Somatic Movement & Mindset

Understanding Invalidation: Healing the Hidden Wounds of Emotional Dismissal

In this deeply insightful episode of Somatic Movement & Mindset, Heidi Hadley speaks with trauma-informed practitioner, Clinical Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and Supervisor Debra Battersby about the often-overlooked topic of emotional invalidation—how it shapes our nervous system, identity, and capacity for authentic connection. Together, Heidi and Debra explore why even well-intentioned people invalidate emotions, how this impacts the body’s stress response, and what healing looks like when we start to reclaim our emotional truth. Listeners will discover: * 💭 Why invalidation happens — and how discomfort drives people to “fix” instead of feel. * 🧠 The somatic cost of dismissal — from chronic tension to self-silencing. * 🌿 Hidden forms of invalidation disguised as positivity. * 💓 Healing practices to rebuild self-trust and emotional safety. * 🌸 Empowerment for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) to honour their depth and boundaries. * 🧬 Breaking generational cycles of emotional neglect. * 💫 Practical tools for daily self-validation and nervous system regulation. This episode invites you to pause, notice, and honour what you feel — because your emotions are not the enemy; they’re the body’s language of truth. TO LEARN MORE: CLICK HERE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fFL_QiOZZddMxegG33N4PjD7jXVAU7E9/view?usp=sharing] to download Debra's pdf: 'Feeling Seen: Emotional Validation vs Invalidation - A Somatic Awareness guide for reconnecting with your inner reality. Debra's Website: https://heartlifecounselling.com.au [ https://heartlifecounselling.com.au] Debra's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/heartlifecounselling/ [https://www.facebook.com/heartlifecounselling/] 🎥 Watch next: 👉 Heidi’s TEDx Talk: “Pandiculation: The Natural Solution to Chronic Pain and Discomfort” [https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=weTCMHNHi1AzCJEA] CLICK THIS LINK TO WATCH HEIDI'S TEDx TALK: https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=weTCMHNHi1AzCJEA [https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=weTCMHNHi1AzCJEA] Learn how your body’s instinctive movements can transform pain relief naturally. Please like, comment, and share to help spread this empowering message! 💬💗 👉 Explore guided sessions and ongoing support inside the Total Somatics Membership 🚀 Take Action Today: ***Learn how to work intelligently and kindly with your soma.*** TO PURCHASE THE NUMBER 1 BEST-SELLING PRODUCT IN 46 COUNTRIES FROM THE TOTAL SOMATICS, Release tight Hips & Back with Clinical Somatic Movement from within the ONLINE SHOP, CLICK THE LINK BELOW: https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/ [https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/] TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEIDI HADLEY: ONLINE SHOP: https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/ [https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/] TO LEARN MORE: https://TotalSomatics.com [https://totalsomatics.com/] WAITLIST: https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/ [https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/] 📌 Stay Connected: Instagram @total.somatics Facebook @TotalSomatics Subscribe to the Total Somatics YouTube Channel Support the show [http://paypal.me/TotalSomatics]

The Sleep Switch: Reprogramming Your Body and Mind for Deep Rest

Struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep? In this episode, Certified Clinical Somatic Educator Heidi Hadley explores how your body holds the secret to truly restful sleep. Discover how gentle somatic awareness can calm your nervous system, quiet your mind, and help you release the physical tension that keeps you “switched on.” Through a mindful guided practice, Heidi helps you reconnect with your body’s natural rhythms and activate what she calls the Sleep Switch, your body’s innate ability to unwind and reset. This episode blends somatic movement, mindset, and mindfulness to help you move from restless to restored. 🌿 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: * Why your body must feel safe before your mind can rest * The difference between “forcing sleep” and allowing rest * How somatic awareness gently resets your nervous system * A guided somatic practice to release jaw, shoulder, and spinal tension * Mindset shifts to transform your evening into a ritual of calm 💤 Key Insight: You don’t have to try to sleep, you simply have to help your body feel safe enough to rest. When you release muscular tension, your mind follows. 🌙 Try This Tonight: Take three slow, mindful breaths before bed.  Feel your abdomen expand and soften.  Whisper to yourself: “It’s safe to rest.” 💬 Closing Message: Somatic rest is about listening, not forcing. The more you tune into your body’s whispers, the more naturally deep rest will come. 🎥 Watch next: 👉 Heidi’s TEDx Talk: “Pandiculation: The Natural Solution to Chronic Pain and Discomfort” [https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=weTCMHNHi1AzCJEA] CLICK THIS LINK TO WATCH HEIDI'S TEDx TALK: https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=weTCMHNHi1AzCJEA [https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=weTCMHNHi1AzCJEA] Learn how your body’s instinctive movements can transform pain relief naturally. Please like, comment, and share to help spread this empowering message! 💬💗 👉 Explore guided sessions and ongoing support inside the Total Somatics Membership 🚀 Take Action Today: ***Learn how to work intelligently and kindly with your soma.*** TO PURCHASE THE NUMBER 1 BEST-SELLING PRODUCT IN 46 COUNTRIES FROM THE TOTAL SOMATICS, Release tight Hips & Back with Clinical Somatic Movement from within the ONLINE SHOP, CLICK THE LINK BELOW: https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/ [https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/] TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEIDI HADLEY: ONLINE SHOP: https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/ [https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/] TO LEARN MORE: https://TotalSomatics.com [https://totalsomatics.com/] WAITLIST: https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/ [https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/] 📌 Stay Connected: Instagram @total.somatics Facebook @TotalSomatics Subscribe to the Total Somatics YouTube Channel Support the show [http://paypal.me/TotalSomatics]

