Reconnecting After The Somatic School: Gifts, Challenges, and Shared Wisdom

In this episode of Radio Somanaut, host Whitney Dawn Pyles reunites with three fellow graduates from her cohort of The Somatic School's Body-Oriented Coaching course. After years apart, these four Somanauts come together to reflect on their shared journey, the impact of their training, and the unique ways they’ve integrated somatic principles into their lives and work.

 

The conversation weaves through stories of personal and professional growth, from applying somatic practices in management roles and part-time coaching to hosting full-time retreats. The group explores the challenges they’ve faced since graduation, the ongoing excitement for somatic work, and their shared belief in its transformative potential.

 

Listeners will feel the warmth and connection among this group of classmates as they share encouragement for current and prospective Somanauts as well as coaches and helping professionals of any kind.

 

Tune in for a thoughtful dialogue about embodiment, presence, and the ripple effects of somatic coaching across diverse contexts—and feel inspired by the authentic connections at the heart of this work.

 

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Guest bios:

 

Davide Barbuto is a leadership and transformational somatic coach, a leader and a spiritual practitioner. He is on a life long journey of self-discovery started in 2017, that has been allowing him to professionally become a leader, to feel more confident and to be more connected with his own body, therefore more connected with himself. He is on a mission to bring more kindness into the world through supporting others into being kinder and accepting of themselves.

 

Mike Simon is a Body-Oriented (somatic) coach, Reiki practitioner, facilitator, and trained professional dancer.

 

He’s passionate about working with conscious entrepreneurs, heart-led coaches + creatives, empowering them to build the fulfilling life of freedom + financial abundance they desire, by accessing the wisdom of the body and using business as the vehicle to actualise their deep desires. You can connect with him on his website or on X.

 

Rachel Zitin is a retreat leader, yoga instructor, and somatic coach based in Rome.  She has been living in Italy for over 15 years, working first in tourism, and more recently in the world of wellness and self-discovery. She brings her unique understanding of Italian culture combined with a love of facilitating and leading deep, embodied growth to any experience she leads. Connect with Rachel on her website or Instagram.

 

Whitney Dawn Pyles is the producer and host of Radio Somanaut by The Somatic School. She is a multi-faceted helping professional who weaves together her experience and training as a certified Body-Oriented Coach, accredited Life Coach, Human Design Guide, and Somatic Facilitator. She is dedicated to guiding individuals and groups towards self-forgiveness, nervous system regulation, passion, purpose, and play. Whitney believes the magic happens when we allow ourselves to show up authentically in all of our beautiful complexity, that dance is our BIRTHRIGHT, movement is medicine, and that our job, during our short time on this planet, is grounded in enJOYment and empathy. You can connect with Whitney on her website or Instagram.

 

***Please note that the views, opinions, and expressions shared by our guests in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of The Somatic School. The information shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as official advice or endorsement by the school.***

 

00:00 Introduction and Somanaut’s Journeys

19:15 The Impact of Somatic Coach Training

34:12 Why Somatics? Why Now?

48:31 Navigating Challenges in the Coaching Industry

1:11:41 Support and Encouragement for Fellow Coaches

 

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In this special reunion episode, host Whitney Dawn Pyles sits down with three fellow graduates from the same cohort at The Somatic School. Together, they reflect on their shared journey through the training, how it’s shaped their lives and work, and why somatics feels more relevant than ever.

 

This episode dives into:

🌟 Their unique paths to The Somatic School
🌟 The transformative impact of their education
🌟 Why somatics is vital in today’s world
🌟 Challenges they’ve faced since graduation
🌟 What excites them about this work moving forward

 

Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with wisdom, encouragement, and the warmth of lifelong connections.

 

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