Soma Mama: Recent Episodes
Courtney Windju
The Soma Mama Podcast was derived from Courtney Windju's business, Sole to Soul Wellness, and her innate interest in embodied wellbeing. Courtney is currently a Master's student in Social Work and a Somatic Experiencing practitioner in training. Courtney is also a RYT certified yoga teacher, Craniosacral Fascial Therapy practitioner and an embodiment extraordinaire. Tune in to Soma Mama to discuss all things embodiment - yoga, craniosacral therapy, somatic experiencing, releasing trauma through the body, nutrition, movement, exercise and to learn more about simple somatic cues you can integrate into your everyday being!
Christabel is a mindfulness and empowerment coach for creative, resilient, intelligent women who are breaking toxic cycles of indecision, trauma, and scarcity, tapping into their truest identity and intuition, and creating their lives consciously, intentionally, and with ease.
In this episode, Christabel and Court talk about the process in finding and building self=awareness and how that shapes showing up authentically in the world. We discuss the role of being a forever learner, curious about self and the ways in which others exist around us. We dive deep into the meaning of presence and how being in different environments and existing in isolation (for a certain period of time) can help one become clear on their true identity, away from all the various conditionings of life. We discuss neurodivergence, paradox, humility and more!
Christabel can be contacted via her website or instagram. Check out her individual and group container offerings through masterpeace!
In this episode, Courtney opens up about Authentic Relating, both with self and others. She talks, not as an expert, but as a fellow human about how it looks like to show up authentically for her. She shares vulnerably a few ways in which connecting authentically has been inhibited in the past. She recorded this episode in real and raw time. She encourages you to reach out if anything you listened to resonates!
Below are some resources related to authentic expression, which I have found helpful in allowing me to feel more human:
Alex Elle's - How we heal
Glennon Doyle's Podcast
Brene Brown Books
ART International
Nonviolent Communication
Courtney can be contacted @soletosoulwellnessllc, via her website or email.
In this episode, we get to hear from the lovely ladies behind Love Ignites Peace (LIP), the mother-daughter duo based out of Denver, CO who love to "get their Freq (aka frequency)" on. What does this mean, exactly? Paige and Ashlyn are committed to raising their vibrations - and helping others do the same - all in the direction of love.
Paige thrives on introspective self-discovery, while Ashlyn loves hard and keeps things fun while doing so. One motto Paige & Ashlyn live by is.. "We ask the whys. We lean into the the maybes. We follow the inner knowing that there is something more for us to learn. Along the way we’ve learned that every challenge has a hidden message – some might even say a gift."
In this episode, we pack in a lot! We talk about energy being matter moving through us, frequency and vibration, divine interventions, the mystic and the unconditional bond between Mother and Child, which Paige & Ashlyn demonstrate so beautifully.
The Love Ignites Peace ladies can be contacted via their website , Instagram, their Podcast Bathtub Chats or by joining their FREE Book Club via this Facebook Group. They have plenty of offerings - (at)tune to how you can engage with LIP to help raise your frequency!
In this episode, Court shares with you some reflections in real time surrounding conditional and unconditional love in relationship. This could be in friendship, professional connection, family relationships and in romantic coupling. She alludes to the state of being in a "friendship" or "relationship audit" phase of life, which includes radical self-honesty, acceptance and space for reflection. What is important to note during these times is they aren't bad in fact, they are very natural. There is no better gift to give to oneself than allowing the space to truly and deeply reflect. And bringing curious and compassionate conversation to such reflections in relational context if it feels true to you.
As always, Court can be contacted @soletosoulwellnessllc or info@soletosoulwellness.com. Thank you for tuning in!
In this episode, and Tara discuss various forms of bodywork and healing to help release held tension, somatic trauma and energy. Tara is a Registered Nurse, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Craniosacral Fascial Therapy Practitioner, wife and mom. Our first conversation together can be found on Season 1 (episode 5) of Soma Mama.
Tara came across the Craniosacral Fascial Therapy technique "through God and intuition". It is a practice that helped her one-year-old daughter tremendously, and what catalyzed her desire to take the training herself was witnessing the transformative healing her husband experienced through CFT. In what felt like 7 years in the making, as Tara describes, she serendipitously had the opportunity to immerse herself into several trainings in 2022. Additionally, she started a business that services the Greater Philadelphia area, working with bioresonance, nutrition, bodywork and spirituality to help individuals tap into their greatest holistic health potential.
