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

E50: Conversation with Tessa Sanderson: Creating Women's Circles
In this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Tessa Sanderson. We chat about Tessa's journey as a yoga teacher and educator, bringing in a more trauma-informed approach to her teaching, working with women and birth trauma, and celebrating her upcoming book 'Circle Holding'.
Tessa Venuti Sanderson is an experienced yoga teacher and trainer, yoga for birth trauma specialist and circle facilitator.

E49: Student Success Spotlight: Lou Curry - 'Be One of The Voices' Mini-series
Welcome to ‘Be One of the Voices’ Mini-series where I have the pleasure to speak with participants of our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification about their experience of the training, and its impact on their growth, healing and work.
In this episode I am speaking with Lou Curry, who is part of our Autumn Cohort training. Lou is talking about why she signed up, what her experience was and how this training changed the way she works.

E48: Life and Business are not a race but a rhythm
Welcome to this reflective episode, where we delve into the harmonious dance between life and work, exploring why success is not a sprint, but a rhythm to be embraced. Join me as we uncover the profound benefits of aligning our personal and professional lives with our natural rhythms.
In today’s episode, we’ll explore why knowing and honouring our needs and aligning with our inner rhythm, contrasts with society's expectations and its often frantic pace. We'll discuss practical strategies for tuning into your body’s signals, honoring your energy and creativity flows, and making space for rest and rejuvenation, as well as play, - crucial aspects often overlooked in our hustle culture.

E47: Student Success Spotlight: Jane Garrett - 'Be One of The Voices' Mini-series
Welcome to ‘Be One of the Voices’ Mini-series where I have the pleasure to speak with participants of our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification about their experience of the training, and its impact on their growth, healing and work.
In this episode I am speaking with Jane Garrett, who completed our Beta Cohort training. Jane is talking about why she signed up, what her experience was and how this training changed the way she works.

E46: Student Success Spotlight: Dawn Ingram - 'Be One of The Voices' Mini-series
Welcome to ‘Be One of the Voices’ Mini-series where I have the pleasure to speak with participants of our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification about their experience of the training, and its impact on their growth, healing and work.
In this episode I am speaking with Dawn Ingram, who is part of our Autumn Cohort training. Dawn is talking about why she signed up, what her experience was and how this training changed the way she works.

E45: Student Success Spotlight: Anna Lescourret - 'Be One of The Voices' Mini-series
Welcome to ‘Be One of the Voices’ Mini-series where I have the pleasure to speak with participants of our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification about their experience of the training, and its impact on their growth, healing and work.
In this episode I am speaking with Anna Lescourret, who is part of our Autumn Cohort training. Anna is talking about why she signed up, what her experience was and how this training changed the way she works.

E44: Student Success Spotlight: Fabi Belgardt - 'Be One of The Voices' Mini-series
Welcome to ‘Be One of the Voices’ Mini-series where I have the pleasure to speak with participants of our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification about their experience of the training, and its impact on their growth, healing and work.
In this episode I am speaking with Fabi Belgardt, who completed our Beta Cohort training. Fabi is talking about why she signed up, what her experience was and how this training changed the way she works.

E43: Student Success Spotlight: Becs McBride - 'Be One of The Voices' Mini-series
Welcome to 'Be One of the Voices' Mini-series where I have the pleasure to speak with participants of our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification about their experience of the training, and its impact on their growth, healing and work.
In this episode I am speaking with Becs McBride, who completed our Beta Cohort training. Becs is talking about why she signed up, the challenges she experienced in her life during the training and how this training helped her, changed her and the way she works.

E42: Student Success Spotlight: Sophie Rey- 'Be One of The Voices' Mini-series
Welcome to 'Be One of the Voices' Mini-series where I have the pleasure to speak with participants of our Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification about their experience of the training, and its impact on their growth, healing and work.
In this episode I am speaking with Sophie Rey, who completed our Beta Cohort training. Sophie is talking about why she signed up, what her experience was and how this training changed her and the way she works.

