Jaclyn Explores Somatics

In this episode, I chat with Irene Morning about the healing power of non-monogamous relationships, why nervous system care is REQUIRED for exploring non-monogamy, and how to use pleasure to expand your capacity. Together we explore: What are consensual non-monogamy and polyamory relationships Why people may be interested in exploring these types of relationships The importance of communication skills and understanding your nervous system capacity in relationships How to begin exploring non-monagamy so you don't overwhelm your nervous system and actually set yourself up for success Combining somatic skills and relational skills to support healthy non-monogamy How differentiating between jealousy and envy can lead to more clarity Moving at the pace of the 'slowest' person in opening up a relationship What the relationship escalator is and why it can be better for your relationship to do it your way, like living separately, instead of following social norms Expanding the notion of pleasure with Irene’s framework of four realms of pleasure The role of pleasure in healing from trauma and expanding nervous system capacity Using pleasure as a guide for making relationship decisions and setting boundaries Irene guides us in a five senses somatic body scan that explores pleasure through the senses Irene Morning, an innovative somatic pleasure coach, intimacy educator, polyamorous human, and author of the bestselling book, The Polyamory Paradox: Finding Your Confidence in Consensual Non-Monogamy. Through her coaching, workshops, writing, and in-person sex-positive events, she guides others in creating relationships that fulfill their unique needs and desires.  Both her work and personal life revolve around the belief that centering our own pleasure is not only healing on an individual level, but also in service of interdependence and collective well being. You can learn more about her work at http://www.irenemorning.com Get a free download of book: https://www.irenemorning.com/book-launch or buy the paperback version: https://www.amazon.com/Polyamory-Paradox-Confidence-Consensual-Non-Monogamy/dp/B0BKHW1TK5 Follow her on instagram at @irene_morning Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release, Mind Body Coaching, and Somatic Parts Work, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research, Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops. Jaclyn Explores Podcast episodes come out weekly on Wednesday. Website: ⁠https://www.jaclynexplains.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jaclynexplains/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jaclynshea

In this episode I chat with Dr. Hazel-Grace Yates about how conflict can be generative and repair can bring couples closer and increase intimacy. Together we explore: How experiences shape the way we relate and communicate to others, especially during times of conflict or change The importance of authentic communication in relationships How unresolved emotional hurts often block couples from having a good sex life Hazel-Grace’s REPAIR framework that helps bridge communication gaps and transform the capacity for intimacy in relationships How moving through conflict with tools like the REPAIR process can be beautiful, build self-trust and deepen connection to others Ways to help you move through conflict at a slow pace that honors all parties’ bodies and emotions Ways to practice vulnerable communication in lower stake situations so you can build your skills for more difficult conversations Paraphrasing as an essential communication tool for help both parties feel truly heard and understood How awareness in your body and the nervous system can act as a navigation system during conversations How to own your experience and recognize the emotions and sensations in your body Ways to embody curiosity, empathy, and congruence How the REPAIR framework improves relationships and keeps small issues from turning into bigger conflicts Click here to view a free pdf on the REPAIR process Dr. Hazel-Grace Yates (they/them): In their 13 years as a sex and relationship coach, Hazel-Grace discovered that many couples who wanted better sex were in fact blocked by unresolved emotional hurts. The quality of their communication was the real roadblock. The skills that helped the couples resolve and heal these communication gaps transformed their capacity for intimacy, in and out of the bedroom. Their innovative, fun, and educational style of sex and intimacy coaching is born out of their deep commitment to creating a more compassionate, loving and safe world. As an evolutionary educator, they bring a unique blend of professional know-how, playful curiosity, authentic communication and personal vulnerability to their practice. Qualifications: Phd in Human Sexuality, Trauma-Informed Somatic Sex Educator, Certified Sex Coach, Sexological Bodywork Practitioner, Certified Circling Facilitator, Shadow EFT Practitioner in Training and a Queer Competency Certification.  Website: www.drhazelgrace.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drhazelgrace/

