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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 21, 20252 min read


EP104- Interconnection, Imperfection, and the Beautiful Struggle of Being Human
What happens when a Southern Baptist single mom trades perfectionism for Maya wisdom? Jan Capps discovered that the secret to a fulfilling life isn't found in climbing to the top; it's woven into the beautiful tapestry of community, creation, and embracing our gloriously imperfect humanity. In this episode, Jan shares her transformative journey from small-town North Carolina to the highlands of Guatemala, where she spent decades working in healthcare and learning from Mayan c
aimeetakaya
Jun 19, 202539 min read


EP103 - Unshaming Your Body, Your Self & Your World–A Conversation with David Bedrick
What if shame isn’t a flaw, but a signal that something essential in you has been pushed away? In this week’s episode, Aimee sits with David Bedrick, therapist, author of The Unshaming Way , and a passionate advocate for psychological truth-telling. They explore how shame disconnects us from our experience, distorts our emotions, and shapes our identities from the inside out. Through somatic awareness, storytelling, and radical compassion, David invites us into the process o
aimeetakaya
Jun 5, 202554 min read


EP102-Decoding Pet Communication & Emotional Wellbeing
Have you ever wondered what your pet is really thinking behind those adorable eyes? What if grooming your pet was more than a task, but a sacred exchange of trust and care? In this week’s episode, Aimee sits down with Cassondra Smith, CEO of Club Pawsh and host of The Unlimited Groomer podcast . Cassondra shares her inspiring journey from music industry professional to animal wellness educator, speaker, and grooming expert. Whether you’re a pet parent, an animal professio
aimeetakaya
May 22, 202534 min read


EP101: Saying YES to Healing & Transformation with Jessica Glose
What does it really mean to say yes to healing? In today’s episode, Aimee Takaya sits down with Jessica Glose, a somatic breathwork...
aimeetakaya
May 13, 202536 min read


EP100 - Shame, Sensuality & Self-Worth with Natalie Vires
What if your shame wasn't yours to begin with? What if the heaviness you've carried in your body for decades was an energetic...
aimeetakaya
May 1, 202537 min read


EP99 - Eat, Feel, Heal: Transforming Your Relationship with Food and Self
What if nourishment wasn’t something you had to earn or chase, but a way of being ? In this week’s episode, Aimee Takaya sits with Isabel...
aimeetakaya
Apr 17, 202537 min read


Ep 98 - Retreat to the Boundless Earth with Aimee Takaya, Jai Knight, and Saewon Oh
Are you feeling overstimulated and disconnected from yourself? If you’re looking to slow down, tune into your body, and rediscover the...
aimeetakaya
Apr 3, 202539 min read


EP97 - The Body Doesn't Exist: Somatic Re-languaging For Intimacy and Self-Connection
How does the language you use impact your connection to your body? Today, Aimee Takaya unpacks the profound impact of words on bodily...
aimeetakaya
Mar 27, 202519 min read


Honoring Eleanor Criswell-Hanna: A Teacher Who Transformed My Life with Gentle Power
To my somatic mentor and yoga teacher Eleanor Criswell-Hanna: I am so grateful that I spent so much time with you in 2019. I did 3...
aimeetakaya
Mar 13, 20252 min read


EP96 - Moving Through Trauma with the Five Rhythms Practice
Do you ever notice recurring emotional or physical patterns in your life? Today, Aimee Takaya chats with Wyld Lee, a certified 5Rhythms...
aimeetakaya
Mar 13, 202533 min read


Healing After Chemo: Judi’s Journey with Somatic Education
Post Chemo, Judi knew she had a lot of tension and stress she was holding in her body, but it was not clear what could be done about it....
aimeetakaya
Mar 4, 20252 min read


EP95 - Meth House Somatics With Aimee Takaya
What happens when life throws you into an unexpected and overwhelming situation? In today’s episode, Aimee shares her deeply personal...
aimeetakaya
Feb 27, 202524 min read


From Tension to Transformation: Lindsay’s Journey with Somatics
Lindsay has had her life (and her body of course) powerfully opened by Somatics! She is easily one of my most dedicated students here in...
aimeetakaya
Feb 27, 20252 min read


EP94 - The Love You Crave Starts With You with Kristy Scher
Feeling unfulfilled in your relationships? Change doesn’t always start with your partner—it begins with you. Today, Kristy Scher explores...
aimeetakaya
Feb 13, 202549 min read


EP93 - Don’t Let Your Stress Define You With Aimee Takaya
Stress impacts us all, often shaping our thoughts, behaviors, and even personality over time. But what if you could uncover who you are...
aimeetakaya
Jan 30, 202517 min read


Finding Freedom in Subtlety: How Revive Transformed My Somatic Journey
I joined Revive because I wanted to open my body up and had experienced success from a previous one on one session with Aimee. I knew I...
aimeetakaya
Jan 18, 20252 min read


EP92 - 3 Reasons You DON'T Slow Down and Why it's Your Greatest Medicine
Do you ever wonder why it's so incredibly hard to slow down in life in your body and even mind? Today’s world largely praises...
aimeetakaya
Jan 16, 202520 min read


From Falling to Flowing: How Hanna Somatics with Aimee Transformed My Mind, Body, and Soul
I first connected with Aimee shortly after experiencing a significant fall while running, and the synchronicity of that moment made it a...
aimeetakaya
Jan 4, 20252 min read


EP 91 - Finding Clarity, Presence, & Fulfillment in Midlife With Susan Lazar Hart
Midlife is more than just a phase—it’s an opportunity to rediscover yourself, let go of what no longer serves you, and embrace a life...
aimeetakaya
Jan 2, 202545 min read
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