Ep 70: How Somatic Therapy Can Transform Your Life with Ashleigh Westenhoff

Feeling stressed, disconnected, or just plain exhausted? In this episode, I sit down with somatic coach Ashleigh Westenhoff to talk about how tuning into your body—not your to-do list—can be the key to true healing and joy. We dive into why you can’t think your way out of stress, the real reason rest feels so uncomfortable, and simple, everyday ways to start reconnecting with yourself. If you're ready to slow down, breathe deeper, and finally feel like you're living in your own life again, this conversation is for you.

Topics Covered:

• Why you can’t think your way out of chronic stress.
• How to start listening to your body in simple, everyday ways.
• The difference between numbing and true restorative rest.
• How stress shows up in the body and what to look for.
• How Ashleigh’s sobriety journey shaped her somatic healing work.
• Why nervous system regulation isn’t about being calm all the time.
• Practical ways to build safety and trust within your body.
• How nature can be a powerful tool for healing and connection.

Here are some actions you can take, whether you have 5 minutes or 50:

• If you have 5 minutes, read this article from Good Good Good called “33 ideas to celebrate Earth Day meaningfully.”
  • https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/how-to-celebrate-earth-day
• If you have 50 minutes, I have a podcast episode from the show Across the Sky called “Earth Day: Stories of people, climate, and hope.”
  • https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mnf2wddRTKeCJ6WDt5YUn?si=77d2d05ee10a4ef2
  • https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/how-to-celebrate-earth-day

Connect with Ashleigh!
Website: https://www.somaticsforstress.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somaticsforstress

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