In this episode I chat with Dr. Valeria McCarroll about psychedelics and somatics. Together we explore: What psychedelics are, how psychedelics work in the brain, and their potential mental health applications How MDMA can be used to treat PTSD and why psilocybin helps us see beyond ourselves and ego The indigenous roots of psychedelics and the complexities of modern use Why intention setting and integration following psychedelic journeys are essential for lasting change and healing How to legally, ethically and safely explore psychedelics  Somatic practices to use during a psychedelic journey Why psychedelics are not a magic pill and what is needed for actual transformation What is needed for psychedelics to actually save the world How the field of psychedelics perpetuates cultural inequities and what we can do to change that Valeria guides us in a grounding and cleansing meditation Valeria McCarroll has her PhD in Psychology and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is a writer, teacher, and guide. Immersed in the field of psychedelic work for over a decade, her interests lie at the intersection of nondual wisdom traditions, somatics, psychedelics, and social and transformative justice. Valeria teaches on psychedelics and somatic psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies and she stewards a body of offerings in her private practice called Somadelics℠. She lives in Northern California with her husband and daughter. When not synthesizing and refining liberative systems for deconstructing the patriarchy, she enjoys playing outdoors and creating beauty. You can find Valeria at ⁠www.valeriamccarroll.com⁠ Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release, Mind Body Coaching, and Somatic Parts Work, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research, Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops. Jaclyn Explores Podcast episodes come out weekly on Wednesday. Website: https://www.jaclynexplains.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynexplains/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jaclynshea

In this episode, I chat with Elan Freydenson about what’s woven into the journey of healing and reconnecting to self. Together we explore: How imprints of our childhood experiences and ancestral history shape how we move through the world How parts of us can remain frozen in past trauma and coping strategies Modalities to help you evolve from past imprinting, including the Continuum Movement Roots of toxic masculinity and cultural messaging that discourage connection, emotional nourishment, and vulnerability The power, potential and love that exists alongside our pain and experiential imprints How slowing down and listening to subtle sensations opens us to guidance from parts of self, nature and unseen realms Suggestions for how to access states of nourishment, pleasure and belonging Somatic awareness practice to support experiencing loving presence in your body Elan Freydenson’s life is dedicated to freeing himself and others from the unintended burden of familial, sociocultural, and ancestral imprinting. He believes it is your innate right to experience being in your body as an easeful, pleasurable and joyous. He has thousands of hours of training including Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Castellino Perinatal and Birth Therapy training. He is a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist and an Authorized Continuum Movement Teacher. He enjoys the rivers, trees and mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. You can learn more about him at https://elan.love/ Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release, Mind Body Coaching, and Somatic Parts Work, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research, Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops. Jaclyn Explores Podcast episodes come out weekly on Wednesday. Website: ⁠https://www.jaclynexplains.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jaclynexplains/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jaclynshea

In this episode I explore living seasonally, honoring the natural cycles and wisdom of each season, and aligning our lives and bodies with these natural rhythms. Including: The concept of living seasonally The metaphors of letting go and rooting down during fall - Why we have to release what's no longer serving us to have the resources for what we're ready for Why Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) may be more about trying to have the same lifestyle as summer instead of honoring our need for rest Reflection prompts for autumn to help you align with the season Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research, Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops. Learn more about Jaclyn's work on her website ⁠⁠⁠www.jaclynexplains.com⁠⁠⁠ and follow her on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains⁠⁠ Follow Jaclyn Explores on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jaclynshea

