Somatic Movement & Mindset

Have you been stretching every day but still feel stiff and tight? You’re not alone—and here’s why.

In this myth-busting episode of the Somatic Movement & Mindset podcast, Clinical Somatic Educator Heidi Hadley reveals why traditional stretching may actually be reinforcing your tension rather than releasing it. The real issue isn’t in your muscles—it’s in your brain.

Discover how somatic movement and pandiculation offer a smarter...

Do you feel wired, overwhelmed, or chronically fatigued—even after rest?
 You're not alone. Nervous system burnout is becoming the new silent epidemic.

In this transformative episode of the Somatic Movement & Mindset podcast, Clinical Somatic Educator Heidi Hadley explores why your nervous system is exhausted—and how you can gently reset and regulate it using somatic tools.

Modern life keeps your system on high alert: te...

Is stress sabotaging your weight loss goals? You're not alone.
 In this breakthrough episode of the Somatic Movement & Mindset podcast, Clinical Somatic Educator Heidi Hadley explores why traditional approaches to weight loss often fail—and how the nervous system holds the real key to lasting change.

As global interest in “somatic weight loss” surges, Heidi dives deep into the mind-body connection behind metabolism, min...

Anxiety is at an all-time high—and so are the searches for ways to calm the mind and body without medication.

In this powerful episode of the Somatic Movement & Mindset podcast, Clinical Somatic Educator Heidi Hadley explains why moving slower actually calms your nervous system faster. You’ll discover how micro-movements and slow, mindful somatic practices switch off the fight-flight-freeze response and help regulate emotional o...

In this powerful episode of the Somatic Movement & Mindset podcast, Clinical Somatic Educator Heidi Hadley explores how your family’s stress, trauma, and posture patterns live on through you. From mirror neurons to inherited movement habits, we uncover how intergenerational trauma can shape your posture, pain levels, and nervous system health.

Learn how The Total Somatics® approach helps you rewire deep-seated muscular and neuro...

Did you know your body could be holding on to deep-seated tension, even if you don’t feel it? In this eye-opening episode, Heidi Hadley explores the surprising places your body stores hidden muscle tension and how these unconscious patterns could be the root cause of your aches, limited mobility, fatigue, or stress.

Through the lens of Clinical Somatic Education, you’ll discover:

• The science behind sensory-motor amnesia (when you...

Are you relying on stretching to warm up or cool down your body, but still feeling stiff, sore, or tight? In this energizing episode, Heidi Hadley reveals why pandiculation is not only a smarter alternative to stretching but also a game-changer for your fitness routine.

Pandiculation—your body’s natural reset mechanism—goes far beyond traditional stretches by communicating directly with your brain and nervous system to release chron...

In this enlightening episode, Heidi Hadley explores why slow, mindful movement isn’t just gentle, it’s neurologically powerful.

Discover how deliberate movement at a slower pace gives your brain time to sense, process, and rewire deeply ingrained patterns of tension, pain, and dysfunction. Heidi breaks down the science behind neuroplasticity and explain how slowing down is essential to reprogram your nervous system for long-lasting ...

In this episode, Heidi Hadley challenges the modern-day hustle culture with a simple but profound truth: you don’t have to do more to feel better—you just have to do it smarter. Discover how the principles of Clinical Somatic Movement and nervous system awareness can help you reduce overwhelm, move with greater ease, and create meaningful results with less physical and emotional strain.

Heidi shares an inspiring voice message from a...

In this inspiring Soma Seeds mini episode from the Somatic Movement & Mindset podcast, Certified Clinical Somatic Educator Heidi Hadley reveals the surprising power of small, mindful movements to create profound physical transformation.

Heidi explains how tiny somatic movements—done slowly and with awareness—communicate directly with your nervous system to release deeply held tension, improve posture, increase mobility, and redu...

The phrase “No pain, no gain” has shaped fitness and rehab culture for decades—but is it actually helpful, or is it holding you back from true healing?

In this empowering episode, Heidi Hadley unpacks the truth behind the “no pain, no gain” myth and reveals why pushing through pain can increase tension, inflammation, and long-term injury. Instead, you’ll learn what science now shows: that slow, mindful movement and nervous system re...

In this powerful episode, Heidi Hadley explores the remarkable science and simplicity behind pandiculation—your body’s natural reset mechanism for muscle tension and chronic pain. Learn how this gentle, intelligent movement technique rewires your nervous system, releases long-held muscular patterns, and restores comfort—without the need for medication, manipulation, or stretching.

If you’ve been searching for a long-term, side-effec...

In this heartfelt Soma Seed mini episode from Somatic Movement & Mindset, Heidi Hadley is joined by Jennifer, a valued member of the Total Somatics Online Membership, who courageously shares her deeply personal journey with neuropathy—and how Total Somatics has completely transformed her life.

Jennifer opens up about living with persistent nerve pain, discomfort, and daily challenges… until she discovered Clinical Somatic Moveme...

In this episode, Heidi Hadley breaks down the five powerful reasons why pandiculation is more effective than traditional stretching when it comes to creating long-term relief from chronic pain, tension, and restricted movement.

Stretching might feel good in the moment, but it often only targets the muscles, not the root cause of the tension: your nervous system. Pandiculation goes deeper. It works with your brain and body to release...

In this inspiring episode, Heidi Hadley shares her personal journey of healing shoulder bursitis—completely naturally. Discover the body’s incredible ability to recover and rebalance when supported with mindful, intelligent movement and neuromuscular re-education. Through the power of Clinical Somatic Movement and pandiculation, Heidi was able to relieve chronic shoulder pain and regain mobility—without invasive treatments or long-...

Week 4 – Mindful in May: Mindfulness as a Daily Ritual, Not a Task

In this insightful episode, Heidi Hadley shares how to weave mindfulness naturally into your daily life—so it feels like a nurturing ritual rather than another task on your to-do list. Heidi explains how small, consistent moments of mindfulness can create powerful shifts in your health, mindset, and well-being.

Key points include:

✔️ The d...

Week 3 – Mindful in May: The Power of the Present Moment

In this inspiring episode, Heidi Hadley explores the incredible strength and healing potential found in the present moment. Too often, we are caught up in the past or anxious about the future, which fuels tension, pain, and overwhelm. Heidi explains how grounding yourself in the now can transform both your mind and body.

Key points include:

✔️ Why the present moment is key to tr...

Week 2 – Mindful in May: Reclaiming Safety in Your Body

In Week 2 of the Mindful in May series, Heidi Hadley dives into the crucial topic of restoring a sense of safety and trust within your body—especially after chronic pain, stress, or trauma. Heidi explains how your nervous system holds patterns of tension and fear and how somatic awareness can gently guide you back to feeling grounded and secure.

Key points in...

Week 1 – Mindful in May: Awareness is the Beginning of Change

In this first episode of the Mindful in May series, Heidi Hadley explores why awareness is the essential first step in transforming your health and well-being. Heidi explains how true change begins when you cultivate conscious awareness of your body, thoughts, and habits.

Key points include:

✔️ Why awareness is the foundation of somatic health.
 ✔️ The difference betwee...