Unplug to Reset: How Somatic Awareness Heals Tech Overload

In our hyperconnected world, constant notifications and screen time can leave our minds restless and our bodies tense. In this soothing and insightful episode, Heidi Hadley, Certified Clinical Somatic Educator and founder of Total Somatics®  guides you through the art of unplugging with awareness. You’ll learn how technology subtly impacts your nervous system, posture, and mood, and discover somatic tools to help you reset, release tension, and restore calm presence, anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re feeling digital fatigue or simply craving a moment of mindful reconnection, this episode will help you move from tech overload to total embodiment. 🌿 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: * How constant screen time affects your body’s natural rhythms * Why your nervous system reacts to every ping, buzz, and scroll * The power of somatic awareness to release digital tension * A short guided Somatic Pause to restore calm instantly * Simple daily practices to move mindfully in a digital world 💬 Takeaway Message: When you pause and sense, you reset your whole system. Somatic awareness is the antidote to tech overload, helping you shift from autopilot to conscious living. 🎥 Watch next: 👉 Heidi’s TEDx Talk: “Pandiculation: The Natural Solution to Chronic Pain and Discomfort” [https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=weTCMHNHi1AzCJEA] CLICK THIS LINK TO WATCH HEIDI'S TEDx TALK: https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=weTCMHNHi1AzCJEA [https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=weTCMHNHi1AzCJEA] Learn how your body’s instinctive movements can transform pain relief naturally. Please like, comment, and share to help spread this empowering message! 💬💗 👉 Explore guided sessions and ongoing support inside the Total Somatics Membership 🚀 Take Action Today: ***Learn how to work intelligently and kindly with your soma.*** TO PURCHASE THE NUMBER 1 BEST-SELLING PRODUCT IN 46 COUNTRIES FROM THE TOTAL SOMATICS, Release tight Hips & Back with Clinical Somatic Movement from within the ONLINE SHOP, CLICK THE LINK BELOW: https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/ [https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/] TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEIDI HADLEY: ONLINE SHOP: https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/ [https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/] TO LEARN MORE: https://TotalSomatics.com [https://totalsomatics.com/] WAITLIST: https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/ [https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/] 📌 Stay Connected: Instagram @total.somatics Facebook @TotalSomatics Subscribe to the Total Somatics YouTube Channel Support the show [http://paypal.me/TotalSomatics]

Redefining Self-Care: Boundaries, Balance & Breaking the ‘I Don’t Have Time’ Myth with Melanie Cool

