Healing at the Root

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For sensitive, high-achieving women who are done performing healing and ready for something that actually works. This podcast goes beyond mindset and surface-level tips, bringing you real tools rooted in nervous system regulation, somatic healing, and subconscious rewiring. If you're craving peace, steadiness, and a deeper connection to your true self, you're in the right place. Hosted by Diane Song, trauma-informed coach and somatic practitioner, this is your space to get resourced, feel safe in your body, and finally come home to yourself.

  1. 2D AGO

    30. Untamed Biohacking: Rewilding Your Nervous System with Dr. Erin Overlander

    What if the most powerful thing you could do for your anxiety had nothing to do with a supplement stack? This week I'm joined by Dr. Erin Overlander - certified holistic IMA therapist, herbalist, sound practitioner, and founder of Arcadia Holistic School and Prairie Soap House & Apothecary. Erin grew up on a fifth-generation North Dakota farm, built a career, and then watched her body start sending signals she couldn't ignore. So she did something radical (for some)- she went back to the land. In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to come back to yourself: the 15-year process of rehabilitating her family's chemically damaged soil (and how it mirrored her own healing), what quantum biology is revealing about our relationship to sunlight, grounding, and seasonal rhythms, and why the nervous system regulation conversation is missing something huge, our primal connection to nature. We also get into: Why "untamed biohacking" isn't anti-science but its a pre-supplementWhat muscle testing, the emotion code & distance sound healing have in commonThe eldest daughter wound & how shame drives autoimmune symptomsHow she put her autoimmune condition into full remission (and what her doctors said)David R. Hawkins, Bruce Lipton & the map of consciousness made accessibleWhy trusting your body is the last layer of the healing journey and the hardest If you've done all the things and still feel like something's missing, this one's for you. Connect with Erin:herbsoilsandsound.com | @herbsoilsandsound | @untamedbiohacking Quantum Reset Membership starts April 15th — details on her site.

    51 min

  2. MAR 24

    29. Why You Feel the Need to Control Everything (Eldest Daughter + Nervous System Explained)

    If you’ve ever felt like you need to be in control of everything just to feel okay… this episode is for you. In this episode, we’re unpacking the real reason eldest daughters and high-functioning women struggle to let go of control and why it’s not a personality flaw. You’ll learn the difference between control vs. capacity, and how your need for control was actually a very intelligent adaptation to early environments where safety felt unpredictable. What once protected you is now keeping you stuck in anxiety, perfectionism, and emotional exhaustion. We dive into: Why control creates a temporary sense of safety in the bodyHow childhood roles (especially as the “good” or parentified daughter) shape control patternsWhat “capacity” actually means from a nervous system perspectiveThe role of allostatic load (chronic stress) in anxiety and dysregulationWhy you still feel unsafe even when your life looks “good on paper”Practical ways to expand your capacity so you can tolerate uncertainty without spiralingThis episode will help you shift out of micromanaging your life and into actually trusting yourself to handle it. --- If you’re ready to stop overthinking, regulate your nervous system, and finally feel safe in your own body, you can apply to work with me inside Regulate & Release below. [Work with Me] Let’s connect!  Instagram: ⁠⁠@dainwellness⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@dainwellness⁠⁠ ⁠dainwellness.com ⁠

    19 min

  3. MAR 17

    28. From Panic Attacks to Peace: A Client's Honest Story of Nervous System Healing

    In this episode, I'm sitting down with one of my clients, Dzenita- a first-generation immigrant daughter, people pleaser, and now expecting mama who came to me after her first major panic attack left her feeling like her nervous system was completely out of control. She had already tried everything. Therapy, meditation, diet changes, intense workouts. And while some of it helped, something was always missing. In this conversation, she gets completely real about what finally changed and why. We talk about what it actually looks like to heal chronic anxiety and nervous system dysregulation from the inside out, not just manage the symptoms. This one is honest, warm, and full of the kind of hope that only comes from someone who's lived it. What we cover: What life looked like before: constant anxiety, dissociation, intrusive thoughts, and zero trust in her own bodyWhy doing all the "right things" still left her feeling stuck and disconnectedHow shame was running her life without her even realizing itWhat shifted when she stopped trying to fix herself and started getting curious insteadNavigating pregnancy with a dysregulated nervous system and what made it different this timeWhy eight months inside R&R felt like a long time at first and what she'd tell anyone who's hesitatingThis episode is for you if: You've tried therapy, medication, or wellness routines and still feel like something's missingYou're a first-generation daughter, eldest daughter, or the one who always puts everyone else firstYou're tired of being sold a quick fix and want to know what real, lasting nervous system healing actually looks like If Dzenita's story sounds like yours, I want you to know - there's a place for you in Regulate & Release. This is my 8-month 1:1 program for self-aware women who are done white-knuckling it and ready to actually feel safe in their bodies. If you're curious about working together, send me a DM or head to the link HERE.

