Unboxable — Somatic Self Development

In this 100th episode of Unboxable, Somatic Therapist Aléna Turley reflects on the power of deep, body-held belief that defies logic, rational thinking, or even medical science. She shares her four-year journey to conceiving and carrying her third child—after pregnancy loss, a difficult second pregnancy, multiple miscarriages, intense life pressure, alternative support, and discouraging fertility assessments including IVF that was halted due to low eggs. Following a Whole30 wholefood reset and a move overseas to Bath, England, she conceived and experienced a largely low-intervention, empowered birth supported by a doula, midwives, and birth education, and community breastfeeding support. This episode is all about cultivating trust in the body as an intimate companion, seeking support, resting and replenishing, and learning the difference between distraction and an aligned, life-affirming path. TO READ more about the birth, head to the She Births blog at https://shebirths.com/australian-birth-stories/birth-story-birth-cole/ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:09 Body as Companion 4:08 The Baby I Knew4:52 Losses and Miscarriages 7:12 Depletion and Pressure 10:15 Searching for Answers 13:29 Whole30 and Moving 14:48 Pregnant at 4415:44 Empowered Birth Story 17:35 Deep Knowing Lesson 19:30 Support and Community   ✨ MEET YOUR HOST I'm Aléna Turley — Somatic Therapist and Business Mentor for over-extended givers. I help high-achieving healers, educators, and leaders move from chronic depletion to clarity and grounded power. On Unboxable, we explore somatic tools and Root Cause Therapy to support physiological healing and help you reclaim your vitality. Self-development from the body up. 🌿 RECLAIM YOUR CAPACITY If you're hyper-capable and quietly running on empty, this free guide was made for you. Three practical ways to stabilise when you're the one everyone leans on. ⚡️Get the Guide: 3 Ways to Stabilisehttps://www.alenaturley.com/come-home-to-yourself 🔗 STAY CONNECTED Website: alenaturley.com Instagram: @alenaturley Work with Me: Book a Somatic or Business Session Clear Ground (Group Program): https://www.alenaturley.com/clearground

In this episode of the Unboxable podcast, we meet Dr. Adam Dorsay, a psychologist and resiliency expert working primarily with men in Silicon Valley. Dr. Dorsay discusses his background, personal life, professional work, and his passion for connection. The conversation dives into the vital importance of connecting with oneself, others, the world, and something greater. We explore the essence of flow, authenticity, and overcoming societal pressures. We also discuss Dr. Dorsay's book on connection, the therapeutic benefits of awe, and the challenges of being authentic in a society filled with expectations. The discussion is peppered with insights on music, personal anecdotes, and the importance of human connection in mental well-being. Learn more about DR ADAM DORSAY at https://dradamdorsay.com/Get his book SUPER PSYCHED: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love Mentioned in this Episode:Phosphorescence, a book by Julia Baird   ✨MEET YOUR HOST ✨ Hey, I'm Alena, a Somatic Therapist, Educator, and Hapkido Black Belt. My mission is to support women — especially those in service or helping professions — finally shift from recurring cycles of hustle and overwhelm to a space of clarity, presence, and peace. On this podcast, we have honest conversations about true healing and inner freedom. We specifically dig into navigating that challenging space I call "grey area mental health"—when you're not fully well, but maybe not "sick enough" for conventional support.. My signature program, The LionLife Method, is all about accessing body-based (somatic) tools to help you reconnect inside and out, recalibrate your nervous system and reclaim your energy, for good. Connect with me on Instagram at @alenaturley for more daily insights on somatic healing and living in alignment. ✨ Your Free Resources: Halt the Hustle Cycle! Before you leave, I want to give you something to help you start reclaiming your energy today. If you're tired of feeling fatigued, rushed, and frustrated, I created an anti-depletion protocol just for you: ⚡️ Get instant, free access to my somatic guide: "3 Ways to Break the Hustle Habit." at www.alenaturley.com/3-ways This guide provides three powerful ways to heal from depletion right now, allowing you to step into greater ease and possibility. Inside, you'll learn how to cultivate deeper:  • Self-Love  • Connection  • Purpose Plus, when you sign up, I'll send you my top transformative tools and resources each week to keep you moving toward clarity and presence.   Highlights: 01:13 Discussing Ancestry and Personal Background 03:10 Professional Journey and Experiences 03:51 Star Wars and Personal Interests 04:40 Connecting Through Pets and Family 06:31 Resiliency Programs and Coaching 10:59 The Concept of Connection 14:22 Experiencing Awe and Radical Amazement 18:54 Music, Flow, and Personal Pleasures 25:11 A Tribute to George Michael 25:25 Embracing the Gay Community 26:02 The Safe Haven of Gay Clubs 27:21 The Joy of the Castro District 29:11 Martial Arts and the Power of Presence 31:32 The Importance of Authenticity 36:10 The Power of Trying New Things 37:21 The Magic of Music and Connection 43:06 The Essence of Connection in Mental Health 46:27 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