Below are links to some of the trainings/modalities discussed:
- The Gillespie Approach & Trainings
- Klinghardt Training
- Aleph Tav Body System Training
Tara & her business partner with, Shalom LLC, can be contacted via email at shalomwellnessllc@proton.me. She can also be found on Instagram.
Cait is a being experiencing life in Philadelphia, and she engages with communities through teaching and practicing vinyasa yoga, as well as working with non-profit programs to establish sustainable fiscal practices to support mission-driven work. She is originally from Texas (y’all), but Cait has been establishing deep, soulful roots in Philly since early 2021.
Court & Cait had the pleasure of meeting at an Advanced Teacher Training held at The Well Studio in Fishtown. Ever since, we have continued to connect through deep, soulful conversations, which is what you will get a glimpse of while listening. In this episode, Cait shared with us the wonderful idea of starting a "Truths Only" journal - we encourage you to start the practice as well :)
As discussed in our conversation, here are two 'modalities' referenced:
- Human Design w/ Marissa Nash
- Know Your Dosha Quiz
You can connect with Cait via Instagram or pop into one of her classes at The Yoga Co-Op in Philly on Mondays or Fridays! She can also be found practicing yoga at Three Queens in Philly.
In this episode, Randy and Court continue their conversation from episode 3 (season 2), to discuss Authenticity and what it looks/feels like to sit amidst discomfort. To simply give yourself a permission slip to be in your feelings, whatever those might be in the present moment. They talk to you about the value of connection and community and the ways in which it supports Svadhyaya, or self-study. The two shed light on conditioned tendencies, limiting beliefs and familial patterning. Courtney discusses how healing and authentic relating can in fact happen in partnership, ridding of the "I must do it all on my own" narrative. Randy offers clarity around leading from a place of fear versus living with love and acceptance.
Tune in to hear more! To join us in the conversation, follow us @thephillyyoganetwork, @inhale_exhale_philly & @soletosoulwellnessllc.
In this episode, there is mentioning of pregnancy, fertility awareness & postpartum. If this feels like a sensitive topic for you, please self-reference when (or if) it feels best to listen.
In this episode, Courtney introduces you to Jamie, a friend, fellow Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT) practitioner, Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), a former hospice nurse, a mother, nutrition extraordinaire and reformer pilates enthusiast. Jamie is also the owner of Body Speaks Wellness, where she offers both CFT and massage in the greater Philadelphia Suburban area. We talk about how everyone deserves to feel WELL, the importance of nutrition in one's life and the lessons of selflessness and surrendering in becoming a mama.
Jamie shares with us some of her favorite nourishing recipes:
Hot Chocolate Recipe - bone broth, milk, maple syrup, cocoa
Iced Coffee - wandering bear cold brew, heavy cream, Maple syrup
Homemade marshmallows - gelatin, sugar, water
You can find Jamie on instagram @bodyspeakswellness or SOON her website www.bodyspeakswellness.com
Resources:
The Gillespie CFT Approach
CFT Training Website
Activation warning: Courtney discusses eating disorders, addiction and suicide in this episode
In this episode, Court unveils to you her own struggles with mental health and the importance of TALKING ABOUT IT. I know, in these moments, this is the LAST thing we want to do, but I promise you, there are RESOURCES and other people out there who ARE facing or who HAVE faced the very thing we are enduring. I will always come back to this quote "love is love is love", meaning people LOVE you despite your hardship, despite your mental health struggles, despite your addiction, despite your weight gain...and the list goes on. Yes, people may have to set their own relational boundaries, given their personal physical, mental and emotional safety, but that doesn't mean they are doing so without love. PLEASE, from the bottom of my heart, talk to a loved one, and if you feel like that doesn't work, talk to a professional. The fact of the matter is, not everyone knows what to do or how to support in times of struggle, but for your own sake, keep on trying - as if you are climbing up a mountain. You WILL reach the top. You CAN reach the top. Don't give up. You are already beautiful and your voice deserves to be heard.