In this episode Jaclyn Shea chats with Rachel Rae Halder, a somatic trauma resolution coach focused on sexual healing. They explore: Why sexuality practices like tantra can be triggering and ultimately detrimental for people who've experienced trauma and what to start with instead How attempts at 'healing' can be traumatizing and abusive if they're too much, too soon, or too fast Rachel's journey with sexual trauma healing from therapy to tantra to somatic trauma resolution The trauma to higher achiever to health crash pipeline and Rachel's experience with it How religion and purity culture can disconnect us from our bodies, cause trauma, and set us up for abusive relationship dynamics Why trying to fix yourself or believing you're broken can undermine efforts to heal Why understanding your 'No' is essential to understanding your 'Yes' The importance of going slow when healing sexual trauma Why small doable steps is more helpful than doing more How smut aka erotica novels can be healing for sexual trauma Why growing your nervous system capacity is at the core of trauma resolution, especially sexual trauma healing The power of validating your self and making yourself right Rachel's Slow Burn program for somatic sexual trauma healing and discovering your unique eroticism An orienting an grounding practice led by Rachel Rachel, also known as Rae, is a seasoned somatic trauma resolution practitioner whose work currently focuses on sexual healing, codependency, and sovereignty. She often works with coaches, healers and leaders who’ve done all “the work” and yet still sense there are unseen life-degenerating patterns dictating their reality. Her work goes far beyond the typical somatic experiencing principles and enters into the nature and energetic or mystical realms of the unseen. She currently lives in the Sangre de Cristo mountains, the original home of the Tiwa, also known as Taos, New Mexico. Website: https://www.raehalder.com/ Slow Burn: https://www.raehalder.com/work-with-me/slow-burn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.rae.halder/ Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research, Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops. Learn more about Jaclyn's work on her website ⁠⁠www.jaclynexplains.com⁠⁠ and follow her on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains⁠ Follow Jaclyn Explores on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jaclynshea

Are you resourced? Somatic resourcing is practices to help your body feel calmer and more present. In this episode I explore: Strategies for "resourcing" oneself to stay calm and regulated when dealing with challenging or triggering situations. Titration and pendulation - essential components to somatic resources, trauma healing, and doing hard things How resourcing helps build our capacity to face challenged This allows us to build capacity to face difficulties without becoming overly activated or shutting down Why resourcing is needed for us to be with and address social issues, including the climate crisis and racism Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research, Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops. Learn more about Jaclyn's work on her website ⁠www.jaclynexplains.com⁠ and follow her on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains⁠

In this episode I talk with Odessa Aviana Perez, a somatic psychotherapist and embodiment and social justice educator. In this episode we explore: The concept of right relationship and being in harmony with oneself, others, and nature How colonialism and capitalism have influenced our disconnection from right relationship on societal and interpersonal levels How attachment patterns and developmental trauma shape our sense of self, safety, needs, and autonomy Our critique the wellness industry's focus on feeling good versus integrating hardship and actually grappling with systemic oppression Why "only love and light" approaches are bypassing and why we need to be with it all including the messy parts, to truly heal trauma How lack of exposure to stressors among those with privilege creates somatic fragility AND why we shouldn't romanticize the resilience of marginalized groups who've endured chronic threat. How building somatic resources expands capacity for courage and possibility Odessa's Resilient Body dance workshop that helps resilience to be with discomfort Why we need lasting real community care versus one-off connection and why interdependence is the way forward Episode ends with Odessa guiding a somatic practice for finding alignment and receptivity Odessa Avianna Perez is a somatic psychotherapist, embodiment and social justice educator with a Masters in Somatic Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies and with over 2 decades of dance and contact improv experience. Her mission is to help folks heal trauma and find belonging and right relationship through deeper embodiment. She offers workshops and retreats throughout California and internationally, weaving relational learning with movement exploration and social justice frameworks. She has a psychotherapy private practice based in Los Angeles aka Kizh/Tongva land. She is the Inclusion and Belonging co-lead for SoulPlay Festivals. Connect with her and learn more about her work via her website www.odysseyhealing.com, and on social media IG: embody_resilience, and tiktok: embody.resilience Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research, Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops. Learn more about Jaclyn's work on her website www.jaclynexplains.com and follow her on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains⁠