    31 min

  4. MAR 10

    27. Nervous System Regulation for Eldest Daughters with Chronic Anxiety & People Pleasing

    You've Been Managing Since You Were Little. This Is What Letting Go Feels Like. If you've spent most of your life keeping it together (being the good student, the responsible one, the girl who never made it difficult) this episode is for you. In this one, I'm getting personal. I'm talking about what nervous system regulation actually looks like for eldest daughters, chronic people pleasers, and high-achieving women with anxiety. And I'm sharing my own story of growing up hyper-aware of other people's perceptions like learning early that being palatable meant being loved and how that survival strategy quietly followed me into adulthood, even when everything on the outside looked fine. What we cover: Why managing your emotions as a child disconnects you from them as an adultThe difference between white-knuckling and actually feeling safe in your bodyWhy nervous system regulation without addressing root causes is just whack-a-moleWhat healing really looks like — and why it's not about being happy all the timeOne small practice to start building capacity when people pleasing feels automatic This episode is for you if: You're self-aware, deeply introspective, and you've done the therapy, read the books — and still feel stuckYou grew up as the eldest daughter or the "responsible one" in your houseYou're ready to understand the somatic and nervous system side of why you are the way you are ✨ Join the program that helps you rewire your system and create safety from the inside out: [Regulate & Release → HERE]. Let’s connect!  Instagram: ⁠@dainwellness⁠ TikTok: ⁠@dainwellness⁠ dainwellness.com Tags: motherhood fears, nervous system healing, breaking generational trauma, somatic healing, nervous system regulation, healing anxiety naturally, subconscious reprogramming

    17 min

  5. MAR 3

    26. From Burnout to Overflow: Rewiring Your Nervous System as an Entrepreneur with Somatic Coach Kate Kilian

    What if the burnout, people pleasing, and constant hustle you've normalized as an entrepreneur are actually your nervous system screaming for help (and not a personality trait you're stuck with) In this episode, I sit down with Kate Kilian, somatic coach, certified Wayfinder Life Coach, and founder of Unlearn / Become, to talk about what it really takes to break free from survival mode and build a business that doesn't cost you your soul. Kate shares her incredible journey from professional violinist to Fortune 500 software engineer to award-winning musician and somatic healer and how hitting full burnout in corporate life cracked her open to the world of nervous system work and body-based healing. We dive deep into: What somatic coaching actually looks like in practice The nervous system patterns Kate sees in high-achieving entrepreneurs How to tell the difference between genuine passion and adrenaline addiction Why people pleasing is a nervous system response, not a personality flaw The power of "generative discomfort" vs. destructive hustle How to use your body as a compass for building a business aligned with who you truly are If you're an entrepreneur, founder, or creative who feels called to do big things but keeps hitting walls of burnout, procrastination, or self-doubt- this episode will change how you see yourself and your work. 🔗 Find Kate at www.unlearnbecome.com | Instagram: @itskatekilian