Resources
Suicide Prevention Hotline
Substance Abuse Mental Health Resources
NAMI
NIMH
One Path Collective
Helpful Reads
When Things Fall Apart
The Untethered Soul
The Four Agreements
The Power of Vulnerability
For more resources or assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to me via email or on Instagram.
In this episode, Court presents to you a whole lot of "maybes". A whole lot of opportunities to lend grace back to self, to lean into compassion, to see your present state in a different way. To be open to deep rest. To be receptive to transformative change. And ultimately, to just be you, in the present moment, without change (unless you're being mean; please, in a world where you can be anything, BE NICE).
In this episode, Court tells you about her & her fiancé's love story in celebration of their matrimonious union, happening on 11/12/22. Listen in, write in to share your love story & I invite you to ask yourself, "What does love mean to me?"
Court can be found on IG @soletosoulwellnessllc or by email at info@soletosoulwellness.com.
Activation warning: Randy shares about his childhood experience with Domestic Violence; please self-reference when this episode is suitable for you to listen.
Randy is a yoga teacher, pilates instructor in training and young professional living in Philadelphia, PA. He is originally from the West Coast (holla!), but has resided in Philly for the last several years. In this episode, Randy shares with us his journey in finding yoga, his health crisis at the age of 35 when diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and his lust for self-study (Svadhyaya) and finding the community spaces/places where others share similar values.
Our paths crossed when doing a 3o hour Advanced Teacher Training at The Well Studio, owned and operated by Marissa Nash in Fishtown - a suburb of Philadelphia. Our kindred soul connection inspired conversations to follow our training & many more to come!
Randy can be found on Instagram @yoga_aficionado & if you are local, you can take one of his classes at The Yoga Habit or Thrive Pilates & Yoga.
Below are a couple of the books referenced in the episode:
One Degree Revolution, by Coby K
Codependent No More Book, by Melody Beattie
In this short and sweet 20 min episode, Court shares with you the subtle and miraculous transformation she has noticed after just two months of micro-dosing mushrooms. Tune in now to learn more!
As always, you can contact Court @soletosouwellnessllc or www.soletosouwellness.com with any questions or stories you have to share.
Resources:
How to change your mind
Fantastic fungi
Johns Hopkins website
Synthesis institute
Cat is a certified holistic health coach, meditation teacher, and yoga teacher on a mission to transform health through mindfulness, and ultimately, feel good naked. Although originally from Southern California, she has spent the last five years traveling between Asia, Oceania, Canada, South America, and Europe in search of holistic healing modalities to facilitate transformation within herself and others. Cat works with clients to build a foundation of unwavering self love - utilizing tools including yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, visualization, and more - to create a new baseline of health. She recently settled in Santa Cruz, Ca where she offers small group private yoga experiences + is in the midst of planning several international retreats for 2023 & beyond!
In this episode, we talked about pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone, the subtle art of asking soul/spirit what your next transition will be and wellness practices that have brought Cat back home to herself. She shares with us her personal "phoenix rising from the ashes" moment and her iteration of self-compassion throughout the process.
You can learn more about Locational Astrology here & take your Human Design quiz here.
You can find Cat on instagram @harmonia.health or @iamcatmansfield or on her website here. Keep in touch, as she has some more classes and courses on the horizon, including her special offering Yoga Naked.
We embraced our humanism in this episode; please allow for grace in our quirks of recording! There will be some pauses, minor glitches and a little bit of background noise.
Welcome to Season 2 of the Soma Mama Podcast. Thank you for tuning in thus far! We are excited to witness what will continue to unfold in this space.
You can connect with Courtney on her website or via Instagram.
Activation warning: in this episode, Courtney mentions "big T" (physical. mental/emotional & sexual abuse) and "little T" (microaggressions, somatic & verbal activators) traumas; please be mindful as to when it's best for YOU to listen.
In this episode, Courtney gives examples from her personal/lived experience when it comes to trauma. She offers connections and sometimes answers behind the why certain activators or emotional responses happen in our mind/body. She talks to you about a couple of different modalities that may help you explore/unravel trauma, such as EMDR therapy, brain-spotting and craniosacral therapy. She also provides you with an abundance of resources, in which you can find below:
Gabor Maté's New Book
The Wisdom of Trauma by Gabor Maté
The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van Der Kolk
Louise Hay’s Heal Your Body from A-Z
Dr. Stephen Porges work w/ the Polyvagal Theory
Stanley Rosenberg - Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve
Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Please contact Courtney, owner of Sole to Soul Wellness, at info@soletosoulwellness.com or on IG @soletosoulwellnessllc. As always, thanks for listening!
