Letters to the Part of Me

Clara @ To be Human

Hi, I’m Clara Louis — a somatic practitioner and someone who knows what it’s like to live in a sensitive body, to feel disconnected from yourself, and to wonder if you’ll ever get back. For years, I lived in survival mode. My body was tense, my mind was always “on,” and I thought the answer was to push harder, think more, and try to fix myself. But what I learned changed everything: mindset can’t land in a body that doesn’t feel safe. That’s why I created Letters to the Part of Me: A Podcast on Somatic Healing, Presence, and the Nervous System. Each week, I’ll share grounded, practical teachings to help you understand your nervous system, recognise survival patterns, and learn how to return to safety — slowly, gently, and with compassion. You’ll hear real-life examples, simple tools you can try today, and stories that remind you: you’re not alone in this. So if you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I feel anything anymore?” or “Why do I keep shutting down?” — you’re exactly where you need to be. Subscribe now to Letters to the Part of Me on your favourite podcast app — and let’s take this journey back to yourself, one honest moment at a time.

Episodes

  1. 09/05/2025

    4. What Nervous System Regulation really is (beyond ice baths & breathwork)

    You’ve probably seen “nervous system regulation” paired with ice baths, intense breathwork, or mindfulness practices. But what if your body is already in constant stress or survival mode? These popular tools might actually make things worse.In this episode, Clara breaks down what nervous system regulation really means, why safety = familiarity (even if it’s chaotic), and how simple daily practices can teach your body a new baseline of calm.You’ll learn:👉 Why your nervous system gets “stuck” in survival👉 What allostatic load is and how stress adds up in your body👉 Why meditation, mindfulness, and cold plunges don’t work for everyone👉 How subconscious beliefs and familiar chaos keep you looping👉 Practical everyday tools to gently regulate your body and build resilience👉 A personal step-by-step regulation process you can try today➡️ Share this episode with a friend who’s tried meditation or ice baths and thought “this doesn’t work for me🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:✨ Somatic audio for days you feel disconnected→ https://tr.ee/pjPzCopPeV✨Download the Nervous System Survival States Cheat Sheet PDF→https://tinyurl.com/NSstates✨Join the Waitlist for my Somatic Recharge Community→https://tinyurl.com/NervousSystemLibrary✨ Track Your Nervous System Health with the Neurofit app (HRV daily check-ins + exercises) → https://neurofit.app/app-checkout?c=CLARA20✨ Book a 1:1 Somatic Coaching Session with me → https://tinyurl.com/Somatic-coaching🪷 About This PodcastI’m Clara Louis, a somatic practitioner, former queen of emotional numbness and overachievement, here to help you understand your sensitive body and reconnect with yourself. This season, we’re bringing nervous system education into the heart of each episode.

    24 min
  2. 1. Understanding your stress cycle: Why your body holds onto tension

    08/13/2025

    1. Understanding your stress cycle: Why your body holds onto tension

    Welcome to Season 2 of Letters to the Part of Me: A Podcast on Somatic Healing, Presence, and the Nervous System. This season, we’re doing things a little differently: blending my personal reflections with clear, compassionate education on the nervous system, so you can better understand your body and what it needs to feel safe. In this first episode, I share the single piece of knowledge that completely shifted how I see myself and my stress: how the stress cycle works, and why so many of us get stuck in it. You’ll learn: ✨What your nervous system actually is, explained simply ✨Why our stress response is ancient (and how it’s still reacting to “modern lions”) ✨The real reason tension, fog, and exhaustion linger after the problem is “over” ✨Simple, practical ways to help your body complete the stress cycle ✨Why understanding this process can lead to more self-compassion, not self-blame I also share a personal story from my years working in tech support — and how sitting still during constant “emergencies” left my body buzzing, even after I went home. If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t just “think your way calm” or why rest doesn’t always work, this episode will give you the missing piece. Resources & Links: 🎧 Free somatic audio for days you feel disconnected → linktr.ee/tobehuman.life 📸 Connect with me on Instagram → @clara.holds.space 💌 Share your thoughts on this episode

    12 min

About

Hi, I’m Clara Louis — a somatic practitioner and someone who knows what it’s like to live in a sensitive body, to feel disconnected from yourself, and to wonder if you’ll ever get back. For years, I lived in survival mode. My body was tense, my mind was always “on,” and I thought the answer was to push harder, think more, and try to fix myself. But what I learned changed everything: mindset can’t land in a body that doesn’t feel safe. That’s why I created Letters to the Part of Me: A Podcast on Somatic Healing, Presence, and the Nervous System. Each week, I’ll share grounded, practical teachings to help you understand your nervous system, recognise survival patterns, and learn how to return to safety — slowly, gently, and with compassion. You’ll hear real-life examples, simple tools you can try today, and stories that remind you: you’re not alone in this. So if you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I feel anything anymore?” or “Why do I keep shutting down?” — you’re exactly where you need to be. Subscribe now to Letters to the Part of Me on your favourite podcast app — and let’s take this journey back to yourself, one honest moment at a time.