    53 min

  6. FEB 24

    25. How to Feel Your Feelings (Without Spiraling or Shutting Down)

    Ever feel like you know what you’re feeling… but the moment the emotion hits, you either overanalyze it to death or completely shut down? In this episode, I’m walking you step-by-step through the exact process I teach inside Regulate & Release to help you move through emotions in a grounded, embodied way — without spiraling into overthinking or bypassing what your body is trying to say. ✨ In this episode, we’ll cover: Why “just feel your feelings” can feel frustratingly abstract The first somatic step most high-achieving women skip How to stay with an emotion without getting pulled into the mental story The difference between emotional expression vs. emotional spiraling Simple ways to let emotions move through your body safely How to reflect on emotions without reinforcing old fear loops Why this process gets easier (and more intuitive) over time ✨ Join the program that helps you create lasting emotional stability from the inside out:Regulate & Release → HERE Let’s connect!Instagram: ⁠@dainwellness⁠TikTok: ⁠@dainwellness⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dainwellness⁠ DAINWELLNESS.COM

    13 min

  7. FEB 17

    24. Why You Don’t Trust Yourself (Even Though You’re Highly Capable)

    If you struggle with self-trust, overthinking decisions, people-pleasing, or feeling inconsistent with your goals, even though you’re highly capable, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we unpack why high-achieving women often don’t trust themselves. It’s not laziness. It’s not lack of discipline. It’s nervous system conditioning and repeated self-abandonment in micro moments. You’ll learn: Why people-pleasing quietly erodes self-trust How shame reinforces the “I can’t follow through” identity The neuroscience behind broken promises and identity formation Why big goals feel paralyzing when self-leadership feels unsafe How to rebuild self-trust through small, integrity-based actions We’ll explore how your brain gathers evidence about who you are and how to introduce new evidence that rewires your identity from “inconsistent” to self-led. If you’re a high performer who crushes it at work but struggles to show up for yourself… if you’re stuck in cycles of doom scrolling, self-criticism, or shrinking your dreams… this is your starting point. This episode blends nervous system healing, subconscious patterning, identity work, and practical steps to rebuild self-trust from the inside out For deeper nervous system regulation and subconscious healing, learn more about Regulate & Release at dainwellness.com. Let’s connect!  Instagram: @dainwellness TikTok: @dainwellness Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dainwellness

    14 min

  8. FEB 10

    23. Healing Dissociation Through Nervous System Regulation (Client Story)

    What happens when anxiety, shame, and dissociation make life feel unlivable and nothing you’ve tried has worked? In this episode of Healing at the Root, Diane is joined by her client Katie for an honest, body-based conversation about nervous system healing, dissociation, and what it really takes to come back into safety after living in survival mode. Katie shares her experience of feeling disconnected, frozen, and terrified in her own body—and how somatic work, nervous system regulation, and building safety from the inside out helped her re-enter the world without fear running the show. This episode isn’t about quick fixes or mindset hacks. It’s about slow, embodied healing and learning how to live again. In this episode, we explore: What dissociation feels like when your nervous system is overwhelmed How shame, identity confusion, and people-pleasing keep women stuck in survival Why traditional therapy didn’t work for Katie—and what finally did How breathwork and orienting tools create real safety in the body The fear of “slipping back” after regulation and how to trust your system Moving from constant survival into presence, discernment, and self-trust This episode is for you if: You’ve felt disconnected from your body or afraid of your own emotions You’ve tried therapy, journaling, or medication and still feel stuck You struggle with dissociation, freeze, or chronic anxiety You want nervous-system-based healing that actually integrates the body You’re ready to stop fighting yourself and start building safety Apply to Regulate & Release, a trauma-informed nervous system healing program designed to help women move out of survival, release shame, and reconnect with their bodies.→ Apply here or DM @dainwellness "HEAL" Instagram: @dainwellnessTikTok: @dainwellnessWebsite: dainwellness.com Tags: nervous system healing, dissociation recovery, somatic therapy, anxiety healing, trauma informed care, freeze response, women’s mental health podcast, healing anxiety naturally, subconscious healing, nervous system regulation

    31 min
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For sensitive, high-achieving women who are done performing healing and ready for something that actually works. This podcast goes beyond mindset and surface-level tips, bringing you real tools rooted in nervous system regulation, somatic healing, and subconscious rewiring. If you're craving peace, steadiness, and a deeper connection to your true self, you're in the right place. Hosted by Diane Song, trauma-informed coach and somatic practitioner, this is your space to get resourced, feel safe in your body, and finally come home to yourself.

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  • Creator
    DAIN Wellness
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © DAIN Wellness
  • Show Website
    Healing at the Root