In this episode, we explore what it really means to have a sense of purpose.

At the beginning of a new year, questions about purpose can feel more urgent. This episode offers a different perspective: purpose doesn’t come from pressure or expectations. It’s created through values, presence and experience.

MAIN SOURCES:

1. Alimujiang, A., et al. (2019). Association between life purpose and mortality among U.S. adults older than 50 years. JAMA Network Open, 2(5), e194270.https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.4270

2. McKnight, P. E., & Kashdan, T. B. (2009). Purpose in life as a system that creates and sustains health and well-being. Review of General Psychology, 13(3), 242–251.
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As the year 2025 comes to an end, this episode invites you to slow down and reflect with awareness and intention.

Through practical questions, gentle grounding and realistic planning, you’ll explore what this year taught you. Tune in and learn how your present choices shape the year ahead.MAIN SOURCES:

1. Neff, K. D., & Germer, C. K. (2013). A pilot study and randomized controlled trial of the mindful self-compassion program. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 69(1), 28–44. A pilot study and randomized controlled trial of the mindful self-compassion program - PubMed2. Pennebaker, J. W. (1997). Writing about emotional experiences as a therapeutic process. Psychological Science, 8(3), 162–166. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.1997.tb00403.x

In this episode, we explore what real nervous system regulation actually feels like, why healing can feel messy and how to support your nervous system.

Regulation isn’t about staying calm all the time. It’s about building the capacity to move through stress, emotion and activation, and then return to balance. Tune in to explore simple, practical tools to help regulate your nervous system.

MAIN SOURCES

1. Herstich, S. (n.d.). Nervous system regulation isn’t just about being calm. Sarah Herstich LCSW. Nervous System Regulation Isn’t Just About Being Calm | Nervous System Regulation Therapy in Pennsylvania

2. We Rise NYC. (n.d.). Healing isn’t always calm: What nervous system regulation actually feels like. We Rise NYHealing Isn’t Always Calm: What Nervous System Regulation Actually Feels Like - We Rise • Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC

This episode introduces ahimsa (non-violence) through a somatic lens.

How the body tightens with inner or outer aggression? How pausing regulates the nervous system? How gentle practices help us build a foundation of self-kindness and outward compassion? Tune in to find the answers.

MAIN SOURCES:1. Petryszak, I. (n.d.). Do no harm: The art of Ahimsa. Yoga International. Do No Harm: The Art of Ahimsa

2. Yoga International. (n.d.). Ahimsa: The yogic way to honor our planet. Yoga International.Ahimsa: The Yogic Way To Honor Our Planet | Yoga International

In this episode of SOMA talks we explore how constant digital noise affects your body and mind

Learn what you can do to feel grounded again, how overload shows up, why reconnection matters and what are the simple ways to come back to yourself. Perfect anyone feeling overstimulated, drained or disconnected. MAIN SOURCES:

1. Huff, C. (2022, November). Media overload is hurting our mental health: Here are ways to manage headline stress. Monitor on Psychology. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/11/strain-media-overload

2. Li, K., Jiang, S., Yan, X., & Li, J. (2023). Mechanism study of social media overload on health self-efficacy and anxiety. Heliyon, 10(1), e23326. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23326

In this episode, we explore how two core emotions, sadness and joy, complete each other. Through insights from science, psychology and psychosomatics, we look at how sadness helps us slow down and process change, while joy helps us restore energy and connection. Together, they support the body’s natural rhythm of balance and renewal.

MAIN SOURCES:

1. Naor, N., Rohr, C., Schaare, L. H., Limbachia, C., Shamay-Tsoory, S., & Okon-Singer, H. (2020). The neural networks underlying reappraisal of empathy for pain. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, 15(7), 733-744. https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsaa094

2. Fredrickson, B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden‐and‐build theory of positive emotions. American Psychologist, 56(3), 218-226. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.56.3.218

In this episode we explore the Inner Child.

It’s a tender journey into the part of us that carries curiosity, vulnerability and unmet needs. Through reflection, personal insights and a short guided practice, you’ll learn how to listen to your inner child with compassion and presence. Let’s nurture the connection between your past and present self!

MAIN SOURCES:

• 1. Kwong, I. (2025, July 28). Inner child work: How your past shapes your present. Verywell Mind.⁠⁠https://www.verywellmind.com/inner-child-work-how-your-past-shapes-your-present-7152929⁠⁠2. PositivePsychology.com. (2022, October 8). Inner child work: 15+ practical tools. ⁠⁠https://positivepsychology.com/inner-child-healing/⁠⁠

In this first guest episode, we talk with Gabi, founder of Dream Build Connect about the power of creativity, community and spirituality in today’s world. From worldwide events to individual transformation, we uncover what it means to create, connect and live with purpose.