Portraits of the Pioneers is an in-depth look at those who have been actively involved in the exploration, development, and practice of somatic touch therapy. In this episode Kate shares stories about her work as an equine empath, as well as her new project, called Emanations of Light, to offer daily inspirations to her community during these tumultuous times on our planet. Kate's unique abilities as an empath makes her wonderfully effective when working with trauma.

Hosted by: Anna Marie Bowers and Richard Mack

Audio Engineered and Produced by: Mitch Lieber

Video Engineered by: Roger Gutzwiller

Executive Produced by: Madelana Ferrara

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Portraits of the Pioneers is an in-depth look at those who have been actively involved in the exploration, development, and practice of somatic touch therapy. In this episode Kate shares stories about her work as an equine empath, as well as her new project, called Emanations of Light, to offer daily inspirations to her community during these tumultuous times on our planet. Kate's unique abilities as an empath makes her wonderfully effective when working with trauma.

Hosted by: Anna Marie Bowers and Richard Mack

Audio Engineered and Produced by: Mitch Lieber

Video Engineered by: Roger Gutzwiller

Executive Produced by: Madelana Ferrara

Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: MYB.LLC

SEEDS is a podcast about a set of somatic touch principles that we call Somatic Mindfulness and how it is changing the practices and lives of LMTs and practitioners. Each episode is a brief conversation with someone who has adopted these principles sharing how it’s affecting their work and their views about massage and life.

Hosted by: Madelana Ferrara & Richard Mack

Audio Engineered by: Mitch Lieber

Executive Produced by: Madelana Ferrara Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: MYB.LLC & SomaticMindfulness.CO

Portraits of the Pioneers is an in-depth look at those who have been actively involved in the exploration, development, and practice of somatic touch therapy. Our conversation continues with Gail Stewart, a pioneer who embodies the experience of a "feeling state" that demonstrates what this work is about. Simply being with and hearing her talk can offer a transformative experience. Learn about her and this work, hear more of her stories, and discover the feeling depths of Trager© Approach, a somatic touch therapy.

Hosted by: Anna Marie Bowers and Richard Mack

Audio Engineered and Produced by: Mitch Lieber

Video Engineered by: Roger Gutzwiller

Executive Produced by: Madelana Ferrara

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Portraits of the Pioneers is an in-depth look at those who have been actively involved in the exploration, development, and practice of somatic touch therapy. Meet Bill Scholl, a pioneer and consummate story-teller who came to the world of somatic touch therapy by way of an unexplained movement impairment he incurred in his life as a businessman. Bill's insightful wisdom and southern charm are irresistible. Hear his stories and learn about his journey.

Hosted by: Anna Marie Bowers and Richard Mack

Audio Engineered and Produced by: Mitch Lieber

Video Engineered by: Roger Gutzwiller

Executive Produced by: Madelana Ferrara

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Portraits of the Pioneers is an in-depth look at those who have been actively involved in the exploration, development, and practice of somatic touch therapy. Meet Jack Blackburn, a pioneer with a background in Vipassana Meditation. Learn how this opened his path to hands-on bodywork and how he wove his understanding of psychology, spirituality, and bodywork together in his teaching and writing. Jack is a prolific teacher and writer. Hear his thoughts, stories, perspectives, and learn about his journey.

Hosted by: Anna Marie Bowers & Richard Mack

Audio Engineered and Produced by: Mitch Lieber

Video Engineered by: Roger Gutzwiller

Executive Produced by: Madelana Ferrara

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Portraits of the Pioneers is an in-depth look at those who have been actively involved in the exploration, development, and practice of somatic touch therapy. Meet Kate Rose, a pioneer who came to the world of touch therapy unexpectedly after a significant injury. First studying with Gail Stewart, and then with Dr. Trager, she integrated her gifts as an empath with her ability to understand movement from her life as a dancer. With an endearing approach to sharing her story, Kate will engage and inform, sparking your call to listen deeply.

Hosted by: Anna Marie Bowers & Richard Mack

Audio Engineered and Produced by: Mitch Lieber

Video Engineered by: Roger Gutzwiller

Executive Produced by: Madelana Ferrara

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Portraits of the Pioneers is an in-depth look at those who have been actively involved in the exploration, development, and practice of somatic touch therapy. Meet Kathryn Hansman-Spice, a pioneer who started as a NYC, and Washington DC (inner city) educator. In a surprise twist of fate, she learned how to "come home to herself". Hear how this busy, always-doing, up and coming woman's world turned around in an unexpected change of course during the early days of what would become the somatic world.

Hosted by: Anna Marie Bowers Richard Mack

Audio Engineered and Produced by: Mitch Lieber

Video Engineered by: Roger Gutzwiller

Executive Produced by: Madelana Ferrara

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Portraits of the Pioneers is an in-depth look at those who have been actively involved in the exploration, development, and practice of somatic touch therapy.

We continue our conversation with Gail Stewart in this episode 2. Hear her talk about some of the breakthroughs she's had over the years and how they shaped her work.

Hosted by: Anna Marie Bowers Richard Mack

Audio Engineered and Produced by: Mitch Lieber 

Video Engineered by: Roger Gutzwiller

Executive Produced by: Madelana Ferrara

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Portraits of the Pioneers is an in-depth look at those who have been actively involved in the exploration, development, and practice of somatic touch therapy.

Meet Gail Stewart, a pioneer from the early days of Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA. Gail was a devoted student of Dr. Milton Trager from his very first appearance at Esalen. Hear her stories and learn about her journey.

Hosted by: Anna Marie Bowers Richard Mack

Audio Engineered and Produced by: Mitch Lieber 

Video Engineered by: Roger Gutzwiller

Executive Produced by: Madelana Ferrara

Special Thanks to Our Sponsor:  MYB.LLC