Does talking therapy risk disembodying people?

In this episode Ellie discusses the powerful connection between exercise and mental health with Kevin Braddock, Psychotherapist, Fitness Instructor, and Co-Founder of Soma Space. Soma Space is a not-for-profit organisation that combines strength training and exercise with mental health education.

Kevin argues the value of creating a space that centres both movement and getting into the body, as well mental health education and psychotherapy. Essentially, treating people in the bodies they exist in.

Ellie and Kevin also discuss the somatic and psychotherapeutic approaches used at Soma Space, Kevin’s personal journey from journalism to psychotherapy and fitness instruction, and give advice on how to embrace movement as a busy practice owner.

You can find out more about Kevin and Soma Space on their website and Instagram.