The Barbara Schnarr Podcast

Barbara Schnarr
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*FORMERLY GIATTI GLOW* Welcome to The Barbara Schnarr Podcast, a space where we focus on helping you shine from the inside out. I’m Barbara Schnarr, and I’m here to help all of us glow: mind, body, and spirit. This isn’t your typical informative podcast. Think of it as your own personal coaching session, one that meets you right where you are. I like to say I’m your personal cheerleader. I’m not going to show up at your house every morning telling you how amazing you are, but once a week, I’ll be right here in your podcast player, coaching you, encouraging you, and reminding you that you’ve got this. This is a long-term journey we’re taking together. We’ll begin with 12 weeks of Life Coaching, then move through other beautiful areas of personal growth and wellness, each explored over a three-month season. If you’d like to follow along or even coach yourself between episodes, check out my coaching books that match the topic you are interested in. Here are some of the topics we’ll cover together: ✨ October-December 2025 Life Coaching ✨ January-March 2026 Ikigai  ✨ April-June 2026 Happiness Coaching ✨ July-September 2026 Somatic Healing  ✨ October-December 2026 Confidence Coaching  ✨ January-March 2027 Soft Skills   ✨ April-June 2027 Growth Mindset   ✨ July-September 2027 Positive Thinking  ✨ October-December 2027 Curanderismo   ✨ January-March 2028 Sobriety Coaching (as a supportive, supplemental tool alongside professional care) ✨ April-June 2028 Chakras  ✨ July-September 2028 Emotional Intelligence   ✨ October-December 2028 Heartfulness (book not available yet) ✨ January-March 2029 Ho'oponopono (book not available yet) ✨ April-June 2029 Mindfulness (book not available yet) ✨ July-September 2029 Aromatherapy (book not available yet) ✨ October-December 2029 CBT (book not available yet) ✨ January-March 2030 Time Management (book not available yet) ✨ April-June 2030 DBT (book not available yet) ✨ July-September 2030 Law of Attraction (book not available yet) So grab book or a pen and paper, settle in, and let’s glow together.

  1. 3d ago

    The Barbara Schnarr Podcast Somatic Healing Ep6 Navigating Emotional Waves Through The Body

    In Week 6 of our Somatic Healing Series, we explore the powerful connection between emotions and the body. Emotions are far more than thoughts or mental experiences. They live within the body as sensations, shifts in energy, muscle tension, changes in breathing, and physical responses that often appear before we consciously recognize what we are feeling. In this episode, we discuss how many of us have learned to suppress, avoid, or intellectualize our emotions, and how somatic healing offers a different approach. By learning to notice where emotions show up physically, we can develop greater emotional awareness, resilience, and self-understanding while building a healthier relationship with our inner experiences. Throughout the episode, we examine practical ways to navigate emotional waves through the body, including mindful emotional awareness, movement-based processing, breathwork, journaling, and grounding techniques. You'll learn how emotions naturally move and change when we meet them with curiosity rather than resistance, and why practices such as shaking, stretching, walking, and conscious breathing can support emotional regulation. We also discuss the importance of creating an emotional anchoring toolkit and cultivating self-compassion during difficult moments. Whether you're working through stress, anxiety, sadness, frustration, or simply seeking a deeper connection with yourself, this episode offers valuable tools for understanding your emotions as embodied experiences and supporting their healthy expression and release.

  2. Jul 30

    The Barbara Schnarr Podcast Somatic Healing Ep5 Exploring Sensory Awareness

    In Week 5 of our Somatic Healing Series, we explore the powerful role of sensory awareness in supporting presence, emotional regulation, and deeper embodiment. Our senses provide a direct connection to the present moment, yet many of us move through daily life without fully noticing the sights, sounds, textures, scents, and tastes that surround us. In this episode, we examine how reconnecting with the five senses can strengthen our relationship with our bodies, help regulate the nervous system, and increase our capacity to feel grounded and engaged in everyday life. You'll also learn how stress, overwhelm, and past experiences can influence sensory processing and shape the way we experience the world around us. Throughout the episode, we take a closer look at each of the five senses and how they can be used as practical tools for self-awareness and healing. We discuss mindful observation, intentional listening, sensory exploration through touch, the emotional connection between scent and memory, and the benefits of mindful eating. You'll also be introduced to sensory grounding techniques, including the popular 5-4-3-2-1 method, which can help bring you back to the present moment during times of stress or emotional overwhelm. Whether you're seeking greater calm, stronger self-awareness, or a deeper appreciation for everyday experiences, this episode offers simple yet powerful ways to reconnect with your senses and enrich your somatic healing journey.

