Mind-Body Mentor

Steven Jaggers
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Deep dive into the inner and outer workings of masters in the realms of mind & body. Develop actionable practices based on ancient wisdom and modern technology. 

  1. 4d ago

    Conflict Avoidance

    Conflict is often seen as something to avoid, but what if it's actually an invitation to deeper connection? In this episode of Mind Body Mentor, Adam and Stephen explore the hidden costs of conflict avoidance, people-pleasing, and emotional suppression. They discuss why avoiding difficult conversations often leads to resentment, disconnection, and a loss of self-awareness. The conversation dives into somatic awareness, boundaries, anger, family dynamics, and the importance of identifying and expressing what you truly want. If you've ever struggled to speak your truth or feared upsetting others, this episode offers practical insights for building healthier, more authentic relationships. Learn more: https://somaticbreath.work/visit SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introduction & Why Conflict Avoidance Matters 01:05 People-Pleasing and Sacrificing Your Own Needs 03:19 Conflict as a Path to Deeper Connection 05:09 Stories, Assumptions, and Somatic Relating 06:17 Conflict Avoidance vs. Constant Conflict 08:15 The Fear of Anger and Emotional Expression 10:13 Family Dynamics and Unspoken Truths 11:12 Why Conflict Avoidance Frustrates Others 13:43 Bringing Somatic Awareness Into Relationships 14:46 Imperfection Tolerance and Healthy Relationships 16:13 Understanding Boundaries as Personal Responsibility 19:03 Different Conflict Styles and Attachment Patterns 22:36 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Family 23:12 Becoming Comfortable with Anger 25:08 Boundaries, Distance, and Relationship Change 26:36 Letting Go of the Need to Fix People 27:53 Somatic Relating and Conflict Resolution Tools 30:39 Separating Stories from Emotions 33:14 Conflict Avoidance and the Fear of Being Seen 33:56 The Connection Between Wants and Conflict 35:54 Reconnecting with Your Authentic Desires 38:08 Is Conflict Avoidance Really Self-Abandonment? 41:38 Big Wants vs. Small Daily Wants 44:24 Obligation, Resentment, and Emotional Burnout 47:30 The Human Experience, Ego, and Self-Expression 49:39 The Core Skills of Connection and Communication 50:51 Slowing Down in an Urgency-Driven Culture 52:05 Practical Experiments for Handling Conflict 53:46 Final Reflections and Upcoming Hiatus Support the show

    57 min

  2. May 25

    Addicted to Productivity

    In this episode, we dive into the hidden addiction that so many of us struggle with - the addiction to productivity. I explore how constant doing, grinding, and chasing output can disconnect us from ourselves, our creativity, and what truly matters.  We talk about anxiety, burnout, AI, creativity, nervous system regulation, and the deeper emotional needs hiding underneath our obsession with being productive. This conversation became a powerful reminder that sometimes the most productive thing we can do is slow down and reconnect with ourselves. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Intro & Mother’s Day Reflections 01:17 - The Addiction to Productivity 03:17 - What Are We Really Grinding For? 06:42 - Productivity, Dopamine & Feeling “Enough” 09:53 - Why Rest Feels Unproductive 12:05 - Where Creativity Actually Comes From 14:09 - The One Question That Changes Everything 15:11 - AI, Creativity & Human Connection 16:21 - Consumption vs Creation 20:26 - The Importance of the Pause 21:56 - Creating From Your Own Voice 24:07 - Fiction, Inspiration & Creativity 27:19 - Why Am I Doing This? 29:20 - Obligation vs Love 30:46 - Productivity & Anxiety 33:47 - Defining Productivity For Yourself 36:35 - Working Hard vs Meaningful Work 39:56 - Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts Support the show

