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Somatic Movement & Mindset

Somatic Movement & Mindset

By: Heidi Hadley
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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 mind and body possess. Clinical Somatic educator Heidi Hadley takes these concepts and teaches you in an easy to follow format. The subjects vary from pain relief to posture to improving mobility whilst addressing mindset principles.© 2026 Somatic Movement & Mindset Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Why Your Body Won't Let Go

    Why Your Body Won't Let Go
    Aug 25 2026
    Have you ever stretched the same tight muscle again and again, only to find that the tension keeps coming back?Perhaps the question isn't simply, “How do I get this muscle to let go?”Perhaps there's a much bigger conversation happening.In this episode of The Total Somatics Show, Heidi Hadley continues our exploration of fascia by looking beyond individual muscles and tissues to something far more fascinating: the interconnected communication taking place throughout your entire body.Your body isn't a collection of separate parts.Your brain, nervous system, muscles, fascia, sensory systems and movement patterns are continually communicating and adapting. Much of this happens automatically, without you consciously thinking about it.Think of your body like an orchestra.If you listened only to the violin, you'd miss the richness of the cello, piano, percussion and every other instrument contributing to the music.Your body is much the same.When an area continually feels tight, restricted or reluctant to “let go,” focusing solely on that muscle or the fascia may mean we're listening to just one instrument — while missing the rest of the orchestra.In This Episode, You'll Explore:Why your body should be viewed as an interconnected system rather than separate partsHow your brain, nervous system, muscles and fascia communicateWhy persistent tightness may involve more than the area where you actually feel the tensionWhy repeatedly stretching a tight muscle doesn't always create lasting changeHow the nervous system influences patterns of muscle tension and movementThe role of sensory information in how your brain organises movementHow neuroplasticity gives the nervous system opportunities to learn and adaptWhy protective patterns aren't necessarily something we need to fight againstHow curiosity about your whole system can change the way you approach your bodyA Different Question to Ask Your BodyRather than always asking:“How do I make this tight area release?”Try becoming curious about:“Why might my system be maintaining this pattern?”And perhaps even more importantly:“What new information could I give my brain and nervous system to help create another possibility?”This subtle shift takes us away from battling with the body and towards understanding the extraordinary communication happening within it.Somatic in September Is ComingThis episode also creates the bridge into Somatic in September, where we'll begin exploring the body from a much broader perspective.We'll look beyond fascia alone and explore the fascinating relationship between fascia, the nervous system, protective reflexes, sensory awareness, movement and neuroplasticity — and how these systems work together to influence how you move, feel and respond to life.Because sometimes the most interesting question isn't:“Why won't my body let go?”It's:“What is my body trying to tell me?”Continue Your Total Somatics JourneyIf this episode gives you an aha moment, subscribe to The Total Somatics Show and join me throughout Somatic in September.Share this episode with someone who keeps stretching, massaging or working on the same areas of tension and wonders why they keep returning.And if you're ready to go beyond simply understanding these concepts and begin experiencing them through practice, explore the Total Somatics Online Membership, where you can develop greater sensory awareness and discover practical somatic tools to support your movement and wellbeing.Move better. Feel better. Live better.CLICK HERE to watch the 1 hour replay on FASCIA HEALINGContinue Your Learning🎥 Watch Heidi's TEDx TalkPandiculation: The Natural Solution to Chronic Pain and Discomfort:https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=RgB2-Y5sr5YbjL3pDiscover why changing the way your brain communicates with your muscles can transform the way you move, feel and live.Join the Total Somatics Online MembershipIf you're ready to move beyond simply managing pain and start addressing the underlying patterns contributing to persistent muscle tension, the Total Somatics Online Membership is here to support you.Inside you'll gain access to:✔ Guided Clinical Somatics movement classes✔ Nervous system regulation practices✔ Hundreds of on-demand lessons✔ Educational masterclasses✔ Live monthly coaching and Q&A✔ A welcoming community in over 45 countriesWhether you're living with chronic pain, recovering from stress, improving mobility or simply wanting to move with greater ease, you'll learn practical, science-informed strategies that fit into everyday life.🌐 Join today: https://www.totalsomatics.comConnect with Heidi Hadley🌐 Website: https://www.totalsomatics.com🎙️ The Total Somatics ShowTEDx Speaker | Certified Clinical Somatic Educator | Somatic Movement TeacherIf You Enjoyed This Episode⭐ Subscribe to the channel⭐ Leave a review⭐ Share this episode with someone who always puts everyone else firstSupport the show
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    24 mins
  • Everyone’s Talking About Fascia — But What Are We Missing?

