How Somatic Exercises Help You Release Stress and Reconnect With Your Body with Dr. Danielle Griffin

About this episode

This episode discusses how somatic exercises can help release stress and reconnect with the body.

What if your body has been speaking… but you’ve been too busy to listen? On Wellness Reimagined , hosted by Shreya, this episode explores how true healing begins when we shift from pushing through life to gently tuning in. This conversation is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or constantly “on.” Dr. Danielle Griffin shares how somatic practices—combining breath, movement, and awareness—can help release stored stress, rebuild balance, and restore a deeper sense of self without forcing change. About the Guest: Dr. Danielle Griffin is a somatic exercise therapist, speaker, and author of Somatic Exercise Made Simple . Her work focuses on the body-mind connection and practical approaches to healing through awareness and movement. Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Why stress lives in the body 04:10 – Personal turning point after burnout 08:35 – What somatic exercise really means 13:20 – Signs your body is holding stress 18:05 – Chronic stress and health impact 22:40 – Starting small: 10-minute practice 26:10 – Navigating discomfort during healing Key Takeaways: Stress often shows up physically before mentally Healing isn’t force—it’s awareness and safety Small daily practices can…

People in this episode

Host: Shreya

Guest: Dr. Danielle Griffin

Topics covered

• somatic exercises
• stress release
• body-mind connection
• healing practices
• self-awareness

Keywords

• somatic practices
• stress management
• healing
• body awareness
• movement therapy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Somatic Exercise Made Simple

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