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Karena Neukirchner Emotional Healing Coach

Karena Neukirchner is a Trauma-informed emotional healing coach who specializes in helping clients quickly identify and heal subconscious blocks, old emotional wounds, and self-sabotaging core beliefs that keep them from living lives of authenticity and joy.
Dedicated to helping her clients heal the wounds that are at the very root of their struggles, her work is deeply transformative, compassionate, and profound.
She’s also the host of the popular podcast, Somatic Healing Meditations.

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Struggling To Regulate Your Nervous System? Go Deeper With Somatic Emotional Processing &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Square Images 13
Struggling to Regulate Your Nervous System? Go Deeper With Somatic Emotional Processing

Are you doing all the right nervous system tools but still feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed? You’re not alone—and there might be a deeper reason why your regulation practices aren’t giving…

Are you doing all th…

Are you doing all the right nervous system tools but still feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed? You’re not alone—and there might be a deeper reason why your regulation practices aren’t giving you the relief you’re craving. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, we explore a common (and totally understandable) mistake many of us make: trying to use nervous system regulation to suppress or silence our emotions, rather than support them. You’ll learn why this approach often backfires, and how to work with your system in a way that leads to true healing—not just temporary r…

Listen · 31:45
What Is Your Body Trying To Tell You? (A Somatic Meditation To Listen To Your Body) &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Square Images 11
What Is Your Body Trying to Tell You? (A Somatic Meditation To Listen To Your Body)

Your body has been speaking to you all along—through tension, fatigue, emotions, and the quiet sensations that often go unnoticed. But in a world that teaches us to override discomfort and push thro…

Your body has been s…

Your body has been speaking to you all along—through tension, fatigue, emotions, and the quiet sensations that often go unnoticed. But in a world that teaches us to override discomfort and push through pain, we’ve forgotten how to truly listen. In this guided Somatic Meditation To Listen To Your Body, you’ll be invited to slow down, drop beneath your thoughts, and gently tune in to the Wisdom your body holds. Using Regenerating Images in Memory® (RIM)—a powerful somatic healing approach—you’ll safely explore the deeper messages within your body’s sensations, uncover what has bee…

Listen · 45:37
Daily Nervous System Reset (A Somatic Practice To Feel More Calm And Centered) &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Square Images 10
Daily Nervous System Reset (A Somatic Practice to Feel More Calm and Centered)

Feeling tense, anxious, on edge, or just off without knowing why? Your nervous system is likely holding onto more Stress than you realize. In today’s episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, we’ll …

Feeling tense, anxio…

Feeling tense, anxious, on edge, or just off without knowing why? Your nervous system is likely holding onto more stress than you realize. In today’s episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, we’ll do a simple but powerful daily nervous system reset to help you shift out of dysregulation and into a state of greater ease, presence, and connection. This short somatic practice combines Self-Havening and soothing breathwork, two gentle yet highly effective techniques that calm your body, regulate your nervous system, and bring you back to a sense of safety and balance. With just a few minutes, y…

Listen · 20:32
What Do You Need To Feel Supported? (A Somatic Meditation For Deep Self-Care) &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Square Images 9
What Do You Need To Feel Supported? (A Somatic Meditation For Deep Self-Care)

So often, we go through the motions of self-care, only to find ourselves still feeling depleted, unfulfilled, or unsupported. That’s because deep self-care isn’t as much about what you DO as it is…

So often, we go thro…

So often, we go through the motions of self-care, only to find ourselves still feeling depleted, unfulfilled, or unsupported. That’s because deep self-care isn’t as much about what you DO as it is about how deeply you LISTEN to your true needs and feelings. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, I invite you into a practice of deep self-care - not as a task to complete, but as a way of being with yourself. In this somatic meditation, we’ll gently explore the question: What do I need to feel supported? Not in theory, but in the lived reality of your body, right here and right now…

Listen · 32:09
Heart-Centered Body Scan Meditation &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Square Images 8
Heart-Centered Body Scan Meditation

Your heart holds a quiet, yet profound intelligence—one that does more than simply keep you alive. More than just a pump, your heart is an incredible source of wisdom, capable of influencing your em…

Your heart holds a q…

Your heart holds a quiet, yet profound intelligence—one that does more than simply keep you alive. More than just a pump, your heart is an incredible source of wisdom, capable of influencing your emotions, thoughts, and even your nervous system. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, you’ll be guided through a Heart-Centered Body Scan Meditation—a gentle yet profound practice designed to help you drop into your body and connect with your heart. By shifting your awareness from overthinking to deep feeling, this meditation will help you to soften, regulate your nervous system, and…

Listen · 31:08
Relaxation Vacation Guided Meditation &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Square Images 7 8
Relaxation Vacation Guided Meditation

True relaxation isn’t just the absence of stress—it's an embodied state of ease that invites the nervous system to soften, the breath to deepen, and the mind to quiet. Yet in a world that glorifie…

