Journey to the Sunnyside

In Part 2, I’m joined again by Sonal Kalra, founder of Connect Meditation and a trauma-informed mindfulness teacher who blends Eastern wisdom with modern neuroscience. She breaks down the basics of somatic healing and EMDR, explaining how trauma and stress live in the body—not just the mind. We talk about how the nervous system can stay stuck in survival mode, how somatic practices help restore a sense of safety, and why healing often starts with small, body-based tools. If you’ve ever felt reactive or overwhelmed without knowing why, this episode will help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and how to begin shift

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