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In this episode of Sneaky Powerful, Cindy Brooks shares with Ali and the audience, the ways she integrates SE™ into her work. Cindy provides information and stories of her work with the implementation of intentional time outside, art therapy, and equine therapy. Her wisdom, experience, and heart offer so much hope and opportunity for healing.

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As a healing community we are increasingly understanding the way trauma can get stored in our bodies, specifically our nervous systems. Dr. Alice Kerby is a doctor of physical therapy in San Diego, CA. Her specialty is working with women in recovery and people living on high alert. In this episode, Dr. Alice and Ali spend time talking about the countervortices of nature and backpacking, how to start moving, and how to stay with ourselves even when we feel overwhelmed. Dr. Alice provides helpful information about awareness and self-care as a way to manage habitual patterns that can create suffering.

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On episode twelve Ali shares some of the personal reasons she loves Somatic Experiencing®. As she works to heal from her own childhood sexual abuse, Ali offers a glimpse of what it's like to work with a particular symptom of her trauma related to inescapable attack. This episode is dedicated to Ali's clients, who show up so courageously and persistently to pursue a "good" life. 

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In episode eleven of Sneaky Powerful, Lexi Frank Newhall, a therapist and SEP in Bozeman, Montana, shares some of her experience and wisdom regarding perinatal mental health. Lexi and Ali share some of their experiences, personally and professionally, that involve new babies, parenting, and romantic relationships when children are added to the mix. Lexi's knowledge and perspective is so valuable and her warm heart is such a gift.

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This episode of Sneaky Powerful highlights the Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (and more), Britt Frank. As Britt and Ali discuss invaluable concepts from Britt's book, The Science of Stuck, several insights are offered. Specifically, the relatable experience of feeling stuck. So many of us have struggled with feelings of immobility or lack of motivation in various areas of our life. Britt's book synthesizes real life examples with the physiology and neurobiology of these experiences. Britt has a a direct wisdom that comes through in her fun personality as well as her effective writing style. Her knowledge slices through sometimes confusing or abstract conceptualizations providing exactly the information we need to move toward healing.

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In this episode of Sneaky Powerful, Claudia Villagra-Rios shares pieces of her incredible wisdom regarding the connection between poverty and trauma through a Somatic Experiencing® lens. Claudia is an inspiring force highlighted by her fascinating background in engineering and developmental aid. Through this conversation there is much to be gained regarding our shared humanity and the recognition that ultimately, we are all the same.

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In this episode of Sneaky Powerful, Mahshid shares about the increased capacity she's developed through SE. The listeners get to hear about her teaching style now that she is official SE faculty. She and Ali also explore the movement between what has felt impossible as it shifted to possibility, and the power behind that movement. Finally, Mahshid shares her perspective on the beauty of storytelling that inspires tender and authentic connections to those in our lives presently and those of the future.

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In this incredibly useful episode of Sneaky Powerful, the listener will be able to apply relational tools immediately. Rebekah Miller provides helpful wisdom regarding Relational Life Therapy, developed by Terry Real, and elaborates on how she incorporates it with a Somatic Experiencing lens. She covers aspects of being a messy human and considers ways to eliminate shame. Rebekah and Ali also explore ways to nurture loving connections.

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One of the most important topics related to sex is consent. In this episode of Sneaky Powerful, Cassandra discusses what it means to be a sex therapist and an SEP. She also provides invaluable guidance regarding consent and the body's wisdom in relation to giving consent. There is so much to cover on this topic, and this episode provides an essential piece to the conversation.

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In this episode of Sneaky Powerful, Abi and Ali explore the ways Somatic Experiencing® supports our capacity to connect with beauty. In particular, Abi shares some of the ways embodiment can help people to connect with nature and the natural rhythms within each of us and around each of us. Abi also provides essential wisdom related to a return to source.

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