Soma Talk

by Courtney Windju

Self-Improvement Mental Health

Season 1

Court opens up about Anxiety (Solo Episode)

In this solo episode, Courtney talks about her experience with anxiety & the moment in which she truly pinpointed it. She discusses her trust in the divine, the listening to her "inner whisper" and the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual practices which have helped Court rid of her anxiety. Listen, breathe, repeat! To connect with Court, find her on IG @soletosoulwellnessllc or www.soletosoulwellness.com

A Talk about the Divine with Cara Pacific Campbell

In this episode of the podcast, we introduce you to Cara Pacific Campbell who is an Authenticity Expert, Yoga Teacher and Practitioner, Wife, Mom and transition-er from the grind culture. She tells us about moving away from corporate sales into a journey of deep healing and connecting with the divine. She is someone who embodies deep restoration and helps others do the same. Cara talks to us about her struggle with Lyme Disease, her following the "itch" to move to the Pacific Northwest of the United States and so much more! To connect with Cara, you can find her on Instagram, Facebook and sign up to receive her monthly "love letter" in your inbox! @carapacificcampbell https://www.facebook.com/carapacific Newsletter Sign-up

A Conversation about Craniosacral Fascial Therapy with Tara Allen, RN, NTP

In this episode, Courtney opens up the conversation with the lovely Tara Allen, a Registered Nurse, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, wife and mom. Tara came across the Craniosacral Fascial Therapy technique "through God and intuition". As a first time mom, Tara witnessed "symptoms" in her child such as colic, indigestion, trouble with sleeping, irritability, a sensitive nervous system and what appeared to be intensified emotional experiences with everyday tasks such as going in the carseat or visiting their naturopathic doctor. Tara knew deep down there had to be a solution to bring her child a sense of ease and continued to follow the "whisper within" until she found a CFT practitioner a close drive from her very doorstep. Listen to find out more! Tara can be contacted via Instagram @tara_terra _ or via email at taravecci@gmail.com. All links referenced in the episode are below: The Gillespie Approach - https://www.gillespieapproach.com/ CFT Gillespie Trainings - https://craniosacralfascialtherapy.com/craniosacralfascialtherapy-trainings Kori Meloy - @kormeloy on IG Picture of Fascial Tongue dissection - https://airwaymatters.blog/2018/10/08/tongue-to-toes-the-whole-body-connection/ Kim Sherlock (a CFT trainer/practitioner)- https://kimsherlock.com/ Holly Steflik (a CFT trainer/practitioner) - https://www.hollysteflik.com/ Gillespie Approach FB page (for more testimonials & to find practitioners in your area)- https://www.facebook.com/groups/128162437281535 **this episode was recorded via Zoom, so the sound quality may be interrupted periodically**

A 5-minute Heart Expansion Meditation

Here is a 5-minute heart expansion meditation to help uplift your energy and state of being. The best thing? You can do it from anywhere! Sitting, lying down, driving, walking, etc. Settle into breath, open up your heart and invite sensation into your body.

What it Means to be a Highly Sensitive Person (Solo Episode)

In this episode, Courtney shares through her experience what it means/feels like to be a Highly Sensitive Person & Empath. These are two terms that are thrown around a lot nowadays, so she wanted to break down what living as a very emotive person has felt like for her from childhood through young adulthood. She talks briefly about astrology, grievance and also eating disorders. Trigger warning: If you struggle with eating disorders OR have had a close family member pass away from Cancer, there may be parts of this episode that are uncomfortable to hear. Please listen mindfully and in accordance with your current mental/emotional state.

A 5-minute Mindful & Intuitive Eating Meditation

Here is a 5 minute mindful eating meditation that you can listen to right before you eat a mile. So often, in Western society especially, we are eating on the go, scarfing down our food, eating in front of a screen. etc. Slowing down to truly enjoy our food & all of its nutritional benefits is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. Next time you eat, I encourage you to try one of the three: 1) Take 3 deep belly breaths before inhaling your food 2) Try to chew a bite 10 times before swallowing 3) Remove a tablet, device or screen from your meal experience. For more mindful & intuitive eating tips, I invite you to reach out to my sister who is an Integrative Nutrition Holistic Health Coach. You can find her website here or on Instagram @wildlyhealthybytiffany.

An Intro to Court

In this episode Courtney will introduce herself to you! She will tell you about growing up in a small mountain town in Northern Idaho where her family dates back generations, the repercussions of her perfectionism in high school, her undergraduate experience, traveling and living abroad & how she ultimately came into the field of somatics and psychotherapy. You can reach out to Court directly by contacting her through her website or Instagram.

Soma Mama Podcast Trailer

Here is the introduction to the Soma Mama Podcast! Find more out about Courtney & her offerings at here.

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