    43 min

  3. May 11

    Compassion Fatigue

    In this episode, we dive into the deeper truth behind what’s commonly called “compassion fatigue.” Is it really burnout… or is it something else entirely? Stephen explores the difference between genuine care and caretaking, how unresolved childhood patterns shape the way we show up for others, and why trying to fix people can actually collapse their ability to heal. Through personal stories, emotional insight, and conversations around nervous system regulation, obligation, resentment, and presence, this episode challenges the way we think about empathy, support, and self-sacrifice. If you’ve ever felt emotionally drained from helping others, this conversation will hit deeply. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction to Compassion Fatigue 01:15 - Why Compassion Fatigue Is Often Misdiagnosed 02:47 - Caretaking vs Genuine Caring 05:31 - The Hidden Resentment Behind Caretaking 09:28 - Parentification & Caring for Parents 13:53 - Obligation vs Love 16:21 - Presence as the Greatest Gift 18:44 - Why Rest Doesn’t Fix Burnout 20:22 - Recognizing the Caretaking Pattern 22:08 - Adam’s Story About His Father 24:05 - Being Comfortable With Emotion 26:22 - Are You Helping Them or Yourself? 28:39 - Not Knowing Your Own Needs 30:00 - “Shoulds” vs Authentic Wants 33:05 - Reconnecting With Your True Self 35:20 - How Caring Can Soften You 36:18 - Ego, Overthinking & the Heart 39:14 - Nervous System Regulation & Intuition 41:00 - The Fix-It Mentality 44:24 - Why Fixers Never Truly Fix 46:03 - Advice for People Stuck in Caretaking Roles 48:38 - Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks Support the show

    51 min

  4. Apr 27

    Steven's Story & The Creation of Soma+IQ

    This episode features a deep dive into the life of Steven, the founder of Somatic Breathwork, exploring his journey from a childhood shaped by family addiction to the creation of a global healing movement. Steven and Adam discuss the transition from "correcting" others to "connecting" with them, the biological intelligence of trauma, and why human "Soma IQ" is more vital than ever in an AI-driven world. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 02:50 - Introduction: Co-regulation in Person 03:53 - Defining the "Verb": Who is Steven? 05:43 - Childhood: Addiction, Movement, and Arizona 10:30 - The Academic Path: Addiction Psychology & Physical Therapy 13:48 - The Energetic Awakening: Lucid Dreaming & Astral Projection 16:50 - The Science of Energy: Craniosacral & Polarity Therapy 23:36 - The Crisis Point: Saving His Mother 28:28 - The "Diet Coke" Story: Correction vs. Connection 31:15 - Discovering Breathwork: A Holotropic Journey 38:09 - Designing a New Framework: Why Bodies Create Tension 44:01 - January 2021: The Birth of Somatic Breathwork 46:31 - Soma IQ vs. AI: Reclaiming Human Intelligence 52:21 - The Intelligent Response: Trauma and Abnormal Environments 56:38 - Meta-Skills and the Power of Being Witnessed 01:03:00 - The Four Primal Medicines 01:12:22 - Self-Discovery vs. Self-Improvement 01:17:21 - Final Reflections: Removing the Barriers Support the show

    1h 18m

  5. Apr 17

    What is Trauma? Healing the Past, Transforming the Future

    In this episode, we explore what trauma really is and how it shapes our lives in ways we often don’t realize. Moving beyond the idea that trauma is simply what happens to us, this conversation dives into how trauma lives in the body as an unprocessed response. We unpack how past experiences influence present behavior, relationships, and decision-making, often operating beneath awareness. The discussion also touches on emotional expression, generational patterns, and the path toward healing through awareness, responsibility, and completing unresolved experiences. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introduction to Trauma 01:03 What Trauma Really Is 03:25 Nature vs Nurture Explained 05:16 Stress vs Trauma Difference 10:14 Trauma Writes Your Future 14:01 Generational Trauma & Responsibility 19:22 Rethinking Parents & Forgiveness 23:00 Healing Through Completion 25:17 Feeling Emotions Without “Why” 29:19 Transformational Anger Release 33:27 Emotions & Masculinity 37:11 Trauma as a Question for Growth 41:39 Courage, Change & Breaking Patterns 45:10 Growth Beyond Comfort Zone Support the show