True relaxation isn�…

True relaxation isn’t just the absence of stress—it's an embodied state of ease that invites the nervous system to soften, the breath to deepen, and the mind to quiet. Yet in a world that glorifies busyness, true rest and relaxation can feel elusive. Even when we try to slow down, our minds race, our bodies hold tension, and relaxation feels just out of reach. But what if you could invite ease into your body, breath by breath? In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, I guide you through a Relaxation Vacation—a soothing somatic meditation designed to help you release tension, regul…

Listen · 25:17
Romanticize Your Life By Finding Your Glimmers (A Somatic Mindfulness Meditation) &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Square Images 6
Romanticize Your Life by Finding Your Glimmers (A Somatic Mindfulness Meditation)

What if you let yourself fall in love with your life—just as it is? In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, we explore the deeply healing practice of romanticizing your life in a way that fe…

What if you let your…

What if you let yourself fall in love with your life—just as it is? In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, we explore the deeply healing practice of romanticizing your life in a way that feels real, nourishing, and embodied. Instead of chasing perfection or aesthetics, we’ll focus on finding your glimmers—those small, fleeting moments of beauty, connection, and safety that signal to your nervous system that all is well. You’ll learn how orienting toward these micro-moments of joy (glimmers) can gently shift your nervous system into a state of ease, helping you feel more ground…

Listen · 25:25
Name It To Tame It: Identify Your Feelings For Emotional Clarity And Relief &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Square Images 7 7
Name It To Tame It: Identify Your Feelings For Emotional Clarity And Relief

“Name it to tame it” isn’t just a phrase; it’s neuroscience. Research shows that when we put our feelings into words, we activate the part of the brain that helps us feel calmer, clearer, and …

“Name it to tame i…

“Name it to tame it” isn’t just a phrase; it’s neuroscience. Research shows that when we put our feelings into words, we activate the part of the brain that helps us feel calmer, clearer, and more in control. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, I guide you through a gentle, somatic Exercise to help you name what you’re feeling in a way that brings emotional Clarity and relief. And we won’t just be using words—we’ll also be using Self-Havening, a simple but powerful technique that uses soothing touch to support your nervous system and deepen your healing. By combinin…

Listen · 29:05
Stuck In Your Head? This Guided Somatic Meditation Will Help You Drop Into Your Body &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Square Images 6
Stuck in Your Head? This Guided Somatic Meditation Will Help You Drop Into Your Body

Do you ever feel trapped in your own thoughts? Like your mind is running in circles, analyzing every detail, replaying conversations, or preparing for every possible outcome? Life is exhausting when y…

Do you ever feel tra…

Do you ever feel trapped in your own thoughts? Like your mind is running in circles, analyzing every detail, replaying conversations, or preparing for every possible outcome? Life is exhausting when you’re stuck in your head! Relief doesn’t come from thinking harder—it comes from feeling, sensing, and reconnecting with the deep wisdom of your body. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, Karena guides you through a gentle somatic meditation designed to help you drop out of your head and into your body. Using the soothing touch of Self-Havening and a grounding body scan, this prac…

Listen · 26:15
Somatic Journaling: Prompts To Get It Off Your Chest &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Carousel Images Instagram Post 11
Somatic Journaling: Prompts To Get It Off Your Chest

When life feels overwhelming—when the world is loud, uncertain, or just plain too much—our bodies hold the weight of it all. That tightness in your chest, the ache in your shoulders, the restless …

When life feels over…

When life feels overwhelming—when the world is loud, uncertain, or just plain too much—our bodies hold the weight of it all. That tightness in your chest, the ache in your shoulders, the restless tension in your belly—these are not burdens to dismiss. They are invitations. Gentle messengers asking you to notice, to listen, to feel. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, you’ll discover a powerful somatic journaling exercise designed to help you get it off your chest. Inspired by the transformative technique of Regenerating Images in Memory® (RIM), this guided practice blends …

Listen · 38:26
Humming Bee Breath To Relax And Rebalance Your Nervous System (Simple Bhramari Pranayama For Stress Relief) &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Carousel Images Instagram Post 10
Humming Bee Breath To Relax And Rebalance Your Nervous System (Simple Bhramari Pranayama For Stress Relief)

When life feels overwhelming, finding peace doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, we explore the beautifully simple yet profoundly healing practice of Hummi…

When life feels over…

When life feels overwhelming, finding peace doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, we explore the beautifully simple yet profoundly healing practice of Humming Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama). From calming your overactive stress response to boosting your immune system, this practice has been backed by research to support your physical and emotional well-being in extraordinary ways. Whether you’re looking to relax your nervous system, release tension, or find a moment of quiet, this episode is for you. Join me as I guide you through a simple Brahmari…

Listen · 24:18
Guided Body Scan Meditation (To Regulate Your Nervous System) &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Carousel Images Instagram Post 9
Guided Body Scan Meditation (To Regulate Your Nervous System)

Our bodies are incredible—they hold so much wisdom and capacity for healing. One of the simplest, yet most profound ways to support our nervous systems is through a body scan meditation. When we gen…

Our bodies are incre…

Our bodies are incredible—they hold so much wisdom and capacity for healing. One of the simplest, yet most profound ways to support our nervous systems is through a body scan meditation. When we gently bring our attention to the sensations in our bodies, something remarkable happens: we create a sense of safety and presence. This practice helps to downregulate the stress response and invites our vagus nerve—the cornerstone of nervous system regulation—to activate its calming, grounding effects. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, Karena guides you through a lovely body scan m…

