TPP 504: Celia Bray on Staying Anchored in an Intense World
About this episode
Celia Bray discusses the importance of reconnecting with our bodies to enhance emotional health and parenting.
Today we’re exploring what it means to reconnect with our bodies and how that can transform not just our emotional health, but our parenting and relationships as well, with Celia Bray, a psychologist, somatic therapist, and the award-winning author of Inscribed: Your Body’s Hidden Script. In our conversation, Celia shares her own journey from disconnection to what she calls somatic mastery, and why learning to tune into our body’s signals can be such a powerful guide for decision-making and regulation. We talk about simple, accessible practices parents can begin using right away, and how developing this awareness can shift how we show up—for ourselves and for our kids—with more presence, clarity, and ease. About Celia Bray Celia Bray is a psychologist, somatic therapist, and award-winning author of Inscribed – Your Body’s Hidden Script. With over 20 years’ experience, she has lived and worked internationally across Australia, India, Kenya, and beyond, blending psychology with embodied healing practices. Celia is the founder of Somatic Psychology International, where she supports people to unlock the wisdom written in their bodies so they can heal, grow, and live authentically…
People in this episode
Host: Debbie Reber
Guest: Celia Bray
Topics covered
- somatic therapy
- emotional health
- parenting
- body awareness
- decision-making
Keywords
- somatic mastery
- emotional suppression
- healing
- parenting practices
- body signals
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Somatic Psychology International
Books & works: Inscribed: Your Body’s Hidden Script
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