Somatic Movement & Mindset

By Heidi Hadley

The Somatic Movement & Mindset Podcast has been created to educate, empower and enhance your health and wellbeing. Within this podcast you will learn how to harness the amazing abilities your min... more

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July 26, 2025Healing Generational Stress: How Your Family’s Posture & Trauma Live in You (and How to Break the Cycle)
In this powerful episode of the Somatic Movement & Mindset podcast, Clinical Somatic Educator Heidi Hadley explores how your family’s stress, trauma, and posture patterns live on through you. From mirror neurons to inherited movement habits, we uncover how intergenerational trauma can shape your posture, pain levels, and nervous system health.
Learn how The Total Somatics® approach helps you rewire deep-seated muscular and neurological patterns, empowering you to become the circuit breaker in your family line.
What you’ll discover:
How mirror neurons pass on unconscious movement habits
Why posture and tension can be inherited, not just learned
How intergenerational trauma shows up in your body
The power of pandiculation to reset your nervous system
Tools to break the cycle and reclaim your physical and emotional health
✨ Be the change your lineage has been waiting for.
📌 Learn more & join the Total Somatics Online Membership: https://www.TotalSomatics.com
✨ Want to experience the same transformation?
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***Learn how to work intelligently and kindly with your soma.***

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#GenerationalHealing
#SomaticAwareness
#BreakTheCycle
#IntergenerationalTrauma
#SomaticMovement
#MirrorNeurons
#ChronicPainRelief
#MindBodyHealing
#Neuroplasticity
#TotalSomatics
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July 19, 2025Hidden Tension Patterns In Your Body (You'll Be Surprised!)
Did you know your body could be holding on to deep-seated tension, even if you don’t feel it? In this eye-opening episode, Heidi Hadley explores the surprising places your body stores hidden muscle tension and how these unconscious patterns could be the root cause of your aches, limited mobility, fatigue, or stress.
Through the lens of Clinical Somatic Education, you’ll discover:
The science behind sensory-motor amnesia (when your brain forgets how to relax muscles)
Why tension builds up in specific areas like the hips, jaw, neck, and shoulders
How daily habits, posture, and stress contribute to chronic muscle contraction
Why traditional stretching doesn’t resolve these deeply ingrained patterns
How to use pandiculation to uncover and release these hidden tensions—gently and effectively
This episode will shift the way you think about pain, posture, and your nervous system—empowering you with tools to reconnect with your body and feel better from the inside out.
✨ Want to explore this work deeper?
Join the Total Somatics Online Membership—your on-demand hub for expert-led classes, workshops, and pain-relief tools.
📅 GO TO: https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
🚀 Take Action Today:
***Learn how to work intelligently and kindly with your soma.***

TO PURCHASE THE NUMBER 1 BEST-SELLING PRODUCT IN 46 COUNTRIES FROM THE TOTAL SOMATICS,
Release tight Hips & Back with Clinical Somatic Movement from within the
ONLINE SHOP, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEIDI HADLEY:
ONLINE SHOP:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/
TO LEARN MORE:
https://TotalSomatics.com
WAITLIST:
https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
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12min
July 12, 2025Better Than Stretching? Discover Pandiculation For Pre/Post-Workout Relief
Are you relying on stretching to warm up or cool down your body, but still feeling stiff, sore, or tight? In this energizing episode, Heidi Hadley reveals why pandiculation is not only a smarter alternative to stretching but also a game-changer for your fitness routine.
Pandiculation—your body’s natural reset mechanism—goes far beyond traditional stretches by communicating directly with your brain and nervous system to release chronic muscle tension and enhance performance.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How pandiculation prepares your body and mind before a workout
Why it’s more effective than stretching for recovery and injury prevention
How it helps regulate your nervous system for faster muscle repair
What science says about muscle memory and neuromuscular retraining
Simple ways to incorporate pandiculation into your exercise routine
Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend warrior, or simply love to move, this episode will introduce you to a powerful approach that leaves you feeling more mobile, resilient, and pain-free.
✨ Want to learn more and experience it for yourself?
Join the Total Somatics Online Membership—your on-demand hub for classes, workshops, and practical tools to support your body and mind.
📅 GO TO: https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
🚀 Take Action Today:
***Learn how to work intelligently and kindly with your soma.***

