As the host of the podcast "Through a Trauma-Informed Lens: Somatic Psyche and Soul," and Founder of Golden Mandala Yoga-Soma Institute I have had the privilege of connecting with heart-centered practitioners and sharing insights on how to work with clients in a trauma-informed and somatic way. Today, I want to delve deeper into a topic that resonates with many of us: the experiences of overwhelm and burnout, that I exerienced myself and many of my clients have as well.

Hello, my friends. As a trainer and the host of a podcast that dives deep into the vast aspects of human experience, I've recently had the joy of delving into a topic that strikes a chord with many women I work with: the return to embodied feminine wholeness. In celebration of International Women's Day, I paused to contemplate not only the accomplishments and obstacles women face worldwide but also the personal and societal significance of embracing our feminine traits. In this blog post, I want to share with you the insights and personal stories that shone through this episode, and I invite you to embark with me on a journey of inner reflection and balance.

Welcome to my blog, where I explore the profound world of somatic practices through a trauma-informed lens. I'm Aneta Idczak, your guide on this journey, and the host of the podcast "Through a Trauma Informed Lens: Somatic Psyche and Soul." Today, I want to share with you the insights and lessons from one of our most impactful episodes, where we explored the critical importance of boundaries in the realm of somatic practices, especially for those of us who have experienced trauma.

I know this time of the year can be very challenging for many of us. I've been having many conversations with other female practitioners who are feeling overwhelmed and stretched out right now.

Many of them said to me that they felt really focused and enthusiastic at the beginning of January but now feel exhausted and unmotivated.

So if you are feeling like this - please remember that we are in the middle of Winter. I know it can feel like Spring is here already but our bodies know better. They are much more in tune with Nature's rhythm than our minds and expectations.

How are you with honouring your own rhythm and natural cycles - especially in your work and business?

As I look to 2024 and how I want to continue my work I know that certain things need to change in order for me stay healthy and well. My calendar is already full and my year (and half of 2025) is already planned out. As a recovering workaholic I need to be mindful that I don’t jump in and become blind to what my body and my nervous system are showing me.

I’m also aware that my body has been asking for a slower pace and more space and the word that came up for me for 2024 is: Spaciousness.

So when I opened one of the emails in my inbox about how to create a thriving business and the first thing written was about: ‘showing up relentlessly’ I felt a strong body reaction.

I know from experience that our words and the language we use have deep meaning. I also know that my body clearly shows me how I feel about things. So I took some time to pause and listen within to understand this strong somatic reaction.

Here is what I learned as I listened within…