The Issues in the Tissues with Nikki Myers

In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Nikki Myers—MBA, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, and founder of Y12SR: The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery. Nikki has spent decades at the crossroads of addiction recovery and somatic wisdom, teaching us that while the 12-Step meetings provide the "cognitive map," the yoga mat provides the "somatic laboratory" for true healing.

We dive deep into the soul-level work of recovery, discussing how to come home to a body that has been through the fire. If you have ever felt like your body was an unsafe place to be, or if you’ve struggled to find the "space" between a trigger and a response, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Birth of Y12SR: Why the "top-down" approach of 12-step programs needs the "bottom-up" wisdom of yoga to facilitate sustainable recovery.
• The Issues in the Tissues: A deep dive into how trauma, heartbreak, and addiction literally manifest in our fascia, our breath, and our posture.
• From Escaping to Befriending: How to stop numbing the body and start trusting it again, even when it feels full of cravings or anxiety.
• The Laboratory of the Mat: Using a yoga pose to practice staying present when things get uncomfortable, building the "resilience muscle" needed for daily life.
• Holding Space for the Healer: Nikki shares her personal practice for maintaining wholeness while holding space for thousands in their darkest moments.

About Nikki Myers

Nikki Myers is an accomplished teacher, practitioner, and speaker who has been featured in The New York Times, Yoga Journal, and Huffington Post. As the founder of Y12SR, she has trained thousands of leaders across the globe to integrate the cognitive tools of 12-step programs with the somatic tools of yoga. Her work is a testament to the fact that recovery is not just a mental shift, but a full-body homecoming.

Connect with Nikki:

• Website: y12sr.com
• Instagram: @nikkimyersy12sr