    49 min

  6. Apr 2

    Our Desire to be Seen

    In this episode, Steven Jaggers and Adam Carbary explore the paradox of wanting to be seen while simultaneously fearing judgment and rejection. Steven breaks down the difference between truly belonging and simply fitting in, and how vulnerability is the gateway to real connection. Through personal insights and honest reflections, they unpack the cost of hiding parts of ourselves and the courage it takes to live in truth. This conversation offers a powerful perspective for anyone navigating authenticity, relationships, and self-expression. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Show Introduction 02:00 - The Fear of Being Seen 06:12 - The Paradox of Connection 10:16 - Fitting In vs Belonging 21:30 - Truth in Relationships 31:13 - Social Media & Authenticity 38:00 - Speaking Without Filtering 46:16 - Boundaries & Vulnerability 49:58 - Relationships Out of Alignment 53:57 - “You Don’t Have a Relationship” 56:08 - Final Reflections & Closing 🧘‍♀️ Learn more about Soma+IQ ↪ https://www.somaiqtraining.com Support the show

    58 min

  7. Mar 30

    Learning to Live Somatically

    In this episode, Steven Jaggers and Adam Carbary explore what it truly means to live somatically and why modern life has pulled people away from their body, emotions, and inner truth. Steven breaks down the tension between constantly trying to become something versus learning to simply be who you already are. Together, they unpack a powerful framework of the head, heart, and body, and how each shapes human experience, relationships, and personal growth. This conversation offers a grounded perspective for anyone feeling stuck in their mind or caught in the endless cycle of self-improvement. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction to Somatics 03:30 - What “Living Wholeness” Means 07:20 - The Three Centers: Head, Heart, Body 11:00 - The Trap of Becoming 14:15 - Self-Development as Self-Attack 17:10 - Missing Life’s Simple Pleasures 22:00 - Opening the Heart 26:20 - The Parenting Perspective 31:20 - Becoming vs Being in Relationships 35:30 - The Role of a Practitioner 40:30 - Why the Heart is Central 45:00 - The Emotion You Avoid 48:40 - Speaking Your Truth 51:10 - The Truth is a Statement 52:05 - Final Reflections 🧘‍♀️ Learn more about Soma+IQ ↪ https://www.somaiqtraining.com Support the show

    55 min

  8. Mar 23

    The Perfectionism Trap

    In this episode, Adam sits down with Steven to unpack the hidden cost of perfectionism and how it quietly holds us back from growth, creativity, and self-expression. They explore how perfectionism often stems from fear, external validation, and early conditioning, and why it can lead to procrastination, overwhelm, and missed opportunities. Steven shares powerful insights on shifting from perfection to progress by embracing iteration, learning to trust yourself, and redefining what “good enough” really means. Through real-life examples and honest reflections, the conversation highlights the importance of taking action, celebrating mistakes, and letting go of rigid expectations. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to get things just right, this episode offers a practical and refreshing perspective on moving forward with more ease, confidence, and authenticity. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Getting StartedWhat Is PerfectionismHow Perfectionism Shows UpChildhood & ConditioningFear and CreativityReal-Life ExamplePerfectionism in TeamsWorking Through FearIteration MindsetProgress Over PerfectionThe 70% RuleMastery vs PerfectionismSocial Media & AuthenticityPerfectly ImperfectExternal ValidationTrusting YourselfRecognizing PerfectionismThe Graveyard InsightPractical AdviceLearning From MistakesSupport the show

    1h 2m
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Deep dive into the inner and outer workings of masters in the realms of mind & body. Develop actionable practices based on ancient wisdom and modern technology. 

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  • Creator
    Steven Jaggers
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mind-Body Mentor
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    Mind-Body Mentor

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