TO PURCHASE THE NUMBER 1 BEST-SELLING PRODUCT IN 46 COUNTRIES FROM THE TOTAL SOMATICS,
Release tight Hips & Back with Clinical Somatic Movement from within the
ONLINE SHOP, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEIDI HADLEY:
ONLINE SHOP:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/
TO LEARN MORE:
https://TotalSomatics.com
WAITLIST:
https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
📌 Stay Connected:
Instagram @total.somatics
Facebook @TotalSomatics
Subscribe to the Total Somatics YouTube Channel
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13min
July 05, 2025Why Slow Movement Is The Key To Rewiring Your Brain
In this enlightening episode, Heidi Hadley explores why slow, mindful movement isn’t just gentle, it’s neurologically powerful.
Discover how deliberate movement at a slower pace gives your brain time to sense, process, and rewire deeply ingrained patterns of tension, pain, and dysfunction. Heidi breaks down the science behind neuroplasticity and explain how slowing down is essential to reprogram your nervous system for long-lasting relief and improved function.
You’ll learn:
How slow movement engages sensory-motor learning
Why rushing through exercises reinforces poor movement habits
How to retrain your brain for improved posture, coordination, and mobility
The critical role slow movement plays in Clinical Somatic Education
How to begin practicing slow, intelligent movement to feel better, faster
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of pain, tension, or restricted movement, this episode will show you how slowing down can help you move forward, both physically and mentally.
✨ Want to experience this transformation yourself?
Join the Total Somatics Online Membership—your on-demand resource for mind-body rewiring through movement, workshops, and guided practices.
📅 GO TO: https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
🚀 Take Action Today:
***Learn how to work intelligently and kindly with your soma.***

TO PURCHASE THE NUMBER 1 BEST-SELLING PRODUCT IN 46 COUNTRIES FROM THE TOTAL SOMATICS,
Release tight Hips & Back with Clinical Somatic Movement from within the
ONLINE SHOP, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEIDI HADLEY:
ONLINE SHOP:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/
TO LEARN MORE:
https://TotalSomatics.com
WAITLIST:
https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
📌 Stay Connected:
Instagram @total.somatics
Facebook @TotalSomatics
Subscribe to the Total Somatics YouTube Channel
Support the show
...more
10min
June 28, 2025Work Less, Thrive More: The Somatic Secret To Smarter Living
In this episode, Heidi Hadley challenges the modern-day hustle culture with a simple but profound truth: you don’t have to do more to feel better—you just have to do it smarter. Discover how the principles of Clinical Somatic Movement and nervous system awareness can help you reduce overwhelm, move with greater ease, and create meaningful results with less physical and emotional strain.
Heidi shares an inspiring voice message from a member of the Total Somatics Online Membership who reveals how, through Total Somatic practices, she now moves more freely, feels more energized, and has broken free from the burnout loop—all by slowing down and working with her body instead of against it.
You’ll learn:
Why less effort often leads to better results
How to override tension and burnout using somatic intelligence
What it means to “work with” your nervous system, not fight it
How a few minutes of somatic movement a day can transform your energy, focus, and clarity
The mindset shift that helps you thrive in both body and life
✨ Want to experience the same transformation?
Join the Total Somatics Online Membership—your on-demand platform for workshops, classes, and holistic wellness tools.
📅 GO TO: https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
🚀 Take Action Today:
***Learn how to work intelligently and kindly with your soma.***

TO PURCHASE THE NUMBER 1 BEST-SELLING PRODUCT IN 46 COUNTRIES FROM THE TOTAL SOMATICS,
Release tight Hips & Back with Clinical Somatic Movement from within the
ONLINE SHOP, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEIDI HADLEY:
ONLINE SHOP:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/
TO LEARN MORE:
https://TotalSomatics.com
WAITLIST:
https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
📌 Stay Connected:
Instagram @total.somatics
Facebook @TotalSomatics
Subscribe to the Total Somatics YouTube Channel

