Woven: Soft Edges, Deep Roots

Welcome to Woven: Soft Edges. Deep Roots. A podcast exploring the interconnection of bodies, culture, and transformation.Here, we honor the wisdom held in the body, the stories etched into our tissues, and the ways we are shaped—and shape—culture through care, connection, and courageous softness.Together, we’ll lean into the edges of healing, justice, and possibility.Because transformation doesn’t start in te mind—it starts in the body, and it ripples outward.This is a space to remember what’s already within you. Let’s see what we can weave together. .

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Woven: Soft Edges, Deep Roots

Woven: Episode 4: Rachel Wolff

November 13, 2025 • SolefulSara

🎙️ EP 4: Trauma-Informed Care & Nervous System Awarenesswith Rachel & Sara | A Somatic Lens on Safety, Boundaries & ConnectionWhat does it really mean to be trauma-informed — and how do we bring nervous system awareness into bodywork, coaching, and care professions?In this episode, Rachel and Sara explore how polyvagal theory, nervous system literacy, and embodied presence shape the way we hold space for others. This isn’t just about tools — it’s about how we show up.They discuss:🧠 Understanding polyvagal theory in everyday care work👐 How physical touch can regulate nervous system states🌀 Why trauma-informed care is a way of being, not a technique🧭 Creating safety through boundaries and co-regulation📉 The power of downsizing stimuli in overstimulating environments🤝 The slow evolution of trust in long-term client relationships⚖️ Staying attuned without overextending your energetic boundariesSara shares a personal story of calming her daughter through attuned touch, while Rachel emphasizes how scaling back and honoring nervous system rhythms helps clients feel truly seen — and safe.Whether you're a massage therapist, birth worker, somatic coach, or simply someone supporting others, this episode is a reminder that nervous system literacy is a vital skill for trauma-aware practice.🔗 Mentioned Concepts:Polyvagal theory in practiceTrauma-informed ethicsSomatic boundary workCo-regulation vs. enmeshment✨ Want to support this work?→ Join us on Patreon and help sustain embodied, community-rooted conversations→ Follow Sara Newberry, LMT on IG: @soleful_circle.stl and Rachel Wolff, LMT on IG: @themamabearmassage → More on trauma-informed bodywork: somaticsole.com#TraumaInformedCare #PolyvagalTheory #MassageTherapistLife #SomaticCoaching #NervousSystemSupport #BodyCenteredHealing #HoldingSpace #SomaticTherapy #CareWork #CommunityHealing

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