Episode 86: Mana Temple: Somatic Healing & Just Breathe

In this conversation, Chelsey Power, a kinesiologist and somatic therapist, shares her journey into motherhood and healing. She discusses her experiences as a young mother, the challenges of childbirth, and how these experiences shaped her career in holistic therapies. 

Chelsey emphasizes the importance of understanding the nervous system, energy management, and the need for community support among mothers. She provides practical advice on emotional regulation and breaking generational cycles, highlighting the significance of self-reflection and personal growth in parenting.

CHELSEY POWER || Body & Somatics + Emotion Focused Therapy (@mana.temple) • Instagram photos and videos

MANA TEMPLE

takeaways

• Chelsey became a mother at a young age, which shaped her perspective on motherhood.
• Chelsey's healing journey began after her son was involved in a traumatic car accident.
• She emphasizes the importance of understanding the nervous system in healing.
• Breathwork is a powerful tool for emotional regulation and calming the nervous system.
• Mothers often struggle with depletion due to lack of support and boundaries.
• Breaking generational cycles requires personal work and self-reflection.
• Community support is essential for mothers to thrive and avoid isolation.
• Chelsea's practice blends various healing modalities, including kinesiology and somatic therapy.
• Emotional regulation is a crucial skill for both parents and children.

Sound Bites

• "I was a really young mom."
• "I had an incredible birth with him."
• "You have to do the work to break the generational cycles."
• "You have to model something different to your kids."
• "Support is how you stay within your capacity."
• "It takes a village to raise a child."
• "We need a variety of support and people in our lives."
• "Breath is one of the greatest tools for regulation."
• "It feels better to breathe your way through a reaction."
• "You can't be emotionally regulated without being able to breathe."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Chelsea Power and Her Work

01:01
Chelsea's Journey into Motherhood

06:11
Healing Journey and Becoming a Kinesiologist

11:46
Understanding Somatic Therapy and Energy Work

13:35
Restoring Vitality and Energy Management

18:08
Breaking Generational Cycles

22:23
Building a Healing Practice

25:17
The Importance of Community and Support

32:20
Practical Techniques for Calming the Nervous System

40:32
Lessons from Motherhood and Self-Reflection