This episode of Self Care Is My Job brings you a delicious conversation with Danielle Savory, a Master Certified Life Coach, Mindfulness Teacher, and Sex Coach for Women, about how to use your brain for better sex and why pleasure is a powerful form of self care.We talk about:- How the brain and nervous system affect desire- Why mindfulness and presence can totally change your sex life- Reclaiming pleasure as empowerment- Overcoming shame and stress in the bedroom- The simple, science-backed ways to feel more turned onDanielle’s work helps women reconnect with their bodies, release guilt, and cultivate pleasure from a place of confidence and self-love.Whether you’re single or partnered, this episode will help you redefine what it means to be present, connected, and fully alive.Connect with Danielle Savory:https://www.instagram.com/thesexcoachforwomenhttps://daniellesavory.com/Connect with Samantha Long:https://www.instagram.com/the_aligned_heart https://www.alignedheart.net/⚠️ This content is for personal development and education only and not a substitute for medical or therapeutic advice.

In this vulnerable and empowering episode of Self Care Is My Job, host Samantha Long dives into a topic she’s been eager but nervous to explore: trauma and the nervous system.Sam opens up about her own hesitations to speak on the “T” word and why she’s now ready to start the conversation about how trauma shapes our mental wellness and how yoga can help us heal.You’ll learn:- What trauma really is and how it shows up in our everyday lives- How the nervous system responds to trauma- Why being trauma-informed as yoga teachers (and humans) matters- How yoga, mindfulness, and body awareness can support trauma resolution and emotional balanceThis is an open, heartfelt conversation about mental health, resilience, and finding safety in your body again. Whether you’re a yoga teacher, student, or simply curious about the connection between movement and healing, this episode will give you insight, compassion, and hope. Connect with Samantha Long: www.alignedheart.nethttps://www.instagram.com/the_aligned_heart🧘‍♀️ Partner Mention:AMARE Mental Wellness Company (Fundamentals Pack): https://amare.com/g10/63334⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for personal development and educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

In this episode of Self Care Is My Job, Samantha Long sits down with Nicole Smith Levay to explore how authenticity, vulnerability, and body awareness can transform our healing journeys. Nicole is an energy coach, former dancer, and somatic therapist. After scoliosis ended her dance career, Nicole turned toward yoga, meditation, and somatic psychology, learning how to reconnect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and awareness. Together, Sam and Nicole discuss overcoming adversity, self love, and the power of somatic therapy in releasing trauma and embracing one’s true self. Nicole shares her personal experiment with authentic expression online as she creates a safe space to share her body and truth without fear of judgment.

What would you share if no one was judging?

Whether you’re healing from emotional pain, navigating life transitions, or craving more authenticity, this conversation will help you remember who you are and reconnect to your body’s wisdom.

Topics Covered:

What is Somatics and Somatic Experiencing

The link between trauma, the body, and healing

Overcoming adversity through body awareness

Authenticity, vulnerability, and self-expression

How to integrate mind-body-spirit alignment

Connect with Nicole Smith Levay:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesmithlevay/https://thepowerwithinhealing.com/Connect with Samantha Long:https://www.instagram.com/the_aligned_hearthttps://www.alignedheart.net/

Four years ago, Nicole Smith Levay joined me on Self Care Is My Job for one of the earliest episodes of this podcast. Within the first few minutes, I shared how I had lost my connection to one of the truest, most joyful parts of myself — singing.✨ Fast forward to today, and that story has come full circle.Join Nicole and me as we celebrate the release of our new book, The Power Within: Somatic & Spiritual Stories of Resilience, published by Kate Butler Books. Inside this beautiful collection of stories, you’ll find my chapter about reconnecting to music and voice as a part of my own healing journey.In this episode, we talk about:🎶 The inspiration behind The Power Within💫 The link between somatic healing, creativity, and authentic expression🧘‍♀️ How to reconnect with the parts of yourself you’ve set aside❤️ Why sharing your story can transform both you and othersThis is a celebration of resilience, authenticity, and the courage to reclaim what makes you feel alive.📖 Order the book: https://a.co/d/4tqk2LP🎧 Listen to more episodes: youtube.com/@UCPpupVfwLQUo3xbm5KWiyrw 📸 Connect with Nicole: https://thepowerwithinhealing.com/🌿 Connect with Sam: www.alignedheart.net#ThePowerWithin #SelfCareIsMyJob #SomaticHealing #AuthenticExpression #Embodiment #MusicAsMedicine #Resilience #BookLaunch #NicoleSmithLevay #KateButlerBooks #HealingThroughCreativity #PodcastInterview #SomaticSelfCare

