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In this episode, we discuss the world of psychotherapy types. We answer the question: how do you choose the right approach for yourself — whether it’s CBT, psychodynamic, schema or integrative therapy. Tune in to understand better a therapy process and discover accessible options to start your own psychotherapy journey.

In this episode, we explore how to decode the ways you give and receive love. We answer the question: how do you feel most loved - acts of service, quality time, touch or words of affirmation? Tune in to repair communication gaps and use daily somatic practices to build deeper emotional connection. Learn how to speak your partner’s and your own love language.

In this guest episode, we sit down with Pratiqk Jaani to explore fulfilment, conditioning, perception and the journey back to our true self. Welcome to our reflective conversation about who we are beneath everything we’ve learned to be. We discuss why external success doesn’t always bring fulfilment, how unconscious patterns shape our lives and how Eastern wisdom can help us reconnect with clarity, freedom and inner peace.

In this episode , we redefine what abundance actually means. We bridge neuroscience, modern psychology, yoga philosophy and practical wisdom to shift our focus away from scarcity, toward wholeness. Tune in to explore how recognizing "enough" can help you feel grounded, present, and truly abundant in your everyday life. Main sources: 1. Baumeister, R. F., Bratslavsky, E., Finkenauer, C., & Vohs, K. D. (2001). Bad is stronger than good. 2. Tolle, E. (1999). The power of now: A guide to spiritual enlightenment.

In this episode of SOMAtalks, we look at what true human connection really is. We explore how our bodies and nervous systems need real presence to feel safe and calm. We also share simple wisdom from yoga philosophy to show why connection starts inside ourselves. Tune in for easy, practical ways to build warmer, deeper relationships in your everyday life. Main sources: 1. Porges, S. W. (2007). The polyvagal perspective. 2. Waldinger, R. J., & Schulz, M. S. (2023). The good life: Lessons from the world's longest scientific study of happiness.

In this episode of SOMAtalks, let’s look at climate change through a body and mind perspective. It all comes down to a central question: What is the body trying to teach us as the climate change?  Explore how temperature affects your emotional regulation. Discover the new coolcation travel trend and practical ways to keep your nervous system calm and focused.  MAIN SOURCES: 1. Goodall, J. (2021). The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times 2. Hall, C. M. (2024). Climate change and tourism geographies. Tourism Geographies

In this episode, we dive into the neurobiology of presence. We explore how to practically replace anxiety with hedonism. We explore the art of deeply enjoying your life today without forgetting about the future. We also challenge a massive misconception about Eastern wisdom, explaining why Zen philosophy isn't about sitting back and doing nothing, but about immersing yourself into reality.  Main sources: 1. Kabat-Zinn, J. (2013). Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness. 2. Tolle, E. (2004). The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment.

In this episode of SOMAtalks, we challenge one of the biggest myths in modern wellness: that emotional freedom means either suppressing your emotions or being controlled by them. Grounded in neuroscience, psychosomatics and Eastern philosophy, we explore: why we fear our emotions, how chronic suppression creates tension in the body and how we can learn to feel more fully - with awareness, rather than overwhelm. Main sources: 1. Damasio, A. (2018). The Strange Order of Things: Life, Feeling, and the Making of Cultures. 2. Kabat-Zinn, J. (2013). Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness.

In this episode of SOMAtalks, we explore the evolving nature of our dreams and ambitions. Grounded in somatic science and attachment theory, we’re talking about how to build the psychological flexibility to pivot your life without guilt, shame or fear of failure. It’s time to let your dreams grow up with you. Main sources: 1. Kashdan, T. B., & Rottenberg, J. (2010). Psychological flexibility as a fundamental aspect of health. 2. Marcia, J. E. (1966). Development and validation of ego-identity status.

In this episode of SOMAtalks, we explore Ikigai - the Japanese philosophy of a "reason for being." What is Ikigai, and how can it help you feel more aligned, purposeful, and emotionally balanced? We dive into neuroscience, psychology and mindfulness to discuss the "Five Pillars of Ikigai" and provide somatic reflections to help you align your daily life with your inner harmony.  Main sources: 1. Mogi, K. (2018). The Little Book of Ikigai: The Essential Japanese Way to Finding Your Purpose in Life.. 2. Buettner, D. (2008). The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest.

In this episode, we explore why we become emotionally dependent, how it connects to attachment styles and why it can feel like love while slowly draining us. Grounded in psychology and real experience, this is a reflection about rebuilding emotional independence, reconnecting with yourself and learning to love without losing who you are. Hazan, C., & Shaver, P. R. (1987). Romantic love conceptualized as an attachment process. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.Bornstein, R. F. (2012). From dependency to self-sufficiency. Journal of Personality.

In this guest episode with Veronica Moya - childhood mindfulness expert in New York, we explore how early experiences shape who we are. Tune in to learn practical mindfulness techniques to heal emotional wounds, break limiting patterns and cultivate your emotional well-being.

In this episode, we explore what overthinking really is from a psychological and body-based perspective. Why does your mind get stuck in loops? How does it affect your nervous system and daily life? Blending science and Eastern philosophy, you’ll learn how to step out of constant thinking and reconnect with your body. Main sources: 1. Siegle, G. J., et al. Rumination and Overthinking: Cognitive Mechanisms and Emotional Consequences. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2004. 2. Brewer, J. A., et al. Mindfulness and the Default Mode Network. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2011.

Welcome to this special episode of SOMAtalks: Guided Savasana. Take this moment to pause, slow down and allow yourself to truly rest. This guided practice invites you to release tension from your body, soften your thoughts and settle into stillness.

Why is relaxing so hard? In this episode, we explore Savasana, often seen as the easiest part of yoga, yet one of the most challenging. This deep relaxation practice invites you to slow down and turn inward. Tune in to discover how stillness can transform your body, calm your mind and regulate your nervous system. Find out why doing nothing might be the most powerful practice of all.