On Healing Trauma and Building Trust... In this episode of the Unboxable Podcast, we enjoy a heartfelt conversation with Nicole Healy. We discuss navigating personal challenges, offering empathetic support, and fostering deep connections while maintaining boundaries. Nicole shares her personal story of a husband's gambling addiction and her desperate and courageous steps to regain control over her life and family. We delve into the importance of somatic practices, recognising and addressing personal resistance, and fostering safety and honesty within relationships. There's an emphais on the power of small, courageous decisions in transforming your life and the lives of those you love. Highlights: 01:02 Deep Conversations and Open Hearts 01:54 Exploring Empathy and Sensitivity 02:30 Supporting Loved Ones in Addiction 03:26 The Power of Somatic Therapy 05:35 Overcoming Resistance in Healing 06:46 The Journey to Self-Healing 11:07 The Turning Point: Embracing Change 17:01 Courage and Willingness to Change 21:48 Understanding the Need to Control and Rescue 22:27 Adapting to New Ways of Being 23:30 The Power of Compassion and Boundaries 25:32 Honesty and Connection in Relationships 28:04 Embracing Imperfections and Authenticity 30:30 Redefining Strength and Vulnerability 36:12 Gratitude for Past Selves and Healing 37:33 Final Thoughts and Encouragement ABOUT NICOLE: I'm Nicole from Myndful Healing and I am a trauma informed holistic and somatic therapist using my lived experience to support people who have a loved one living with or in recovery from addiction. Find out more about Nicole's work and connect with her at: www.myndfulhealing.com   📌 Stay Connected Your host, Alena, is a somatic practitioner, business alchemist, black belt, mum of three, and digital storyteller with decades of experience dedicated to nurturing women as they emerge through seasons of challenge - from burnt out to brilliant, exhausted to truly alive.  Follow @alenaturley for more conversations on healing, transformation, and inner freedom with somatic therapies. _______ Before you go, here's a free guide for you. It's called 3 Ways to Break the Hustle Habit. It helps you do what you love, connect with those you love, and build self-love in three ways. ⚡️ Get instant access to the somatic guide “3-Ways to Break the Hustle Habit” for free at www.alenaturley.com/3-waysOr BOOK A PRIVATE SESSION at www.alenaturley.com  

In this enlightening episode of the Unboxable Podcast, Alena Turley sits down with Katia Vlachos, a reinvention coach, author, and meditation teacher. Together, they delve into the journey of self-discovery, shedding societal expectations, and embracing one's true self. Katia shares her personal story of transformation, discusses the role of meditation, and offers practical advice for those feeling stuck or unfulfilled. Welcome and Introduction Meet Katia Vlachos Journey to Self-Discovery and Reinvention The Role of Meditation in Transformation Engaging in Transformational Work Connecting with Your True Self Conclusion Connect with Katia on Instagram Visit her official homepage at https://www.katiavlachos.com 📌 Stay Connected: Your host, Alena, is a somatic practitioner, black belt, mum of three, and digital storyteller with decades of experience dedicated to nurturing women as they emerge through seasons of challenge - from burnt out to brilliant, exhausted to truly alive. Follow @alenaturley for more conversations on healing, transformation, and inner freedom with somatic therapies. __________________ This podcast is brought to you by AlenaTurley.com — enabling women to come home to themselves through healing, connection, and inner freedom.  Get instant access to the somatic guide “3-Ways to Break the Hustle Habit” for free at www.alenaturley.com/3-ways  

