Rooted Conversations with Mitch Webb

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Guest Bio:

Irene Lyon, MSC. and nervous system expert, teaches people around the world how to work with the nervous system to transform trauma, heal body and mind, and live full, creative lives. To date, her online programs and classes have reached close to 25,000 people in over 90 countries. Irene has a Master’s Degree in Biomedical and Health Science and also has a knack for making complex info easy for ALL of us to understand and apply to our lives. She has extensively studied and practices the works of Dr. Moshé Feldenkrais, Peter Levine (founder of Somatic Experiencing) and Kathy Kain (founder of Somatic Practice). Irene spends her free time eating delicious food, hiking in the mountains or walking along the Pacific Ocean in her hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia. Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Mitch Webb welcomes nervous system expert and mentor Irene Lyon. Irene shares her personal journey from sports injuries and Feldenkrais training to becoming a leader in trauma healing and nervous system education. Together, Mitch and Irene explore why slowing down is essential for true healing, the creation of Smart Body, Smart Mind, and how anyone can begin to “become their own medicine.” Whether you’re an athlete, high achiever, or someone facing chronic health struggles, this conversation offers hope, clarity, and tools for deep healing.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro — Mitch introduces Irene Lyon and her global impact in trauma healing.

5:45 – Irene’s Background — From exercise physiology to Feldenkrais to discovering trauma work.

14:30 – Clients Who Weren’t Healing — The turning point that led Irene to Somatic Experiencing.

22:10 – Feldenkrais Meets Trauma Healing — How small, subtle movements unlock big changes.

31:00 – Mitch’s Story — How nervous system education transformed his own healing.

40:50 – Titration & Slowing Down — Why going too fast can overwhelm the system.

55:00 – Becoming Your Own Medicine — Irene explains how education + practice create lasting change.

1:05:30 – Who This Work Is For — Why rock bottom and curiosity often fuel healing breakthroughs.

1:18:00 – Smart Body, Smart Mind — The structure, benefits, and community behind Irene’s signature course.

1:30:20 – Online vs In-Person Work — When each format is supportive and necessary.

1:40:00 – Closing Thoughts — Trusting the process, and how to begin your own journey.

Key Takeaways:

-Healing isn’t about forcing, it’s about slowing down and listening to the body.

-Nervous system education empowers you to become your own medicine.

-Transformation often comes when curiosity meets rock bottom.

Connect with Irene: ​⁠​⁠

https://youtube.com/@IreneLyon

https://facebook.com/lyonirene

https://instagram.com/irenelyon/

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Episode Summary

In this deep and wide-ranging conversation, Mitch sits down with spiritual teacher, healer, and oracle Victoria Haffer to explore healing at every level—body, mind, and spirit. From trauma-informed nervous system work to the wisdom of animals and the call for men’s healing spaces, Victoria shares her journey and insights on what it means to reclaim sovereignty, safety, and authenticity in a chaotic world.

Together, they touch on inner child work, the importance of embodiment, spiritual awakening, and the often-overlooked role of our pets as mirrors and guides. This episode blends science, spirituality, and real talk—inviting listeners to show up as they are and step into their power.

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps

• 00:00 – 01:40 | Mitch and Victoria reconnect, sharing their history of biohacking, energy work, and friendship.
• 02:00 – 10:00 | Victoria’s path: from angels and Reiki to addiction, trauma, and nervous system healing.
• 18:00 – 22:30 | Why safety is the foundation of healing and the role of inner child work.
• 24:00 – 27:30 | Divine masculine and feminine energies, detoxing, and being “solution-focused” in a toxic world.
• 33:00 – 38:30 | Sovereignty, COVID awakenings, and breaking childhood conditioning.
• 42:00 – 47:00 | Men’s healing, toxic masculinity, and the vision for men’s groups.
• 54:00 – 56:30 | Meeting the moment, authenticity, and the magic of presence.
• 71:00 – 74:30 | Healing with animals, soul contracts, and equine coaching
• 77:30 – 79:00 | Closing wisdom: this isn’t a dress rehearsal—step into your life now.

