In this week's podcast, Natalie Ledwell welcomes Maria Victoria Albina to discuss the important topic of somatics. Somatics refers to the collection of modalities that help us connect and reconnect with our bodies, emotions, and sense of self. Maria explains that many of us live our lives disconnected from our bodies, which can make us easier to manipulate and impact by systems of oppression. Through somatic practices, we can locate ourselves within our bodies and learn to recognize and respond to our nervous system's reactions. This podcast provides valuable insight into the importance of connecting with our bodies and offers practical tips on how to do so. Whether you are a runner or a yoga enthusiast, this episode will help you deepen your connection with yourself and navigate through life with greater ease and authenticity. Don't miss this informative and empowering conversation on the power of somatics. 0:00 Intro to the podcast. 1:50 What are somatics? What is it? 4:53 What are you talking about? 7:37 How do we start to build our somatic wellness? 9:54 How we become addicted to our emotions. 13:51 Drama keeps me safe because it keeps me top of mind. 16:56 Seeing your own patterns of response. 19:57 What do you want from me? 25:05 Natalie’s work on emotional outsourcing. 27:43 The practice of tapping your fingers.