In this episode Jaclyn chats with Devon Rufo, sustainability consultant, fashion industry veteran, and post-capitalistic dreamer. Together they explore the origins of capitalism, why sustainability efforts won't save us, and the need for art and embodiment in creating a new world. Why corporate sustainability efforts aren’t enough in addressing the climate crisis The impacts on over production and over consumption on individuals and communities at every stage in the fashion supply chain Why growth cannot continue forever and what  a post growth world could be like The lessons of trees, fungus, and ecosystems in sharing of resources and collectively thriving Why individuals aren’t to blame for the climate crisis The origins of capitalism and how brief it has actually existed How capitalism creates greed Art, awe, and community as essential ingredients in creating a post capitalist future Devon Rufo is a grower, maker, and post-capitalist dreamer. A vessel for change, a conduit for imagination, and a simple brick-layer dedicated to building bridges toward a just and equitable future for all beings.  Devon spent the first part of his career in the fashion industry, working in design and product development for well-known brands, from startups to fortune-500 corporations. After observing the environmental and social atrocities perpetrated by the fashion industry, he pivoted to sustainability work to try to push back against exploitation, overproduction and overconsumption.  Devon is a senior consultant for one of the world’s preeminent environmental consultancies and works to to help fashion brands understand their scope of impact on the world and design holistic pathways toward bringing business into alignment with planetary and social boundaries.  You can learn more about Devon and check out his ABUNDANCE of resources at ⁠⁠imagineourfuture.substack.com⁠⁠ To deepen gain the somatic awareness and tools that make embodied activism like Devon's possible, join Body Language Lab, Jaclyn's online 3 month! Body Language Lab teaches you the science of nervous system regulation, expands your capacity to move through stress, and gives you a robust somatic toolkit for every emotional state. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jaclynexplains.com/body-language-lab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use the code EMBODY50 to get $50 off. Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops.  Make sure to follow Jaclyn on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains⁠

In this episode Jaclyn chats with Devon Rufo, sustainability consultant, fashion industry veteran, and post-capitalistic dreamer. Together they explore the origins of capitalism, why sustainability efforts won't save us, and the need for art and embodiment in creating a new world. Why corporate sustainability efforts aren’t enough in addressing the climate crisis The impacts on over production and over consumption on individuals and communities at every stage in the fashion supply chain Why growth cannot continue forever and what  a post growth world could be like The lessons of trees, fungus, and ecosystems in sharing of resources and collectively thriving Why individuals aren’t to blame for the climate crisis The origins of capitalism and how brief it has actually existed How capitalism creates greed Art, awe, and community as essential ingredients in creating a post capitalist future Devon Rufo is a grower, maker, and post-capitalist dreamer. A vessel for change, a conduit for imagination, and a simple brick-layer dedicated to building bridges toward a just and equitable future for all beings.  Devon spent the first part of his career in the fashion industry, working in design and product development for well-known brands, from startups to fortune-500 corporations. After observing the environmental and social atrocities perpetrated by the fashion industry, he pivoted to sustainability work to try to push back against exploitation, overproduction and overconsumption.  Devon is a senior consultant for one of the world’s preeminent environmental consultancies and works to to help fashion brands understand their scope of impact on the world and design holistic pathways toward bringing business into alignment with planetary and social boundaries. You can learn more about Devon and check out his ABUNDANCE of resources at imagineourfuture.substack.com To deepen gain the somatic awareness and tools that make embodied activism like Devon's possible, join Body Language Lab, Jaclyn's online 3 month! Body Language Lab teaches you the science of nervous system regulation, expands your capacity to move through stress, and gives you a robust somatic toolkit for every emotional state. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jaclynexplains.com/body-language-lab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use the code EMBODY50 to get $50 off. Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops.  Make sure to follow Jaclyn on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains⁠