If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please review on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts.
Disclaimer: Courtney is not a registered professional offering mental health services (yet). Please consult with a therapist.
In this episode, Court talks to you about challenging behaviors that have been showing up in her toddler and what she has done/resources she has sought out to support her in this experience. Whether we are a parent, caregiver, sibling, or have been a child ourselves (aka all of us), we have likely experienced a bout of behaviors that feel arduous and also feel like they are going to lastttt foreverrrrrr. Court likes to put an emphasis on connectedness and not feeling alone in any one of our experiences, thus she shares with you in an open, honest and real way. Here are some of the resources that others have shared with her recently surrounding parenting toddlers or managing maladaptive behaviors:
@drbeckyatgoodinside
Dr Becky's Good Inside Book
@biglittlefeelings
@mrchazz
Sarah Ockwell's "What do when children bite, push, shove, hit and throw" Article
Janet Lansbury's Unruffled Podcast
Soma Mama Podcast Episode on Parenting with Natalie Gibson Guerreiro
Diane Wilde holds many roles in this lifetime - she is a mother, a partner, a singer, a yoga teacher, a transformation coach, holds a full time job in HR at Riverwards Produce Market and is dedicated to a lifetime of adventure and self-exploration. In this episode, she shares with you so many nuggets of wisdom - if you are not driving or walking, you may even feel called to stop and write some of her infamous one-liners down. We talk about the unknown in this episode, and leaning into it with deep curiosity. Diane grew up in New Jersey and currently resides in Philadelphia, PA. On the weekends, you will often find her traveling to Maine to spend time with loved ones and breathe in the fresh seaside air.
Diane & I had the pleasure of meeting through an Advanced Yoga Training at The Well Studio & owned by Marissa Nash in Philadelphia, PA.
Diane alluded to the coaching program she did with Rohini Ross with The Rewilders, which you can find linked here.
You can get in contact with Diane contact diane@wildelife.world, on Instagram @runwithdiane or at her new website www.wildelifestudio.com.
Diane & I are hosting a Fall Mini-Retreat on Saturday, Sept 24th from 10 am - 1 pm at The Haven Wellness Center in Philly. We would love for you to join! We invite all Soma Mama Podcast listeners to enter "somamama" at checkout to receive 10% off of the admission price. You can register here.
Trigger Warning: In this episode, events of a physical attack are disclosed; if you have been a victim to physical abuse, please me mindful if/when you choose to listen.
Madeline Ball is a dear friend of mine and a current Marriage & Family Therapy Student. She is originally from Denver, Colorado and currently resides in Portland, Oregon. She is a professionally trained ski instructor, yoga teacher, tantric energy work practitioner, and assisted one-on-one stretch therapist (aka movement is her jam!). Madeline plans to move into private practice work as an LMFT in the future, working with couples and individuals utilizing training from Gottman and EFT, to sex therapy and somatic therapy.
She shares with us how her interest in psychology developed, the details of a physical attack that happened in her previous place of work and her excitement around lifelong learning, being a student again and a devout practitioner of self-study.
Madeline can be contacted at ball.madeline@gmail.com
Lisa Bianco is a mother and certified meditation coach with the Chopra Center and a transformation coach. Her mission is to use her experiences and story to support others wishing to transform their lives or have gone through or are going through a divorce, separation, or break-up to reawaken their confidence and connect to their inner being to spark the changes needed to heal.
Lisa's group and 1-on-1 coaching dive deep into identifying old beliefs and areas of self-sabotage while establishing a safe practice of forgiveness and self-compassion to support oneself in manifesting the life they have always dreamed of.
Her motto is: “Healing begins with change.”
In this episode, Lisa and I dissect how she came into meditation at the time in her life when she needed it most. She started small and sure enough, the domino effect lead her to become a Meditation Coach through Deepak Chopra's school (the 21 Day meditation where Lisa started is linked below). Lisa is originally from New York City, has lived in several places over the years, but has resided in Frankfurt, Germany for the last twenty years.
