Does your child push every boundary, question every rule, and seem immune to traditional parenting strategies?

Parent coach Mary Van Geffen returns to discuss "spicy ones"—the intense, strong-willed children (about 20% of kids) who feel everything deeply and need a radically different approach.

She shares why these passionate trailblazers require a radically different kind of support and how adults can shift from control and correction to attunement and regulation.

Mary takes us through:

—Who the “spicy ones” are, and how to reframe "strong-willed"

—How your own nervous system and need for control affect the parent-child dynamic

—Why modeling matters more than demands when dealing with demonstrative children

—Using heavy body work and movement to help kids process big feelings appropriately

—Why standard approaches often fail with high-intensity temperaments

—How your parenting role must shift dramatically as spicy kids enter the tween and teen years

And so much more!

Mary Van Geffen is an international parenting coach and parent educator for overwhelmed moms of strong-willed & Spicy Children™. She teaches monthly workshops to help moms gain confidence to choose gentle, respectful parenting, especially if they weren’t raised that way.

Mary has a ministry on Instagram where she posts an inspiring parenting tip every single day. Just reading her social media will help you delight in your child and remember that you are enough. Mary believes that when a mom realizes how hard she is on herself and cracks the door open for some self-compassion, her entire family is bathed in light!

Mary is a certified Simplicity Parenting Counselor® and Professional Co-Active Coach®. Her greatest achievement, however, is cultivating a calm, kind, and firm relationship with her spirited go-getter daughter (17), polar-opposite introverted son (15), and un-Enneagramable hubby.

Link to preorder the book Parenting A Spicy One: A compassionate guide for raising a deep-feeling and wonderfully strong-willed kid

Preorder here to access Mary’s Affirmations Masterclass and the Meltdown Meditations for Moms. https://www.maryvangeffen.com/parentingaspicyonebook

Are you a spicy one quiz:

https://www.maryvangeffen.com/quiz?mcp_token=eyJwaWQiOjc0Nzg3MSwic2lkIjoxOTE2NDY3NjY0LCJheCI6IjlhN2IxZWIxMWUxNTFjYmM3YzMyMDA1Y2RiNjUyMGI3IiwidHMiOjE3MTEzMDM2NjIsImV4cCI6MTcxMzcyMjg2Mn0.z2efLk8K2Glc2ijQxNcZKc2akcaB79gw5CBSUVr5HeU

To hear Mary’s first episode on Free Your Soma: Gentle and Respecting Parenting, please see episode 15.

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Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

What if the key to releasing decades of tension wasn't about trying harder, but about getting out of your own way?

Physiotherapist and TRE Australia founder Richmond Heath reveals how your body already knows how to heal itself through spontaneous tremoring, the same natural mechanism animals use daily, but humans have learned to suppress.

He explores the profound intelligence behind involuntary movement and how somatic techniques like TRE access the body’s reflexive responses for deeper, more sustainable healing.

Richmond takes us through:

— Why emotional numbness often masquerades as stability

— Why Western culture pathologizes the body's natural shaking response

— How you can't access 90% of your body tension through willpower alone

— Simple exercises that activate your body's innate tremoring reflex

— How spontaneous shaking instantly shifts the nervous system into recovery

— The natural rhythm between contraction and release builds both strength and surrender

And so much more!

Richmond Heath is a pioneer in somatic stress recovery and the founder of TRE Australia, where he has spent over a decade teaching people how to access the body’s innate ability to release stress through a natural, often-overlooked reflex: shaking.

His work with Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) offers a paradigm-shifting approach to wellbeing—one that helps calm the nervous system, ease chronic tension, and support emotional balance without the need for mental effort, storytelling, or structured routines. TRE is now used by individuals, athletes, and wellness professionals seeking practical, body-led tools for resilience and recovery.

Connect with Richmond:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richmond-heath-08719326/

Website: https://www.treaustralia.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057615902736

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tre_australia/?hl=en

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Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

When someone says "it's all in your head," they're dismissing real pain, but what if we could reclaim that phrase as empowering instead?

Physical therapist and author Stacey Roberts joins the conversation to explore the hidden layers of chronic pain, revealing why conventional approaches often fall short and how a holistic, personalized view can finally bring relief.