Sensation is our most primal language and yet most of us live fairly disembodied or with pain and discomfort that we'd rather do anything than feel. What if reconnecting to sensation could set you free? In this episode I explore: How sensation is our first language we learn as babies Ways we learn to ignore bodily sensation to abide by social norms How paying attention to our bodily sensations can help us understand what our body is trying to communicate What is interoceptive awareness, the association between interoceptive awareness and mental health, and how to improve it Why feeling into your hands is a great way to connect to sensation How your body can be your internal compass if you can truly feel sensations An evidence based intervention to connect with sensation, increase interoceptive awareness and improve your mental health Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops. To learn more or work with Jaclyn visit www.jaclynexplains.com and follow her on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains⁠

This episode is all about nervous system regulation! A wellness buzzword but what does it actually mean? In this episode I explore: The nervous system and it's different parts The autonomic nervous system and what it does What actual nervous system regulation is What dysregulation is and the nuances between emotional dysregulation and nervous system dysregulation Ways you might already be regulating your nervous system How to down regulate your nervous system and feel more calm How to up regulate your nervous system and feel more energized Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops.  Body Language Lab, Jaclyn's online 3 month program starts September 13! Body Language Lab teaches you the science of nervous system regulation, expands your capacity to move through stress, and gives you a robust somatic toolkit for every emotional state. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jaclynexplains.com/body-language-lab⁠⁠⁠⁠ Make sure to follow Jaclyn on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains⁠

Want to feel more grounded, supported, calm, and safe? Listen to this somatic practice Dr. Albert Wong in which you'll invited think and feel into different figures in your life that are supportive and nurturing and safe places. It uses bilateral stimulation to help 'install' those resources somatically into the body in a felt way and tells your nervous system, this is safe. Bilateral stimulation is used in EMDR and helps promote cross hemisphere activity in the brain and is supportive as a component of trauma therapy. Dr. Albert Wong is the Director of the Trauma Certificate Program at Somatopia.  He served as residential staff at the Esalen Institute and was the Director of Somatic Psychology at John F. Kennedy University for five years and has served as Core Faculty at the California Institute of Integral Studies. His work is at the intersection of somatics, psychotherapy, and scalable technology. He has been featured on PBS, in Time Magazine, and in the book The American Soul Rush. He was educated at Princeton, Oxford, and the University of Tennessee and is the recipient of numerous national awards.  He maintains a private counseling and consulting practice centered around somatic psychotherapy and is the is the founder of the online somatic education platform, Somatopia:  www.somatopia.com. Learn more about the Trauma Skills Certificate Program. Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops.  Body Language Lab, Jaclyn's online 3 month program starts September 13! Body Language Lab teaches you the science of nervous system regulation, expands your capacity to move through stress, and gives you a robust somatic toolkit for every emotional state. Join before August 18th to get 30% off! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.jaclynexplains.com/body-language-lab⁠⁠⁠ @jaclynexplains⁠

This practice is called gender as animal, and it's a movement and reflection practice that is important for the sake of both embodied parenting and gender creative parenting. It can give you the potential to get more clarity and authorship over your own gendered experience, whatever gender you identify with. When you do this work, you move towards fuller authorship and expression of who you are. Check out Episode 19 Embodied Parenting with T.T. Kooken for the full interview. T.T. Kooken is a parent, somatic coach, bodyworker, medical Qigong practitioner, Aikido black-belt, dancer, writer, performer, and more. Their client work is focused on creative and self-generated ways of building awareness and cultivating transformation through practice. T.T. emphasizes a beyond-binary process, focusing on movement, play, and interdependence, working primarily with Queer and Gender Non-conforming folks, creatives and artists, as well as parents on the path of Embodied Parenting. They are committed to moving beyond our most-human and culturally-located ways of defining ourselves and towards something wider, deeper, more rooted and expansive. Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/her) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops.  Body Language Lab, Jaclyn's online 3 month program starts September 13! Body Language Lab teaches you the science of nervous system regulation, expands your capacity to move through stress, and gives you a robust somatic toolkit for every emotional state. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.jaclynexplains.com/body-language-lab⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about my somatic coaching focused on trauma healing check out my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jaclynexplains.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and make sure to follow me on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains

