Sound baths have become increasingly popular recently, with many touting the deep relaxation and healing that they can bring. But what are sound baths, how can they help us heal, unwind and reset and are they really that powerful? Today we sit down with nutritionist and sound healer Sam Silvester to not only vibe on sound baths (yeah see the we did there), but touch on what is trauma, how do we notice it and how can we heal it without needing to re-live the past?

A friendly, open discussion between two dancers and developing humans. Vibing, sharing methods for overcoming anxiety at social events, key moments on our journeys to wholeness and just how important dancing is in healing deep seated parts of us.

Want to know more about the West Coast Swing Wellness initiative? Come find us here: www.wescoastswingwellness.com

Books mentioned in this epidsode:

Gabor Mate, When the body says no: The cost of hidden stress

Gabor Mate, the body Keeps the Score

Brene Brown, Atlas of the Heart

Links to Sam's work:

Restore you intuitive wellbeing

What's eating you nutrition

Links to Natalie work:

Coaching, fire walking, empowerment session

How do we recognise, name and express our emotions? How can dance help us connect to deeper parts of ourselves and learn how to communicate better?

During lockdown, it's fair to say many relationships are being tested for how we express our emotions, needs and boundaries and how we receive those of the people close to us. In this episode we look at how to express our emotions more freely and become aware of them without drowning in them.

Can corona present us with an opportunity?

How do we stay positive in times of adversity, particularly our current pandemic? What can this teach us and how can we use this as an opportunity for growth and learning?

Joel shares his thoughts and ideas in an incredible positive, optimistic and hopeful interview as we go into full lockdown across the globe.

If you re struggling right now then this is the little dose of happiness and hope that you might be looking for!

In this episode we chat mindset with Bran B. Whether you are a social dancer, Novice new to competing or seasoned venter/ competitor there are nuggets on how to find and keep the right mindset for you in this interview.

In times of COVID we can feel isolated and lost without our regular dancing fix. IT's not been easy on any of us, but there has been opportunity in the adversity too. In this episode we catch up with Jakub Jakoubek & Emeline Rochefeuille on what COVID has offered them an opportunity to learn. We also discuss how they create connection within their dance, friendship and dance partnership. What makes good communication, their creative process for routines and how plants can be great teachers!

This episode is a relaxed, warm and deeply insightful conversation with two wonderful humans and dancers. we feel so privileged to have been able to have this conversation and hope that it will give you a lot of insight and reflection for you own life and dance.

The books mentioned by Emeline are "The courage to be disliked" and "The courage to be Happy" by Ichiro Kishimi, can be found on Amazon here.

If you have questions, insight, reflections or comments please feel free to leave them on the page or message us directly, we'd love to hear them!