Episode 55: Returning to the Body: A Gentle Path Through Somatic Healing

In this episode of Breaking Free – A Body, Mind, Spirit Approach to Mental Health, host Sommer Seitz welcomes Andrew Zorich, an integrative psychotherapist, international trainer, and author of Contemplative Somatics: Body-Based Meditations for Healing Trauma Gently. Based in Seattle, Andrew draws on nearly two decades of experience in the healing arts, blending trauma therapy, somatic psychology, and global contemplative traditions.

Andrew shares insights from his experience in massage therapy, bodywork, and contemplative practice, offering a grounded perspective on how traditional therapy can overlook the body’s wisdom. He and Sommer discuss how trauma is held in the nervous system and how internal safety becomes the foundation for deep, sustainable healing.

Listeners are introduced to contemplative somatics—a gentle practice blending meditation and body-based awareness. Sommer reflects on how this approach supports nervous system regulation, emotional connection, and self-compassion, while also touching on Eco-somatics, the healing power of nature, and creativity as a doorway to integration.

This heart-centered conversation offers both inspiration and practical tools for anyone on a path of embodied healing.

Connect with Sommer Seitz:
🌐 Website: www.sommercounseling.com
 📸 Instagram: @holistic.trauma.specialist
 Sommer is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 18 years of experience and a certified life coach.

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