In this refreshing and empowering conversation, Heidi Hadley sits down with Melanie Cool, licensed psychotherapist, integrative medicine practitioner, and behavior-change expert, to challenge everything we think we know about self-care. Forget the bubble baths and scented candles — Melanie shares how true self-care is less about pampering and more about boundaries, self-respect, and reclaiming time and energy for what truly matters. Together, Heidi and Melanie explore how changing your belief systems — especially the all-too-familiar “I don’t have time” narrative — can radically shift your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. 🧠 What You’ll Discover Why self-care isn’t selfish: Melanie breaks down why setting boundaries is an act of emotional intelligence and integrity, not guilt. Reprogramming the “busy” mindset: How the phrase “I don’t have time” often masks deeper issues of fear, avoidance, and self-worth. Practical self-care that works: Simple, non-fluffy tools to protect your energy and align your daily habits with your core values. Body-based awareness: How tuning into your physical sensations helps you recognize when you’re overstretched, stressed, or disconnected. Breaking free from old conditioning: Steps to challenge outdated patterns of overgiving, overworking, and seeking external validation. ✨ Key Takeaways Boundaries are your best self-care tool. They teach others how to treat you and protect your nervous system from chronic stress. “I don’t have time” is rarely true. It’s often a reflection of priorities and internalized conditioning — and it can be rewritten. Authentic self-care is active, not passive. It’s about conscious choices, not spa days. Your body tells the truth. Somatic awareness is key to catching early signs of burnout or resentment. Self-care fuels service. When you fill your own cup with purpose and structure, you can give authentically — not from depletion. 🛠️ Practical Take-Home Steps Start small: Identify one boundary you need to set this week — say no without apology. Replace “I don’t have time” with “It’s not a priority right now” — and notice what shifts emotionally. Schedule pause moments: Create micro-breaks to reconnect with breath and body throughout your day. Audit your energy: Track what drains vs. restores you. Adjust accordingly. Reframe self-care: Think nourishment, not indulgence. 🌐 Connect & Learn More Guest: Melanie Cool  Explore her mindset coaching, free resources, and integrative wellness programs. PURCHASE MELANIE'S BOOK: Get Healthy! Get Happy! CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW & PURCHASE MELANIE'S BOOK: https://www.melaniecool.com/ [https://www.melaniecool.com/] Host: Heidi Hadley Founder of Total Somatics®, guiding people worldwide in movement, mindfulness, and mindset education. 💙 Who This Episode Is For Women juggling multiple roles who often put themselves last. People ready to move beyond superficial self-care and create real balance. Anyone craving permission to slow down, set limits, and live intentionally. If this conversation inspired you, share it with someone who’s ready to break free from burnout. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEIDI HADLEY: ONLINE SHOP: https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/ TO LEARN MORE: https://TotalSomatics.com WAITLIST: https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/ [https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/] 📌 Stay Connected: Instagram @total.somatics Facebook @TotalSomatics Subscribe to the Total Somatics YouTube Channel Support the show [http://paypal.me/TotalSomatics]

5 Everyday Habits That Quietly Overload Your Nervous System

Are you feeling constantly on edge, exhausted, or tense, even when life seems calm? 😔 In this eye-opening episode, Heidi Hadley, Certified Clinical Somatic Educator and founder of Total Somatics®, reveals 5 everyday habits that quietly overload your nervous system and keep your body trapped in pain, stress, and fatigue. 💥 You’ll discover how subtle daily actions, like posture, breathing patterns, and screen time, can keep your nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight mode, leading to: Chronic pain and muscle tension Poor sleep and low energy Anxiety and emotional overwhelm Brain fog and irritability But here’s the good news,  you can retrain your nervous system naturally. 🌿 Heidi shares simple somatic tools to help you: ✨ Calm your mind and body ✨ Reconnect with your inner awareness (your soma) ✨ Restore balance and ease ✨ Create lasting relief from pain and tension This episode is your roadmap to nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and pain-free living, no complicated routines, no medications, just your body’s natural intelligence at work. 💻 Want to Go Deeper? Join Heidi for her LIVE 3-hour ONLINE immersive workshop [https://TotalSomatics.com/Workshops] on the last weekend in October, where you’ll experience powerful somatic techniques to: 💫 Regulate your nervous system 💫 Release deep muscular tension 💫 Restore your body’s natural rhythm Replay available for all registered attendees. 👉 Learn more and register at https://TotalSomatics.com/Workshops [https://TotalSomatics.com/Workshops] 🎥 Watch next: 👉 Heidi’s TEDx Talk: “Pandiculation: The Natural Solution to Chronic Pain and Discomfort” [https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=weTCMHNHi1AzCJEA] CLICK THIS LINK TO WATCH HEIDI'S TEDx TALK: https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=weTCMHNHi1AzCJEA [https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=weTCMHNHi1AzCJEA] Learn how your body’s instinctive movements can transform pain relief naturally. Please like, comment, and share to help spread this empowering message! 💬💗 👉 Explore guided sessions and ongoing support inside the Total Somatics Membership 🚀 Take Action Today: ***Learn how to work intelligently and kindly with your soma.*** TO PURCHASE THE NUMBER 1 BEST-SELLING PRODUCT IN 46 COUNTRIES FROM THE TOTAL SOMATICS, Release tight Hips & Back with Clinical Somatic Movement from within the ONLINE SHOP, CLICK THE LINK BELOW: https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/ [https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/] TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEIDI HADLEY: ONLINE SHOP: https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/ [https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/] TO LEARN MORE: https://TotalSomatics.com [https://TotalSomatics.com] WAITLIST: https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/ [https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/] 📌 Stay Connected: Instagram @total.somatics Facebook @TotalSomatics Subscribe to the Total Somatics YouTube Channel #nervoussystemregulation  #somatichealing   #chronicpainrelief  #totalsomatics  #mindbodyconnection  #stressrelief  #pandiculation  #somaticmovement  #traumahealing  #HeidiHadley Support the show [http://paypal.me/TotalSomatics]