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The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley has been created to educate, empower and enhance your health and wellbeing. Within this podcast you will learn how to harness the amazing abilities your mind and body possess. Certified Clinical Somatic educator, founder of Total Somatics & TEDx Speaker, Heidi Hadley takes these concepts and teaches you in an easy to follow format. The subjects vary from pain relief to posture to improving mobility whilst addressing mindset principles.

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42:18

Can Grief & Growth Exist Together? With Special...

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/10/05

Grief can touch every part of us, our thoughts, emotions, relationships and even how we experience ourselves in our bodies. Yet growth does not require us to deny our grief, rush through it or pretend everything is okay.Together, Heidi and Melanie explore how grief and growth can coexist and how, even during painful chapters of life, we can gradually rediscover meaning, connection, hope and possibility.In this episode, you’ll explore:• Why grief doesn’t follow a neat or predictable timeline •

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11:32

The Compound Effect: Small Practices, Powerful Change

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/09/29

Week 5 — The Compound Effect: Small Practices, Powerful ChangeWhat if changing how you feel in your body doesn’t require one enormous breakthrough?What if meaningful change begins with something much smaller?A moment of awareness.A gentler movement.A pause before reacting.A little more curiosity and a little less judgement.Welcome to the final episode of Somatic in September.Over the past few weeks, Heidi Hadley has taken us on a journey through the Australian landscape to explore the remarkable

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9:11

The Power of Pausing, Presence & Embodiment

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/09/21

Somatic in September Week 4 | Total Somatics®What if one of the most powerful things you could do for yourself today was simply… pause?In Week 4 of Total Somatics’ Somatic in September, Heidi Hadley explores the power of pausing, presence and embodiment — and why slowing down long enough to notice what is happening within your body can be such an important part of somatic awareness.Modern life constantly pulls our attention outward. Notifications, responsibilities, deadlines and endless mental

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15:55

Before Your Body Shouts: Learn to Hear the Whispers

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/09/15

Week 3 — Before Your Body Shouts: Learn to Hear the WhispersWhat if your body isn’t fighting against you? What if it’s trying to protect you?Tight shoulders. A clenched jaw. Holding your breath. A body that seems unable to relax.We can easily become frustrated with these sensations and wonder, “Why won’t my body just let go?”But what happens when we ask a different question?“What might my body be trying to protect?”In Week 3 of Somatic in September, Heidi Hadley introduces us to one of Australia’s

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23:30

Your Body is Listening to Everything - Are You?

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/09/08

Week 2 — Your Body Is Listening to Everything — Are You?What if the tension in your neck isn’t just about your neck?What if your breathing, nervous system, fascia, muscles, thoughts and emotions are all part of a much bigger conversation happening throughout your body?In Week 2 of Somatic in September, Heidi Hadley takes us beneath the surface of Australia’s spectacular Great Barrier Reef to explore a powerful idea:Your body is not a collection of separate parts. It is an interconnected system.Just

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23:53

Resilience: How Your Body Learns to Adapt

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/09/01

Week 1 — Resilience: How Your Body Learns to AdaptWhat if resilience isn’t about staying strong, pushing through or never struggling?What if resilience is something your body is already learning — every single day?In Week 1 of Somatic in September, Heidi Hadley takes you into the ancient Daintree Rainforest to explore what nature can teach us about resilience, adaptation and the remarkable capacity of the human body to change.Ancient trees don’t survive because they avoid storms. They survive

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23:51

Why Your Body Won't Let Go

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/08/25

Have you ever stretched the same tight muscle again and again, only to find that the tension keeps coming back?Perhaps the question isn't simply, “How do I get this muscle to let go?”Perhaps there's a much bigger conversation happening.In this episode of The Total Somatics Show, Heidi Hadley continues our exploration of fascia by looking beyond individual muscles and tissues to something far more fascinating: the interconnected communication taking place throughout your entire body.Your

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27:36

Everyone’s Talking About Fascia — But What Are We...

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/08/18

Fascia seems to be everywhere at the moment. Social media is talking about it, movement professionals are exploring it, and more people are becoming curious about the role this remarkable connective tissue plays in how we move and feel.But what exactly is fascia — and are we in danger of looking at it in isolation?In this episode of The Total Somatics Show, Heidi Hadley introduces you to the fascinating world of fascia and, importantly, places it within the bigger picture of your body.Fascia

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44:05

Did Your Childhood Teach You to Survive Instead of...

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/08/03

Have you ever wondered why you overthink, stay busy, struggle to switch off, or feel emotionally exhausted—even when life seems to be going well?What if these aren't personality traits at all?What if they're learned survival patterns?In this episode of The Total Somatics Show, Heidi Hadley explores how our early life experiences shape the way our nervous system responds to the world around us. Through a Total Somatics lens, you'll discover how emotionally unpredictable environments

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34:21

Are You Living or Just Surviving? - The Total...