This is a wonderful episode for you to tune into if you are remotely interested in meditation, are feeling a bit burnout as a parent or need baby steps of encouragement in starting small. The books mentioned in this episode are linked below as well.
Find Lisa on Instagram @lisabianco_ or on Facebook (her website is currently undergoing work!)
Here Emily Cassel's information, who connected us, through the WmnUp Community.
Oprah & Deepak 21 day meditation
Revolution of the Soul by Seane Corne
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Trigger warning: Sexual & emotional abuse are mentioned in this episode; please be mindful if/when you listen to this episode
Natalia is a Relationship Coach and comes from a background working in Community Mental Health. Both her professional experience and her own personal experience inter-relationally, has informed the work she does today. She has a wealth of knowledge to be shared that I am so excited for you to tap into! We talk about emotional fluency, feeling over thinking, looking into internal family systems and more. You won't want to miss this episode!
Connect with Natalia on her website or on instagram (@iamnataliavb).
Natalia & I connected through the @wmnup community that Business Coach Emily Cassel created.
On Ancestral trauma, if you'd like to dig into it more, I suggest you read the book, It didn’t start with you, by Mark Wolynn.
Sign up for our virtual event, on Sept 17th, Becoming a Boundaries Badass, here.
In this solo episode, Courtney talks to you about three steps you can take to find soul alignment in every ounce of your being, in all that you do. She breaks them down into digestible, relatable and easeful tidbits for you to incorporate into your own life. She reports to you in real time (yes, yawns included) & raw nature, to let you know she, too, is doing the work! If you are feeling lost, unworthy or misaligned, this is a perfect episode for you to tap into.
Here is a link to the To be Magnetic Podcast, which Courtney references.
Kate is a Somatic Movement Facilitator who offers a unique, therapeutic experience using "non-sexual” sensuality to move and repurpose grief, reconnect to joy and pleasure, and claim authentic expression and confidence. Her clients receive a combination of her advanced studies: academic knowledge (Masters in Leadership Studies and Somatic Psychotherapy), spiritual practice (10 years of Buddhist study), and dance training (25 years of varied forms). Kate is passionate about offering a personalized healing method that goes beyond talk-therapy and uses the wisdom of the body to move stagnation and trauma. Connect with Kate on her website or on Instagram.
Here is our AMAZING professor, Dr. Cheryl Getz, as referenced in this episode.
Also, check out Kate on our Soul Sisters page over at my business, Sole to Soul Wellness. For more information on becoming a Soul Sister, reach out to Court!
In this episode, we introduce you to Licensed Therapist, Ryann Nicole, LPC, who runs her own virtual private practice in supporting women overcome binge eating, disordered eating, and poor body image. Ryann is a recovered binge eater herself and shares vulnerably about her journey in arriving to recovery. Ryann also talks about becoming a social media influencer; a vision that simply derived from having more time on her hands during the initial covid lockdown. Now Ryann supports women and individuals around the world feeling less alone in their journey! Learn more about working with Ryann through her website or follow her on instagram or TikTok.
Trigger warning, in this episode the topic of sexual assault is mentioned; please self-advise if/when it is best for you to listen to this episode
In this episode, Courtney introduces you to Kelsey Harrison, who is a registered yoga teacher and wilderness expert. She is originally from Ohio and currently resides in Charleston, South Carolina with her family where she teaches yoga, leads yoga trainings and runs her own business, Get Wild Retreats. We talk to Kelsey about how she came into yoga as a healing practice, her tenacity and eagerness to teach and her process of transition when deciding to start her own business. We also discussed the divine nature of our coming into motherhood and instilling trust in the universe (and ourselves), especially in the moments that may be challenging to find reason in.
Kelsey & I were connected through the WmnUp community, created by Emily Cassel. Please explore both resources that are linked here! Kelsey can be contacted via her instagram, @getwildkelsey or her website (linked above). Happy listening folks!!
In this episode, Court talks to you about ancestral trauma and her path of self-healing, especially over the last few years. She talks to you about the importance of person-in-environment Social Work framework, asking questions around and bringing insight to familial patterning and acknowledging one's own limiting beliefs. She shares the subtle shifts and transformations that have come from simply being in an environment that soothes and comforts her nervous system. Tune in to learn more!
