Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women

What is somatic healing, and why are so many people turning to body-based healing practices to support anxiety, stress, trauma, and emotional well-being? In this foundational episode, Rae breaks down the basics of somatic healing and explains how working with the body can create lasting transformation when mindset work alone isn’t enough. If you've ever logically understood something but stil...

Do you ever feel like you’re “behind” in life? Maybe you feel pressure to have your career figured out, get married, buy a house, have children, or hit certain milestones by a specific age. In this episode, we explore the nervous system impact of societal timelines, pressure, urgency culture, and the fear of falling behind and how to reconnect with your own pace, intuition, and embodied truth. Thi...

Why do decisions feel so hard sometimes? In this episode, we dive into embodied decision making , nervous system regulation, self-trust, and the emotional patterns that can make it difficult to know what’s truly right for you. If you’ve ever struggled with overthinking, people-pleasing, fear of making the “wrong” choice, or feeling disconnected from your inner knowing, this conversation will help...

In this episode, we explore the psychology of meaningful work , nervous system regulation, burnout, purpose, and what it really means to feel aligned with the life you’re creating. This conversation is a deeply personal reflection on healing, grief, growth, somatic healing, and building a life rooted in your core values.  Through stories of grief, personal healing, anxiety, perfectionism, nervous...

What if spring cleaning was about more than just organizing your closet? In this episode, we explore the connection between spring cleaning, nervous system regulation, emotional release, and personal transformation . Through personal stories, reflections on healing, and the natural cycles of life, this conversation invites you to slow down, reset, and create space for what’s next.  This episode di...

Share with me your stories, questions, and desires for the podcast! Submit a Podcast Listener Form! Why does anxiety feel so hard to “think your way out of”? And what if the answer isn’t in your thoughts—but in your body? In this episode, we dive into the connection between anxiety and nervous system dysregulation , and why traditional mindset tools alone often aren’t enough to create lasting reli...

Why does anger feel so overwhelming and how do you actually process it in a healthy way? In this replay of one of the most popular episodes from the podcast (originally Episode #24), Rae dives into the truth about anger—what it really means, why it matters, and how to process anger somatically instead of suppressing it . If you’ve ever been told that anger is “too much,” “wrong,” or something to a...

Do you feel constantly on edge, anxious, or like you can’t fully relax no matter how much you try? In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women , Rae explores why your nervous system may be stuck in survival mode and how that impacts your ability to feel calm, grounded, and safe in your body. You’ll learn how your system may be operating in one of the four trauma responses—fight,...

Need quick, simple ways to calm your nervous system in the moment? In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women , Rae shares 4 micro-practices to regulate your nervous system, tools you can use anytime, anywhere to feel more grounded, calm, and safe in your body. These short, effective somatic tools are designed for real life, whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuc...

Do you feel constantly anxious, exhausted, or stuck in overthinking? These may be signs of a dysregulated nervous system . In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women , Rae breaks down 6 common signs of nervous system dysregulation and how they show up in your mind, body, and daily life. Building on last week’s foundational episode on nervous system regulation, this conversation...

What is nervous system regulation and how does it actually help with anxiety? In this foundational episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women , Rae breaks down nervous system regulation in simple, practical terms and explains how it directly relates to anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional health. If you’ve ever felt stuck in overthinking, anxiety, burnout, or emotional highs and lows, this...

How do you create a life that feels intentional, aligned, and designed by you? In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women , Rae shares 7 powerful tools for creating a life by design — rooted in your core values, personal vision, and authentic self-leadership. If you’ve ever felt like life is happening to you instead of being created by you , this episode will help you reconnect...

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself? In today’s episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women , Rae guides you through a simple yet powerful somatic breathwork reset designed to bring your nervous system back into balance. This practice uses a 4-4-4-4 breath pattern (box breathing) combined with body awareness and grounding to help you reconnect with your breath,...

Do you ever feel guilty for resting? Do you shut down when overwhelmed and then judge yourself for it? In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women , Rae explores the freeze response , nervous system burnout, and the guilt and shame that often accompany rest. This conversation is especially timely during winter (or any “inner winter” season of life), when your body may naturally c...

In today’s episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women , Rae offers a gentle guided meditation designed to help you feel safe, grounded, and present in your body. This calming practice focuses on creating a sense of safety in the present moment , using simple somatic tools like orienting, breath awareness, grounding, and affirmations to support nervous system regulation. Whether you’re f...

In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women , Rae explores the powerful practice of romanticizing your life and why noticing simple joys , also known as glimmers , can be deeply regulating for your nervous system. Romanticizing your life isn’t about ignoring hard things or forcing positivity. It’s about slowing down, becoming present, and training your nervous system to recognize...

Self-Love is Brain Training: Somatic Practices for Rewiring Your Inner Voice In this soulful episode, recorded in Costa Rica 🌴, Rae reflects on self-love, inner compassion, and the powerful journey of healing your relationship with yourself especially during seasons of change. Blending storytelling with somatic wisdom, this episode explores how self-love is not just a feeling… but a practice. A b...

In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women , Rae shares a compassionate, nervous-system-aware framework for contributing to social change without bypassing your capacity or burning out. Inspired by the recent events in Minneapolis and global unrest, Rae introduces the Social Change Ecosystem Map by Deepa Iyer highlighting 10 powerful roles we can each embody when contributing to...

Feeling anxious, uncertain, or out of control as you start a new year or transition into something unknown? In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women , Rae shares 4 powerful somatic tools to help you calm anxiety, release the grip of control , and reconnect with your body’s innate capacity for safety, resilience, and trust . 🎧 Inside this episode, you’ll learn: Why uncertainty...

Ready to plan your 2026 in a way that feels intentional, grounded, and aligned with your true self? In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women , Rae shares 5 powerful and creative ways to plan for the year ahead including both solo rituals and community-based practices that support clarity, reflection, and embodied goal setting . 🌟 Whether you're craving more ease, expansi...

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2026!! In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness‑Focused Women , Rae explores the energy of 2026 through the lens of the Chinese Zodiac , focusing on the Year of the Fire Horse and what it means for intention, leadership, creativity, and pacing yourself in the year ahead. If 2025 felt quieter, more inward, or reflective, 2026 brings a very different tone of mor...

Feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? Need a moment of calm before stepping into the new year? In this special episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women , Rae guides you through a gentle, grounding breathwork practice designed to calm your nervous system and connect you to a sense of inner peace. Perfect for the holidays, year-end reflection, or anytime you feel the need to reset, t...

In this cozy, reflective episode, Rae shares her favorite books from 2025 and the powerful mental, emotional, and somatic benefits of reading. Whether you're a bookworm or a curious beginner, you'll walk away feeling inspired to make reading a bigger part of your wellness toolkit. 📖 Inside this episode: How reading boosts nervous system health, creativity & cognitive function Why it...

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...

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 element...