Support the show
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10min
June 23, 2025How Tiny Movements Lead To Big Body Changes
In this inspiring Soma Seeds mini episode from the Somatic Movement & Mindset podcast, Certified Clinical Somatic Educator Heidi Hadley reveals the surprising power of small, mindful movements to create profound physical transformation.
Heidi explains how tiny somatic movements—done slowly and with awareness—communicate directly with your nervous system to release deeply held tension, improve posture, increase mobility, and reduce chronic pain. These gentle movements might seem subtle, but they are the key to creating lasting, whole-body change from the inside out.
In this short yet powerful episode, you’ll learn:
Why less effort leads to more effective results
How small movements retrain your brain for better movement habits
The science behind neuromuscular re-education through pandiculation
How to break free from pain and stiffness without force or strain
Why “tiny” truly is mighty when it comes to somatic wellness
✨ Want to explore this approach further?
Join the Total Somatics Online Membership—your home for on-demand workshops, guided classes, and somatic self-care tools:
📅 GO TO: https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
🚀 Take Action Today:
***Learn how to work intelligently and kindly with your soma.***

TO PURCHASE THE NUMBER 1 BEST-SELLING PRODUCT IN 46 COUNTRIES FROM THE TOTAL SOMATICS,
Release tight Hips & Back with Clinical Somatic Movement from within the
ONLINE SHOP, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEIDI HADLEY:
ONLINE SHOP:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/
TO LEARN MORE:
https://TotalSomatics.com
WAITLIST:
https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
📌 Stay Connected:
Instagram @total.somatics
Facebook @TotalSomatics
Subscribe to the Total Somatics YouTube Channel

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5min
June 21, 2025The Truth About "No Pain, No Gain" - And What To Do Instead
The phrase “No pain, no gain” has shaped fitness and rehab culture for decades—but is it actually helpful, or is it holding you back from true healing?
In this empowering episode, Heidi Hadley unpacks the truth behind the “no pain, no gain” myth and reveals why pushing through pain can increase tension, inflammation, and long-term injury. Instead, you’ll learn what science now shows: that slow, mindful movement and nervous system regulation are far more effective for creating lasting relief and resilience.
We dive into:
The neuroscience behind pain and why forcing movement backfires
How to work with your nervous system—not against it
Why Clinical Somatic Movement and pandiculation create safe, lasting change
The missing piece in most rehab and fitness routines
What to do instead to heal, strengthen, and thrive
It’s time to replace outdated “grind” mentality with smarter, body-wise strategies for recovery and strength.
✨ Ready to rewire your body for less pain and more freedom?
Join the Total Somatics Online Membership—your on-demand resource for gentle, intelligent movement and guided wellness.
📅 GO TO: https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
🚀 Take Action Today:
***Learn how to work intelligently and kindly with your soma.***

TO PURCHASE THE NUMBER 1 BEST-SELLING PRODUCT IN 46 COUNTRIES FROM THE TOTAL SOMATICS,
Release tight Hips & Back with Clinical Somatic Movement from within the
ONLINE SHOP, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEIDI HADLEY:
ONLINE SHOP:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/
TO LEARN MORE:
https://TotalSomatics.com
WAITLIST:
https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
📌 Stay Connected:
Instagram @total.somatics
Facebook @TotalSomatics
Subscribe to the Total Somatics YouTube Channel
Support the show
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11min
June 14, 2025 How Pandiculation Creates Lasting Pain Relief Without Medication
In this powerful episode, Heidi Hadley explores the remarkable science and simplicity behind pandiculation—your body’s natural reset mechanism for muscle tension and chronic pain. Learn how this gentle, intelligent movement technique rewires your nervous system, releases long-held muscular patterns, and restores comfort—without the need for medication, manipulation, or stretching.
If you’ve been searching for a long-term, side-effect-free solution to chronic tension, stiffness, or recurring pain, this episode will open your eyes to the body’s built-in healing power. Discover why pandiculation is the missing piece in many pain relief and movement practices—and how you can begin using it today to feel better, move freely, and live more fully.
✨ Ready to unlock your body’s self-healing ability? Let’s dive in.
🔗 Want to go deeper? Join the Total Somatics Online Membership—your on-demand library of classes, workshops, and wellness resources for lasting mind-body transformation: https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
🚀 Take Action Today:
***Learn how to work intelligently and kindly with your soma.***