In this episode I talk all things trauma with somatic psychotherapist Dr. Albert Wong. We explore: The neurobiology of trauma The amygalda and trauma How trauma impacts memory Why trauma makes communicating difficult Polyvagal Theory  Albert’s journey from science to somatics and psychology What is resonance and how our nervous systems resonant with others Why embodied connection is healing How to hold space for another person How to support someone experiencing dysregulation or triggered  How to pendulate or go back and forth from what feels activating and what feels safe Why prescriptive practices often don’t work and exploring what works for your body in this moment is critical The components of trauma healing What to do instead of exposure therapy A somatic practice called Resource Installation Dr. Albert Wong is the Director of the Trauma Certificate Program at Somatopia.  He served as residential staff at the Esalen Institute and was the Director of Somatic Psychology at John F. Kennedy University for five years and has served as Core Faculty at the California Institute of Integral Studies. His work is at the intersection of somatics, psychotherapy, and scalable technology. He has been featured on PBS, in Time Magazine, and in the book The American Soul Rush. He was educated at Princeton, Oxford, and the University of Tennessee and is the recipient of numerous national awards.  He maintains a private counseling and consulting practice centered around somatic psychotherapy and is the is the founder of the online somatic education platform, Somatopia:  www.somatopia.com. Learn more about the Trauma Skills Certificate Program. Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops.  Body Language Lab, Jaclyn's online 3 month program starts September 13! Body Language Lab teaches you the science of nervous system regulation, expands your capacity to move through stress, and gives you a robust somatic toolkit for every emotional state. Join before August 18th to get 30% off! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.jaclynexplains.com/body-language-lab⁠⁠⁠ Make sure to follow Jaclyn on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains⁠

In this episode my somatic coach interviews ME about my personal experience with somatics! We explore: My journey coming to somatics including my mental health struggles and my rock bottom The somatic concepts that utterly transformed my life, especially the Vagus Nerve Why I needed to heal from the body How somatics differed from therapy for me My current challenges and how somatics is supporting Body Language Lab and how I've designed it to be an inclusive choose your own adventure The need for politicized somatics Why investing in yourself is the most important decision you'll ever make Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops.  Body Language Lab, Jaclyn's online 3 month program starts September 13! Body Language Lab teaches you the science of nervous system regulation, expands your capacity to move through stress, and gives you a robust somatic toolkit for every emotional state. Join before August 18th get early early bird pricing! ⁠⁠https://www.jaclynexplains.com/body-language-lab⁠⁠ Make sure to follow Jaclyn on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains⁠ Nik (she/they) is a somatics coach, Authentic Tantra Practitioner, facilitator, artist, and student of miracles. Experience awe with her ⁠https://www.nikzaleski.com/

In this episode I use the Barbie movie to explain Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). IFS is an evidence based therapy that helps heal parts of us that are struggling. Content warnings: sexual assault and suicidial ideation. I touch on these briefly but please only listen when you're resourced. This episode also contains MANY Barbie movie spoilers! This episode explores: What Internal Family Systems Therapy is What are exiles, managers, and firefighters in Internal Family Systems Why behavior change fails and why inner parts healing is needed How Jaclyn healed her exiled parts, including her suicidal part How the Barbie movie provides a great example of burdened parts and healing wounded parts The characteristics of our true Self Listen to explore the life changing framework of Internal Family Systems and get curious about your inner parts. Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/her) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops.  Body Language Lab, Jaclyn's online 3 month program starts September 13! Body Language Lab teaches you the science of nervous system regulation, expands your capacity to move through stress, and gives you a robust somatic toolkit for every emotional state. Join today to get early bird pricing! ⁠https://www.jaclynexplains.com/body-language-lab⁠ Make sure to follow Jaclyn on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains⁠