In this episode of the poddy, we meet Lisa Erickson, an energy worker, workshop leader, and author specializing in women’s energetics, sexual trauma healing, goal manifestation and contemplative energy practices for daily life. She is the author of Chakra Empowerment for Women: Self-Guided Techniques for Healing Trauma, Owning Your Power & Finding Overall Wellness and The Art and Science of Meditation: How to Deepen and Personalize Your Practice.  Lisa shares her extensive expertise on chakras, women's energetics, and how energy systems shift at different life phases. We discuss what chakras are, how they function, and their importance in our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The conversation covers the general structure of the seven chakras, their associated colors, emotions, and body parts. Lisa provides insight into her methods of working with clients, helping them address specific life phases or emotional patterns through chakra-focused energy work. We learn about the practical effects of chakra realignment and energy healing on one's life and relationships, emphasizing personal transformation and ripple effects on those around us. The episode includes a discussion on energy hygiene and boundary setting, particularly for women who often absorb others' emotions. - Lisa also shares her own practices for maintaining her energy balance through Tibetan Buddhism. Connect with Lisa http://www.EnlightenedEnergetics.com Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ChakraempowermentInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/Chakraempowerment ____________________ 📌 Stay Connected: Your host, Alena, is a somatic practitioner, black belt, mum of three, and digital storyteller with decades of experience dedicated to nurturing women as they emerge through seasons of challenge - from burnt out to brilliant, exhausted to truly alive. Follow @alenaturley for more conversations on healing, transformation, and inner freedom with somatic therapies. 📌 Brought To You By: This podcast is brought to you by AlenaTurley.com — enabling women to come home to themselves through healing, connection, and inner freedom.  Get instant access to the somatic guide “3-Ways to Break the Hustle Habit” for free at www.alenaturley.com/3-ways  

In this insightful interview with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a Naturopathic Doctor from Portland, Oregon, we delve into Jenny's personal and professional experiences dealing with chronic fatigue, myalgic encephalitis, and long-COVID. The conversation expands to discuss treatment approaches that range from lifestyle changes to spiritual healing, highlighting the complexity and individuality of chronic illness management. HIghlights include: Jenny talks about her journey with chronic fatigue and myalgic encephalitis, bringing in her personal experiences to highlight the challenges and triumphs she's faced. The difference between chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID Understanding Myalgic Encephalitis and Its Triggers Approaches to Treating Chronic Illnesses- what's the first step? Do you start with diet, lifestyle changes, or spiritual healing?" Jenny shares her comprehensive framework. Framework for Individualized Healing - Jenny emphasizes the importance of an individualized approach, noting, "Each person is different, and so is their path to healing." Exploring the Connection Between Mind and Body - the intricate link between mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Jenny touches on how she integrates various methods into her practice. Subconscious Work and Its Impact - we dive into subconscious work. Jenny shares fascinating insights: "We have our conscious mind, and then there's this vast expanse of the subconscious, holding all our experiences." Messages for Those Experiencing Chronic Illness - Jenny advises, "Don't believe that your diagnosis is your destiny. Keep searching for what your body needs to return to balance." Interested in connecting with Jenny? You can take a quiz to uncover your root cause and even apply to join her programs at https://drjennytufenkian.com/ ______ Your host, Alena Turley is a somatic practitioner, black-belt, mum of three and digital storyteller with decades of experience dedicated to nurturing women as they emerge through seasons of challenge - from burnout to brilliant, exhausted to empowered.  Some limited FREE appointments are available for new clients (these are not sales calls). Find a time to chat with me here. __________________ This podcast is brought to you by the Soul Mama Hub — enabling women over 35 to come home to themselves through healing, connection, and fun.  Get instant access to the somatic guide “3-Ways to Break the Hustle Habit” to rediscover your happy, and make change for good. It's 100% free, with no catch, at www.alenaturley.com/3-ways