TO PURCHASE THE NUMBER 1 BEST-SELLING PRODUCT IN 46 COUNTRIES FROM THE TOTAL SOMATICS,
Release tight Hips & Back with Clinical Somatic Movement from within the
ONLINE SHOP, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEIDI HADLEY:
ONLINE SHOP:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/
TO LEARN MORE:
https://TotalSomatics.com
WAITLIST:
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15min
June 09, 2025How Total Somatics Eased Neuropathy - A Personal Story
In this heartfelt Soma Seed mini episode from Somatic Movement & Mindset, Heidi Hadley is joined by Jennifer, a valued member of the Total Somatics Online Membership, who courageously shares her deeply personal journey with neuropathy—and how Total Somatics has completely transformed her life.
Jennifer opens up about living with persistent nerve pain, discomfort, and daily challenges… until she discovered Clinical Somatic Movement and the Total Somatics approach. Through regular, gentle practice and guided support from Heidi Hadley, she began to experience relief, renewed energy, improved mobility, and an overall sense of empowerment in her healing journey.
Inside this episode, you'll hear:
Jennifer’s inspiring story of hope and healing from neuropathy
How Total Somatics provided real relief where other methods failed
The role of pandiculation in restoring movement and reducing pain
Why nervous system regulation and Mindset are key to long-term wellness
How Total Somatics helped her reclaim her body, confidence, and quality of life
This moving conversation is a powerful reminder that healing is possible—and often begins with awareness, intention, and a Total Somatic approach.
✨ Ready to begin your healing journey?
Join the Total Somatics Online Membership—your on-demand wellness hub with guided classes, workshops, and life-changing resources.
📅 GO TO: https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
🚀 Take Action Today:
***Learn how to work intelligently and kindly with your soma.***

TO PURCHASE THE NUMBER 1 BEST-SELLING PRODUCT IN 46 COUNTRIES FROM THE TOTAL SOMATICS,
Release tight Hips & Back with Clinical Somatic Movement from within the
ONLINE SHOP, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEIDI HADLEY:
ONLINE SHOP:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/
TO LEARN MORE:
https://TotalSomatics.com
WAITLIST:
https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
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6min
June 07, 2025Five Reasons Pandiculation Beats Stretching For Lasting Pain Relief
In this episode, Heidi Hadley breaks down the five powerful reasons why pandiculation is more effective than traditional stretching when it comes to creating long-term relief from chronic pain, tension, and restricted movement.
Stretching might feel good in the moment, but it often only targets the muscles, not the root cause of the tension: your nervous system. Pandiculation goes deeper. It works with your brain and body to release chronic muscle contraction at the source, retraining your neuromuscular system for real and lasting change.
Tune in to discover:
Why pandiculation re-educates the brain, not just the muscles
How it resets the resting length of your muscles for greater mobility
Why stretching can trigger the stretch reflex and cause more tension
How pandiculation improves proprioception and body awareness
Why pandiculation creates sustainable results without overloading the body
If you’re tired of temporary fixes and want a proven, gentle, and intelligent way to reduce pain, improve movement, and feel more at ease in your body, this episode is for you.
✨ Curious to experience this powerful approach?
Join the Total Somatics Online Membership—your on-demand hub for classes, workshops, and expert guidance.
📅GO TO https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
🚀 Take Action Today:
***Learn how to work intelligently and kindly with your soma.***

TO PURCHASE THE NUMBER 1 BEST-SELLING PRODUCT IN 46 COUNTRIES FROM THE TOTAL SOMATICS,
Release tight Hips & Back with Clinical Somatic Movement from within the
ONLINE SHOP, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEIDI HADLEY:
ONLINE SHOP:
https://totalsomatics.com/audio-instruction/
TO LEARN MORE:
https://TotalSomatics.com
WAITLIST:
https://totalsomatics.com/join-now/
📌 Stay Connected:
Instagram @total.somatics
Facebook @TotalSomatics
Subscribe to the Total Somatics YouTube Channel
Support the show
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14min

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