Sara Wells is a mom and founder of the Renewed Moms Revolution, based in Monmouth County, NJ, which is a business dedicated to helping moms reduce burnout and reintroduce simple pleasures back into their lives through locally based retreats.

Thank you Sara, for sharing your self care journey with us, and for all you do to give mom's a chance to prioritize themselves in the midst of all the expectations and overwhelm.

Sara shared that one of the most important forms of self care she introduced as a overwhelmed mom trying to find pleasure in her life was setting boundaries. 

"As a recovering people pleasing perfectionist, I have learned how important it is to learn to say NO."  ~Sara Wells

You can find Sara Wells at instagram.com/renewedmomsrevolution

Samantha Long is a yoga instructor, self care mentor, motivational speaker, and the host of the Self Care Is My Job podcast. You can find her online here: www.alignedheart.net If you would like more information about working with Sam through private yoga and mediation sessions, to prioritize your self care and enact changes in your life, or for speaking engagements, please reach out at [email protected].     Visit Sam online here: 

www.alignedheart.net   

https://www.instagram.com/the_aligned_heart

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*This Content is for personal development purposes and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions*  

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Nothing will force you to take a good look at your patterns and shadows like a major life transition, which can look like changing careers, moving, having kids, or becoming an entrepreneur!  I am so thankful to Fi Simler, Founder of Astra Business Coaching, for talking with me about showing up fearlessly and authentically both in life and business in spite of our core wounds and inner critic. 

We all have residual trauma from past experiences and absorbing programming, which can sometimes block us from taking steps toward the life we really want. One root of this trauma and blockage for many people myself included sounds something like: The harder I work, the more I bust ass, the more I am operate like a machine, is the only way to succeed. But, this mentality is approaching business and success as if it's a one dimensional thing, which couldn't be farther from the truth. Fi reminds us to slow down and ask the question - "Is this true?" Mindfulness through self care like yoga and meditation.  

"I had to ask myself: When did I learn that I needed to break my body to be successful?" ~ Fi Simler  

Fi Simler is a business coach and Instagram expert that believes it's time to give the middle finger to manipulative business practices, and that your success lies in you letting go of hustle and embracing your humanity instead! Fi helps her clients create results sustainably from space of embodiment and joy. 

You can find her online here: https://www.instagram.com/astrabizcoaching/ 

Samantha Long is a yoga instructor, self care mentor, motivational speaker, and the host of the Self Care Is My Job podcast. You can find her online here: www.alignedheart.net If you would like more information about working with Sam through private yoga and mediation sessions, to prioritize your self care and enact changes in your life, or for speaking engagements, please reach out at [email protected].     

Visit Sam online here: www.alignedheart.net   

https://www.instagram.com/the_aligned_heart

www.linktr.ee/samanthalong      

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*This Content is for personal development purposes and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions*  

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GODDESS MAMAS UNITE! SELF CARE IN MOTHERHOOD & CONSCIOUS PARENTING WITH ELLIE DIAZ

Our conversation is all about having a healthy community of trusted friends, the power (good and bad) of social media, how to practice real and sustainable self care as a mom, how to choose consciousness over unconsciousness in your daily parenting, and a little bit about why Ellie created the Goddess Mama Collective.

You can connect with Ellie online at:

instagram.com/theellieelement

goddessmamacollective.com

Samantha Long is a yoga instructor, self care mentor, motivational speaker, and the host of the Self Care Is My Job podcast. You can find her online here: www.alignedheart.net If you would like more information about working with Sam through private yoga and mediation sessions, to prioritize your self care and enact changes in your life, or for speaking engagements, please reach out at [email protected].    

