The Somatic Coaching Academy Podcast

What if taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—but actually makes you better for everyone around you? Ani and Brian unpack the guilt and shame around personal development and show how investing in yourself can build greater confidence, warmth, connection, and a more empowered way of showing up in your life.

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What if the unpleasantness isn’t the problem—but the uncertainty around when it will end? Ani and Brian unpack why uncertainty can intensify difficult sensations and share practical somatic tools for creating more certainty, grounding yourself, and becoming less overwhelmed by uncomfortable experiences.

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What if pushing harder isn’t always the path to better performance? Ani and Brian explore how somatic practices, intentional recovery, and the natural “law of rhythm” can help athletes regulate their nervous systems, perform more sustainably, and build healthier relationships with their bodies.

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What if your body knows whether a decision is right before your conscious mind can explain why? Ani and Brian explore Antonio Damasio’s groundbreaking work on emotions, sensation, and decision-making—and share how tuning into your body’s signals can help you make more effective, growth-aligned choices.

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Is AI replacing coaches—or making truly human coaching more valuable than ever? As artificial intelligence transforms the coaching industry, where does that leave coaches, consultants, and anyone passionate about helping others grow? In this episode, Ani Anderson and Brian Trzaskos dive into the future of coaching, the explosive growth of the somatics industry, and why body-based transformation is becoming one of the most valuable skills in a rapidly changing world. They explore how AI is reshaping cognitive coaching, why somatic coaching can't be commoditized, and what today's market trends mean for professionals who want to stay ahead.

Join us for a future-focused conversation and discover why now is the perfect time to embrace somatics, build confidence in your work, and create a coaching practice that technology can never replace.

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Does somatic coaching always have to involve trauma? It's one of the most common questions people ask—and the answer may surprise you. In this episode, Ani Anderson and Brian Trzaskos take you on a fascinating journey through the history of somatics, exploring how trauma and body-based practices became so closely connected. From the pioneering work of Pierre Janet and Wilhelm Reich to the human potential movement, modern neuroscience, and today's coaching industry, they unpack the evolution of somatic coaching and explain why it's about so much more than healing trauma.

Join us for an eye-opening conversation that will deepen your understanding of somatic coaching, clarify its true purpose, and help you see how the body can support both healing and human potential.

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Are you coaching people on what to do—or helping them transform who they're being? It's a subtle distinction, but it can completely change the results your clients experience. In this episode, Ani Anderson and Brian Trzaskos explore the powerful difference between coaching from a doing state versus a being state. They unpack why coaching can mean different things depending on the context, how each approach serves a purpose, and why masterful coaches know when to shift between the two. Through relatable examples, real coaching stories, and practical insights, they reveal how balancing both approaches creates deeper breakthroughs and lasting transformation.

Join us for a practical conversation that will help you become a more skillful coach, better understand your clients' needs, and know exactly when to coach from doing—and when to coach from being.

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What if the biggest thing standing between you and better health, greater emotional resilience, and a deeper spiritual connection is something you're carrying every single day without even realizing it? In this episode, Ani Anderson and Brian Trzaskos unpack the surprising science behind chronic tension and explain why it's at the root of so many physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual challenges. From chronic pain and anxiety to inflammation, fatigue, and your ability to access higher states of consciousness, they reveal how one often-overlooked pattern can influence every area of your life—and, more importantly, what you can do about it.

Join us for a practical, science-backed conversation and discover simple ways to release chronic tension so you can boost your energy, improve your well-being, and unlock greater clarity, resilience, and connection.

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Tired of feeling "triggered" by other people's behavior? In this episode, Ani and Brian challenge the common trigger narrative and share a powerful somatic framework for understanding emotional activation, uncovering hidden beliefs, and transforming reactivity into personal growth.

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Want to live longer—and actually enjoy it? In this episode, Ani and Brian unpack surprising longevity research, the habits shared by the world's healthiest centenarians, and practical somatic tools that can help you reduce stress, increase vitality, and thrive for decades to come.

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