Welcome to the Susan LoPresti Wellness: Mind, Body & Soul podcast — the go-to space for midlife and mature women who are ready to reclaim their health, boost their energy, and live long, vibrant, and purposeful lives. Each week, we dive deep into natural wellness, holistic healing, anti-aging strategies, and healthy lifestyle habits to help you feel your best — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether you're navigating menopause, working through chronic conditions, or simply wanting to age gracefully and intentionally, this show is your sanctuary for science-backed insights, powerful stories, and soul-nourishing inspiration. So, if you're a woman over 40 or 50 looking to thrive in this next chapter of life — you're in the right place. What if true healing didn’t require force—but rather safety, awareness, and compassion? In this episode, Susan is joined by Peter Stuart, a pioneer in light-touch myofascial release with over 30,000 clinical hours of experience helping people heal chronic pain, trauma, and complex stress held in the body. Peter shares how fascia—the connective tissue that surrounds and supports our entire body—plays a critical role in pain, movement, and emotional well-being. He explains how trauma and stress can become stored in the tissues, why the nervous system must feel safe for healing to occur, and how gentle, trauma-informed approaches can create profound and lasting change. This conversation is especially powerful for those who feel they’ve “tried everything else” and are searching for a more compassionate, whole-person approach to healing. ✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What fascia is and why it plays a key role in chronic pain and healing How trauma and emotional stress can become stored in the body Why gentle, light-touch techniques can be more effective than forceful treatments The role of the nervous system in releasing long-held tension How trauma-informed bodywork supports both physical and emotional healing Common patterns behind conditions like TMJ, whiplash, pelvic imbalance, and scar tissue Why healing requires safety, patience, and awareness—not force How listeners can begin supporting their own healing journey through gentleness and self-care 🌿 About Our Guest: Peter Stuart Peter Stuart is a pioneering practitioner and educator in mind-body healing with over 30,000 clinical hours since 1993. He has been at the forefront of light-touch myofascial release, helping individuals with chronic pain, trauma, and complex stress patterns find relief and restoration. Peter’s work is grounded in both clinical experience and research, drawing from principles such as Davis’s Law of tissue adaptation and the evolving science of gentle touch. His seminars—recognized by leading professional associations—cover complex conditions including whiplash, shoulder dysfunction, TMJ, pelvic imbalances, and scar release. Through his teaching and writing, Peter empowers both practitioners and patients to better understand the body’s innate capacity to heal. 💛 A Message for Listeners If you’ve been feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your body, this episode is a reminder that your body isn’t broken—it’s communicating. Healing is possible when we listen with compassion and allow gentleness to guide the process. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform and be sure to subscribe so you never miss a new episode of Susan LoPresti Wellness: Mind, Body & Soul, airing every Tuesday at 9:00 AM EST. If this episode resonated with you, please consider sharing it with someone who could use a little hope today. Find out more here: www.stuartseminars.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/stuart-seminars/https://www.facebook.com/StuartTherapies?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=GC2SHWifWy9L0ggR# If you would like to try Skin at Work here is the link to purchase: : https://tidd.ly/4jxNhSE
