Join Anna Gouin and Zoe Etkin as they explore somatic work, birth trauma, sexuality, and the role of body awareness in healing and relationships. This conversation highlights themes of autonomy, safety, and the power of slow, intentional practices to support reconnection with the body.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring the Multifaceted Life of Zoe
02:51 The Journey into Birth and Somatic Work
05:41 Understanding Birth Trauma and Autonomy
08:48 Reclaiming Autonomy Through Somatic Coaching
11:44 Navigating Sexuality and Body Awareness
14:53 The Impact of Upbringing on Sexual Openness
17:42 Teaching the Next Generation About Bodies
20:34 Transitioning from Doula to Couples Coaching
32:22 Exploring Play and Safety in Relationships
39:08 The Importance of Slowing Down in Intimacy
45:45 Somatic Recall: The Body's Memory of Trauma
55:12 Creating Safe Spaces for Healing and Connection
01:02:07 The Evolution of Understanding in Somatic Practices

Connect with Zoe Etkin:
Website: https://www.memphissomatichealing.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoeetkin/

This week's episode takes a different format, featuring a panel discussion for the first time with multiple guests.

Integrative health coach Jess Kirby, clinical counsellor Jen Saunders, and fertility awareness (FAM) coach Haley Campbell come together to explore the concept of the "dysregulated woman." The conversation unpacks nervous system regulation, societal conditioning, and the often-overlooked role of anger, while highlighting the importance of self-awareness and community in the healing process.

Insightful and relatable, this episode offers a grounded look at reconnecting with the body and embracing authenticity in a demanding world.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Dysregulated Woman
02:36 Defining Dysregulation and Its Impact
06:30 Personal Experiences of Dysregulation
09:01 The Journey to Regulation
12:00 Understanding Capacity and Sensation
14:46 The Role of Hormones in Regulation
17:17 Cultural Pressures and Self-Worth
20:39 Societal Conditioning and the Female Experience
23:45 Addressing Hormonal Imbalances
28:54 Regulation vs. Calmness
31:17 Reassessing Our Internal Compass
34:04 The Complexity of Emotional Regulation
36:02 Embracing Anger as a Woman
39:16 Navigating Boundaries and Expectations
41:26 Building a Relationship with Anger
45:16 Practical Tools for Managing Anger
58:36 The Body-Mind Connection
01:00:44 Unmasking Our True Selves
01:01:46 Dysregulation and Societal Expectations
01:04:47 Consumerism and Health
01:06:16 The Pressure of Achievement
01:08:14 The Value of Motherhood
01:10:02 Claiming Our Worth
01:11:25 The Ripple Effect of Self-Validation
01:17:00 Healing in Community

Connect with Jess Kirby (Integrative Health Coach):
Website: https://www.jesskirby.com/about
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_OpKt-sraK/

Connect with Jen Saunders (Clinical Counsellor):
Website: https://www.embodyyou.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embody___you/

Connect with Haley Campbell (Fertility Awareness Coach):
Website: https://readyourbody.com/educators/haley-campbell/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hormonalhales/

In this solo episode, Anna Gouin explores fawning—a nervous system survival response that drives people-pleasing, over-accommodation, and subtle forms of self-abandonment. She unpacks how this pattern lives in the body, shapes our relationships, and distances us from our authentic expression.

Through a somatic lens, Anna invites listeners to recognize where they override their own needs in the name of connection, and how to begin unwinding these patterns. This episode is an entry point into reclaiming your voice, your boundaries, and your capacity to stay rooted in yourself—especially in moments where you've learned to disappear.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Fawning and Its Impact
09:57 The Nervous System and Fawning Dynamics
18:08 Embodiment and Self-Connection
34:46 Navigating Relationships and Self-Identity
54:12 Healing and Reconnecting with the Self