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/07/27

Welcome to the very first episode of The Total Somatics Show.Have you ever wondered why certain people, situations or even news headlines can affect you so deeply?Why do some people seem calm on the outside, yet feel constantly on edge within?And what if the way you respond today isn't really about today at all?In this opening episode, Heidi explores one of the most important concepts in Total Somatics: the difference between living and surviving.Through a Total Somatics lens, you'll

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14:25

The Hidden Cost of Always Being Strong

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/07/11

Are you the person everyone relies on?The one who keeps the family together, supports everyone else, says "I'm fine" even when you're exhausted, and rarely asks for help.In this episode of The Total Somatics Show, Heidi Hadley explores the hidden physiological cost of constantly being the strong one. Discover how chronic stress, high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism and years of pushing through can leave the nervous system in a prolonged state of protection, contributing to

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16:15

Why Stretching Isn't Releasing Your Muscle Tension &...

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/07/04

What if the advice you've been given for years about stretching is only part of the story?Millions of people stretch every day hoping to reduce pain, prevent injury and improve flexibility. Yet despite their best efforts, muscle tension returns, injuries keep recurring and movement often feels stiff and restricted.In this episode of the Total Somatics Show, Heidi Hadley explores why stretching alone cannot restore healthy neuromyofascial function. Discover how a mismatch between flaccid,

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18:42

Why You Can't Think Your Way Out of Stress

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/06/27

Have you ever wondered why you understand your stress, know where it comes from, and have tried all the mindset strategies—yet your body still feels tense, anxious, exhausted, or stuck?The reason may be simpler than you think.Stress and trauma are not just experiences of the mind. They are experiences of the entire nervous system.In this episode of the Somatic Movement & Mindset Podcast, Heidi Hadley explores why lasting change requires more than positive thinking and mental strategies alone

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23:54

Why Your Core Exercises Aren't Fixing Your Back Pain

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/06/20

Have you been told to strengthen your core to fix your back pain, yet despite doing countless planks, crunches, and core workouts, your discomfort keeps returning?You're not alone.In this episode of the Somatic Movement & Mindset Podcast, Heidi Hadley explores a hidden reason why traditional core exercises may not be delivering the results you expected.While core strength has become one of the most common recommendations for back pain, many people are unknowingly developing chronic muscular

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12:59

What If Your Pain Is Trying to Tell You Something?

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/06/13

Have you ever wondered why pain keeps returning, even after you've tried everything you can think of?Perhaps you've stretched, exercised, rested, had treatments, or sought professional advice, yet the discomfort continues to linger.In this episode of the Somatic Movement & Mindset Podcast, Heidi Hadley explores a different perspective on chronic pain through the lens of neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and somatic science.You'll discover why pain and damage are not always the same

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40:43

Feeling Overwhelmed? Your Body Could Be Stuck in...

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/05/31

"Why can't I relax?"If you've ever felt exhausted but unable to switch off, constantly on edge, emotionally reactive, or trapped in a cycle of stress and tension, this episode is for you.In this special podcast episode, Certified Clinical Somatic Educator Heidi Hadley shares an extract from the theory section of her recent Mindful in May LIVE event. Thousands of people worldwide are experiencing overwhelm, information overload, anxiety, uncertainty and persistent muscle tension,

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10:34

Integration, Gratitude and Global Connection

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/05/22

In this final episode of the Mindful in May series, Heidi Hadley brings everything together.Over the past few weeks, you have explored how to: Release tension held within the body Regulate your nervous system through breath and awareness Create calm even when life feels uncertain Now, this week is about integration.Because real change does not come from doing more.It comes from embedding what you have learned into your daily life.🌿 The Missing Piece: GratitudeAlongside integration, Heidi

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10:24

Finding Calm in Chaos

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/05/15

In this third episode of the Mindful in May series, Heidi Hadley explores one of the most important skills you can develop in today’s world:The ability to create calm, even when life feels chaotic.So often, we wait for life to settle before we allow ourselves to feel calm.But the truth is: Life may not always feel predictable External uncertainty may continue Challenges will come and go Yet,Your internal state is something you can influence.Your nervous system can be supported.Your body can learn

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11:41

Regulating Through Breath and Eye Movement

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/05/08

In this second episode of the Mindful in May series, Heidi Hadley takes you deeper into one of the most essential yet often overlooked aspects of wellbeing:Nervous system regulation.When life feels overwhelming, when your thoughts are racing, or when your body feels unsettled, you are not simply dealing with stress.You are experiencing a dysregulated nervous system.And the solution is not to think your way out of it.The solution is to regulate your way through it.In this episode, Heidi introduces a

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17:08

Somatic Release for Muscle Tension Relief

The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley ·

2026/05/01

In this first episode of the Mindful in May series, Heidi Hadley guides you through the powerful connection between physical tension, breathing and nervous system regulation.When life feels uncertain or overwhelming, the body responds. Not just through thoughts or emotions, but through held patterns of muscular tension that can build in the shoulders, hips, ribs and jaw.Over time, this can lead to:Shallow breathingFatigue and overwhelmPersistent tightness or discomfortReduced mobility and postural

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