When I first heard about Jimmy Doyle, living in Bali, a student of Louise Hay, I had images of a sage, polished and esteemed speaker, luxury besuited, and smooth as heck. What I saw when I got on my first call with him was quite different. He is the real deal - a warm and personable Aussie surfer, with over 40 years of body-mind therapy experience. I was thrilled to get to know the man behind the story in this conversation. Jimmy shared generously about: how he came to do the work he does discovering the work of Louise Hay and other key mentors or modalities that were seminal in the development of his practice practices to cultivate inner power, and why you need them how to protect yourself when working with others You can contact Jimmy by email to inquire about appointment options if you're interested in experiencing his particular form of somatic therapy. _________________ The Unboxable Podcast arises from a passion for nurturing women as they emerge through seasons of challenge - from burnout to brilliant, exhausted to empowered. YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning somatic practitioner, Hapkido Black Belt, and digital storyteller with extensive knowledge from over 15 years of experience in her field. Having mentored women in England and Australia, she has built communities in the thousands to support women to connect both within, and with each other. Her pioneering blog, Soul Mama Hub, began in 2009 and since then her focus has been on identifying and addressing what's at the heart of long-lasting wellbeing for women in early midlife. Alena offers a direct, evidence-based, truthful, and informative approach to optimising health, purpose, and connection. ps. If you're ready RIGHT NOW to shift some energy-zapping habits... Let’s spend a little time together! your first 20 minutes are 100% free (no selling, no catch). TRY ME FOR FREE 👯‍♀️ Join the FREE WOMEN's COMMUNITY and access incredible resources for women ready to emerge through their season of challenge feeling empowered so they can show up as kind of woman, mother and HUMAN they’re yearning to be. Find Alena on INSTAGRAM here  and VIEW HER FULL WEBSITE at www.alenaturley.com Leave questions, topic requests, or feedback in your review on Apple podcasts, thank you ♡ 📍Visit the Unboxable Podcast homepage here.⚡️Listen to the most popular episode here. Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Listen on Google

⚡️ Such a buzzword, a giant cliché, the word 'burnout' seems like it's everywhere... BECAUSE BURNOUT IS EVERYWHERE! It's no secret that the world asks a lot of us, so let's talk about that, dissect it and speak to the antidotes, rather than simply the bandaids.  Highlights:  Introduction and Purpose: Stepping into your full potential, finding joy, aligning with life purpose, and creating deeper connections. Isolation and Disconnection: How failing to meet your too-high standards can be emotionally crippling. Self Doubt: How it can hinder personal growth and fulfilment. Empowerment and Self-Love: Surrender and acceptance are crucial steps to overcoming feelings of inadequacy. Role of Relationships and Parenting: Healthy relationships, parenting, and aligning with one's purpose counteract isolation and disconnection. Health and Communication: Addressing fundamental needs, holistic health, and clear communication are crucial in overcoming burnout and depletion. ____________ ABOUT YOUR HOSTAlena Turley is an award-winning Somatic Practitioner, Speaker, Hapkido Black Belt, and content creator with extensive knowledge from over 15 years of experience in her field. Having mentored mothers in England and Australia, she has built communities in the tens of thousands to support them in connecting deeply and supporting each other with heart. Her pioneering blog, the Soul Mama Hub, began in 2009 and since then led her to focus on identifying and addressing what's at the core of personal well being issues for mothers. Alena offers a direct and intuitive approach to optimising mental health, purpose, and well being. Learn more at www.alenaturley.com ps. If you're ready to shift key blocks to your happiness, let’s make time to connect - your first 30-minute session is free. BOOK NOW