    Everyone’s Talking About Fascia — But What Are We Missing?
    Aug 18 2026
    Fascia seems to be everywhere at the moment. Social media is talking about it, movement professionals are exploring it, and more people are becoming curious about the role this remarkable connective tissue plays in how we move and feel.But what exactly is fascia — and are we in danger of looking at it in isolation?In this episode of The Total Somatics Show, Heidi Hadley introduces you to the fascinating world of fascia and, importantly, places it within the bigger picture of your body.Fascia isn't simply something to stretch, release or work on. It exists as part of an extraordinarily interconnected system involving your brain, nervous system, muscles, movement patterns and sensory experiences.So rather than simply asking, “How can I release this tight area?”, perhaps there are more interesting questions we can begin asking:Why is my nervous system maintaining this pattern?What sensory information is my brain receiving?And how can I help my brain and body discover new possibilities through neuroplasticity and somatic movement?In this episode, you'll discover:What fascia is and why it has suddenly become such a popular topicWhy fascia shouldn't be viewed as a separate system within the bodyThe relationship between fascia, muscles, the brain and nervous systemWhy stress can influence muscle tone and how we experience tensionWhy repeatedly targeting a “tight” area may not always address the bigger pictureHow sensory awareness and neuroplasticity fit into the Total Somatics approachWhy understanding the body as an interconnected system can change the way we approach movement, tension and resilienceThis episode also begins our journey towards Somatic in September, when we'll explore these connections more deeply and discover practical ways to support greater awareness, adaptability and ease within the body.Rather than chasing the latest fascia trend, let's become curious about something much bigger:What if fascia is only one part of an incredible conversation taking place throughout your body every moment of every day?Continue Your Somatic JourneyIf you're enjoying The Total Somatics Show, subscribe so you don't miss the upcoming Somatic in September episodes.Share this episode with someone who has been hearing all the buzz about fascia and would enjoy understanding the bigger picture.And if you'd like step-by-step guidance to help you develop your own somatic practice, explore the Total Somatics Online Membership, where you can continue putting these principles into practice.Move better. Feel better. Live better.CLICK HERE to watch the 1 hour replay on FASCIA HEALINGContinue Your Learning🎥 Watch Heidi's TEDx TalkPandiculation: The Natural Solution to Chronic Pain and Discomfort:https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=RgB2-Y5sr5YbjL3pDiscover why changing the way your brain communicates with your muscles can transform the way you move, feel and live.Join the Total Somatics Online MembershipIf you're ready to move beyond simply managing pain and start addressing the underlying patterns contributing to persistent muscle tension, the Total Somatics Online Membership is here to support you.Inside you'll gain access to:✔ Guided Clinical Somatics movement classes✔ Nervous system regulation practices✔ Hundreds of on-demand lessons✔ Educational masterclasses✔ Live monthly coaching and Q&A✔ A welcoming community in over 45 countriesWhether you're living with chronic pain, recovering from stress, improving mobility or simply wanting to move with greater ease, you'll learn practical, science-informed strategies that fit into everyday life.🌐 Join today: https://www.totalsomatics.comConnect with Heidi Hadley🌐 Website: https://www.totalsomatics.com🎙️ The Total Somatics ShowTEDx Speaker | Certified Clinical Somatic Educator | Somatic Movement TeacherIf You Enjoyed This Episode⭐ Subscribe to the channel⭐ Leave a review⭐ Share this episode with someone who always puts everyone else firstSupport the show
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    28 mins
  • Did Your Childhood Teach You to Survive Instead of Connect? - The Total Somatics Show

