Trauma-Informed Movement & Mind-Body Healing with Beth Sandlin

If you've tuned in to our radio show episode “The Role of Safety in Embracing Our Layers,” you may recognize this week’s guest: the witty, compassionate, and trauma-informed powerhouse Beth Sandlin. In this full-length podcast conversation, we take a deeper dive into Beth’s transformative approach to Pilates, nervous system regulation, and holistic wellness—and trust us, you’ll want to take notes.

With over 20 years of experience as a Pilates instructor, Beth blends traditional movement with a deep understanding of trauma and the nervous system, offering a space where healing begins in the body and ripples out to the mind and emotions.

💫 Key Insight: There’s No “One Size Fits All” in Healing
Beth brings a refreshing, empowering message: there’s no single right path when it comes to mental and physical well-being—just what’s right for you in this moment. That could be as simple as a few mindful movements. Her approach meets you exactly where you are, helping you move through trauma—not avoid it—by using the body as a guide.

🧠 Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
We explore how Beth applies her trauma-informed methods both in the studio and in a university setting, proving that mindful movement isn’t just trendy—it’s timeless. She breaks down how emotional and physical trauma show up in the body, and why movement is essential in unlocking stuck energy and tension.

🔥 Beth also shares why she avoids following “fitness trends” on social media, reminding us that wellness isn’t about algorithms—it’s about authentic connection to self. The effects of movement are lasting, grounding, and powerful, and Beth is living proof of that.

🌿 Whether you’re recovering from trauma, feeling emotionally stuck, or just starting your journey into mind-body wellness, this episode offers invaluable tools, perspective shifts, and gentle encouragement.

🔑Keywords: trauma-informed pilates, nervous system healing podcast, women’s wellness podcast, holistic movement healing, mind body connection, emotional regulation through movement, Pilates for trauma recovery, Beth Sandlin interview, trauma release exercises, movement for mental health, nervous system reset

💬 Listener Note:
This conversation is a reminder that healing isn’t linear, and you don’t have to follow anyone else’s pace. Tune in, move gently, and give yourself permission to feel, explore, and restore.

Blog Excerpt: Beth has been a pilates teacher for 20 years, and she uses this connection between her mind and body to support other women in their journeys to do the same. With an understanding of the nervous system, she is more in tune with its cycles and is able to pick up on clues to help clients.

Ways to Engage: Are there unprocessed traumas in your body you’ve thought about lately? Take the time to work your body through the trauma, work your mind through it, and process what you need to in order to heal properly. 

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:40 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 8:13 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 14:54 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 26:52 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 39:17 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 43:18 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 47:11 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 52:36 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 58:55 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:04:28 )

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