Below are the people & resources Courtney refers to in the episode:
Health Coaching w/ Tiffany Windju
Creative Living w/ Dani Boltz
WmnUp by Emily Cassel
It Didn’t Start with You Book
The Four Agreements Book
The Road Less Traveled Business
Atlas of the Heart Book
The Body Keeps the Score Book
Jess DeMarchis is a Life Coach and Therapist for high achieving women. She is originally from Philadelphia, PA and currently lives in Raleigh, NC. Jess and I have the IG algorithm to thank for our divine connection - we met for coffee when I was visiting NC for my Craniosacral course and the rest is history! In this episode, we talk to Jess about her journey from being a high school student wanting to engage in social justice to becoming a full-time coach and business owner through a decade of trials, triumphs and tribulations. We unfold topics such as goal-setting, trusting in the "bigger picture", finding an authentic label as a practitioner or professional and how to evoke self-compassion, especially when reflecting on periods of life where we might hold grief or shame.
Jess can be contacted @jess_demarchis_coaching or found through her website. She also has her own podcast, which can be accessed here, Unlearn to Level Up.
I have also included links to Krista Tippett's Self Compassion Work and the Talking Papers exercise, as per mentioned in the episode.
Gabby Jensen is a lifelong student of Astrology and Tarot and worldwide explorer. She is originally from Northern Michigan and currently resides in Austria. By day she works as a Software and Visualization Technician for a company that specializes in heating systems organization & in her spare time she enjoys learning and deep diving into all things Astrology & Tarot. Gabby opens up about the ways in which both of these modalities have helped her understand herself and others. Together, we discuss the five love languages (The Love Language Quiz) and also how astrology has allowed us to acknowledge and pinpoint the stickier, muckier lessons to be learned in this lifetime. Gabby is also a self-proclaimed music witch and uses her sorcery to sling together invigorating playlists, especially when astrologically themed!
She can be contacted at gabbyjensen7@gmail.com for any questions or inquiries for Astrology or Tarot readings. She can also be found on Instagram @gj.astrology
For anyone looking for an in person astrology reading in Northern Idaho, I highly recommend Govinda, He can be contacted at Govinda@astrologywithgovinda.com.
Trigger warning, in this episode we discuss Postpartum Depression and Anxiety; for those of you who might face either, please self-reference when the best time to listen to this podcast for YOU may be
Natalie Guerreiro Gibson is a wife, mama and trained veterinary tech who resides in Waco, TX. Courtney and Natalie met through divine timing, having been neighbors in Pennsylvania for 1.5 years, at a time in which they needed it most - new motherhood. In this episode, Natalie discusses her gained wisdom from being a mama of a kiddo with a milk protein allergy. We also dive into our experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety, where Natalie shares candidly the realization of such around 10 months postpartum. Natalie shares with us some of her favorite parenting books (yes, she actually reads them!!) and an abundance of tips and tricks for all things motherhood and managing our littles.
DISCLAIMER: We recorded this podcast via Zoom and there are a few moments at the end where Natalie's words cut out. In the honor of embracing imperfection and wanting to bring this episode to you promptly, it is entirely unedited. For any content-related questions, please reach out to Natalie on Instagram @the.natalie.g
Below are some resources, as discussed in our episode:
Milk Protein Allergy Resource
The Gentle Parenting Book
Toddler Discipline Every Age Stage
The Five Love Languages
In this episode, Courtney discusses how traditions such as holidays, birthdays, celebrations, cultural and familial dynamics can manifest and be held in our bodies. She shares with you a couple of experiences within the last year where this has felt very real and alive for her and the ways in which she has learned from listening to her body. She also discusses at the end of the episode the dynamic nature of the parent/adult child relationship. In addition, she gives insight into boundary setting with your immediate family members, as you might be in the process of curating the new traditions with your chosen family.
Crisis Nursery is a wonderful resource for families looking for short or long term childcare support. This is a national resource, with centers located all around the United States.
Contact Court @soletosoulwellnessllc with any additional queries.
