Use These Somatic Tools During and After Tough Times with Laurie James

You may have picked this up by now about how passionate I am about the field of somatic psychology. Learning about how to experience my body on all levels and build awareness of my nervous system states felt like it was learning how to come home to myself. 

I have often joked that many people who are somatic practitioners were drawn to this work because they have lived much of their life disconnected from their own bodies and I'm no exception. 

I spent so much of my life outside of my body. It was in learning how to stay with myself in all emotions, sensations, and reactions that I felt like my body could be a home for myself again. This can be a lifelong practice and I feel as though somatics provides the resources on how to be in this practice day after day. 

Sometimes, the first step toward creating a new perception and sense of safety to come closer to your body is through curiosity and somatic tracking. It can be crucially important to start noticing how your body responds to various internal or external input because this will guide you toward undigested life experiences, nervous system states, and bodily needs. 

In this week's episode, I chat with Laurie James, author, certified somatic practitioner & coach, and podcaster, about: 

• The power of body awareness
• How to recognize overwhelm and stress
• Understanding the spectrum of personal development
• Including the importance of rest and integration
• Navigating both needs for stillness and movement
• The difference between somatic work and meditation
• Building connection with your body

You can also read the transcript to this week’s episode ​here​: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/use-these-somatic-tools-during-and-after-tough-times

If you have any insights from this recent episode, email me anytime and would love to hear from you! 

With Compassion and Empathy, 

Stephanie Mara Fox

Keep in touch with Laurie here: 

Website: https://www.laurieejames.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurie.james/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-james-8336a0168/