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TRIGGER WARNING

Please be advised this episode talks about trauma experiences linked to sexual assaults in some detail and could be activating. Please practice self care! 

Join Cori and the wonderful and inspiring Corina Deiters, an American author and trauma survivor, as they talk about life, overcoming adversity, the impact of trauma and the power of finding your voice through writing.

Corina is the author of Marred Mask, a deeply personal and thought-provoking book exploring the experiences and emotions that can remain hidden behind the masks we wear. Through her writing and personal journey as a trauma survivor, Corina brings honesty and courage to subjects that are not always easy to talk about.

In this episode, you will discover more about Corina's journey, what inspired her to write Marred Mask, and how sharing our experiences can help break the silence surrounding trauma. Together they explore resilience, self-discovery, healing and the importance of allowing ourselves to be heard.

Join them for an open and heartfelt conversation about turning difficult experiences into words, finding strength in vulnerability and reminding others that they are never alone.

Find out more about Corina Deiters and her book, Marred Mask:

TikTok: corijbookbay 

https://www.tiktok.com/@corijbookbay?_r=1&_t=ZG-9B9e28WznRw

Instagram: Authorcorijbookbay

https://www.instagram.com/authorcorijbookbay?mdxt=cmsxM2RtOTN1eGty

Bookwebsite: corijbookbay.com 

Amazon for the book:

https://www.amazon.com/Marred-Mask-Corina-Deiters-ebook/dp/B0FH7GFVR3/ref=vo_sr_l_dp_bo_ff?crid=32ZUNCDVSBGBL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aMXjxZYmkPqiXpLMmcD2pg.ETa3MXDohLuYURAUrKCrvBQkEhL93A7uHc4pB8UTEkQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=married+mask+book&qid=1793882641&sprefix=married+mask+book%2Caps%2C278&sr=8-1

Join Cori and her guests, Kala Niemierko and Vicki Cook, as they explore the TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) model. Kala, a somatic wellness provider who practises as T.R.E. with Kala, and Vicki, a certified TRE® certification trainer, embodiment coach and practitioner based in Scotland. Join Coir as she invites them to share their journeys into this powerful body-based modality and their own life stories. 

Find out how TRE® can be integrated into client work in a supportive, trauma-informed way, exploring the importance of safety, choice and working with the body to support greater connection and well-being.

Find out more about the practitioners:

https://trescotland.com/about-vicki-cook/

https://www.instagram.com/trewithkala/

Join Natalie and Cori as they explore the journey of life and what it means to find your way towards your highest and truest self.

Natalie is a Quantum Voice Therapist, Sound Healer and Teacher with a deep passion for sound and the ways in which we can embody, experience and interpret it.

Many years ago, Natalie trained Cori in sound therapy. Since then, Natalie has continued to evolve both personally and professionally, discovering a connection to something she had never even considered before.

In this beautiful and heartfelt conversation, they explore their shared journey, the connection between them and the experiences that have shaped where they are today.

Cori invites Natalie to share how she discovered her calling to Light Language, what led her towards this unique form of expression and how sound has continued to guide her journey.

A conversation about connection, self discovery, healing, purpose and finding the courage to listen to the deepest parts of ourselves.

Join Natalie and Cori as they journey into self and how unique this journey is.

Find out more about Natalie:

https://www.facebook.com/palmandbowl/

and 

https://www.instagram.com/palmandbowl/

Join Gemma and Cori as they explore what it means to be a woman and find peace in your unique and beautiful body.  

In this episode, join Cori and Gemma as we explore the importance of coming home to your body with love and compassion, reconnecting with yourself and embracing who you truly are. We’ll explore self-love, healing, awakening, feminine energy, inner child work and what it really means to come home to yourself.

Gemma Louise is a Sound Healer, Coach and Mentor for Women, passionate about helping women reconnect with themselves, rebuild their self-worth and embrace who they truly are.

A former Occupational Therapist, Gemma’s own journey through grief, healing and spiritual awakening led her to explore sound healing, coaching, embodiment and personal transformation. Today, she brings together her professional experience and lived experience to create spaces for women to slow down, go deeper and reconnect with themselves.

Find out more about Gemma:

https://www.gemmalouisehealing.com

Join Aleksandra and Cori as they explore what it means to truly come home to your body and how reconnecting with ourselves can support greater self-awareness, resilience and personal growth.

Aleksandra identifies as a Certified Eco-Somatic Therapist and brings together body led and coaching practices to empower people to build a deeper, more trusting relationship with themselves. Her approach is trauma-informed and strengths-focused, creating space for curiosity, compassion and meaningful change.

