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The Coherent Body: Reconnecting Through Somatic Practices
In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma Mandal is joined by Sue Choi, founder of The Coherent Body, a somatic awareness and nervous system healing practice that helps women rebuild resilience, presence, and inner stability.
Sue shares her powerful personal journey—from living with chronic depression to discovering the healing potential of yoga, martial arts, and mindfulness-based somatic work. She explains how her method evolved into a trauma-informed, integrative approach that teaches women how to reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies.
Together, Soma and Sue explore the science and art of coherence, how posture and sensory integration shape emotional regulation, and why somatic awareness is essential for navigating hormonal transitions, chronic stress, and midlife change.
Listeners will learn practical tools to regulate the nervous system, cultivate presence, and complement traditional therapy or medical care with body-based practices that promote deep, sustainable healing.
A must-listen for women seeking calm, clarity, and embodied confidence—especially during perimenopause, menopause, or life transitions that demand resilience.
⏱️ Timeline
00:00 — Introduction to Sue Choi and The Coherent Body
00:39 — Sue’s Personal Journey and Professional Development
02:41 — Understanding Coherence in Body and Mind
03:30 — Practical Techniques for Somatic Awareness
11:49 — Addressing Women’s Health and Hormonal Transitions
17:41 — Integrating Somatic Practices with Traditional Therapy
19:42 — Approaches to Trauma and Healing
22:16 — Incorporating Somatic Concepts in Clinical Practice
43:12 — Final Thoughts and Rapid Fire Questions
🔗 Connect with Sue Choi
🌐 Website: https://www.coherentbody.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coherent_body/?hl=en
🔗 Connect with Dr. Soma Mandal
🌐 Website: https://www.somamandalmd.com
🏥 (incoming) Medical Director of Women’s Health, Hackensack Meridian Health – Jersey Shore University Medical Center
📚 Book: Midlife Masala
Available on:
• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
• Kobo
• BookBub
🎧 Listen to Soma Says:
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soma-says/id1752337105
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SomaSays/videos
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsomamandalmd
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somamandalmd
⭐ Support the Podcast
If this conversation inspired you, please follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps more women discover the tools and insights they need to thrive in midlife and beyond.
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By Soma Mandal, MDIn this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma Mandal is joined by Sue Choi, founder of The Coherent Body, a somatic awareness and nervous system healing practice that helps women rebuild resilience, presence, and inner stability.
Sue shares her powerful personal journey—from living with chronic depression to discovering the healing potential of yoga, martial arts, and mindfulness-based somatic work. She explains how her method evolved into a trauma-informed, integrative approach that teaches women how to reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies.
Together, Soma and Sue explore the science and art of coherence, how posture and sensory integration shape emotional regulation, and why somatic awareness is essential for navigating hormonal transitions, chronic stress, and midlife change.
Listeners will learn practical tools to regulate the nervous system, cultivate presence, and complement traditional therapy or medical care with body-based practices that promote deep, sustainable healing.
A must-listen for women seeking calm, clarity, and embodied confidence—especially during perimenopause, menopause, or life transitions that demand resilience.
⏱️ Timeline
00:00 — Introduction to Sue Choi and The Coherent Body
00:39 — Sue’s Personal Journey and Professional Development
02:41 — Understanding Coherence in Body and Mind
03:30 — Practical Techniques for Somatic Awareness
11:49 — Addressing Women’s Health and Hormonal Transitions
17:41 — Integrating Somatic Practices with Traditional Therapy
19:42 — Approaches to Trauma and Healing
22:16 — Incorporating Somatic Concepts in Clinical Practice
43:12 — Final Thoughts and Rapid Fire Questions
🔗 Connect with Sue Choi
🌐 Website: https://www.coherentbody.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coherent_body/?hl=en
🔗 Connect with Dr. Soma Mandal
🌐 Website: https://www.somamandalmd.com
🏥 (incoming) Medical Director of Women’s Health, Hackensack Meridian Health – Jersey Shore University Medical Center
📚 Book: Midlife Masala
Available on:
• Amazon
• Barnes & Noble
• Kobo
• BookBub
🎧 Listen to Soma Says:
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soma-says/id1752337105
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SomaSays/videos
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsomamandalmd
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somamandalmd
⭐ Support the Podcast
If this conversation inspired you, please follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps more women discover the tools and insights they need to thrive in midlife and beyond.