Listen · 19:58
How To Embody Your True Self (More And More) - A Guided Meditation &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Carousel Images Instagram Post 7
How To Embody Your True Self (More And More) – A Guided Meditation

Do you ever wonder: Who am I beneath it all? Beneath the layers of expectations, the endless striving, the ways you’ve learned to fit in and keep going—who is the true you quietly waiting beneath …

Do you ever wonder: …

Do you ever wonder: Who am I beneath it all? Beneath the layers of expectations, the endless striving, the ways you’ve learned to fit in and keep going—who is the true you quietly waiting beneath the surface? In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, Karena guides you on a loving and profound journey inward to connect with (and embody) your true self. This powerful meditation utilizes Regenerating Images in Memory® to help you drop beneath the surface of your thoughts so you can connect with a more authentic part of yourself. Through this body-centered approach, you can access a de…

Listen · 30:36
Somatic Meditation To Connect With Your True Self &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Carousel Images Instagram Post 5
Somatic Meditation To Connect With Your True Self

Are you feeling disconnected and dissatisfied? Or burned out from constantly trying to conform and perform? The sad truth is that most of us spend most of our time disconnected from our true selves. T…

Are you feeling disc…

Are you feeling disconnected and dissatisfied? Or burned out from constantly trying to conform and perform? The sad truth is that most of us spend most of our time disconnected from our true selves. Today's somatic meditation to connect with your true self is all about getting a deep sense of your true essence. This essence is often drowned out by the distractions around us and the expectations placed on us, but in today’s somatic meditation, you’ll be guided to pause, breathe, and turn your attention toward this true essence in a powerful and nourishing way. Reconnecting with your true se…

Listen · 36:00
A Peaceful Pause: Somatic Meditation For The Winter Solstice &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Carousel Images Instagram Post 4
A Peaceful Pause: Somatic Meditation For The Winter Solstice

In a world that constantly urges us to do more, achieve more, and be more, the idea of slowing down and allowing ourselves to pause can seem almost radical. Yet, that’s exactly what the winter solst…

In a world that cons…

In a world that constantly urges us to do more, achieve more, and be more, the idea of slowing down and allowing ourselves to pause can seem almost radical. Yet, that’s exactly what the winter solstice invites us to do. This longest night encourages us to find quiet within and honor the cycles of rest that our bodies and minds so deeply need. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, join Karena as she gently guides you inward with a peaceful somatic meditation for the winter solstice. “A Peaceful Pause” uses gentle, heart-centered breathwork to deeply soothe your body, heart, and …

Listen · 27:05
Havening To Cultivate More Self-Compassion &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Square Images 5
Havening To Cultivate More Self-Compassion

Cultivating self-compassion isn’t just a feel-good practice; it’s an essential ingredient for genuine healing and transformation in our lives. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, Karen…

Cultivating self-com…

Cultivating self-compassion isn’t just a feel-good practice; it’s an essential ingredient for genuine healing and transformation in our lives. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, Karena guides you through a powerful Havening exercise designed to soothe your heart, mind, and body while boosting your self-compassion in real, tangible ways. Havening, a psychosensory healing technique, offers a transformative approach to building a compassionate relationship with yourself. This Havening exercise also incorporates iffirmations—a more grounded and authentic take on affirmations—t…

Listen · 26:25
Somatic Practice For Stress Release &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Carousel Images Instagram Post 2
Somatic Practice For Stress Release

It's time to move from managing stress to truly releasing it with this gentle and effective somatic practice. Stress isn't merely an emotional or mental state; it's a physical reality that permeates o…

It's time to move fr…

It's time to move from managing stress to truly releasing it with this gentle and effective somatic practice. Stress isn't merely an emotional or mental state; it's a physical reality that permeates our entire being. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, you'll discover a transformative, body-first approach to releasing stress from your nervous system and body. This Somatic Practice for Stress Release uses Self-Havening to support your nervous system, followed by Regenerating Images in Memory® to help you listen to your body, understand your stressors on a deeper level, and release …

Listen · 32:18
A Mind-Body Meditation To Cultivate Authentic Gratitude &Raquo; Somatic Healing Meditations Carousel Images Instagram Post 3
A Mind-Body Meditation To Cultivate Authentic Gratitude

Gratitude, when felt deep in our bones, has the power to transform our internal landscape. ✨ In this soothing and regulating mind-body meditation, we’re going beyond surface-level gratitude. We'l…

Gratitude, when felt…

Gratitude, when felt deep in our bones, has the power to transform our internal landscape. ✨ In this soothing and regulating mind-body meditation, we’re going beyond surface-level gratitude. We'll explore authentic gratitude that connects you to the depths of your inner world. This practice isn't about forcing positivity or slapping a smile over your struggles. It's about genuinely cultivating gratitude as a healing resource, and nurturing feelings of safety, stability, and connection within ourselves. This meditation can help you become more present, more in tune with the richness of you…

Listen · 32:39

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