Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women

Rae The Somatic Coach
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Welcome to the Somatic Healing Podcast! — a personal growth space for sensitive, ambitious, soulful women who are ready to move beyond anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism… and come home to themselves through the wisdom of the body. Anxiety isn’t just in your mind — it lives in your body. This podcast shows you how to release it, while exploring the intersection of somatics, creativity, wellness, and spirituality. We move beyond people-pleasing and self-doubt and into a life led by inner safety, clarity, and truth. Hosted by Rae, a certified Breathwork Facilitator, Somatic Coach & Therapist, Sound Healer, and Flower Essence Guide each episode offers: nervous system regulation tools, mindfulness & spirituality insights, somatic breathwork practices, emotional processing and integration tools, creative expression as a path to wholeness, and real talk about anxiety, healing, and becoming who you truly are. Rae is a podcaster, writer, creative, and guide on a mission to help women release stored emotions and reclaim their wholeness by reconnecting to the wisdom of the body. Tune in exactly as you are — and leave feeling more grounded, more inspired, and more you.

  1. 2d ago

    (#130) What Is Somatic Healing? A Beginner’s Guide to Nervous System Healing

    What is somatic healing, and why are so many people turning to body-based healing practices to support anxiety, stress, trauma, and emotional well-being? In this foundational episode, Rae breaks down the basics of somatic healing and explains how working with the body can create lasting transformation when mindset work alone isn’t enough. If you've ever logically understood something but still felt stuck emotionally, struggled with anxiety despite knowing you're safe, or found yourself repeating the same patterns over and over, this episode is for you.  Rae shares her personal journey of discovering somatic healing through breathwork and explains how body-based practices helped her move through grief, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm while building a deeper sense of safety, self-trust, and connection to herself.  In this episode, you'll learn:  What somatic healing actually is  Why understanding something mentally doesn't always create change  The connection between anxiety, trauma, and the nervous system  What somatic practices look like in real life  Signs you may benefit from somatic healing Whether you're brand new to somatic healing or looking for a refresher on the fundamentals, this episode offers a compassionate and practical introduction to the mind-body connection and how healing through the body can help you feel more grounded, regulated, and whole. 📩 Want more support? Sign up for the Somatic Healing newsletter for biweekly nervous system reflections + access to the Breathwork Resource Library (15–20 guided practices). CONNECT Work With Me The Somatic Healing Newsletter Instagram Website Subscribe & Review Apple Podcasts Follow & Rate Spotify Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

    23 min

  2. Jun 3

    (#129) You Are Not Behind: Releasing Societal Pressure and Timeline Anxiety

    Do you ever feel like you’re “behind” in life? Maybe you feel pressure to have your career figured out, get married, buy a house, have children, or hit certain milestones by a specific age. In this episode, we explore the nervous system impact of societal timelines, pressure, urgency culture, and the fear of falling behind and how to reconnect with your own pace, intuition, and embodied truth. This conversation is a reminder that healing, growth, relationships, career changes, and self-discovery are not linear processes and that life may be much longer, more spacious, and more flexible than we’ve been taught to believe. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:  How societal pressure and urgency impact the nervous system Why so many people feel like they are “behind” in adulthood  The connection between embodied decision making and self-trust How social media and cultural expectations contribute to anxiety and dysregulation  Why slowing down can feel uncomfortable (and what that reveals)  How to move through life at a pace that feels aligned and sustainable 🌿 This episode is for you if:  You feel pressure to hit certain milestones by a certain age  You struggle with comparison or feeling “behind”  You feel rushed, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself  You want to build more self-trust and move at your own pace  You’re navigating a season of uncertainty, transition, or reinvention When you reconnect with your nervous system, intuition, and self-trust, you can begin creating a life that feels aligned with you—not external pressure. 📩 Want more support? Sign up for the Somatic Healing newsletter for biweekly nervous system reflections + access to the Breathwork Resource Library (15–20 guided practices). CONNECT Work With Me The Somatic Healing Newsletter Instagram Website Subscribe & Review Apple Podcasts Follow & Rate Spotify Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

