In this episode of Radio Somanaut by The Somatic School, host Whitney Dawn Pyles reunites with three fellow graduates from her cohort of The Somatic School's Body-Oriented Coaching course: Mike Simon, Rachel Zitin and Davide Barbuto. After years apart, these four Somanauts come together to reflect on their shared journey, the impact of their training, and the unique ways they’ve integrated somatic principles into their lives and work.

The conversation weaves through stories of personal and professional growth, from applying somatic practices in management roles and part-time coaching to hosting full-time retreats. The group explores the challenges they’ve faced since graduation, the ongoing excitement for somatic work, and their shared belief in its transformative potential.

Listeners will feel the warmth and connection among this group of classmates as they share encouragement for current and prospective Somanauts as well as coaches and helping professionals of any kind. 

Tune in for a thoughtful dialogue about embodiment, presence, and the ripple effects of somatic coaching across diverse contexts—and feel inspired by the authentic connections at the heart of this work.

***Please note that the views, opinions, and expressions shared by our guests in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of The Somatic School. The information shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as official advice or endorsement by the school.***

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00:00 Introduction and Somanaut’s Journeys

19:15 The Impact of Somatic Coach Training

34:12 Why Somatics? Why Now?

48:31 Navigating Challenges in the Coaching Industry

1:11:41 Support and Encouragement for Fellow Coaches

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