Transracial Adoptee and Queer Somatic Healer Kellan Bacon on Breathwork, Authenticity, and Nervous System Healing

In today’s episode of Mind Your Own Karma - Beyond TheBandage, we’re joined by Kellan Bacon, a transmasculine, transracial adoptee and holistic practitioner. Kellan shares their powerful journey of navigating life as a queer, trans person and how their experiences shaped their healing work. Through their practice, Kai Ming Holistics, Kellan uses compassionate,trauma-informed, and body-centered approaches to help individuals—especially queer and adopted folks—heal and reclaim their authentic selves.

Kellan blends breathwork, polyvagal theory, parts work, and Root Cause Therapy to support nervous system healing and emotional release. They also dive deep into their own lived experiences as an adoptee and how their personal healing journey influences the work they do with others.

In this episode, we explore topics such as:

How being trans and a transracial adoptee intersects with Kellan's identity and healing journey.

The power of breathwork and somatic practices in navigating trauma and reconnecting with the body.

The importance of authenticity in healing and reclaiming one’s true self.

How Kellan’s spirituality and healing practices have evolved over time, especially with Root Cause Therapy.

And how we can heal from within by tuning in to our bodies and nervous systems.

 

If you’re someone who’s exploring your identity, dealing with trauma, or interested in alternative healing practices, this episode will leave you with fresh perspectives and actionable insights for your own journey.

 

Key Takeaways:

• The intersection of adoption, queerness, and trans identity in healing.

• Exploring alternative healing modalities like breathwork, polyvagal theory, and somatic practices.

• The role of authenticity in reclaiming one’s identity and healing from trauma.

• How somatic techniques help to heal your nervous system and access emotional release.

 

About Kellan Bacon: Kellan is a transmasculine, transracial adoptee from China and the founder of Kai Ming Holistics. They specialize in guiding queer and adopted folks through trauma-informed, body-centered healing using breathwork, polyvagal theory, parts work, and root cause therapy. Kellan’s unique approach combines their own lived experiences with professional knowledge to create a compassionate, holistic space for healing.

 

Connect with Kellan:

Instagram accounts are: https://www.instagram.com/kellanbacon

and https://www.instagram.com/kaimingholistics

Kellan's Website: https://KaiMingHolistics.as.me/

 

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Want to be a guest?

If you’re an out-of-the-box healer or someone with a unique perspective on healing—whether through somatic techniques, energy work, trauma-informed care, or any alternative methods—I’d love to hear from you! Reach out if you’re interested in being a guest on Mind Your Own Karma - Beyond The Bandage.

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