Nikki is a somatic practitioner, energy worker, and registered nurse who guides people into deeper connection with their nervous system, their parts, and their subtle body. Her work weaves somatic parts work, trauma-informed nervous system care, and quantum attunement. Nikki supports mothers, sensitive souls, and seekers navigating the layered and non-linear process of healing.

In this conversation, Alyssa and Nikki explore the intricate relationship between healing, attunement, and motherhood. Nikki shares her journey from nursing to becoming a somatic practitioner, emphasizing the importance of connecting with one's body and understanding the nervous system. They discuss the significance of attunement in emotional health, the impact of childhood experiences on parenting, and the challenges of navigating motherhood with awareness of attachment styles.

Episode takeaways:

• Nikki blends energy work and somatic practices to help people connect with their bodies.
• Attunement is crucial for emotional health and nervous system regulation.
• Childhood experiences significantly impact parenting styles and attachment.
• Secure attachment can be formed with as little as 30% attunement.
• Mothers need to prioritize their own regulation to support their children effectively.
• Overstimulation can lead to nervous system dysregulation in parents and children.

• Self-care practices should focus on meeting personal sensory needs.
• Therapeutic relationships are vital for deep emotional healing.
• Somatic practices can help individuals connect with their inner experiences. Chiropractic care can lead to gradual improvements in health.

• Sensory needs play a significant role in sleep and behavior.
• Food pickiness in toddlers can be addressed with patience and attunement.
• Self-attunement is essential for personal growth and parenting.
• Perfectionism can hinder authentic parenting.
• Somatic experiences can aid in healing past traumas.
• Self-care practices are vital for mothers' well-being.
• The legacy of resilience is important for future generations.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Emotions and Motherhood

00:36 The Journey of Healing and Attunement

03:39 Understanding Attachment Styles

06:39 The Impact of Childhood Experiences

09:37 Parenting Challenges and Boundaries

12:35 Sensory Needs and Child Behavior

31:00 Navigating Emotional Triggers in Parenting

33:17 The Importance of Communication and Regulation

36:47 The Struggles of Alone Time and Guilt in Parenting

38:44 Understanding Sensory Needs and Overstimulation

44:45 The Role of Regulation in Secure Attachment

48:51 Somatic Practices for Emotional Regulation

55:47 Exploring Sensory Input and Its Impact on Children

58:30 Navigating Sensory Needs and Chiropractic Care

59:42 Understanding Birth Trauma and Nervous System Health

01:01:06 The Complexities of Sleep and Attachment

01:02:54 The Impact of Parenting Styles on Child Development

01:05:41 Food Preferences and Control in Toddlerhood

01:08:26 Exploring Perfectionism and Authenticity in Parenting

01:09:47 The Legacy of Resilience and Emotional Safety

01:21:37 Navigating Reactive Emotions in Parenting

01:24:40 The Importance of Attunement and Communication

01:27:03 Understanding Trauma: Big T vs. Little T

01:30:17 The Complexity of Family Dynamics and Healing

01:35:26 Balancing Personal Growth and Parenting Challenges

Episode resources:

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