With a passion for both personal and professional evolution, Aleksandra is dedicated to supporting people as they navigate growth, transformation, have more self-awareness and the journey back to themselves.

Come and join the conversation, slow down, tune in and discover what your body might be trying to tell you.

Find out more about Aleksandra:

https://www.aleksandra-wruk.online

Join Paul and Cori as they explore the importance of personal growth, building a business that feels truly aligned, and the power of sound and human connection.

Paul is the face of The Sound Bath Studio and passionate about bringing people together and creating supportive spaces where people can slow down, reconnect, and experience the benefits of sound.  

In this episode he shares his own life experiences and journey into the work he does now. His passion for his work and personal healing shines through. 

Find out more about Paul here:

https://www.soundbathstudio.co.uk

Join Pina and Cori as they explore the essence of tantra, living life with all its gifts and challenges and what it means to live with deeper presence in everyday life.

In this conversation, they reflect on embodiment, acceptance, and the power of coming back into the present moment. 

Pina shares from her lived experience as a  human and multifaceted practitioner.  She lives her life rooted in somatic awareness and a commitment to authentic living, offering insights into how truth can be felt and expressed through the body.

This episode invites listeners to consider how we relate to ourselves, how we meet experience as it arises, and what it means to live in alignment with who we really are.

Find out more about Pina here: https://www.instagram.com/thereisthemuse?igsh=Z3RuNXYwNXliZXZx

And

https://www.instagram.com/pinacrz?igsh=aG9mM3AwMGMxYW9w

Join Cori and Abigail Nelson as they discuss the power of working with the mind and body in creative ways.

Abigail is a qualified dramatherapist based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

With a background in arts and disability, she is passionate about ofering creative opportunities for all bodies, to express and explore.​  ​With an embodied, inclusive, unique appraoch, and enthusiasm for her work, Abigail is truly inspiring. 

How could drama therapy support your journey?

Find out more about Abigail: https://www.abigailnelson.co.uk/about-abigail-nelson

Join Cori and Hannah Mosing as they explore what it means to navigate trauma creatively and land in a place of love and hope. Hannah is a poet and author who writes authentically from the heart.  Her work inspires and moves.  

In this podcast you will meet Hannah’s 2 beautiful emotional support dogs and get a raw and reall insight into who Hannah is as human being.  Her journey reminds us that healing is possible and we can become the most beautiful versions of ourselves. 

May you all find as much joy in listening to Cori and Hannah celebrate their ADHD minds and smile when the dogs join them.

Find out more about Hannah:

https://www.hannahmosing.com

Join Cori for a guided compassionate mind practice exploring the three emotional regulation systems developed by Paul Gilbert as part of Compassion Focused Therapy. Through a trauma informed and somatic lens, this practice helps you understand how these systems shape your emotional responses and why cultivating balance in the nervous system is essential for developing more compassion.

In this podcast, Cori gently leads you through a meditative, body-based practice designed to support regulation, deepen self-awareness, and nurture a greater sense of compassion for yourself and others.

This podcast was recorded live on instagram and shared as a podcast. 

Resources: 

The Three Emotional Regulation Systems

According to Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), our minds work with three main emotional regulation systems:

🔴 1. Threat System (Protection)

• Focus: Safety and survival
• Feelings: Anxiety, anger, shame, inner critic
• Body: Tightness, shallow breathing, a frozen or reactive voice
  This system is not a problem – it is trying to protect you.

🔵 2. Drive System (Doing and Achieving)

• Focus: Goals, success, motivation
• Feelings: Excitement, urgency
• Body: Activated, energised
  Helpful, but it can lead to burnout if overused.

🟢 3. Soothing System (Safeness and Connection)

• Focus: Calm, care, belonging, groundedness
• Feelings: Contentment, warmth
• Body: Slower breathing, softer muscles, a steadier voice
  This is the system we strengthen through compassion-based practices.

You tube:

Emotional regulation systems: https://youtu.be/HX2N9Z6KKI8?si=qV7yLVGysohLb_7B

Compassionate other: https://youtu.be/JqlzIxxWSzg?si=EZx_NdPTRQmik4YH

The compassionate mind: https://youtu.be/ufK-0qANOd8?si=ldZTF40j4ZHhagDy

The window of tolerance: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DTNVlppGz0zM&ved=2ahUKEwjIr-HTpuWTAxU6dUEAHYXUOKcQwqsBegQIVxAB&usg=AOvVaw3aSXaWNGV7AU0TymwKR9MQ

People you may want to look up in the somatic world:

Bessel van der Kolk

Peter Levine

Arielle Schwartz

Tara Brach