PODCAST
Through a
Trauma-informed Lens
Soma, Psyche and Soul
MEET THE HOST
WELCOME, I’m Aneta,
I’m your host and the Founder of The Golden Mandala Somatic Coach Academy©, a Trauma-informed Somatic Coach, Trainer and Educator, Senior Yoga and Somatics Trainer, and Embodied Business Mandala™ Mentor and Coach.
I created this podcast for heart-centred practitioners who work or want to work with clients in a more trauma-informed and somatic way.
In this podcast we explore how we can connect with and support others from a more compassionate and embodied space, with focus on the wholeness of our and our client’s felt experience and including our soma, psyche and soul.
We will share somatic practices and tools. You will hear from me and other practitioners who are on a mission to create safer spaces and make a real positive impact within their communities and the world.
Listen to the latest Podcast Episodes

E90: Conversation with Sarah King: Women's Circles, Moon Cycles and Honouring Nature's Rhythm
In this episode I have a pleasure of speaking with Sarah King who shares with us her journey from training as a massage therapist to somatic coach. We talk about the power of creating women’s spaces for connection, co-regulation and community, how Nature can help us reconnect with pleasure and Sarah’s passion for Ayurvedic cooking.

E89: Conversation with Anja Torikka: Connection, Nature and Embracing Your Authentic Self
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Anja Torikka, who is a Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals with a background in many different modalities including Trauma Informed Yoga. She is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and her offering is based on nature connection through the seasonal 5 element theory, yin yoga, acupressure, feng shui and qigong.

E88: Conversation with Jacqueline Rose - Beyond the Symptoms: Menopause, Trauma & Self-Compassion
In this episode I talk with Jacqueline Rose, about the profound impact of hormones on women’s bodies, emotions, and life experiences. We talk about the hidden layers of hormonal health, how menopause is often misunderstood, and why we need to move beyond simply "treating symptoms" to truly listening to our bodies.

E87: Embracing Business as an Experiment: Lessons from a Coaching Journey
In this episode 'Embracing Business as an Experiment: Lessons from a Coaching Journey', I share with you the journey of a dedicated female practitioner I’ve worked with over the past six months. Through her experience, we explore the importance of stepping back, reflecting on progress, and embracing both inner and outer growth in business and life.
Join me as we uncover why self-reflection, gratitude, and a mindset of experimentation are key to creating a sustainable, nervous system regulated and fulfilling practice.

E86: Somatic Business Growth: The Missing Piece for Coaches, Healers and Wellness Practitioners
In this podcast episode I discuss why traditional business strategies often don’t work for sensitive and conscientious entrepreneurs - and how more somatic and embodied business growth is the key to long-term success. If you're feeling stuck in your wellness business, constantly working hard but not seeing the results you desire - please know you’re not alone. Many heart-centered practitioners - coaches, healers, and wellness practitioners - struggle with the business side of their work, often feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsupported. I feel passionate about changing this and address it in our certifications and business programmes.

E85: How to Shift Your State and Nervous System & Step into Your Soul-led Aligned Life
In this episode "How to Shift Your State and Nervous System & Step into Your Soul-led Aligned Life", I explore a theme that has been coming up a lot in my conversations with female practitioners in my programs and in my own life - the power of choice and the significance of certain times of the year and how they shape our healing, growth, transformation, and alignment.

E84: Soul, Work and Leadership: Thriving in Uncertain Times
In this heartfelt episode "Soul, Work and Leadership: Thriving in Uncertain Times", I share reflections on how we can respond resourcefully to the challenges of today’s world. Together, we look at how we can reconnect with our Soul's purpose and our inner strength, embrace intentional self-leadership, and honour the sacredness of our work amidst uncertainty.
Join me as I offer compassionate insights, practical somatic tools, and reflective practices to support you in navigating these times with grace and purpose.

E83: From Theory to Practice: Real-World Daily Applications of Trauma-Informed Somatic Coaching
In this episode "From Theory to Practice: Real-World Daily Applications of Trauma-Informed Somatic Coaching", I discuss a topic that comes up often in conversations with practitioners: how to translate the body of work we’re learning into our personal lives and communicate its benefits. Reflecting on insights from my own journey and feedback from participants in my Trauma-Informed Somatic Teacher and Coach Certification©, we’ll explore how this work impacts not just our practice and work with clients but every facet of our lives - daily habits, self-care, boundaries, relationships and level of fulfilment.

E82: Holistic, Somatic and Nervous System Approach to Business Success in 2025
In this episode "Holistic, Somatic and Nervous System Approach to Business Success in 2025", we explore a whole system, somatic approach to achieving your goals in 2025. Moving beyond traditional goal-setting methods, I share three practical steps to help you build your business and life with alignment, intention, and sustainability. Through principles from the Embodied Business Mandala Mentorship + Mastermind Circle, we’ll focus on clarity, action, and accountability - all while honoring your core values and nervous system well-being.