This episode bridges the gap between physical symptoms and emotional experience, offering hope for anyone who's tried everything and still hurts.

Stacey takes us through:

—Why pain in your brain is real and can be changed through neuroplasticity

—The immediate physiological relief that happens when chronic pain is acknowledged as real

—How systemic inflammation, fascia, and gut health contribute to widespread pain conditions

—Why emotional experiences get stored in muscles and create persistent trigger points

—The power of nervous system regulation in recovery and growth

—How combining multiple modalities addresses the root causes of chronic pain

And so much more!

Stacey Roberts PT, RN, MSN has over 30 years of experience helping patients live pain-free while achieving their health goals. She is a Holistic Master’s Prepared Registered Nurse, a Musculoskeletal Specialist, a Pelvic and Sexual Health Physiotherapist, and a Functional Medicine Specialist.

Stacey owns the New You Health and Wellness Practice in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, combining cutting-edge technology, advanced manual therapy, and functional medicine to help patients attain optimal health.

Many of her patients, including herself, have avoided surgery, drugs, and injections. She is the author of the forthcoming book, The Pain Free Formula: A Holistic Approach to Finally Getting Rid of Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs, or Injections (February 2025). Discover more at https://newyouhealthandwellness.com

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Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

What happens when you refuse to compartmentalize your sexuality from your leadership?

In this week’s episode, confidence coach and motivational speaker Becca Slider shares her journey from conservative Christian pastor to embodied leader who unapologetically integrates sexuality with purpose.

This episode challenges the toxic cultural narrative that women must choose between being respected and being sexual, and offers a roadmap for reclaiming the power that comes from full-body authenticity.

Bekah takes us through:

– Her transformation from ministry to embodied leadership

– How religious conditioning shapes our relationship with sexuality

– Why embodiment is key to authentic confidence

– Emotional alchemy practice for releasing stuck emotions

– Releasing shame and redefining what power looks like for women

– How embracing sensuality strengthens leadership and self-trust– Shifting focus from who might judge you to who will be magnetized by your truth

– How to discern between fear-based decisions and genuine alignment with integrity

And so much more!

Bekah Slider⁠ is a Confidence Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Host of “The Courage to Fully Live” Podcast. Bekah is an ex-pastor who walked away from ministry, religion, and unsupportive beliefs in order to find, fall in love with, and live as her true self.

She helps women drop the good girl persona and create a full turn on of their voice, visibility, and impact. She also occasionally gets a little naked on OnlyFans.

Connect with Bekah Slider:

IG: ⁠@bekahslider⁠

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Podcast: on Apple & Spotify

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Have you ever thought about what happens when chronic illness or disability intersects with body image, confidence, and building a successful life?

In this week’s episode, certified body image coach Lacey Nagar Ammerman shares her deeply personal journey of navigating muscular dystrophy while building a thriving business and meaningful relationships.

Lacey takes us through:

- Why body neutrality is a more achievable and sustainable goal than body positivity for people with chronic conditions

- How Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps unshame the parts of ourselves we've rejected or judged

- The unique challenges of building confidence when your body's abilities are constantly changing

- Practical strategies for showing up consistently in business when you have limited energy or capacity

- Simple modifications practitioners can make to be more inclusive

And so much more!

Lacey Nagar Ammerman is a Confidence & Certified Body Image Coach, IFS Trained, and an author and mentor. Her mission is to make a difference in the lives of women through confidence in their bodies, businesses and relationships and supports them to show up fully, speak up, be seen, and ask for what they really need so they can create their $8K months in business and a healthy, yummy partnership.

Connect with Lacey:Website: confidenceandmagic.com

Instagram: @gracefulrisingcoaching

Facebook: facebook.com/lacey.nagar

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Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

What if the secret to experiencing more wealth, love, and pleasure isn't about acquiring more, but about expanding your nervous system's capacity to actually hold and feel what you already have?

In this week’s episode, trauma-informed somatic coach Danelle Gallo joins Aimee to explore how our bodies hold unexpressed emotions, and what happens when we finally give ourselves permission to feel it all.

