Woven: Soft Edges, Deep Roots

SolefulSara
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Welcome to Woven: Soft Edges. Deep Roots. A podcast exploring the interconnection of bodies, culture, and transformation.Here, we honor the wisdom held in the body, the stories etched into our tissues, and the ways we are shaped—and shape—culture through care, connection, and courageous softness.Together, we’ll lean into the edges of healing, justice, and possibility.Because transformation doesn’t start in te mind—it starts in the body, and it ripples outward.This is a space to remember what’s already within you. Let’s see what we can weave together. .

  1. Jul 9

    Episode 18: Laura Ridenour

    In this episode of Woven, Sara sits down with Laura for a thoughtful conversation about bodies, culture, motherhood, technology, nervous system resilience, and the challenge of staying connected to what is real in an increasingly digital world. Together they explore the intersection of somatics, parenting, social media, and modern culture — asking what happens to our bodies, relationships, and attention when so much of life is mediated through screens, branding, algorithms, and constant stimulation. Sara shares how Woven emerged from a desire to express softer, more feminine, relational parts of herself beyond her work as a body worker and somatic coach. Laura brings her perspective as a sociologist, resilience coach, and somatic experiencing practitioner, offering insight into nervous system regulation, digital overwhelm, and embodied trust. The conversation moves through:  — motherhood and identity  — nervous system resilience  — screen time and parenting  — social media fatigue and distrust  — somatic awareness in the digital age  — gardening, chickens, and reconnecting with the earth  — pleasure, embodiment, and sensory healing  — raising children in an AI-driven world This episode is ultimately an invitation back into the body.  Back into sensation.  Back into the physical world and the quieter forms of knowing that technology often pulls us away from. If this conversation resonates with you, please consider:  • subscribing to the channel  • sharing the episode with someone you love  • leaving a review on Apple Podcasts  • commenting on Spotify or Patreon  • joining the Woven Patreon community for deeper conversations and reflections Thank you for being part of Woven. To be in contact with Laura, @laura.m.ride www.lauramridenour.com #WovenPodcast #SomaticHealing #NervousSystem #Motherhood #Embodiment #ScreenTime #DigitalWellness #Parenting #BodyWisdom #SomaticExperiencing Be sure to follow me: ​Patreon​: @SolefulSara ​YouTube​ @SolefulSara ​Substack​ @solefulSara ​Instagram​ @soleful_circles.stl ​Instagram Podcast​ @woven_soft.edges.deep.roots ​TikTok​ @sarasole88

  2. Jun 25

    Episode 17: Tom Owens

    In this episode of Woven, Sara sits down with Tom — the first male guest on the podcast — for a deeply human conversation about grief, body culture, masculinity, healing, and the longing for community in an increasingly isolated world. Tom shares his experience navigating a body shaped by decades of travel, physical wear and tear, and the slow process of learning to care for himself differently. Together, they explore what it means to move from treating the body as a utility toward relating to it as a partner. The conversation expands into grief and loss as Tom reflects on losing both parents, including his biological parents from Colombia whom he never had the chance to know. He speaks candidly about therapy, Reiki, mentorship, and the importance of human connection in processing life’s hardest experiences. Sara and Tom also examine the differences between independent and interdependent cultures, drawing from Tom’s travels through Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand. They discuss parenting, public behavior, community accountability, and the ways American culture often leaves people — especially parents, grieving people, and those outside the “norm” — to navigate life alone. This episode is a reflection on:  — healing beyond individualism  — grief and emotional processing  — masculinity and deconstructing patriarchy  — parenting and communal care  — body awareness and aging  — human connection and belonging  — the importance of community support systems If this conversation resonates with you, please consider:  • subscribing to the channel  • sharing the episode with someone you love  • leaving a review on Apple Podcasts  • commenting on Spotify or Patreon  • joining the Woven Patreon community for deeper conversations and reflections Thank you for being part of Woven. To contact Tom, IG - Tompo27777 or HRVirtualGuide #WovenPodcast #SomaticHealing #Grief #CommunityCare #Masculinity #HealingJourney #BodyWisdom #Parenting #Embodiment #MentalHealth Be sure to follow me: ​Patreon​: @SolefulSara ​YouTube​ @SolefulSara ​Substack​ @solefulSara ​Instagram​ @soleful_circles.stl ​Instagram Podcast​ @woven_soft.edges.deep.roots ​TikTok​ @sarasole88