Key Takeaways

• Healing begins with safety and nervous system regulation.
• Sovereignty is about trusting your own inner wisdom above external authority.
• Spiritual awakenings can be messy, painful, and beautiful all at once.
• Men’s groups and spaces are essential for rebalancing divine masculine energy.
• Animals mirror our healing journeys and often serve as spiritual guides.
• True transformation requires embodiment, authenticity, and patience—there’s no “Amazon Prime” version of healing.

Connect with Victoria

www.VictoriaHaffer.com

https://www.youtube.com/c/VictoriaHaffer

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoriahaffer

https://www.facebook.com/HolisticAlchemist77

https://www.instagram.com/victoriahaffer/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriahaffer/

🎙️ Episode Summary

In this episode, Mitch sits down with Louise to explore her journey of blending creativity with purpose. They talk about building community, overcoming creative resistance, and finding balance between personal growth and professional life. Louise shares insights on storytelling, leadership, and how to stay authentic while navigating challenges.

⏱️ Show Notes with Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction Mitch welcomes Louise and sets the stage for the conversation.

04:15 – Early Influences Louise reflects on childhood inspirations and how they shaped her creative path.

09:30 – Finding Purpose in Creativity A deep dive into what fuels her work and why storytelling matters.

15:40 – Overcoming Resistance Louise discusses struggles with self-doubt, fear, and finding ways to push through.

22:10 – Building Community How collaboration and shared spaces keep her motivated and accountable.

28:45 – Leadership & Authenticity Her take on leading with empathy while staying true to herself.

35:00 – Work–Life Balance Balancing personal well-being with professional projects.

42:20 – Advice for Creatives Louise shares practical wisdom for anyone navigating the creative journey.

48:00 – Closing Thoughts Final reflections and Mitch wraps up the episode.

Connect with Louise:

www.louiselewiscoaching.co.uk

https://youtube.com/@embodiedlifecoaching?si=YJbwrCklhzTVFPh6

Https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-lewis-acc-coach

https://www.instagram.com/louiselewis__coach

From Overdrive to Alignment with Colleen Flaherty

Description: Wellness leader Colleen Flaherty joins Mitch to talk about slowing down, tuning in, and creating a life that actually feels good. From balancing masculine “go-mode” with feminine flow to building nervous system safety, Colleen shares her journey from soccer captain to community-builder, plus the tools she uses to help women stop playing small. Expect real talk on rest, culture’s obsession with doing, moving through discomfort, and the power of gathering in safe, supportive spaces.

Highlights:

• Why nervous system capacity is the real foundation for success
• Overriding vs. attuning to your body
• How sprinting, nature, and rucking became healing tools
• The D.I.R.T. Protocol for healthier environments inside and out
• Future self energy: living the way you want now
• Building community that lifts everyone up

Connect with Colleen: IG: @colleenflaherty

Web: Ruckingwomen.com and colleenflaherty.co

IG: @wildernessbae and @rucking_women FB: www.Facebook.com/groups/ruckingwomen

Episode 2: Pre-Natal Trauma & Nervous System Deep Dive w Magda Bebenek

What if the healing you’ve been chasing isn’t about fixing… but about finally being felt?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Magda Bebenek — a somatic practitioner and Transforming Touch facilitator — to unpack how early imprints, trauma, and unmet needs shape our nervous system and sense of safety in the world.

From spiritual embryology to soul-level restoration, Magda brings a grounded and compassionate lens to what it really means to heal from the inside out. We explore why “fixing” never works, how Western culture bypasses what the body knows, and why relational support — not solo grit — is often the key to deep transformation.

Whether you’re on your own healing journey, a practitioner, or just curious why you still feel unsafe even when things seem “fine”… this convo will land.

What We Talk About:

• Why we blame the coffee instead of naming our anxiety
• The difference between control and true safety
• Nervous system regulation vs performance
• Transforming Touch & healing early developmental trauma
• The power of interoception (and why it’s more than just awareness)
• Indigenous perspectives & rooted spirituality
• Why some trauma can’t be healed alone
• How to actually reparent yourself without bypassing

Connect with Magda Bebenek:

Website| Instagram| YouTube| LinkedIn

Interested in her upcoming English-speaking somatic support group?

