Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and eating disorders. Please take care of yourself while listening and skip if needed.
In this incredibly raw and transformative conversation, I sit down with Dani Stedman—Somatic Breathwork Practitioner, Energy Coach, and host of the Perfectly Broken podcast. Together we explore the power of the breath, the body, and self-awareness in navigating trauma, healing, and reclaiming your power.
Dani vulnerably shares her journey of overcoming an eating disorder that spanned over a decade, the moment she realized control was at the heart of it all, and how she ultimately became grateful for her struggles because they led her to her purpose.
We talk about the concept of “good girl conditioning,” why nervous system regulation is about more than just staying calm, and how our breath is the greatest connector to our truth.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
✨ How somatic breathwork helps you process emotions and regulate your nervous system
✨ Why trauma may explain your behavior, but it doesn’t excuse it
✨ Why self-awareness is the ultimate common denominator for healing
✨ The breakdown before the breakthrough—and the power of choice
✨ Why our body runs the show and how to start listening to it
✨ How vulnerability and community create space for transformation
About Dani Stedman:
Dani is a Somatic Breathwork practitioner and energy coach who helps women safely feel and process stuck emotions and traumas so they can break free from self-sabotaging patterns and step into their truth. She is also the host of the Perfectly Broken podcast and creator of Perfectly Broken: Path to Power, a membership community for women healing, transforming, and embracing self-love together.
Connect with Dani Stedman:
- Connect with Dani on IG: @danistedman_
- Listen to her podcast: Perfectly Broken
- Join her membership: Perfectly Broken: Path to Power
- Visit her website: www.danistedman.com
- Retreat at Soulfully Seen: https://www.danistedman.com/retreat
Connect with your Host, ChelseaHolden:
- Come say "Hi" on IG: @thechelseaholden
- Explore more ways to work together: www.chelseaholden.com
- Grab your copy of my first book: Lessons to Love On
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