Body Wisdom Rising
Body Wisdom Rising is a podcast for people navigating deep change — awakenings, identity shifts, healing, and the sense that the old ways of living no longer work.
We’re living in a time of collective disillusionment and awakening. Many are being asked to slow down, feel more, and re-orient their lives — often without support from systems that were never designed for this kind of transformation.
This podcast offers a grounded way to make sense of these experiences by reconnecting to the body as teacher, the Earth as stabilizer, ancestral wisdom as context, and spiritual support rooted in lived experience.
I’m Alyssa Stefanson, Somatic and Ancestral Healing Guide, and host of Body Wisdom Rising. Each episode weaves together somatic healing, nervous system regulation, ancestral remembrance, and earth-based wisdom to support personal and collective healing.
We speak honestly about initiation, death-and-rebirth cycles, trauma, addiction, disconnection, and what becomes possible when familiar identities fall away and something deeper begins to emerge.
If you’re navigating change and looking for a grounded, embodied way to understand what’s happening — you’re in the right place.
Body Wisdom Rising — where remembering becomes medicine.
IG: @wildfemininerise
Body Wisdom Rising
Episode 50: Embodied Healing; Exploring Somatic Work, Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory and Parts Work
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In this episode, Alyssa dives deep into the realm of embodied healing, somatic work, Polyvagal theory, attachment theory, and parts work. Alyssa explores the intricate dance between our bodies, nervous systems, relationships, and inner selves. Discover how these powerful modalities can guide us on a path towards healing, resilience, and wholeness.
Key Points:
1. Somatic Work: Understanding the profound impact of trauma on our bodies and the importance of releasing it from our nervous system.
2. Polyvagal Theory: Unpacking the intricate workings of our autonomic nervous system and its role in regulating our responses to stress and trauma.
3. Attachment Theory: Exploring how our early attachment experiences shape our relational patterns and emotional well-being.
4. Parts Work: Delving into the concept of internal family systems and how understanding and integrating our inner parts can lead to profound healing and self-awareness.
Actionable Takeaways:
- Practical exercises and tools for connecting with your body, regulating your nervous system, and fostering healthier relationships.
- Strategies for integrating somatic awareness, Polyvagal theory, attachment insights, and parts work into your daily life for ongoing healing and growth.
Alyssa's IG: @thealyssastefanson
Alyssa's IG: @wildfemininerise
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