    10 min

  3. May 27

    (#128) Embodied Decision Making: How to Trust Yourself and Your Nervous System

    Why do decisions feel so hard sometimes? In this episode, we dive into embodied decision making, nervous system regulation, self-trust, and the emotional patterns that can make it difficult to know what’s truly right for you. If you’ve ever struggled with overthinking, people-pleasing, fear of making the “wrong” choice, or feeling disconnected from your inner knowing, this conversation will help you reconnect with your intuition and your body.  Through a somatic and nervous-system-informed lens, Rae explores how decision making is not just a mental process—it’s a full mind-body experience. This episode walks through how childhood conditioning, perfectionism, trauma responses, anxiety, and high-achiever patterns can disconnect us from our authentic yes and no.  You’ll also learn practical tools for building self-trust, reconnecting with your intuition, and making decisions that feel aligned instead of fear-based. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:  What embodied decision making actually means  Why decision making is a nervous system experience How anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and fear affect decision making  What an “embodied yes” and “embodied no” feel like in the body  How trauma and conditioning can disconnect you from your intuition  How to strengthen self-trust, self-knowledge, and self-compassion 🌿 This episode is for you if:  You struggle with overthinking and decision fatigue  You second-guess yourself constantly  You feel disconnected from your intuition  You’re navigating a big life transition, career change, or relationship decision  You want to build more self-trust and confidence in your choices Embodied decision making is not about making the “perfect” choice—it’s about learning to trust yourself, listen to your body, and move through life in alignment with your values and inner knowing. 📩 Want more somatic healing tools and nervous system support? Check out the free Breathwork Resource Library and monthly newsletter. CONNECT Work With Me The Somatic Healing Newsletter Instagram Website Subscribe & Review Apple Podcasts Follow & Rate Spotify Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

    16 min

  4. May 20

    (#127) The Psychology of Meaningful Work: Purpose, Burnout & Nervous System Healing

    In this episode, we explore the psychology of meaningful work, nervous system regulation, burnout, purpose, and what it really means to feel aligned with the life you’re creating. This conversation is a deeply personal reflection on healing, grief, growth, somatic healing, and building a life rooted in your core values.  Through stories of grief, personal healing, anxiety, perfectionism, nervous system regulation, and entrepreneurship, this episode invites you to reconnect with what matters most and redefine success on your own terms. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:  What the psychology of meaningful work really means  How nervous system dysregulation and survival mode disconnect us from purpose  Why meaningful work starts with understanding your core values How grief, healing, and life experiences can shape your purpose 🌿 This episode is for you if:  You feel disconnected, burned out, or unfulfilled in your work  You’re questioning your purpose or career path  You want to create a more intentional and meaningful life  You’re interested in nervous system healing, somatics, personal growth, and emotional healing  You’re navigating a season of transition, reinvention, or self-discovery Meaningful work is less about finding one perfect purpose—and more about creating a life that feels aligned with your values, your nervous system, and who you truly are. 📩 Want more somatic healing tools and nervous system support? Check out the free Breathwork Resource Library and monthly newsletter. CONNECT Work With Me The Somatic Healing Newsletter Instagram Website Subscribe & Review Apple Podcasts Follow & Rate Spotify Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

    14 min

  5. May 13

    (#126) Spring Cleaning for Your Nervous System: Letting Go, Resetting & Healing

    What if spring cleaning was about more than just organizing your closet? In this episode, we explore the connection between spring cleaning, nervous system regulation, emotional release, and personal transformation. Through personal stories, reflections on healing, and the natural cycles of life, this conversation invites you to slow down, reset, and create space for what’s next.  This episode dives into the idea that healing is not linear, it’s cyclical. Just like nature moves through seasons of release, rest, and renewal, our nervous systems crave moments of recalibration, reflection, and fresh starts. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:  How spring cleaning supports nervous system regulation Why healing is a cyclical process, not a linear one The connection between fresh starts and emotional regulation How nature mirrors our own experiences of release and transformation 🌸 This episode is for you if:  You’re craving a fresh start or emotional reset You feel overwhelmed, emotionally cluttered, or energetically drained  You’re navigating a season of transition or change  You want to approach healing and growth from a more compassionate, nervous-system-informed perspective Sometimes healing looks like slowing down, releasing what no longer fits, and trusting the natural cycles of growth, rest, and renewal. 📩 Want more somatic healing tools and guided practices? Access the free Breathwork Resource Library and monthly newsletter. CONNECT Work With Me The Somatic Healing Newsletter Instagram Website Subscribe & Review Apple Podcasts Follow & Rate Spotify Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

    10 min

  6. Apr 22

    (#125) Why You Can’t Think Your Way Out of Anxiety: Nervous System Explained & What Helps

