The Roadmap to Somatic Healing: Using Science to Heal in a Way That Works

Did you know there is an order to which we heal? When we use the right tools, in the right order, our systems respond and it expedites our healing. Sarah will guide you through the somatic roadmap necessary to facilitate deep, lasting change, using somatic modalities that speak directly to your nervous system. Discover how Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, Parts Work, and more are all connected and play a crucial role in our healing. Whether you're just starting or well into your healing journey, this episode offers invaluable tools to help you cultivate the life you desire. Episode Highlights 00:00 Intro 05:01 The Roadmap for Holistic Healing 06:04 Phase #1: Nervous System Regulation 09:47 Phase #2: Somatic Attachment Theory 11:28 Phase #3: Parts Work (IFS) 18:51 Phase #4: Using Your Truth to Set Boundaries 21:57 Phase #5: Thoughts from a Somatic Vantage Point 24:07 Phase #6: Purpose and Manifestation 30:19 Q&A with Rachel Andrews 33:08 What to Do if A Younger Parts Reject Our Support 42:19 Anger Is Not a Bad Emotion 44:23 How Does Secondary Trauma Happen? 57:01 How Can I Tell if Someone Wants to Be a Genuine Friend or Has Hidden Motives? 1:03:37 How Manifestation Really Happens Join Expansion: Feeling stuck or stagnant? Join Sarah inside Expansion for 3 days of live support and science-backed tools. You’ll learn how to harness the power of your nervous system to take tangible steps toward the life you're desiring. The first call starts on October 14th. Replays available through November 7. https://bit.ly/yms-sp-ee Connect with Sarah on: Email Community - https://bit.ly/yms-sp-newsletter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahbcoaching/ Website - https://www.sarahbaldwincoaching.com/ Submit a Question: https://sarahbaldwin1.typeform.com/podcast Important Keywords: Holistic Healing: A comprehensive approach to healing that addresses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects to achieve overall well-being. Somatic Healing Roadmap: The necessary approach that requires specific actions to be taken in a particular sequence for the best results in healing. Nervous System Regulation: The process of calming and reshaping the nervous system to maintain a state of emotional and physical stability. Trauma: Any overwhelming experience that exceeds an individual’s ability to cope and process what’s occurring, often resulting in long-term emotional and psychological effects. Parts Work: A therapeutic approach that involves identifying and working with different aspects or "parts" of oneself, often representing different ages, experiences, or emotions. Attachment: The way individuals connect and form relationships with others, which is influenced by early childhood experiences and affects how they relate to others throughout life. Somatic Boundaries: Physical and energetic boundaries that protect one’s personal space, ensuring a sense of safety and autonomy in interactions with others. Manifestation: The process of bringing one's desires or goals into reality by aligning thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, often requiring inner healing work. Mirror Neurons: Specialized neurons that allow individuals to feel and experience what others are feeling, playing a key role in empathy and connection. Polyvagal Theory: A theory that explains how the nervous system affects emotions, behavior, and social connections, emphasizing the role of the vagus nerve in regulating responses to stress and safety.