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September 9, 2025 43 mins

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#214: Brian Trzaskos has over 30 years of experience as a physical therapist and movement educator, and is a recognised expert in training health and wellness leaders.  He explains the benefits of somatic coaching, how subconscious behaviours control you, and how to control the sensations in your body. 

What you’ll learn

  • [01:42] What somatic coaching involves. 
  • [03:51] The interconnection of the mind and body. 
  • [04:58] The bodily functions that the brain controls unconsciously. 
  • [06:20] The different areas somatic coaching encompasses. 
  • [08:43] The difference between emotions and sensations. 
  • [10:09] Why you need to address the subconscious. 
  • [12:00] How to address the subconscious behaviours that are holding you back. 
  • [14:00] The different stages of altering your sensory state. 
  • [15:45] How to use somatic practices to overcome public speaking anxiety. 
  • [20:30] How to change and control the sensations in your body. 
  • [23:23] The sensory base involved with public speaking and how to change how you feel when talking in public. 
  • [27:35] The unconscious sensory information we experience throughout the day. 
  • [28:49] The benefits of body scanning and how to redirect your attention to change your experience. 
  • [30:24] How to recenter yourself when you’re feeling overwhelmed. 
  • [32:14] How to identify what state you’re in. 
  • [34:33] Actionable techniques to alter an undesirable sensation you’re experiencing.

 

Resources mentioned in this episode
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  • Quote: “What you cannot find inside of your own body you will never find elsewhere.”

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/using-sensation-to-keep-yourself-calm/


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