  3. Jul 23

    The Barbara Schnarr Podcast Somatic Healing Ep4 Cultivating Safety Within the Body

    In Week 4 of our Somatic Healing Series, we explore one of the most essential foundations of healing: cultivating a sense of safety within the body. Many people live with chronic stress, tension, hypervigilance, or feelings of disconnection without realizing how deeply these experiences are connected to the nervous system. In this episode, we discuss how the body continuously scans for signals of safety and danger, how past experiences can shape our internal sense of security, and why feeling safe is a necessary precursor to deeper healing and self-connection. You'll gain a greater understanding of the autonomic nervous system and learn how safety is experienced not just as a concept, but as a physical, embodied state. Throughout the episode, we explore practical somatic tools that can help support nervous system regulation and create a greater sense of ease. Topics include grounding through the senses, the power of self-touch, orienting to the present environment, and exploring healthy personal boundaries. We also discuss how small daily practices can gradually strengthen feelings of stability, trust, and connection within the body. Whether you're navigating stress, recovering from difficult experiences, or simply seeking a deeper sense of inner calm, this episode offers valuable insights and accessible practices to help you build a stronger foundation of safety, self-compassion, and embodied well-being.

  4. Jul 16

    The Barbara Schnarr Podcast Somatic Healing Ep3 Releasing Stored Tension Through Movement

    In Week 3 of our Somatic Healing Series, we explore the powerful connection between movement, emotions, and the nervous system. While many people think of movement primarily as exercise, this episode looks at movement through a somatic lens, revealing how the body uses movement as a natural form of expression, regulation, and healing. We discuss how stress, emotions, and life experiences can contribute to patterns of physical tension and disconnection, and why practices such as stretching, walking, shaking, dancing, and intuitive movement can help us reconnect with our bodies. You'll also learn how emotions are experienced physically and how movement can support the release of accumulated tension while increasing self-awareness. Throughout this episode, we examine the science behind the body's stress responses and why modern life often leaves us carrying tension that never fully resolves. You'll be introduced to concepts such as intuitive movement, progressive muscle relaxation, gentle shaking, and mindful spinal movement, along with practical ways to incorporate somatic movement into everyday life. Whether you're new to body-based healing or looking to deepen your practice, this episode offers valuable insights and simple tools to help you build a stronger connection with your body, improve emotional well-being, and discover movement as a meaningful part of your healing journey.

  5. Jul 9

    The Barbara Schnarr Podcast Somatic Healing Ep2 Breath as a Gateway to Healing

    In Week 2 of our Somatic Healing Series, we explore the breath as one of the most powerful and accessible tools for healing, self-awareness, and nervous system regulation. While breathing is something we do automatically every day, most of us rarely stop to notice how our breath changes in response to stress, emotions, and life experiences. In this episode, you'll learn about the fascinating connection between breathing patterns, the nervous system, and emotional well-being. We discuss how conscious breathing can help activate the body's relaxation response, support emotional regulation, and create a greater sense of safety, presence, and connection within ourselves. This episode also introduces practical ways to build breath awareness into everyday life, from diaphragmatic breathing and mindful observation to using breath during stressful situations, movement, and emotional challenges. You'll discover why many people unconsciously hold their breath, how sound and vocalization can enhance breathwork, and how small moments of awareness can create meaningful shifts over time. Whether you're new to breathwork or looking to deepen an existing practice, this episode offers both scientific insight and practical tools to help you use your breath as a steady companion on your healing journey.

  6. Jul 2

    The Barbara Schnarr Podcast Somatic Healing Ep1 Foundations of Somatic Awareness

    In this first episode of our Somatic Healing Series, we explore the foundations of somatic awareness and discover why reconnecting with the body is such an important part of healing and personal growth. You'll learn what somatic healing is, how the body stores and communicates information through sensations, and why many of us become disconnected from our physical experiences in the demands of everyday life. We also discuss the science behind body awareness, including the role of the nervous system and interoception, and how developing these skills can help us better understand stress, emotions, and our own needs. This episode invites you to begin building a new relationship with your body through curiosity, observation, and self-compassion. Through simple practices such as body scans, daily awareness check-ins, and mindful movement, you'll start learning how to recognize the signals your body sends every day. Whether you're completely new to somatic healing or looking to deepen your existing practice, this episode provides a supportive and informative foundation for the journey ahead. Join me as we begin exploring the wisdom of the body and take the first step toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and well-being.