    Share with me your stories, questions, and desires for the podcast! Submit a Podcast Listener Form! Why does anxiety feel so hard to “think your way out of”? And what if the answer isn’t in your thoughts—but in your body? In this episode, we dive into the connection between anxiety and nervous system dysregulation, and why traditional mindset tools alone often aren’t enough to create lasting relief. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of overthinking, racing thoughts, or physical anxiety symptoms (like chest tightness, shallow breathing, or a racing heart), this conversation will help you understand what’s actually happening in your body—and how to begin working with it instead of against it.  ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:  What nervous system dysregulation actually means  Why anxiety is a fight-or-flight survival response How anxiety creates a loop between the mind and body🌿 This episode is for you if:  You experience chronic anxiety or overthinking You feel stuck in mental loops that won’t turn off You notice anxiety shows up physically in your body You’ve tried mindset work—but something still feels missing Share with me your stories, questions, and desires for the podcast! Submit a Podcast Listener Form! 📩 Want to go deeper? Check out the Breathwork Resource Library + monthly newsletter for somatic tools, guided practices, and ongoing support. CONNECT Work With Me The Somatic Healing Newsletter Instagram Website Subscribe & Review Apple Podcasts Follow & Rate Spotify Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

    14 min

  7. Apr 15

    (#124) How to Process Anger in a Healthy Way & Somatic Healing Tools

    Why does anger feel so overwhelming and how do you actually process it in a healthy way? In this replay of one of the most popular episodes from the podcast (originally Episode #24), Rae dives into the truth about anger—what it really means, why it matters, and how to process anger somatically instead of suppressing it. If you’ve ever been told that anger is “too much,” “wrong,” or something to avoid, this episode will completely shift your perspective. From a nervous system and somatic healing lens, anger is not something to fear—it’s a powerful signal that something within you needs attention, boundaries, or protection.  ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:  What anger actually is (and why it’s not a “bad” emotion)  How anger connects to trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn)  The cycle of anger: irritability → anger → rage  How anger reveals boundary violations and unmet needs Why suppressing anger leads to burnout, people-pleasing, and disconnection  How to safely process anger in the body (somatic practices)✨ You’ll also learn powerful, practical tools to process anger in real time. 🌿 This episode is for you if:  You struggle with people-pleasing or suppressing emotions You feel guilty or uncomfortable expressing anger  Your anger builds up and comes out all at once  You want to feel more emotionally regulated, empowered, and boundaried Anger isn’t something to fix—it’s something to listen to. When you learn to work with it (instead of against it), it becomes a tool for healing, clarity, and self-trust. 💫 This episode is a re-release of one of the most streamed episodes—bringing back one of the most impactful conversations for deeper healing. 📩 Want more somatic tools? Check out the Breathwork Resource Library + monthly newsletter for guided practices, journaling prompts, and support on your healing journey. CONNECT Work With Me The Somatic Healing Newsletter Instagram Website Subscribe & Review Apple Podcasts Follow & Rate Spotify Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

    18 min

  8. Apr 8

    (#123) Why You Feel Constantly On Edge & Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System

    Do you feel constantly on edge, anxious, or like you can’t fully relax no matter how much you try? In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae explores why your nervous system may be stuck in survival mode and how that impacts your ability to feel calm, grounded, and safe in your body. You’ll learn how your system may be operating in one of the four trauma responses—fight, flight, freeze, or fawn—and how these patterns can show up as chronic stress, overthinking, people-pleasing, burnout, or emotional numbness.  ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why you feel constantly on edge or unable to relax (nervous system perspective)  The 4 trauma responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and how to recognize them  How chronic stress, trauma, and burnout keep your body in survival mode How to begin building a deeper sense of safety, regulation, and resilience🌿 This episode is for you if:  You feel anxious, overwhelmed, or “on edge” most of the time  You struggle to slow down or feel safe in stillness  You tend to overthink, people-please, or shut down  You want real tools to regulate your nervous system—not just “think positive” 📩 Want deeper support? Explore The Breathwork Resource Library and sign up for The Somatic Healing Newsletter! CONNECT Work With Me The Somatic Healing Newsletter Instagram Website Subscribe & Review Apple Podcasts Follow & Rate Spotify Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

    18 min
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Welcome to the Somatic Healing Podcast! — a personal growth space for sensitive, ambitious, soulful women who are ready to move beyond anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism… and come home to themselves through the wisdom of the body. Anxiety isn’t just in your mind — it lives in your body. This podcast shows you how to release it, while exploring the intersection of somatics, creativity, wellness, and spirituality. We move beyond people-pleasing and self-doubt and into a life led by inner safety, clarity, and truth. Hosted by Rae, a certified Breathwork Facilitator, Somatic Coach & Therapist, Sound Healer, and Flower Essence Guide each episode offers: nervous system regulation tools, mindfulness & spirituality insights, somatic breathwork practices, emotional processing and integration tools, creative expression as a path to wholeness, and real talk about anxiety, healing, and becoming who you truly are. Rae is a podcaster, writer, creative, and guide on a mission to help women release stored emotions and reclaim their wholeness by reconnecting to the wisdom of the body. Tune in exactly as you are — and leave feeling more grounded, more inspired, and more you.

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