Cara breaks her arm and has to ask for help in radical new ways. Ashley discovers her purpose and immediately takes action. The duo uses somatic experiencing to explore the importance of integration and support after a traumatic event. 

Cara uses her somatic experiencing knowledge to ponder how low menstrual moods affect the nervous system. The duo discusses Michelle Obama's declaration that marriage and parenting are never 50/50. 

Ashley achieves body neutrality and is no longer triggered by her changing appearance. Cara explains how nervous system regulation leads to trauma resolution. The duo relish in the Dirty Diana podcast phenomenon.Find us on social: TikTok: @thats.somatic.podInstagram: @thats.somatic.podGmail: [email protected] notes: https://qcodemedia.com/dirty-diana

Two new-age moms reconcile their religious pasts. While Cara recited the rosary on family road trips, Ashley was encouraged to speak in tongues at a pentecostal church. Today, the duo explores a more nuanced approach to spirituality. Show notes: Heaven bent podcast: https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/heaven-bent/Elizabeth Gilbert Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_your_elusive_creative_geniusCrash Test Dummies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTeg1txDv8w&ab_channel=CrashTestDummiesVEVO

Cara notices how her sexual energy during ovulation attracts others. Ashley shares details from her sex positive birthday party. 

Ash and Cara wade through the uncomfortable topics of how boundaries, attachment and accountability surface in their relationships. Cara shares how a recent LSD experience gave her an overwhelming sense of peace that nothing matters. 

Ashley muses over her "crunchy" years of using natural deodorant, charcoal toothpaste and no shampoo. Cara reflects on her final somatic experiencing module after a whirlwind trip to San Francisco. Show notes: Shoutout to Laura on TikTok @iamlevelingup for today's episode inspoFollow @thenapministry for revolutionary rest content Find us on TikTok and Insta: @thatssomatic 

Cara uses somatic experiencing to explain why slowing down from an anxious or adrenaline state can feel unfamiliar and unsafe. Ashley stops masking rage and anger and allows these feelings to show up without shame. 

Ashley starts popping Zoloft and Cara gets her rocks off. The duo examine how more support can bring relief on their motherhood journeys. Show notes: Owning it: Let's Talk About Anti Anxiety Medication with Dr. Rosie Plunkett https://open.spotify.com/episode/47MQ6KSNqbZmY0StYVZVbN?si=g0mdMAkRR32tF-UwukO6iwThe grandmother hypothesis: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2019/02/07/692088371/living-near-your-grandmother-has-evolutionary-benefits

Cara uses a Paw Patrol napkin as a pad during a birthday party, and Ashley teeters on the edge of existential dread. The duo unpack the #firstandlastdrink Tik Tok trend.