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. .
Episodes
17 episodes
Episode 17: Tom Owens
In this episode of Woven, Sara sits down with Tom — the first male guest on the podcast — for a deeply human conversation about grief, body culture, masculinity, healing, and the longing for community in an increasingly isolated world.To...
Episode 16: Karla & Michelle
In this episode, I’m joined by Karla and Michelle for a deeply meaningful conversation on Mother Circle facilitation, with a focus on supporting adoptive mothers.Together, we explore how Mother Circle offers something different th...
Episode 15: Amber Venner
Trigger warning: we mention SA, Body issues, and other triggering topics. Please take care while listening and reach out to your support network if you struggle. Perimenopause, Postpartum & the Need for Community Support<...
Woven Episode 14 Brittanie Zwart
Intuition, Systems & Reparenting Ourselves | Healing Beyond the IndividualWhat if your intuition isn’t just personal — but political?In this episode, Sara sits down with Brittanie (therapist, long-time friend, and f...
Woven Episode 13 Ashley Shears
Breath Care, Barefoot Massage & Nervous System Regulation | With Ashley Shears What happens when two barefoot massage therapists start talking about language, breath, and the nervous system?This episode is a deep, nuanced...
Woven: Episode 12 Rachel Wolff
This episode is tender, unfiltered, and very real.We're recording live from St. Louis after attending a celebration of life for a dear friend. There's been crying and eating cookies for breakfast. Feeling puffy. Not sleeping. Processing ...
WOVEN: Episode 11 Shecanna Seeley
What does it really mean to raise children with healthy habits—without fear, force, or perfectionism?In this conversation, Shecanna and Sara explore the delicate balance of teaching kids about food, emotions, and their bodies in a world ...
Woven: Episode 10 Savannah McDonald
Sara and Savannah explore the changing world of nonprofit fundraising and the delicate balance between donor-centric and community-centric approaches. They discuss the growing role of platforms like Patreon and how they’re reshaping peop...
Woven: Episode 9 Savannah McDonald
🎙️ In this episode, Sara and Savannah explore the deeply human experiences of grief, change, and the shifting cultural relationship with death—both in animals and in people. What starts as a conversation about aging skin and microphone g...
Woven Episode 8: Brianne Goetzinger
n this episode, Sara and Brianne Goetzinger explore what it takes to sustain a career in massage therapy for the long haul.Together, they discuss:The realities of massage therapy education and business ownership...
Woven Episode 7: Chancy Gill
Sara and Chancy dive deep into the intersections of healing, love, and personal growth. They explore how science and intuition can come together in bodywork and spirituality, how relationships are shaped by communication and cultural narratives...
Woven: Episode 6: Rachel Wolff & Grief
In this episode of Woven: Soft Edges, Deep Roots, Sara and Rachel open up about the raw and tender places in life—family dynamics, blended family challenges, new love, and marriages under strain. Together, they explore how grief shows ...
Woven: Episode 5: Sara Newberry, Rachel Wolff, & Savannah Mobley
Massage Therapy Pricing, Education, and the Future of Somatic Work In this episode, Sara, Rachel, and Savannah (@neuromelt) dive into the evolving landscape of massage therapy—from pricing trends and client education to the future of...
Woven: Episode 4: Rachel Wolff
🎙️ 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 bodywor...
Woven: Episode 3: Rachel Wolff
🎙️ EP 3: Communication — Navigating Boundaries, Power & Authenticitywith Rachel & Sara | ABC Series: Authenticity, Boundaries, CommunicationIn this powerful episode, Sara Newberry, LMT and Rachel Wolff, LMT dive into communication as a ...