Danelle takes us through:

- The connection between nervous system capacity and the ability to receive abundance

- The victim triangle framework and how to move from drama into empowerment

- Why saying "no" is essential for nervous system health and authentic relationships

- The importance of expanding capacity for both joy and pain to experience aliveness

- Why somatic work is a lifelong practice, not a quick fix

- How authentic expression naturally filters relationships to those who can hold space

And so much more!

Danelle is a trauma-informed somatic coach who guides highly sensitive, mystical, ambitious women to embrace all parts of themselves as innocent, wise, and intrinsically loveable.As a result of her coaching, her clients experience less emotional labor and inner clutter, more peace and presence, and feel empowered to shine brightly – to be visible, take up space, and proceed powerfully with their heart-centered work in the world.

Her philosophy challenges the notion that intense emotions, sensitivity, or unconventional desires need to be "cured"—helping clients discover these as sources of power and magic

Connect with Danelle here:

Her podcast: Too Human with Nurse Nell

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0P4ugRsguNYr6oixCXwvtA?si=hDC6QmlxQN-dBEEQZdtk2w

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/too-human-with-nurse-nell/id1632651221

Book a free 60-minute coaching connection call with Danelle here:

https://danelle-gallo.mykajabi.com/Schedule

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurse_nell/

Website: https://danelle-gallo.mykajabi.com/Home

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Have you ever thought about what happens when you can't hold onto those magical flow states?

In this week’s episode, Aimee sits down with Leo Marrs, a breath advocate and entrepreneur, to explore why we slip out of creative flow and what both sides of this human spectrum teach us.

This conversation will definitely shift how you think about the inevitable ebb and flow of consciousness.

Leo takes us through:

- Why breath awareness works 100% of the time as a portal to presence

- The difference between active breathing sessions and everyday breath awareness

- How he went from running nightclubs to opening breath studios

- The "meta question" technique for making big decisions

- How to trust your body's natural intelligence for decision-making

- The relationship between expansion, contraction, and universal flow

And so much more!

Today's guest hails from the wilds of Alaska to the frontiers of consciousness. Leo Marrs shares a journey shaped by raw experience, entrepreneurial fire, and spontaneous awakening.

A high school dropout turned founder of America’s first breathwork studio, Leo brings a rare fusion of somatic intelligence, street-tested wisdom, and irreverent spiritual insight. Through stories, tools, and transmissions, we'll explore what it means to be fully alive in a rapidly evolving world.

Currently working on his book The New Creator: Rise of the Mindful Artist in the New Meaning Economy as well as Ethr, an app combining breath sequences and advanced sonic architecture to help you unlock your innate capacities for healing, insight, and expanded consciousness.

Find his offers/freebies:

Free 7-Day Trial of my breathing app Ethr - www.ethr.one

Free Weekly Newsletter where I share pieces of my writing for my forthcoming book, The New Creator

Connect with Leo Marrs:

www.leomarrs.com

https://instagram.com/theleomarrs

https://www.tiktok.com/@theleomarrs

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Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

Everyone talks about “speaking your truth,” but how do you actually know what your truth is?

This week, Aimee sits down with spiritual mentor and author Jennifer Spor to speak about the art of discerning authentic inner knowing from external programming.

Together, they explore the physical experience of truth—how it feels in the body, how to build unshakable discernment, and why embodied wisdom is essential in today’s world.

Jennifer takes us through:

- How to recognize when your soul is calling you into something greater

- Why fear shows up during transformation, and how to move through it

- Practical tools for aligning with your higher self

- The role of intuition in navigating change

- Why basic practices like sleep remain the cornerstone of spiritual evolution

- The power of trust and surrender in spiritual growth

And so much more!

Jennifer Spor is a Spiritual Advisor, Channel, and Akashic Records Trauma-Informed Master Consultant and Teacher for high-achieving conscious women leaders who are here to live unapologetically expressed in their truth and fulfill their highest destiny in this life, soul-led.

She is the CEO and Founder of her namesake company, as well as the host of the podcast Path of The Awakened Heart. Jennifer’s mission is rooted in her own spiritual awakening - she hopes to empower other women to hone their innate gifts and make a positive difference in their lives and the world.

Connect with her at:

Website: www.jenniferspor.com

Instagram: @jennifer_spor

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Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