Deep Within with Marina Triner, The Compassionate Somatic Coach

Have you always been the helper, the fixer, the one who jumps in to rescue everyone else—even when it leaves you drained, burnt out, or unseen? In this episode, Marina takes you step-by-step through the transformation from being the fixer in your relationships to embodying a new way of connection rooted in nervous system safety, vulnerability, and self-trust.

Drawing from her own healing journey, Marina shares how this pattern often...

"I thought being the fixer made me lovable—but it was just making me invisible."

In this powerful episode, Marina explores the unseen weight of becoming the emotional adult too early in life, and how those childhood patterns quietly shape our adult relationships. From people-pleasing to overgiving, she unpacks why so many of us feel unseen and unsupported, and what it truly takes to release the fixer role. 

Together we expl...

Have you ever found yourself drawn to people who are “projects”? Do you tend to over-function in relationships, always fixing, rescuing, or holding everything together?

In this vulnerable and powerful solo episode, I share my personal journey of becoming the fixer—how this survival strategy took root in my childhood, shaped my romantic and platonic relationships, and ultimately became an addiction rooted in trauma. From love addicti...

What if your period wasn’t just something to endure—but a sacred portal for deep emotional healing?

In this raw, real-time episode, I share an unfiltered experience of how physical pain—specifically menstrual cramps—can become a gateway to profound emotional release and ancestral healing. From a history of severe period pain and disconnection from my body to a spontaneous somatic ritual that revealed layers of grief, lineage trauma,...

If you’re someone who always takes the blame, analyzes your every move, and bends over backward to keep the peace, you’re not just self-aware. You might be stuck in a trauma response.

In this powerful solo episode, I dive into the often-overlooked shadow side of the “take full responsibility” narrative in the self-development world. For those of us with complex trauma, over-responsibility is not growth—it’s survival.

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In this eye-opening and deeply healing conversation, I’m joined by Debbie Mirza, bestselling author of The Covert Passive-Aggressive Narcissist, to explore one of the most confusing and devastating relational dynamics: covert narcissism.

We dive into the subtle signs of manipulation, why highly empathetic and spiritual people are often the targets, and how covert narcissists use spiritual language, fake empathy, and even sexuality t...

In this episode, I explore what it really means to let go—from a nervous system perspective, not just a spiritual one. We’re often told to “detach” or “just let it go,” but when you’re clinging to something for survival—be it a relationship, money, validation, or identity—that kind of advice feels impossible, even cruel.

I share how attachment strategies develop from early childhood experiences, how they shape the way we hold on (of...

In this episode, I’m exploring a topic that hits so close to home for so many of us—avoidant attachment and the ways we subtly (and not-so-subtly) numb out when intimacy, connection, or conflict feel overwhelming.

If you find yourself scrolling instead of walking in the door, staying late at work to avoid closeness, or completely shutting down during an argument—you’re not broken. You’re protecting something tender. I unpack how avo...

In this episode, I’m diving deep into the intersection of trauma and spirituality, and why so much of what we see in the modern spiritual space can be deeply harmful, especially for trauma survivors.

I explore how spiritual bypassing shows up in well-meaning practices, how analyzing our pain without actually feeling it keeps us stuck, and why healing isn’t about avoiding the shadow, it’s about moving through it, fully embodied.

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In this deeply insightful conversation, I sit down with Hilary Jacobs Hendel, AEDP psychotherapist, author, and creator of the Change Triangle, to explore how emotions are not problems to fix—but pathways to healing and connection.

We dive into why so many of us are stuck in anxiety, depression, and disconnection, and how avoiding our core emotions (like sadness, anger, and joy) leads to emotional blocks. Hilary shares the transform...

Welcome to episode 100 — a milestone that brings with it a deeply personal reflection. In this solo episode, I open up about what it means to feel like the black sheep in your family, the pain of not belonging, and the protective walls we build to survive.

I dive into how ancestral trauma, identity, and political disillusionment have shaped my internal world and why visibility often feels like a threat rather than a triumph. This is...

In this illuminating conversation, I sit down with Dr. Siv Jøssang Shields, co-founder of Neurogenic Integration and longtime leader in the world of trauma healing and nervous system regulation. Siv shares how the body stores trauma—not just as memory, but as energy—and how neurogenic tremoring can help us release old patterns, restore flow, and reconnect with our innate intelligence.

We explore the deep wisdom of the nervous system...

In this episode, I share the truth behind my commitment to six months of dating myself, and why this isn’t just about being single, but about radically choosing me.

After a lifetime of being in relationships, I’ve never truly had the space to be with myself, listen to my needs, and unlearn the patterns that kept me disconnected from my voice, my desires, and my boundaries. This journey is about making space for grief, pleasure, comm...

In this powerful and grounded conversation, I’m joined by Brittany Piper, somatic practitioner, author, and global speaker on sexual violence prevention and trauma-informed care. Brittany shares her personal story of survival and her revolutionary body-first approach to healing, which invites us to gently reconnect with our nervous systems as the foundation of true recovery.

We talk about why traditional talk therapy often falls sho...

This is the most personal, raw, and vulnerable solo I've recorded in a long time—because life has been… a lot. In this episode, I share what’s really been going on behind the scenes: my divorce, the most intense love I’ve ever experienced (and the heartbreak that followed) after the divorce, family estrangement, spirals of loneliness, and what it means to reclaim safety when every structure you've leaned on is gone.

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In this powerful and raw episode, Brooke Kekos—Trauma Healing Mentor, RTT Therapist, and author—opens up about her courageous journey leaving a high-control religious group, navigating narcissistic abuse, and rediscovering trust, identity, and spiritual connection.

Brooke shares what it was like to grow up as a Jehovah’s Witness, the emotional toll of being outcast, and the grief of losing her family and community. She speaks honest...

In this gentle and deeply insightful episode, we’re joined by Crystal Luk-Worrall, a music therapist, EMDR practitioner, and founder of Clap and Toot, who specializes in helping children and families heal from early trauma—especially within adoptive and special guardianship communities.

Crystal shares how music and creative expression become powerful tools for children who struggle to verbalize their emotions. From guiding non-verba...

In this profound and tender episode, Lauren Elise Rogers—Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy & Relationship Coach—invites us into the raw, human process of healing sexual shame, reconnecting to our bodies, and reclaiming pleasure.

With honesty and grace, Lauren shares her personal journey from a purity-culture upbringing and a traumatic marriage to becoming an internationally recognized voice for embodied...

In this deeply inspiring conversation, Michelle Jeovanny—renowned spiritual life coach, mentor, and intuitive channel—shares her extraordinary journey from escaping abuse and homelessness to building a life of deep spiritual, emotional, and financial wealth.

Michelle opens up about growing up in a violent home, running away to New York with nothing but a photocopy of her passport, and navigating her early years through survival, div...