  3. Jun 11

    Episode 16: Karla & Michelle

    In this episode, I’m joined by Karla and Michelle for a deeply meaningful conversation on Mother Circle facilitation, with a focus on supporting adoptive mothers. Together, we explore how Mother Circle offers something different than traditional mental health or support spaces—moving away from pathologizing and toward community, normalization, and being deeply held in shared experience. Karla and Michelle co-facilitate an adoption-specific Mother Circle, and in this conversation, they speak to the unique and often unspoken realities adoptive mothers navigate: The absence of a clear “threshold” into motherhoodThe weight of external expectations and quiet judgmentsThe layered responsibility toward both their children and birth familiesThe complexity of identity, belonging, and careWe also explore the five pillars of postpartum support— nature, wise community, nourishing food, extended rest, and loving touch— and how these pillars take on new meaning within adoptive motherhood. This conversation gently challenges the idea that mothers are meant to do this alone, and instead invites us into a more communal, interdependent way of caring for ourselves and each other. Mother Circle becomes a space where mothers don’t have to explain themselves— where they can reconnect with their own mother lines, define their unique paths, and be supported in the fullness of their experience. If you’re an adoptive mother, part of an adoption story, or simply curious about reimagining support in motherhood, this conversation offers a deeply human place to begin. Learn more about the adoption-specific Mother Circle: mothercircleadoption.com Be sure to follow me: ​Patreon​: @SolefulSara ​YouTube​ @SolefulSara ​Substack​ @solefulSara ​Instagram​ @soleful_circles.stl ​Instagram Podcast​ @woven_soft.edges.deep.roots ​TikTok​ @sarasole88

  4. Apr 23

    Episode 15: Amber Venner

    Trigger warning: we mention SA, Body issues, and other triggering topics. Please take care while listening and reach out to your support network if you struggle.  Perimenopause, Postpartum & the Need for Community Support Description: In this episode, Sara and Amber explore the realities of perimenopause and the broader context of women’s life transitions. They discuss: the lack of awareness and education around perimenopausehow symptoms can overlap with anxiety and depressionthe parallels between perimenopause, postpartum, and other hormonal shiftsthe absence of cultural rituals and community support for womenThe conversation also expands into: midlife representation and evolving beauty standardsthe importance of female friendships and support systemsshifting gender roles and the role of men in supporting womenmodern parenting and the impact of technologyThis episode offers an honest and nuanced look at the challenges women face in midlife—and the importance of rebuilding supportive, community-based care models. To contact Amber: @shecomesfirst.av Be sure to follow me: ​Patreon​: @SolefulSara ​YouTube​ @SolefulSara ​Substack​ @solefulSara ​Instagram​ @soleful_circles.stl ​Instagram Podcast​ @woven_soft.edges.deep.roots ​TikTok​ @sarasole88

  5. Apr 9

    Woven Episode 14 Brittanie Zwart

    Intuition, Systems & Reparenting Ourselves | Healing Beyond the Individual What if your intuition isn’t just personal — but political? In this episode, Sara sits down with Brittanie (therapist, long-time friend, and fellow systems-thinker) for a layered conversation about healing, intuition, and the systems that shape both. We explore: Why healing spaces can feel inaccessibleIntuition — and how systemic oppression shapes what feels “true”The political nature of somatic and body-based workCaregiving vs. caretaking (especially in the sandwich generation)How capitalism turns connection into transactionsTelehealth vs. in-person therapy — what actually predicts effectivenessReparenting and breaking intergenerational patternsGenerational trauma and emotional maturityWhy therapy outcomes hinge on safety and relationshipWe also discuss a future deep dive into Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson — and how emotional immaturity echoes through systems, families, and culture. This conversation weaves together personal stories (ADHD, motherhood, burnout, career calling) with larger questions: Are systems the problem?  Or are they also the solution? If you’re curious about reparenting, collective healing, intuition, attachment, or the intersection of therapy and culture — this is just the beginning. To connect with Brittanie:  www.brittaniezwart.com  BGZ Therapy LLC on FB Be sure to follow me: ​Patreon​: @SolefulSara ​YouTube​ @SolefulSara ​Substack​ @solefulSara ​Instagram​ @soleful_circles.stl ​Instagram Podcast​ @woven_soft.edges.deep.roots ​TikTok​ @sarasole88

