What if your pain wasn't just physical? In this transformative episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal sits down with Skye Roberts, a NeuroKinetic Therapy instructor and somatic educator, to explore the powerful connection between emotion, memory, and the body. Together, they unpack how trauma, language, and nervous system regulation shape the way we move, rest, and heal. From grounding and coherence to sound healing and self-awareness, Skye shares practical tools to rewire chronic patterns and create a body that feels safe, resilient, and deeply connected—from the inside out.

In this conversation, Skye and Dr. Emily dive into:

• The connection between emotional patterns and physical pain or compensation
• How NeuroKinetic Therapy reveals hidden causes of chronic dysfunction
• What it means to develop a healing vocabulary and reframe internal dialogue
• Why some people hold trauma differently—through the lens of attachment, support, and nervous system regulation
• The role of sound, coherence, and environment in calming the body's stress response
• How parents can help children co-regulate and build emotional safety early in life

About Skye Roberts

Skye Roberts is a pioneering educator, healer, and Level 3 NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) practitioner whose 30-year career bridges physical, emotional, and neurological healing. After decades of working with clients in pain—from elite athletes to everyday movers—Skye discovered that true recovery extends beyond muscles and joints. Her work focuses on understanding the emotional and mental patterns held in the body and teaching others how to rewire the nervous system for lasting transformation through tools like grounding, breath, and sensory awareness.

Resources & Links:

• Instagram: @skyelangstonroberts

In this powerful and heart-centered episode, Dr. Emily Splichal welcomes Chantal Traub, a seasoned doula, educator, and health coach with more than 25 years of experience guiding women through the transitions of birth, postpartum, and perimenopause.

Together, they explore how polyvagal theory—the science of the vagus nerve and nervous system regulation—can help women cultivate resilience, calm, and confidence through every season of life. From labor to midlife, Chantal shares how nervous system awareness and somatic practices can transform not just how we birth, but how we rest, think, and thrive.

In this conversation, Chantal and Dr. Emily dive into:

• What polyvagal theory is and why it’s essential for understanding stress, safety, and connection
• How supporting the nervous system during birth fosters empowerment and smoother outcomes
• Why sleep and cognitive changes in perimenopause are linked to vagal tone and regulation
• Simple daily tools to enhance nervous system balance and brain clarity
• The evolving landscape of women’s health—from performance to presence

About Chantal Traub

Chantal Traub is a certified doula, yoga teacher, childbirth educator, and health coach with a holistic focus on women’s empowerment through body literacy and nervous system balance. She blends movement, mindfulness, and polyvagal-informed practices to help women reconnect to their innate wisdom through all stages of life—from birth to perimenopause.

Resources & Links:

• Website: chantaltraub.com

• Instagram: @chantal.traub

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Today's guest is Marion McRae, physiotherapist, founder of Movement Solutions, and internationally recognized movement educator based in Western Australia. Marion's approach goes far beyond traditional rehab—blending neuroscience, fascial dynamics, and postural neurology to create a truly integrative model for healing.

Her work challenges us to see movement through a new lens—one that addresses not only the body, but also the mind, emotions, and even past trauma. From exploring the role of psychedelics in trauma release to unpacking how hyper-vigilance impacts learning, Marion is leading the way in bridging science, safety, and emotional healing in the movement space.

In this episode, Marion and Dr. Emily explore:

• How emotional states, limiting beliefs, and past trauma shape movement patterns
• Why a sense of safety must come first in realignment and rehabilitation
• The role of scars, fascia, and weight distribution in holding memory—and how intentional movement can help release old patterns
• Marion's hierarchy of rehab: from emotional basics → biomechanics → fascia → sensory systems
• Her vision for the future of rehab and the changes she hopes to inspire in how we think about healing

If you've ever wondered how movement, memory, and emotions are deeply intertwined—or how creating safety can unlock new pathways to resilience—this conversation will expand the way you think about the body.

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about Marion's work: Movement Solutions | Bulletproof Backs
• Follow Marion on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube
• Listen to Marion's podcast: Building Bulletproof Backs