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Ep115 - Unlocking Your Body's Natural Healing Response with TRE
What if the key to releasing decades of tension wasn't about trying harder, but about getting out of your own way? Physiotherapist and TRE Australia founder Richmond Heath reveals how your body already knows how to heal itself through spontaneous tremoring, the same natural mechanism animals use daily, but humans have learned to suppress. He explores the profound intelligence behind involuntary movement and how somatic techniques like TRE access the body’s reflexive respons
ilagosajoan
Nov 2145 min read


EP114: Healing Chronic Pain Beyond the Physical
When someone says "it's all in your head," they're dismissing real pain, but what if we could reclaim that phrase as empowering instead? Physical therapist and author Stacey Roberts joins the conversation to explore the hidden layers of chronic pain, revealing why conventional approaches often fall short and how a holistic, personalized view can finally bring relief. This episode bridges the gap between physical symptoms and emotional experience, offering hope for anyone wh
aimeetakaya
Nov 619 min read


It’s Me and Not Me: The Paradox of Embodied Healing
It’s me and it’s not me. It’s the water and it’s not the water. It’s the modality and my unique soul configuration. I am blessed with offering serious, potent and REAL neurophysiologically shifting modalities into the world. AND It is my unique essence, lineage and life path that have brought me to this moment, where I can choose to channel the presence needed for profound healing to occur. I am mistaken to completely identify with my success. And I am mistaken to deny the tr
aimeetakaya
Nov 22 min read


Ep113: Owning Sexuality and Leadership with Bekah Slider
What happens when you refuse to compartmentalize your sexuality from your leadership? In this week’s episode, confidence coach and motivational speaker Becca Slider shares her journey from conservative Christian pastor to embodied leader who unapologetically integrates sexuality with purpose. This episode challenges the toxic cultural narrative that women must choose between being respected and being sexual, and offers a roadmap for reclaiming the power that comes from full-
aimeetakaya
Oct 2347 min read


Ep112: Body Neutrality and Confidence with Chronic Illness
Have you ever thought about what happens when chronic illness or disability intersects with body image, confidence, and building a successful life? In this week’s episode, certified body image coach Lacey Nagar Ammerman shares her deeply personal journey of navigating muscular dystrophy while building a thriving business and meaningful relationships. Lacey takes us through: - Why body neutrality is a more achievable and sustainable goal than body positivity for people with
aimeetakaya
Oct 933 min read


EP: 168 Unlearning tension: how to actually let your body relax with Aimee Takaya
You know that tension in your neck right now?Or that tightness in your stomach you’ve grown so used to that you barely notice it anymore?...
aimeetakaya
Oct 82 min read
Watsu in Paradise (Part Two)
Water is our first home. And when we return to water, we remember a deep part of ourselves. During my trip to Moorea in French Polynesia,...
aimeetakaya
Oct 42 min read
Watsu training in Paradise. (Part one)
I feel so lucky to become part of the global water family of Watsu as I work my way towards Practitioner status. Thank you to Carlos (...
aimeetakaya
Oct 22 min read


Coming Home to My Body: A Journey of Somatic Self-Love
Being in my body. It's still not easy for me. And it's also easier than ever before. It's a lifelong relationship with sensation,...
aimeetakaya
Sep 301 min read
What Is Your Body Still Holding Onto?
Yesterday, I worked with a new client during their very first somatic session. As part of my intake process, I asked if they had ever...
aimeetakaya
Sep 293 min read


EP111 - Your Body Says No: How Unexpressed Emotions Block Abundance
What if the secret to experiencing more wealth, love, and pleasure isn't about acquiring more, but about expanding your nervous system's capacity to actually hold and feel what you already have? In this week’s episode, trauma-informed somatic coach Danelle Gallo joins Aimee to explore how our bodies hold unexpressed emotions, and what happens when we finally give ourselves permission to feel it all. Danelle takes us through: - The connection between nervous system capacity a
aimeetakaya
Sep 2647 min read