Limited spots available — reach out to her directly via her website to learn more.

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🕒 Timestamps & Key Topics

[00:00] – Soul Connections & First Meeting

• Past-life vibes and how Mitch and Selden met through Irene and the SPT group
• Human design and initial impressions
• The funny “hard to get” moment

[05:30] – Relational Dynamics & Boundaries

• Selden on being perceived as standoffish
• The challenge of big energy in group settings
• Fawning, boundaries, and social pattern rewiring

[12:15] – Human Design & Waiting for the Invitation

• Mitch's insights on "waiting for the invitation" in relationships and healing
• Performing for love vs. authentic connection
• Unlearning social patterns and perfectionism

[18:50] – Inner Shifts & Volcano Moments

• Mitch’s emotional breakthroughs and Selden’s perspective on energetic eruptions

[24:30] – Freeze, Symptoms, and Observing Activation

• What it means to “be with” a symptom
• Fear of symptoms and retraining the brain
• Somatic vs. mindset approaches

[31:45] – Compassion for Inner Child & Building Capacity

• Holding space for your parts without judgment
• Grieving old protective patterns
• The shift from survival to self-leadership

[40:00] – Compassion Ripples Outward

• How inner work helps reframe triggers and family relationships
• Judging others vs. understanding trauma responses

[44:00] – Recognizing Patterns & Dissociation

• Freeze vs. shutdown vs. healing fatigue
• The importance of slowing down and building interoception

[51:15] – Fitness, Fatigue & Nervous System Wisdom

• Overriding with workouts and adrenal burnout
• Using somatic awareness to pace physical movement
• Gender differences in workout needs (men vs. women’s cycles)

[59:00] – Nutrition, Cycles, and Energy

• Carb cravings, hormone health, and listening to the body
• Shifting from diet culture to intuitive nourishment

[1:06:00] – Trusting Intuition & Letting Go of Control

• Letting go of perfectionism and divided mind thinking
• Recognizing your intuitive “yes”

[1:14:00] – The Collective Shift & Consciousness

• Media narratives and choosing to opt out of fear-driven realities

[1:22:00] – Gender, Politics, and Compassionate Complexity

• How to view identity and social issues through a trauma-informed, compassionate lens

About Selden Beylouni

I am a somatic coach and nervous system expert who helps women heal fatigue, freeze, and shutdown by reconnecting them to their biology, energy, and intuition. My work integrates trauma healing, quantum biology, German New Medicine, and intuitive development to restore vitality, regulation, and self trust. I guide clients and students to not only recover from depletion, but to realign with their innate intuitive gifts — helping to reclaim psychic senses, reconnect to their body’s wisdom, and access deeper states of clarity, embodiment, and consciousness.

Instagram | YouTube | Website

Mitch Webb Interviewed on Milestone Moments in Business and Leadership

This interview captures an engaging conversation on the "Milestone Moments" podcast, featuring Sheila Slick and Mitch Webb, a nervous system and holistic health coach. The discussion delves into Mitch's personal health journey, including his experiences with Lyme disease and chronic symptoms, as well as how these experiences shaped his coaching practice to help others.

Mitch emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of health issues, focusing on nervous system regulation and emotional well-being. He shares insights on how individuals can reconnect with their bodies and listen to their internal cues rather than relying solely on external solutions. The conversation also touches on the challenges of burnout and the importance of creating a supportive environment for healing.

Listeners are encouraged to explore Mitch's methods for personal well-being and are provided with resources to begin their journey towards better health and self-regulation. The episode wraps up with Mitch offering a free download related to his nervous system approach, inviting listeners to engage further with his work.

If you'd like to know more about specific aspects of the conversation or have any questions, feel free to reach out!

Hey, I’m Mitch Webb—and this is Rooted Conversations.

This podcast is a space to slow down, get real, and connect through honest conversations about healing, nervous system regulation, and what it means to come home to yourself.

You’ll hear from people walking their own healing path, and I’ll share stories and insights from mine too.

No fixing. No forcing. Just permission to be human.

This is Rooted Conversations—healing out loud, one conversation at a time.