Visit Sam online here: www.alignedheart.net  

https://www.instagram.com/the_aligned_heart

www.linktr.ee/samanthalong     

AMARE MENTAL WELLNESS COMPANY (Fundamentals Pack): https://amare.com/g10/63334 

*This Content is for personal development purposes and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions*

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Co-Regulation in Action! Yoga Instructor, Mom and My Good Friend La Toya Rusiniak  

Actual text message sent to my good friend La Toya just a few days ago:  

"I am scared. I am avoiding a lot because I don't think I will get the response I'm looking for. Or no one will get it. Or no one will sign up/show up.  Also at the same time I'm just like overwhelmed with life. My brain is already at capacity. I am so far behind in this course. Wow.  I know this is momentary but I'm getting real tired of this broken record. Because I have been here too many times. "  

In true bestie fashion, within maybe 20 min of this text, La Toya called me up. AND WE GOT TO WORK. She held space for my thoughts (both the rational and irrational). She related by sharing her own experiences. She offered her humble and informed advice. AND THEN, because we are two mamas trying to make a difference, we EVEN starting brainstorming about how to help other women in this same situation.  SO we thought, lets do it all again but for all the world to hear and see! This is not just about venting to a friend, though there is a time and space for that form of self soothing. This is about co-regulating as a form of self-regulating , and it's why haven't a tribe of like-minded friends who share your lived experience is SO IMPORTANT.  

#youtube #podcast #selfcare #coregulation #friendship #yoga

Self Care isn't always pretty. In fact, sometimes it's downright uncomfortable. And to boot, our society has unfortunately done a great job at teaching us not only that discomfort is BAD, but to avoid (suppress) it at every turn. Self care is about improving your life - your wellness, happiness and fulfillment. And if your relationship are strained or even dysfunctional, you are the only one that can do something about.

In this episode, we talk about three things you need to accept about having those tough conversation that would hopefully lead to improved relationships. I would love to hear what you think! So please leave me a review or feel free to continue to the conversation with me over on instagram @the_aligned_heart.

This episode was originally a live talk in my Self Care With Sam Facebook Community. Join me there for all things Yoga & Self Care!

facebook.com/group/selfcarewithsam

Samantha Long is a yoga instructor, self care mentor, motivational speaker, and the host of the Self Care Is My Job podcast. You can find her online here: www.alignedheart.net If you would like more information about working with Sam through private yoga and mediation sessions, to prioritize your self care and enact changes in your life, or for speaking engagements, please reach out at [email protected].    Visit Sam online here: www.alignedheart.net  https://www.instagram.com/the_aligned_heart   www.linktr.ee/samanthalong   

AMARE MENTAL WELLNESS COMPANY (Fundamentals Pack): https://amare.com/g10/63334

*This Content is for personal development purposes and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions*

#selfcare #coregulation #relationships

In this NEW Mom Bomb episode, we're talking to NEW MOM and Certified Master Life & Weight Loss Coach Jillian Lama!

"So often self care is positioned as "take care of yourself so that you can take care of others" instead of taking care of yourself simply because we're worth it and deserve to have some pleasure, joy and peace. A smaller body doesn't fix a broken self concept." ~ Jillian Lama

You can find Jillian Lama online here: 

https://www.bodyyoucrave.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jillianlama2/

Samantha Long is a yoga instructor, self care mentor, motivational speaker, and the host of the Self Care Is My Job podcast. You can find her online here: www.alignedheart.net If you would like more information about working with Sam through private yoga and mediation sessions, to prioritize your self care and enact changes in your life, or for speaking engagements, please reach out at [email protected].     Visit Sam online here: 

www.alignedheart.net   

https://www.instagram.com/the_aligned_heart

linktr.ee/samanthalong    

AMARE MENTAL WELLNESS COMPANY (Fundamentals Pack): https://amare.com/g10/63334    

*This Content is for personal development purposes and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions*     

#selfcare #emotionaleating #weightloss #bodyimage #dietculture #momlife #mombombmonday