The anatomy of trauma: it's time to connect the dots. My YouTube channel turned 15 years old earlier this year 🤯 FUN FACT: The first video I posted was based on high performance sport and the Feldenkrais method. If you are interested, check it out. This is also [...]
What is the "Real" Polyvagal Theory? Good question! There is a virtual circus of misinformation in ‘somatic’ spaces these days. It’s become such a problem that I now try to avoid using the word ‘somatic.’ Sad, but true! However… There are certain things around trauma, somatic healing, and [...]
Today's share is inspired by a comment on one of my recent Instagram posts: "Feels like war between all the somatic gurus." This video is my reply to this comment. In this video, you'll discover: If there is a war going on between all the somatic experts online [...]
In case you're new here or not yet aware, SmartBody SmartMind (SBSM) is my signature lifetime membership online curriculum that we run in live 12 week 'semesters,' for new members and returning alumni, 1-2 times per year. Registration for SBSM is NOW OPEN to new members (Feb 25 [...]
I get this question a fair bit, so here’s a short video on the connection between increased nervous system regulation and spiritual development. (And by the way: this is not about religion or practicing a certain faith per se; it is about a stronger and deeper connection to [...]
A few months ago my team and I shared a popular meme on my Instagram channel of two golfers with very different reactions to the same alligator. Did you catch it? It stirred up some great conversation, and today, I want to dive a little deeper and explain [...]
Hey folks, Ever played a game of ‘Word Association’? If not, the basic idea is that one person says a word, and the next person says the first word that pops into their head in association with the word that was just said, and so it continues… Let’s [...]
A few months ago, I posted something on Instagram that was a bit controversial, and it offended some people. Here’s a screenshot of the post: Let me be clear—I’m not here to apologize for it. I stand by what I said. AND I understand why [...]
A doctor goes to medical school. A lawyer goes to law school. A master somatic practitioner goes to…there’s really no equivalent in the worlds of somatic healing, working with trauma, and nervous system health. Yet. I’m working on changing that! But for those considering this path, I want [...]
I’ve got an oldie but goodie for you today: How to tame a tantrum || Storytime with Irene Lyon. In this vlog, I share a true story about the time I helped a child avoid a tantrum while touring the Colosseum in Rome. I’m sharing this story because [...]
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