoimmune diseases, are a common reason people end up seeking somatic work. My client Hillary began working with after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, a condition commonly associated with and worsened by stress. Hillary shares her journey at a stressful job struggling with burnout and how somatics helped her reduce stress, stop people pleasing, get c...

None of us like feeling stressed, but is it as bad for us as we think? In this episode I explore the nuances of when and how stress can actually be good for us and when it actually can be bad for us and our health. I dive into some research that shows how our mindset or beliefs about stress directly influence if our experience of stress is positive or negative. I offer some reframes to change how...

Take a moment to slow down, drop into your body, and explore somatic awareness. This brief guided body scan meditation will help you pause, connect with your body and get curious about what sensations and emotions are present. Modern life is so busy and productivity focused that we often are only in our bodies when we're experiencing major pleasure or major pain, only to do anything to not fee...

When was the last time you experienced awe? That mix of wonder, delight, and connection to something bigger? This awe-some interview with Nik Zaleski explores what awe is, how it heals, and how to experience more of it. Nik (she/they) is a somatics coach, Authentic Tantra Practitioner, facilitator, artist, and student of miracles. She guides individuals, audiences and organizations towards breakth...

The vagus nerve is the hottest topic in mental health these days, but what is it and how does it influence our nervous system and thus our mental mental? In this episode I answer those questions and explain the polyvagal ladder aka the map that changed how I view my mental health. I'll explain each state on the ladder and what we need in each state. Hi I'm Jaclyn (she/her) is a somatic coa...

Dr. Aidan Kinsella changed my life and this interview might just change how you relate to your body and pain! Dr Aidan practices a unique form of chiropractic called Network Spinal that uses gentle contacts along the spine to repattern the nervous system for a more efficient and energized expression of embodied authenticity. She works with clients at the intersection of nervous system health, embo...

I'm a somatic coach but what exactly does that mean? In this episode I define what I mean by somatics and why I believe the body is our ultimate guide, our inner compass. I unpack what somatics looks like in my work, the lineages I’m a student of, why we need somatics with social analysis, and how somatics differs from mindfulness. Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic...

Welcome to Jaclyn Explores! I want to start our journey by telling you about myself, the journey that led me to somatics, and what this podcast is all about. Learn a little bit about me and get excited for what is to come! Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, traine...

Here's a little bit about why I created this podcast and what to expect. Stay tuned for more!