EP110 - Breath as a Portal: How Conscious Breathing Unlocks the Body’s Innate Intelligence
Have you ever thought about what happens when you can't hold onto those magical flow states? In this week’s episode, Aimee sits down with Leo Marrs, a breath advocate, and entrepreneur to explore why we slip out of creative flow and what both sides of this human spectrum teach us. This conversation will definitely shift how you think about the inevitable ebb and flow of consciousness. Leo takes us through: - Why breath awareness works 100% of the time as a portal to presenc
aimeetakaya
Sep 1229 min read


EP109- How to Find Your Truth & Develop Discernment with Jennifer Spor
Everyone talks about “speaking your truth,” but how do you actually know what your truth is? This week, Aimee sits down with spiritual mentor and author Jennifer Spor to speak about the art of discerning authentic inner knowing from external programming. Together, they explore the physical experience of truth—how it feels in the body, how to build unshakable discernment, and why embodied wisdom is essential in today’s world Jennifer takes us through: - How to recognize when y
aimeetakaya
Sep 137 min read


EP108- Choosing to Live: Overcoming Depression with Jensen Cummings
What does it take to reinvent yourself when the world, and your identity, shift beneath your feet? In this week's episode, Aimee sits down with her cousin Jensen Cummings, a fifth-generation chef turned entrepreneur and podcaster, for a raw conversation about his journey from severe depression and burnout to healing through plant medicine and somatic practices. Jensen shares how he's redefining success, learning to find worth beyond performance, and discovering meaning in "
aimeetakaya
Aug 1648 min read


If you have TMJ, jaw tension, facial tension (resting bitch face) or neck pain- read this post by my friend and client
" you wouldn't be able to tell at all just from looking at me, what kinda intense nazi-level enforcement was happening below the surface....
aimeetakaya
Aug 52 min read
Live Session Summary: What Is Hanna Somatic Education & How I Offer It
In this live, I shared an overview of Hanna Somatic Education , a powerful neuromuscular release technique designed to help the body...
aimeetakaya
Aug 51 min read


EP107- Unlocking Your Infinite Potential in the Space Between Thoughts
Ever wondered if what feels like a breakdown might actually be a breakthrough in disguise? In this week’s episode, Aimee sits down with David Hulse, a spiritual guide who bridges traditional religious doctrines with contemporary spiritual insights. They explore how to turn your darkest moments into your greatest awakenings by shifting from "spirit" to "energy" consciousness. David takes us through: - The science and spirituality behind frequency and vibration - Why nervous
aimeetakaya
Jul 3142 min read


EP106- How to Integrate Your Spiritual Self with Your Human Experience
What if the path to enlightenment isn't about ascending away from your human experience, but diving deeper into it? In this week’s episode, intuitive business mentor & spiritual wellness mentor Lindsay Schroeder joins Aimee to explore the dangerous trap of spiritual bypassing and reveal why your body holds the key to true awakening. Lindsay shares her expertise, offering a refreshingly grounded approach to consciousness that honors both your spiritual essence and your beauti
aimeetakaya
Jul 1738 min read


EP105- What Your Body Image Is Trying to Tell You, with Deb Schachter
What if your negative body image isn't the villain in your story but actually a messenger trying to help you? In today’s episode, Aimee sits down with Deb Schachter, one of Boston's leading clinicians in body image and eating disorder recovery, to explore a revolutionary approach to working with body image that goes far beyond body positivity. Deb takes us through: - How body image is multi-dimensional; it holds our entire story, past experiences, and present moment feeling
aimeetakaya
Jul 346 min read


Returning to Myself: Chelsey’s Journey from Chronic Pain to Somatic Awakening
Chelsey just returned from the Somatic Awakening Retreat this June and has shared her beautiful insights! She has released so much and...
aimeetakaya
Jun 212 min read
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