E41: Season of Renewal: Celebrating Spring Equinox and Feminine Seasons
In today's podcast episode "Season of Renewal: Celebrating Spring Equinox and Feminine Seasons" I invite you to celebrate the energy of Spring that brings with it awakening, renewal and a fresh perspective. We explore the profound parallels between the Nature's Seasons and the cyclical seasons of a woman's life. I share with you some ideas for embracing the energy of Spring - from the refreshing concept of spring cleaning in your health, personal life, and business endeavours to the deep dive into connecting with your inner body wisdom and somatic intelligence.

E40: A Journey of Returning to Embodied Feminine Wholeness
In today’s podcast episode I invite you to explore the topic that resonates deeply with me – healing of the feminine and feminine empowerment. I want to take you on a journey towards a radical change that includes the integration of your heart and mind, the essential balance between the masculine and feminine energies and aspects within us and its profound impact on our communities and collective wellbeing, and the healing and nurturing of our environment and Mother Earth.

E39: Conversation with Louise Cashin: The Power of Yoga to Change Our Lives
In this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Louise Cashin. We chat about Louise’s experience of recovering from an injury by learning and practicing Yoga, and her love for sharing healing Yoga practices for others. We also talk about how Somatic Movement can be a wonderful addition to more traditional Yoga practices.

E38: Conversation with Fiona Parr: Focusing and how it is integrated in many modern trauma healing approaches
In this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Fiona Parr. We chat about Fiona's path of hitting burnout as a dance practitioner and becoming a Focusing Practitioner and Trainer, which changed significantly how she worked. We also discuss why Focusing is relatively unknown even though it is being integrated and taught in many better known like Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing.

E37: Let's Talk About Boundaries
In this podcast episode, I take you on a journey into the heart of boundaries, viewed through the lens of trauma-informed practices. I delve deep into the essence of boundaries, emphasizing their pivotal role in leading a life that feels aligned, resourceful, joyful, and balanced.

E36: The Somatic and Embodied Solution for Overwhelm and Burnout
In today's podcast episode I want to invite you to explore the topic that resonates with many of us - how to deal with overwhelm and burnout. This subject comes up a lot in my conversations with other practitioners - in our mentoring and training sessions. I believe that it's important to acknowledge the impact of our society's expectations and the glorification of busy-ness, productivity and efficiency on how we approach our work and life.

E35: Celebrating Completion of Our Beta Cohort of Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women Certification
In today's podcast episode I want to invite you to celebrate with me the completion of our Beta Cohort of Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women training certification. This is a celebration of an amazing achievement for all of us - women who signed up for 10 months training and completed it, for our Associate Coaches who contributed and shared their wisdom and expertise, and for me as a founder and main trainer and coach.

E34: Harmony and Sustainability On Your Own Terms: Honouring Your Body's Needs in Business
In today's podcast episode I want to invite you on a journey of reflection, to ask yourself whether how you work and how you run your business is done in a nervous system friendly way - in a way that supports and nurtures YOUR nervous system.

E33: Conversation with Dawn Wright: Have Courage to Embrace Your Own Definition of Success
In this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Dawn Wright. We chat about Dawn's learning and path of becoming a yoga teacher and trainer, how she integrated her experience of working in a financial profession with supporting yoga teachers, the changes within the yoga community and its landscape, and her unique approach to embracing her definition of success.

E32: Conversation with Jane Dancey: Yoga, Somatics and Feminine Embodiment
In this podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking with Jane Dancey. We chat about Jane's journey through becoming a yoga teacher, her own trauma and healing, the wisdom of being a 50 year old woman, a history of women's rights movements and circles, and how we can support women towards a more feminine embodiment.

E31: Nurturing Your Self-trust for Embodied Integrity
In this episode "Nurturing Your Self-trust for Embodied Integrity", we explore the essence of what it means to be true to oneself, and the profound role of self-trust in achieving and maintaining personal integrity. I invite you to reflect on the relationship between the trust we have in ourselves and our ability to live authentically and with integrity.