In this episode of Radio Somanaut, Whitney Dawn Pyles is joined Amy Bray and Leah Sian Davies for a profound conversation about working with grief in the realm of Body-Oriented Coaching. Together, they unpack how integrating somatics into their coaching practices has transformed the way they support one-on-one clients, lead group sessions, and sustain themselves in this work.
Key topics include:
Navigating the multifaceted nature of grief and its expressions.
Core somatic tools and frameworks that ...
In this episode of Radio Somanaut, Whitney Dawn Pyles is joined Amy Bray and Leah Sian Davies for a profound conversation about working with grief in the realm of Body-Oriented Coaching. Together, they unpack how integrating somatics into their coaching practices has transformed the way they support one-on-one clients, lead group sessions, and sustain themselves in this work.
Key topics include:
- Navigating the multifaceted nature of grief and its expressions.
- Core somatic tools and frameworks that empower compassionate coaching.
- The intersection of grief, shame, and anger.
- What’s possible when we can learn and guide others to be lovingly and non-judgmentally WITH their grief.
Whether you're a coach, facilitator, or someone curious about integrating somatics into your work, this conversation offers insights into holding space for grief with empathy and understanding.
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Guest Bios:
Leah Sian Davies is a creative somatic guide and grief tending facilitator. She creates beautiful experiences that support people to rest, grieve and find joy in nature and on the dancefloor. She is passionate about people returning to their true nature and being able to live a full-bodied life.
Find Leah at:
www.leahsiandavies.co.uk
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leahsiandavies/
Substack https://substack.com/@leahsiandavies
Amy Bray specializes in supporting individuals dealing with grief in its myriad forms. Moreover, her coaching is tailor-made to empower individuals and organizations to thrive amidst transition, growth and uncertainty.
Amy welcomes all who are experiencing change, challenge, transition or struggling with loss.
She seamlessly integrates body-oriented coaching with traditional cognitive coaching combing skills and exercises from both. This unique blend fosters a deep connection between body and mind, facilitating holistic growth, resilience and being with emotions as they arise. She is an easy, supportive listener who believes that the answer always lies inside of us - and that sometimes we just need some assistance finding it and living into it fearlessly.
Amy can reached through her LinkedIn Profile and website Purpose Balance Joy LL.
ACC - International Coaching Federation
Certified Co-Active Coach
Certified Grief Coach
Certified Body-oriented Coach
You can find Amy via her website or on TikTok at emotionalease4u or on LinkedIn.
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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.
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00:00 Introductions and Opening the Space
05:29 Introduction to Grief in Coaching
07:02 Finding The Somatic School
10:28 Personal Journeys with Grief
15:26 The Role of Somatics in Grief Work
20:58 Approaches to Being with Grief
31:31 Resourcing and Self-Care in Grief Work
34:06 Communicating Grief Work to Others
38:12 Understanding Grief Beyond Loss
40:59 Navigating Shame in Grief
43:42 Collective Grief and Silent Losses
46:22 The Nuances of Grief and Joy
52:29 Surprises in Grief Work
58:44 Creating Spaces for Grief
01:03:24 The Interplay of Grief and Joy and Final Thoughts