  7. Jun 18

    The Barbara Schnarr Podcast Happiness Ep12 Sustaining Long-Term Happiness

    In Week 12, we bring everything together by focusing on how to sustain happiness over the long term. This episode guides you through reflecting on your journey, identifying the practices that have had the greatest impact, and understanding how to maintain them in a realistic and flexible way. Rather than viewing happiness as something to achieve and hold onto, you’ll learn how to treat it as an ongoing process—one that evolves with your life, your priorities, and your experiences. You’ll also be introduced to the idea of creating a Personal Happiness Plan, including daily habits, weekly commitments, and strategies to support yourself during challenging times. By reinforcing resilience, staying connected to your values and purpose, and setting healthy boundaries, you’ll build a strong foundation for continued growth and well-being. This final episode is about stepping forward with clarity and intention, equipped with tools you can return to again and again as you continue your journey.  How to support The Barbara Schnarr Podcast: Buy the books  Follow me on YouTube

  8. Jun 11

    The Barbara Schnarr Podcast Happiness Ep 11Cultivating Optimism and Resilience

    In Week 11, we explore how optimism and resilience work together to help you navigate life’s challenges with greater stability and confidence. This episode goes beyond surface-level positivity and focuses on how your thought patterns, self-talk, and daily habits shape the way you respond to difficult situations. By learning how to shift your perspective, question automatic negative thinking, and focus on what’s still possible, you’ll begin to build a mindset that supports growth rather than stress. You’ll also develop practical strategies for strengthening resilience, including breaking challenges into manageable steps, reflecting on past experiences as evidence of your strength, and reframing failure as part of the learning process. With tools like an optimism journal, gratitude practices, and intentional awareness of your environment, this episode helps you create a more balanced and forward-focused outlook. Over time, these small shifts build a strong inner foundation, allowing you to move through life with more confidence, adaptability, and trust in yourself.  How to support The Barbara Schnarr Podcast: Buy the books  Follow me on YouTube

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*FORMERLY GIATTI GLOW* Welcome to The Barbara Schnarr Podcast, a space where we focus on helping you shine from the inside out. I’m Barbara Schnarr, and I’m here to help all of us glow: mind, body, and spirit. This isn’t your typical informative podcast. Think of it as your own personal coaching session, one that meets you right where you are. I like to say I’m your personal cheerleader. I’m not going to show up at your house every morning telling you how amazing you are, but once a week, I’ll be right here in your podcast player, coaching you, encouraging you, and reminding you that you’ve got this. This is a long-term journey we’re taking together. We’ll begin with 12 weeks of Life Coaching, then move through other beautiful areas of personal growth and wellness, each explored over a three-month season. If you’d like to follow along or even coach yourself between episodes, check out my coaching books that match the topic you are interested in. Here are some of the topics we’ll cover together: ✨ October-December 2025 Life Coaching ✨ January-March 2026 Ikigai  ✨ April-June 2026 Happiness Coaching ✨ July-September 2026 Somatic Healing  ✨ October-December 2026 Confidence Coaching  ✨ January-March 2027 Soft Skills   ✨ April-June 2027 Growth Mindset   ✨ July-September 2027 Positive Thinking  ✨ October-December 2027 Curanderismo   ✨ January-March 2028 Sobriety Coaching (as a supportive, supplemental tool alongside professional care) ✨ April-June 2028 Chakras  ✨ July-September 2028 Emotional Intelligence   ✨ October-December 2028 Heartfulness (book not available yet) ✨ January-March 2029 Ho'oponopono (book not available yet) ✨ April-June 2029 Mindfulness (book not available yet) ✨ July-September 2029 Aromatherapy (book not available yet) ✨ October-December 2029 CBT (book not available yet) ✨ January-March 2030 Time Management (book not available yet) ✨ April-June 2030 DBT (book not available yet) ✨ July-September 2030 Law of Attraction (book not available yet) So grab book or a pen and paper, settle in, and let’s glow together.

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  • Creator
    Barbara Schnarr
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Barbara Schnarr
  • Show Website
    The Barbara Schnarr Podcast