E81: Overcoming New Year Pressure: A Gentler and Kinder Approach to 2025
In this episode "Overcoming New Year Pressure: A Gentler and Kinder Approach to 2025", I invite you to take a compassionate pause as we enter the New Year. While the world around us may be buzzing with pressure to set big goals and start the year strong, I want to offer you a kinder alternative: embracing the rhythm of winter and starting the year with gentleness, love, and ease.

E80: Becoming More You - Redefining Personal Identity
Welcome to today's podcast episode "Becoming More You - Redefining Personal Identity", where we’re diving into a topic that shapes every aspect of our lives - identity. This episode is all about who we need to become to live your life fully, thrive in your work and business, and embody the values that truly matter to you. I share with you personal reflections, professional insights, and practical tools that help us explore how to shift identity not just in our minds but in our bodies and nervous systems for deep, transformative growth.

E79: Self-Acceptance and Self-Love: A Nervous System-Friendly Approach
In this episode "Self-Acceptance and Self-Love: A Nervous System-Friendly Approach" I want to share something close to my heart - self-acceptance and self-love, especially through the lens of the nervous system. I know this time of year - holidays, Christmas, the end of the year - can bring up so much for many of us. It’s a time when old wounds can resurface, self-doubt creeps in, and the pressure to be “perfect” or “have it all together” can feel overwhelming and all-consuming. If you’ve ever struggled with accepting yourself or showing yourself love, believe me - you are not alone.

E78: Navigating Holiday Stress: 3 Self-Care Strategies for a Peaceful Season
In this episode "Navigating Holiday Stress: 3 Self-Care Strategies for a Peaceful Season", I’m exploring the challenges we all face during the holiday season and sharing three powerful questions and self-care strategies that can help you create a more peaceful and joyful experience. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the hustle, societal expectations, or just trying to juggle everything, this episode is for you. Let's rethink how we approach this season in a slower and more embodied way, and make it truly nourishing.

E77: Reclaiming Wholeness: Becoming Your Own Medicine
In this podcast episode "Reclaiming Wholeness: Becoming Your Own Medicine", I invite you to join me to explore reconnecting with your inner wisdom, embracing your unique needs, and cultivating harmony and peace within yourself. We’ll explore practical tools, ancient traditions, and trauma-informed approaches to help you deepen your self-awareness and find holistic and embodied sense of well-being.

E76: Reflect, Reconnect, Refocus: A Year-End Practice for Sustainable Growth
In this podcast episode: "Reflect, Reconnect, Refocus: A Year-End Practice for Sustainable Growth", I share with you a process I go through myself and take my clients through each year. This process has changed my business in a huge way. As the year comes to a close, it's the perfect moment to reflect on where you’ve been, reconnect with your purpose, and refocus on what truly matters.

E75: You Are Not a Machine: A Nervous System-Friendly Approach to Work and Life
In today’s episode "You Are Not a Machine: A Nervous System-Friendly Approach to Work and Life", I’m sharing a heartfelt reflection inspired by recent conversations with many of you in my coaching programmes - sensitive and conscientious practitioners who are doing incredible work yet feeling stretched, overwhelmed, and disconnected from what your body is asking for. I'm sharing my own exploration too because I’ve been navigating my own version of this inner conflict.

E74: Let Go of Fear of Being Seen in Your Business - From Visibility to Discoverability
In this episode 'Let Go of Fear of Being Seen in Your Business - From Visibility to Discoverability", I’m diving deep into a topic that comes up again and again in conversations with female practitioners and small business owners: the fear of visibility. This fear can hold us back in ways we don’t always realise - whether it’s showing up on social media, avoiding public speaking, or struggling to launch a new offer. Sounds familiar? Trust me, you’re not alone.

E73: The Radical Power of Kindness: Finding Inner Stability in a Hustle-Driven World
In this episode, I’m sharing something that’s made the biggest difference in my life: kindness. Not the big, lofty idea of self-compassion, but simple, everyday kindness. For me, kindness has been the most accessible way to feel more grounded, connected, and at peace with my life.

E72: Slow and Embodied Living for Women in Midlife
In today's episode “Slow and Embodied Living for Women in Midlife", I’m sharing insights on what it means to truly slow down and embrace an intentional way of living as a woman over 50. Since celebrating my own journey into my fifties, I’ve felt the call to explore how we can fully acknowledge and deeply honour the unique transitions that come with this Season of Life - from embracing self-care and feminine embodiment to aligning more deeply with our evolving needs and values.

E71: Breaking Free: Let Go of Shame and Embrace Your Power
In this episode, I’m diving into a topic I know many of us can relate to - feeling stuck and not good enough. Whether it’s in your business, your healing journey, or another part of your life, we’ve all experienced that sense of things not moving forward the way we want them to. As we transition from summer to autumn, that feeling can hit particularly hard, especially when we’re dealing with busy schedules or big goals that seem out of reach.