How do we reconnect with our ancestral roots, heal collective wounds, and restore our relationship with the land?

Welcome to Episode 07 of Transformative Harmonics with your host Paula Scatoloni, LCSW, SEP.

In this episode, Paula is joined by Marika Heinrichs, therapist, educator, and founder of Embodied Ancestral Inquiry, for a rich conversation about ancestral healing, somatics, and community-based embodiment work. Together, they explore how sound, ritual, and nervous system science can be woven into collective spaces to address cultural disconnection and intergenerational trauma.

Marika shares her journey from community organizing into somatic practice, the importance of “yield” as a starting point for healing, and the powerful grief and reconnection that can arise when we restore our bond with the land. They also dive into the intersections of neurodivergence, sensory perception, and ancestral practices, and how these gifts can be honored rather than pathologized.

You’ll also hear about Marika’s upcoming programs, including Ancestral Embodiment and her Foundations Training in Embodied Ancestral Inquiry.

00:00 - Intro

00:51 - Marika's Background

03:11 - Journey Into Somatics

05:08 - Collective Healing

07:07 - Transformative Group Work

09:15 - Integrating Sound And Relational Movement

10:38 - Exploring Cultural Disconnection

13:09 - Yield As A Cultural Somatic Practice

15:36 - Intergenerational Trauma

18:12 - Grief & Nervous System Adaptations

21:38 - Grief As A Healing Portal

23:02 - Severance-Supremacy Loop

25:10 - Grief As Access To Reconnection

26:52 - Neurodivergence And Sensory Perception

28:52 - Sensory Awareness

30:54 - Expanding Attachment

32:29 - Neurodivergent Strategies

34:29 - Introducing Ancestral Embodiment

36:04 - Exploring European Folk Practices

38:34 - Embodied Ancestral Practices

41:29 - Closing Reflections

Find Marika Online

https://wildbody.ca

https://www.embodiedancestralinquiry.com

Find Paula Online

https://paulascatoloni.com

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