  6. Mar 26

    Woven Episode 13 Ashley Shears

    Breath Care, Barefoot Massage & Nervous System Regulation | With Ashley Shears  What happens when two barefoot massage therapists start talking about language, breath, and the nervous system? This episode is a deep, nuanced conversation about: Myofascial ashiatsu barefoot massageNervous system regulation beyond trendy buzzwordsWhy we’re shifting from “breathwork” to breath careThe power of precise language (pain vs. discomfort)Interoception and learning to describe sensationBridging relaxation massage and clinical practiceChronic stress and simple, sustainable regulation practicesWhy intake forms are relational tools — not paperworkAshley shares how she blends spa and clinical massage approaches in California, integrating breath awareness and barefoot myofascial techniques to regulate the nervous system while delivering deeply effective bodywork. We unpack why language matters — how the word work changes a client’s experience, and why “breath care” creates a different somatic invitation than “breathwork.” We also talk about the current wave of nervous system trends — vagus nerve gadgets, fight-or-flight simplifications — and why real healing is less about products and more about education, interoception, and accessible daily tools. Plus:  Ashley shares about her upcoming self-care classes and sound baths  If you’re a massage therapist, bodyworker, clinician, or human navigating chronic stress — this one is for you. Be sure to follow me: ​Patreon​: @SolefulSara ​YouTube​ @SolefulSara ​Substack​ @solefulSara ​Instagram​ @soleful_circles.stl ​Instagram Podcast​ @woven_soft.edges.deep.roots ​TikTok​ @sarasole88

  7. Mar 12

    Woven: Episode 12 Rachel Wolff

    This episode is tender, unfiltered, and very real. We're recording live from St. Louis after attending a celebration of life for a dear friend. There's been crying and eating cookies for breakfast. Feeling puffy. Not sleeping. Processing grief in the moment and letting the body do exactly what it needs to do. We talk about: Why crying makes your face swell (and why that might be wise)The difference between funerals and celebrations of lifeHow ritual anchors grief in the bodyAmbiguous and abstract lossWhy we need community to metabolize deathDia de los Muertos and what it teaches us about joy, remembrance, and cultureInviting the dead into our lives instead of pretending they’re goneOxytocin vs. dopamine (and why women especially need connection over consumption)Grief massage and touch as ritualWe reference the teachings of Stephen Jenkinson on grief and dying, and Perdita Finn, author of Take Back the Magic, who writes about inviting the dead into prayer and daily life. This conversation moves from marshmallow cry-face to death literacy to flower crown crafting as grief ritual. It’s honest. It’s embodied. It’s about remembering our people out loud. If you’re grieving—recently or abstractly—this one is for you. Be sure to follow me: ​Patreon​: @SolefulSara ​YouTube​ @SolefulSara ​Substack​ @solefulSara ​Instagram​ @soleful_circles.stl ​Instagram Podcast​ @woven_soft.edges.deep.roots ​TikTok​ @sarasole88

  8. Feb 26

    WOVEN: Episode 11 Shecanna Seeley

    What does it really mean to raise children with healthy habits—without fear, force, or perfectionism? In this conversation, Shecanna and Sara explore the delicate balance of teaching kids about food, emotions, and their bodies in a world shaped by speed, screens, and external pressures. From playful stories of children choosing joy over dinner, to honest reflections on how little most of us were taught about our own bodies, this episode invites curiosity instead of control. Together, they unpack how motherhood reshapes the way healing is practiced—how physical therapy, emotional support, intuition, and presence must coexist for real change to happen. This is a conversation about moving beyond linear, corrective healthcare models and returning to the art of healing: relational, responsive, and deeply human. If you’re a parent, practitioner, or someone longing for a more holistic way of caring—for children, clients, or yourself—this episode offers gentle insight and grounded hope. Be sure to follow me: ​Patreon​: @SolefulSara ​YouTube​ @SolefulSara ​Substack​ @solefulSara ​Instagram​ @soleful_circles.stl ​Instagram Podcast​ @woven_soft.edges.deep.roots ​TikTok​ @sarasole88

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Welcome to Woven: Soft Edges. Deep Roots. A podcast exploring the interconnection of bodies, culture, and transformation.Here, we honor the wisdom held in the body, the stories etched into our tissues, and the ways we are shaped—and shape—culture through care, connection, and courageous softness.Together, we’ll lean into the edges of healing, justice, and possibility.Because transformation doesn’t start in te mind—it starts in the body, and it ripples outward.This is a space to remember what’s already within you. Let’s see what we can weave together. .

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  • Creator
    SolefulSara
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Woven: Soft Edges, Deep Roots
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