23. Finding Aliveness: My path to healing through Somatics with Nik Zaleski

In this episode my somatic coach interviews ME about my personal experience with somatics! We explore:

• My journey coming to somatics including my mental health struggles and my rock bottom
• The somatic concepts that utterly transformed my life, especially the Vagus Nerve
• Why I needed to heal from the body
• How somatics differed from therapy for me
• My current challenges and how somatics is supporting
• Body Language Lab and how I've designed it to be an inclusive choose your own adventure
• The need for politicized somatics
• Why investing in yourself is the most important decision you'll ever make

Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/they) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops. 

Body Language Lab, Jaclyn's online 3 month program starts September 13! Body Language Lab teaches you the science of nervous system regulation, expands your capacity to move through stress, and gives you a robust somatic toolkit for every emotional state. Join before August 18th get early early bird pricing! ⁠⁠https://www.jaclynexplains.com/body-language-lab⁠⁠

Make sure to follow Jaclyn on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jaclynexplains⁠

Nik (she/they) is a somatics coach, Authentic Tantra Practitioner, facilitator, artist, and student of miracles. Experience awe with her ⁠https://www.nikzaleski.com/