Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck? In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, I'm sharing 9 powerful tools, practices, and perspectives to help you navigate anxiety, emotional stress, and dysregulation through a somatic, holistic lens. 🧘‍♀️💛

These are the exact tools I return to in my personal life and with clients when working with anxiety, grief, fear, sadness, or self-doubt. Whether you're new to nervous system work or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers grounded, trauma-informed insights you can apply today.

Inside, you’ll learn:

🔹 How to create your personalized “Toolkit” in the Notes app
🔹 What the Window of Tolerance and 4 trauma responses reveal about your nervous system
🔹 The power of shifting from “I am anxious” to “I’m experiencing anxiety”
🔹 How sensation association and inner child healing support lasting regulation
🔹 Why emotional inclusivity = deeper healing
🔹 The 3 types of breathwork (mindful, integrative, meditative) and when to use them
🔹 How to deepen self-compassion and become your own safe place

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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.

In this inspiring episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, Rae sits down with multi-passionate healer and yoga educator Nikki Haas for a powerful conversation on embodiment, creativity, entrepreneurship, and using somatic movement as a healing tool.

Nikki shares her journey from corporate finance to teaching yoga and somatics at Marist University, guiding Division I athletes in nervous system awareness, and creating her unique movement offering: Somatic Salsa. Together, Rae and Nikki dive deep into how dance can unlock stuck energy, how somatic practices support mental health and emotional regulation, and what it takes to build a soulful wellness business while raising a family.

You'll also hear about their upcoming offerings at Transcend Festival, including Rae’s signature breathwork class and Nikki’s embodiment-based movement and devotional chanting (kirtan).

✨ Whether you're a yoga teacher, holistic entrepreneur, or someone looking to reconnect with your body, this episode is a beautiful invitation to move, feel, and be fully alive.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Nikki weaves together yoga, Ayurveda, somatics, and energetic healing
• The origin and power of Somatic Salsa as a playful release practice
• Why body awareness is crucial for high-performance athletes and everyday people alike
• How Nikki balances motherhood, entrepreneurship, and teaching with self-care
• Encouragement for wellness professionals building heart-centered businesses
• Creative ways to bring more movement, joy, and softness into your life
• How to trust your body and reclaim your power through movement

Connect with Nikki: Instagram & Facebook

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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.

In this episode of Somatic Healing for Wellness-Focused Women, we're diving into how to navigate identity shifts, seasonal transitions, and life changes with more clarity, embodiment, and ease. 🍂💫

Whether you're:

• Starting a new job or relationship
• Returning to school (or sending your kids back)
• Feeling that subtle energetic shift from summer to fall...

These kinds of transitions can shake up your sense of self and leave you wondering, "Who even am I right now?"

Inside this episode, I guide you through:
🌿 The difference between identity changes vs. life transitions
🌿 Somatic & mindset tools to feel grounded in the unknown
🌿 The “name it to tame it” approach to ease anxiety during change
🌿 How to reconnect with your core values as a compass
🌿 Using this time of year to check in with your vision for the rest of 2025

Whether you’re feeling dysregulated or excited by what’s next, this episode will support you in anchoring into your truth, honoring your process, and creating space for new growth. You are resilient, and you’ve moved through so many transitions before. This one is no different. ✨

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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.