    Did Your Childhood Teach You to Survive Instead of Connect? - The Total Somatics Show
    Aug 3 2026
    Have you ever wondered why you overthink, stay busy, struggle to switch off, or feel emotionally exhausted—even when life seems to be going well?What if these aren't personality traits at all?What if they're learned survival patterns?In this episode of The Total Somatics Show, Heidi Hadley explores how our early life experiences shape the way our nervous system responds to the world around us. Through a Total Somatics lens, you'll discover how emotionally unpredictable environments can teach us to survive rather than truly connect—with ourselves, our bodies and those around us.This isn't about blaming parents or caregivers. Most people do the very best they can with what they know. Instead, this episode is about developing awareness, understanding your body's protective responses, and recognising that the patterns you learned can also be changed.In this episode you'll discover: Why many of our stress responses begin long before adulthood. How emotionally dysregulated environments influence the developing nervous system. The difference between surviving and truly feeling safe. Why you may find yourself constantly busy, people-pleasing or always "pushing through." How stress can show up as muscle tension, posture changes, shallow breathing and persistent fatigue. Why your body often reacts before your mind has time to think. How chronic survival patterns can influence anxiety, relationships, confidence, work and everyday life. Why awareness is the first step towards lasting change. You'll also learn why many of the habits we judge ourselves for were once intelligent survival strategies—and why your body deserves compassion, not criticism.Questions to reflect onAs you listen, take a moment to ask yourself: What does my body do first when I feel stressed? Do my shoulders rise? Does my jaw tighten? Do I hold my breath? Do I keep pushing through? Or do I quietly pull away? Am I living in my head more than I'm living in my body? These small moments of awareness are often where meaningful change begins.Through a Total Somatics lensOne of the key messages in this episode is that your nervous system isn't broken.It adapted.Many of the patterns that now leave you feeling anxious, disconnected or exhausted were once your body's way of helping you navigate uncertainty.The wonderful news is that the brain and body remain adaptable throughout life. Through neuroplasticity and greater body awareness, it's possible to update old patterns and create new ways of responding that feel calmer, more connected and more resilient.We'd love to hear from youThe Total Somatics Show is a community, and we'd love your input.Send us: Your questions Your life experiences Your challenges Your stories Future topics you'd like covered 📧 Email: questions@totalsomatics.comOr send Heidi a voice message through Facebook Messenger by searching for Heidi Hadley. Your question or story may even be featured in a future Ask Heidi episode.If you enjoyed this episode...Please subscribe, leave a review and share this episode with someone who may benefit from it.Together we're creating a global community that explores health, relationships, resilience, business, emotional intelligence and life itself—always through a Total Somatics lens.Continue Your Learning🎥 Watch Heidi's TEDx TalkPandiculation: The Natural Solution to Chronic Pain and Discomfort:https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=RgB2-Y5sr5YbjL3pDiscover why changing the way your brain communicates with your muscles can transform the way you move, feel and live.Join the Total Somatics Online MembershipIf you're ready to move beyond simply managing pain and start addressing the underlying patterns contributing to persistent muscle tension, the Total Somatics Online Membership is here to support you.Inside you'll gain access to:✔ Guided Clinical Somatics movement classes✔ Nervous system regulation practices✔ Hundreds of on-demand lessons✔ Educational masterclasses✔ Live monthly coaching and Q&A✔ A welcoming community in over 45 countriesWhether you're living with chronic pain, recovering from stress, improving mobility or simply wanting to move with greater ease, you'll learn practical, science-informed strategies that fit into everyday life.🌐 Join today: https://www.totalsomatics.comConnect with Heidi Hadley🌐 Website: https://www.totalsomatics.com🎙️ The Total Somatics ShowTEDx Speaker | Certified Clinical Somatic Educator | Somatic Movement TeacherIf You Enjoyed This Episode⭐ Subscribe to the channel⭐ Leave a review⭐ Share this episode with someone who always puts everyone else firstSupport the show
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    44 mins
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