In this solo episode, Courtney talks about her experience with anxiety & the moment in which she truly pinpointed it. She discusses her trust in the divine, the listening to her "inner whisper" and the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual practices which have helped Court rid of her anxiety. Listen, breathe, repeat! To connect with Court, find her on IG @soletosoulwellnessllc or www.soletosoulwellness.com
In this episode of the podcast, we introduce you to Cara Pacific Campbell who is an Authenticity Expert, Yoga Teacher and Practitioner, Wife, Mom and transition-er from the grind culture. She tells us about moving away from corporate sales into a journey of deep healing and connecting with the divine. She is someone who embodies deep restoration and helps others do the same. Cara talks to us about her struggle with Lyme Disease, her following the "itch" to move to the Pacific Northwest of the United States and so much more! To connect with Cara, you can find her on Instagram, Facebook and sign up to receive her monthly "love letter" in your inbox!
@carapacificcampbell
https://www.facebook.com/carapacific
Newsletter Sign-up - forms.gle/6bP18ZGv8Sp7ZKpT7
In this episode, Courtney opens up the conversation with the lovely Tara Allen, a Registered Nurse, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, wife and mom. Tara came across the Craniosacral Fascial Therapy technique "through God and intuition". As a first time mom, Tara witnessed "symptoms" in her child such as colic, indigestion, trouble with sleeping, irritability, a sensitive nervous system and what appeared to be intensified emotional experiences with everyday tasks such as going in the carseat or visiting their naturopathic doctor. Tara knew deep down there had to be a solution to bring her child a sense of ease and continued to follow the "whisper within" until she found a CFT practitioner a close drive from her very doorstep. Listen to find out more! Tara can be contacted via Instagram @tara_terra _ or via email at taravecci@gmail.com. All links referenced in the episode are below:
The Gillespie Approach - https://www.gillespieapproach.com/
CFT Gillespie Trainings - https://craniosacralfascialtherapy.com/craniosacralfascialtherapy-trainings
Kori Meloy - @kormeloy on IG
Picture of Fascial Tongue dissection - https://airwaymatters.blog/2018/10/08/tongue-to-toes-the-whole-body-connection/
Kim Sherlock (a CFT trainer/practitioner)- https://kimsherlock.com/
Holly Steflik (a CFT trainer/practitioner) - https://www.hollysteflik.com/
Gillespie Approach FB page (for more testimonials & to find practitioners in your area)- https://www.facebook.com/groups/128162437281535
*this episode was recorded via Zoom, so the sound quality may be interrupted periodically*
Here is a 5-minute heart expansion meditation to help uplift your energy and state of being. The best thing? You can do it from anywhere! Sitting, lying down, driving, walking, etc. Settle into breath, open up your heart and invite sensation into your body.
In this episode, Courtney shares through her experience what it means/feels like to be a Highly Sensitive Person & Empath. These are two terms that are thrown around a lot nowadays, so she wanted to break down what living as a very emotive person has felt like for her from childhood through young adulthood. She talks briefly about astrology, grievance and also eating disorders. Trigger warning: If you struggle with eating disorders OR have had a close family member pass away from Cancer, there may be parts of this episode that are uncomfortable to hear. Please listen mindfully and in accordance with your current mental/emotional state.
Here is a 5 minute mindful eating meditation that you can listen to right before you eat a mile. So often, in Western society especially, we are eating on the go, scarfing down our food, eating in front of a screen. etc. Slowing down to truly enjoy our food & all of its nutritional benefits is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. Next time you eat, I encourage you to try one of the three: 1) Take 3 deep belly breaths before inhaling your food 2) Try to chew a bite 10 times before swallowing 3) Removed a tablet, device or screen from your meal experience. For more mindful & intuitive eating tips, I invite you to reach out to my sister who is an Integrative Nutrition Holistic Health Coach. You can find her website here or on Instagram @wildlyhealthybytiffany.
In this episode Courtney will introduce herself to you! She will tell you about growing up in a small mountain town in Northern Idaho where her family dates back generations, the repercussions of her perfectionism in high school, her undergraduate experience, traveling and living abroad & how she ultimately came into the field of somatics and psychotherapy. You can reach out to Court directly by contacting her through her website or Instagram.
Here is the introduction to the Soma Mama Podcast! Find more out about Courtney & her offerings at here.