Ever felt confused about what kind of food is healthy and what is unhealthy? Or felt shame when seeing an influencer tout their workout and green juice? Connie Weissmuller is here to bust those myths and help you heal your relationship with food! In this episode I chat with Connie Weissmuller, a Registered Dietitian, about all how diet culture hurts and why intuitive eating lets us have balance and trust our bodies again. In this episode we explore: What intuitive eating is and simple steps to get started Why body attunement is required for intuitive eating and how to develop it Common myths about nutrition and dieting Why BMI is irrelevant and weight loss shouldn't be the goal for most people How the field of nutrition and nutrition education can and has perpetuated White Supremacy Why there is no one diet right for every person The types of healthcare providers that can support someone struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating or simply looking for a healthier relationship with food Somatic therapies that are supportive in addressing the underlying causes of disordered eating How doctors can cause harm and stigma around diet and weight The reason why there's a lack of diversity within the field of nutrition Connie Weissmuller is a Registered Dietitian based in Denver, Colorado. She is passionate about eating disorder recovery, nutrition education, and weight neutral nutrition therapy for all bodies. She's the owner of Constance Weissmuller Nutrition Therapy LLC, a nutrition counseling and consulting practice. She is also a college professor teaching human nutrition. Learn more about her work at www.connierd.com Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/her) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops.  Body Language Lab, Jaclyn's online 3 month program starts September 13! Body Language Lab teaches you the science of nervous system regulation, expands your capacity to move through stress, and gives you a robust somatic toolkit for every emotional state. Join today to get early bird pricing! https://www.jaclynexplains.com/body-language-lab Make sure to follow Jaclyn on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains

Yoga nidra or non-sleep deep rest is the most restorative & rejuvenating somatic practice I've ever experienced. This episode explores: The history of yoga nidra How yoga nidra is both a consciousness and a restorative practice Incredible science of yoga nidra and how yoga nidra can improve health outcomes related to anxiety, depression, pain, cholesterol and high blood pressure Why yoga nidra is a favorite among my clients Recommended time of day and duration for yoga nidra What to expect during a yoga nidra *Edit - I accidentally said yoga nidra puts you into beta brainwaves but I meant delta brainwaves. The episode ends with a 13 min yoga nidra that will leave you feeling relaxed and recharged. Sign up to join my FREE Yoga Nidra for Deep Rest workshop on Aug 10th 2023 at 5:30pm PST on Zoom or to receive the recording: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-nidra-for-deep-rest-tickets-669673560647?aff=oddtdtcreator Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/her) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops.  Body Language Lab, Jaclyn's online 3 month program starts September 13! Body Language Lab teaches you the science of nervous system regulation, expands your capacity to move through stress, and gives you a robust somatic toolkit for every emotional state. It includes 5 different Yoga Nidra practices of varying lengths and focus. Join today to get early bird pricing! ⁠https://www.jaclynexplains.com/body-language-lab⁠ Make sure to follow Jaclyn on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains⁠

T.T. Kooken is a parent, somatic coach, bodyworker, medical Qigong practitioner, Aikido black-belt, dancer, writer, performer, and more. Their client work is focused on creative and self-generated ways of building awareness and cultivating transformation through practice. T.T. emphasizes a beyond-binary process, focusing on movement, play, and interdependence, working primarily with Queer and Gender Non-conforming folks, creatives and artists, as well as parents on the path of Embodied Parenting. They are committed to moving beyond our most-human and culturally-located ways of defining ourselves and towards something wider, deeper, more rooted and expansive. This episode explores: What is embodied parenting How our conditioned tendencies result in default patterns in the child parent relationship Why so many parents struggle with sacrifice and how to find balance What is gender expansive parenting and how to explore it in your family A gender expansive somatic practice that explores gender as an animal Website - ⁠https://msha.ke/majakqigong/⁠ Schedule with TT: https://calendly.com/majakqigong@Insta - @majakqigong Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/her) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops.  To learn more about my somatic coaching focused on trauma healing check out my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jaclynexplains.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and make sure to follow me on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains