That's Somatic: Recent Episodes
Ash and Cara
Join Ash and Cara as they reshape relationships and careers through a deeper understanding of their hormonal cycles. Nothing is off-limits as they explore how diet culture, motherhood, lunar cycles and demanding careers impact their feminine energy. The duo (an ex-holistic nutritionist and clinical counsellor) intentionally unpack their triggers and triumphs in real-time using somatic experiencing, a novel approach to observing and releasing stagnant energy in the body.
Cara breaks her arm and has to ask for help in radical new ways. Ashley discovers her purpose and immediately takes action. The duo uses somatic experiencing to explore the importance of integration and support after a traumatic event.
Cara uses her somatic experiencing knowledge to ponder how low menstrual moods affect the nervous system. The duo discusses Michelle Obama's declaration that marriage and parenting are never 50/50.
Ashley achieves body neutrality and is no longer triggered by her changing appearance. Cara explains how nervous system regulation leads to trauma resolution. The duo relish in the Dirty Diana podcast phenomenon.
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Show notes:
https://qcodemedia.com/dirty-diana
Two new-age moms reconcile their religious pasts. While Cara recited the rosary on family road trips, Ashley was encouraged to speak in tongues at a pentecostal church. Today, the duo explores a more nuanced approach to spirituality.
Show notes:
Heaven bent podcast:
https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/heaven-bent/
Elizabeth Gilbert Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_your_elusive_creative_genius
Crash Test Dummies:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTeg1txDv8w&ab_channel=CrashTestDummiesVEVO
Cara notices how her sexual energy during ovulation attracts others. Ashley shares details from her sex positive birthday party.
Ash and Cara wade through the uncomfortable topics of how boundaries, attachment and accountability surface in their relationships. Cara shares how a recent LSD experience gave her an overwhelming sense of peace that nothing matters.
Ashley muses over her "crunchy" years of using natural deodorant, charcoal toothpaste and no shampoo. Cara reflects on her final somatic experiencing module after a whirlwind trip to San Francisco.
Show notes:
Shoutout to Laura on TikTok @iamlevelingup for today's episode inspo
Follow @thenapministry for revolutionary rest content
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Cara uses somatic experiencing to explain why slowing down from an anxious or adrenaline state can feel unfamiliar and unsafe. Ashley stops masking rage and anger and allows these feelings to show up without shame.
Ashley starts popping Zoloft and Cara gets her rocks off. The duo examine how more support can bring relief on their motherhood journeys.
Cara uses a Paw Patrol napkin as a pad during a birthday party, and Ashley teeters on the edge of existential dread. The duo unpack the #firstandlastdrink Tik Tok trend.
Ashley nourishes her inner child by eating a bowl of nostalgic childhood cereal, and Cara observes how money continues to flow even when traditional income streams dry up.
Cara shares an insight that she feels unsafe in a messy home, linking it to her childhood environment. Ashley unpacks all the things that went right on her family camping trip.
Cara shares about a recently discovered near-death experience and how she processed it with somatic experiencing. And the duo gets into a diet culture discussion about why we demonize muffins but celebrate overnight oats.
Show notes:
https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych/4/how-to-leave-the-religion-of-dieting-with-alan-levinovitz
https://www.vice.com/en/article/mbpnav/remembering-the-great-anti-popcorn-hysteria-of-1994
Ash and Cara reflect on their serendipitous friendship and the unfolding of their podcast journey thus far. The duo unpack dysfunctional family dynamics, gentle parenting and holistic living.
Why doesn’t our culture celebrate rest? The duo unpack their need to slow down after two years of pandemic parenting and mental health struggles. Ashley attends a work training session from bed, Cara feels embarrassment from a job loss.
To medicate or not to medicate? After spending years in yoga and health conscious circles, Ashley and Cara unpack their (toxic?) beliefs around medication for anxiety and depression. But what if prescription drugs support the nervous system and provide a path to healing?
After three years of no sleep, Cara embarks on a medication journey she didn’t think she needed. Ashley uses a Costco refund to purchase a new wardrobe that actually fits her postpartum body.
Is it a justified fit of rage or just a hormonal spike before menstruation? Ashley is over recycling and Cara stops shaving her body. And why do oat milk latte drinkers also obsess over cheese boards?
Cara takes time to slow down during menstruation. Ashley unpacks a near-fight with her spouse, prompting an impromptu somatic experiencing session. And is Drake taking charge of his fertility?
Cara is distraught by the ageing SATC stars, Ashley admits she’s always bought clothing that’s too small. And what is “the ick” trend we’re seeing on TikTok?
Instead of relying on holistic modalities, Ashley decides to trust mainstream medicine with a mental health struggle. And after years of effort to be the life of the party, Cara is experiencing a neutral mood. Why is this a new sensation, and how can we feel worthy in this state?
Ashley unpacks anxiety around gathering for her birthday. Cara shares her despair as her cycle becomes unpredictable. And from candida cleanses to clean eating, when does the pursuit of health become a toxic problem?
Join Ash and Cara as they reshape relationships and careers through a deeper understanding of their hormonal cycles. Nothing is off-limits as they explore how diet culture, motherhood, lunar cycles and demanding careers impact their feminine energy.
The duo (an ex-holistic nutritionist and clinical counsellor) intentionally unpack their triggers and triumphs in real-time using somatic experiencing, a novel approach to observing and releasing stagnant energy in the body.