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In this episode, Jess sits down with somatic healing practitioner Alyssa Cohen to explore how the body holds our stories, how chronic pain forms, and why healing has to begin from within.

Alyssa shares her journey from intense chronic illness and a life-altering concussion to discovering the transformational impact of somatic healing, inner child work, meditation, and nervous system regulation. Together, Jess and Alyssa unpack why so many women hit a breaking point - often after years of pressure, over-functioning, and emotional overload - and why symptoms show up long before we recognize them.

This episode dives into:

• Somatic healing and learning to feel safe in your body
• How unprocessed emotions, stress, and childhood conditioning become physical symptoms
• Why it’s so hard to hear your intuition when you’re stuck in fight, flight, or functional freeze
• How chronic pain is often tied to inner child wounds, shame, overpressure, and perfectionism
• What it means to build a relationship with the unknown and trust your body’s signals
• Small, practical steps that start shifting your healing from the inside out
• Why so many women on a spiritual awakening path report illness, grief, or burnout as their turning point

Alyssa breaks down somatic healing into relatable, accessible steps and explains how our physical symptoms are often intelligent responses to years of emotional load. You’ll hear about the power of slowing down, sensing instead of thinking, and treating the body like a messenger rather than a problem to fix.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, chronic pain, burnout, or a lifetime of being “the strong one,” this conversation offers direction, validation, and real hope.

If you’ve ever wondered why your body feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or unpredictable... this episode will help you understand the deeper layers and begin returning to yourself.

Connect with Alyssa Here -- 

Substack: https://acteacher.substack.com/

Instagram: @alyssacohenteacher

Healing From Within Course:

https://alyssacohen.thinkific.com/courses/healing-from-within

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You can connect with me on Instagram @jesscallahan_, join my Substack community at becomingyouproject.substack.com, or explore more of my work at jesscallahan.com.

My Back in the Body Nervous System Healing course is now available! Find it here.

Thanks for listening — I’m so grateful you’re here.