"The body is our doorway to greater wisdom, compassion, and growing a presence that is trustworthy and life-affirming," says Staci K. Haines, an innovator in the Somatics field for over 30 years.

Staci believes that Somatics addresses our deep human yearning for wholeness, connection, and belonging by guiding us back to our bodies. This embodied transformation is not just a concept but a practical approach that helps us reconnect with our purpose and navigate life’s complexities. Through Somatics, we can relearn essential practices like setting boundaries, embracing contradictions, and enhancing our capacity to love and be loved, especially in the wake of trauma or societal conditioning.

She is the author of The Politics of Trauma: Somatics, Healing and Social Justice and Healing Sex: A Mind-Body Approach to Healing Sexual Trauma.

In this episode, Staci and neurobiology expert Rajkumari Neogy explore the evolution of Somatics, why it is so powerful, especially in today's world, and practical ways to deepen your connection with your body that can transform how you approach life and work.

To learn more about Staci, visit her website: https://www.stacihaines.com.

Please note that views expressed by our guests are their own and do not represent the views of their employers.

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Then, Now & Tomorrow, an original podcast series by ibelong
Is it possible to feel safe at work? Neurobiology expert Rajkumari Neogy absolutely thinks so. Join us for conversations that will blow your mind as we explore what it takes to foster inclusive leadership and cultivate resonant cultures in the workplace.

Watch or listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Credits
Produced by Flowship
Executive Producer: Rajkumari Neogy
Producer: Mike Giordani
Editor: Ramiro Gava
Audio Engineer: Alex Roses
Creative Director: Annabel Mangold
Original Music Composer: Dario Valderrama
Production Support: Thiaré Boutet & Pili Melendez
Rajkumari's wardrobe styling courtesy of Gene Hiller (http://www.genehiller.com)

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Meet ibelong
At ibelong, we've developed a neurochemical approach that solves for workplace exclusion and conflict. We study workplace scenarios that lead to dissatisfaction and have built a framework to understand why people are feeling undervalued, and how to change it.

Learn more at http://www.ibelong.com.