In this episode of the Unboxable Podcast, host Alena Turley engages in a profound conversation with Jo Wagstaff, delving into themes of authenticity, personal trauma, and the journey towards self-fulfillment. Jo shares her transition from a workaholic to finding joy in life's simpler aspects, her writing process for her book 'Lead Like You', and the impact of sharing her raw experiences. The discussion opens up into broader topics of motherhood, self-compassion, and the generational patterns that shape us. This conversation offers a cathartic exploration of finding enoughness in imperfection and the power of authenticity in leading a fulfilling life. How to have sustainable, fulfilling work whilst honouring life outside of work also The essence and impact of Jo's book, 'Lead Like You' How authenticity transforms the way women live,... Motherhood, trauma, and reparenting The process and power of healing   Get the Jo's book, LEAD LIKE YOU, here.  YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning Soulful Practitioner, Speaker, Hapkido Black Belt, and Ethical Micro-Influencer with extensive knowledge from over 15 years of experience in her field. Having mentored mothers in England and Australia, she has built communities in the tens of thousands to support women to connect and support each other. Her pioneering blog, the Soul Mama Hub, began in 2009 and since then led her to focus on identifying and addressing what's at the heart of personal wellbeing issues for mothers. Alena offers a direct, evidence-based, truthful, and informative approach to optimising health, purpose, and wellbeing. ps. If you're ready RIGHT NOW to shift some energy-zapping habits... Let’s make time to chat - your first 30 minutes are 100% free and not-at all-salesy. BOOK NOW _______ 👯‍♀️ Join the Free SOUL MAMA COMMUNITY and access incredible resources for mothers ready to emerge through motherhood empowered so they can show up as the change-makers they always dreamed of being. Find Alena on INSTAGRAM here  or hanging about at www.alenaturley.com Leave questions, topic requests, or feedback in your review on Apple podcasts 📍Visit the Unboxable Podcast homepage here.   Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Listen on Google

This is a conversation between host Alena Turley and Empowerment Coach, Jess Soto Ramirez on topics like: personal empowerment, taking back control over your life, and the importance of listening to your intuition. They also touch upon subjects like entrepreneurship, self-discovery, and the challenges women face in society whilst exploring themes of personal growth and finding your own power and aligned purpose. YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning Soulful Parenting Practitioner, Mentor, Martial Artist, and Ethical Influencer with extensive knowledge and over 15 years of experience in her field. Alena has worked as a Mentor for mothers in England and Australia, and founded the pioneering blog, Soul Mama Hub, in 2009. Alena focuses on identifying and addressing what's at the heart of personal well-being issues for mothers and offers a direct, evidence-based, truthful, and informative approach to optimizing health, purpose, and well-being. _______ The *SOUL MAMA* small group program is specially designed for women ready to move from feeling overwhelmed or unfulfilled to enjoying a bold and purpose-led lifestyle, whilst still showing up as the best mum and human, possible. 👯‍♀️ Join the WAITLIST and get a free goodie bag filled with incredible resources for mothers ready to re-empower and emerge through motherhood to become the change-makers they always dreamed of being. Click here for your free Virtual Goodie Bag of resources to support greater love, connection and resilience, daily 👜 ps. If you're ready RIGHT NOW to float over and get on a joy-creator call to shift some energy-zapping parenting habits... APPLY NOW HERE (only 10 available per month) _______ Find me on INSTAGRAM here or at alenaturley.com_______ Leave questions, topic requests, or guest suggestions in your review on Apple podcasts 📍Visit the Podcast homepage here. Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Listen on Google

What if we could learn a way to create safety for ourselves and our children, so they could learn, and play and inter-relate in their most natural state?  That's what this Episode is all about.  A replay of a conversation recorded for the @worldschool.au with the wonderful, Annelise Worn, in it we explore: - how to keep ourselves in balance so that we can be as present as possible in motherhood, in building businesses, or in our communities.  - why our body responds differently when we feel emotional safety  - how to bring this awareness to more aspects of our already busy lives.  YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning Soulful Parenting Practitioner, Mentor, Martial Artist, and Ethical Influencer with extensive knowledge and over 15 years of experience in her field. Alena has worked as a Mentor for mothers in England and Australia, and founded the pioneering blog, Soul Mama Hub, in 2009. Alena focuses on identifying and addressing what's at the heart of personal well-being issues for mothers and offers a direct, evidence-based, truthful, and informative approach to optimising health, purpose, and well-being. _______ *SOUL MAMA VIP* is the monthly membership and anti-depletion protocol for women ready to move from wishing the days away to enjoying a bold and purposeful change-maker lifestyle, whilst still showing up as the best mum possible. 👯‍♀️ Join the WAITLIST and get a free goodie bag filled with incredible resources for mothers ready to re-empower and emerge through motherhood to become the change-makers they always dreamed of being. Click here for your free Virtual Goodie Bag 👜 ps. If you're ready RIGHT NOW to float over and get on a joy-creator call to shift some energy-zapping parenting habits... APPLY NOW HERE (only 10 available each month) _______ Find me on INSTAGRAM here or at www.alenaturley.com _______ Leave questions, topic requests, or guest suggestions in your review on Apple podcasts   📍Visit the Podcast homepage here. Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Listen on Google  

YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning Soulful Parenting Practitioner, Mentor, Martial Artist, and Ethical Influencer with extensive knowledge and over 15 years of experience in her field. Alena has worked as a Mentor for mothers in England and Australia, and founded the pioneering blog, Soul Mama Hub, in 2009. Alena focuses on identifying and addressing what's at the heart of personal well-being issues for mothers and offers a direct, evidence-based, truthful, and informative approach to optimising health, purpose, and well-being. _______ *SOUL MAMA VIP* is the monthly membership and holistic program for women ready to move from wishing the days away to enjoying a bold and purposeful change-maker lifestyle, whilst still showing up as the best mum possible. 👯‍♀️ Join the WAITLIST and get a free goodie bag filled with incredible resources for mothers ready to re-empower and emerge through motherhood to become the change-makers they always dreamed of being. Click here for your free Virtual Goodie Bag 👜 ps. If you're ready RIGHT NOW to float over and get on a joy-creator call to shift some energy-zapping parenting habits... APPLY NOW HERE (only 10 available each month) _______ Find me on INSTAGRAM here or at www.alenaturley.com _______ Leave questions, topic requests, or guest suggestions in your review on Apple podcasts   📍Visit the Podcast homepage here.   Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Listen on Google  

In this wide-ranging conversation, my guest Dawn Agnos shares an inspiring story of her life as an empath and medium, experiencing major adversity as a child and young woman, and rising out of that to become a talented storyteller and healer.  Her take on how we are empowered to transmute any situation by altering our approach to it, with our energy, is one you can take and use right away to have deep impacts, starting today. This is a powerful episode, with some confronting themes expressed candidly and openly. Not to be missed for those ready to consider how to take the challenges life is providing and make them the food for your next stage of wholehearted success.  ABOUT DAWN Sustainable Human is "...an American nonprofit organization whose mission is to evolve human consciousness such that our society becomes capable of living in harmony with each other and the biosphere." Founded by Chris & Dawn Agnos Chris and Dawn Agnos are soulmates who have connected around a shared mission and dream to co-create a life-enriching, empathic, and cooperative human society that finds its place within the broader web of life (rather than of on top of it). Dawn Agnos has extensive experience in business negotiation and management. Chris Agnos is an Industrial Engineer with a Masters in Sustainability from Columbia turned video storyteller. We are an independent couple unaffiliated with any government, corporation, or NGO. Find out about their incredible work at https://sustainablehuman.org/about-us  YOUR HOST Alena Turley is an award-winning Soulful Parenting Practitioner, Mentor, Martial Artist, and Ethical Influencer with extensive knowledge and over 15 years of experience in her field. Alena has worked as a Mentor for mothers in England and Australia, and founded the pioneering blog, Soul Mama Hub, in 2009. Alena focuses on identifying and addressing what's at the heart of personal well-being issues for mothers and offers a direct, evidence-based, truthful, and informative approach to optimising health, purpose, and well-being. _______ *SOUL MAMA VIP* is the monthly membership and anti-depletion protocol for women ready to move from wishing the days away to enjoying a bold and purposeful change-maker lifestyle, whilst still showing up as the best mum possible. 👯‍♀️ Join the WAITLIST and get a free goodie bag filled with incredible resources for mothers ready to re-empower and emerge through motherhood to become the change-makers they always dreamed of being. Click here for your free Virtual Goodie Bag 👜 ps. If you're ready RIGHT NOW to float over and get on a joy-creator call to shift some energy-zapping parenting habits... APPLY NOW HERE (only 10 available each month) _______ Find me on INSTAGRAM here or at www.alenaturley.com _______ Leave questions, topic requests, or guest suggestions in your review on Apple podcasts 📍Visit the Podcast homepage here. Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Listen on Google