How Safe Spaces Heal (a trauma-informed perspective with Laura Phoenix)
Welcome home, lovely!
In this episode of The Socially Delightful Podcast, Jewel sits down with Laura Phoenix for a heartfelt exploration of connection, community, and the journey of healing through trauma-informed practices. Laura shares her insights on the non-linear path of self-discovery, highlighting the roles of yoga, somatic experiencing, and authentic relationships in fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance. As she dives into her own experiences with social anxiety and coming out, Laura offers a candid perspective on the effects of self-help culture on mental health and the power of vulnerability in relationships.
Join Jewel and Laura as they cover:
Understanding relational trauma
The healing potential of touch, yoga, and somatic experiencing
Finding strength in community
Navigating social anxiety and shame with self-compassion
The role of the nervous system and safe spaces in healing
Listen in to discover how healing is more than a destination—it's a journey through authentic connection and self-compassion.
In this episode:
03:32 Laura’s Journey and Healing Work
06:10 Understanding Relational Trauma
09:06 The Power of Authentic Relationships
11:56 Yoga and Somatic Experiencing
15:00 The Role of Touch in Healing
18:03 The Importance of Community in Healing
20:55 Navigating Social Anxiety and Shame
23:57 Healing Through Connection
26:54 The Non-Linear Nature of Healing
29:44 The Role of the Nervous System in Healing
32:37 Creating Safe Spaces for Healing
ABOUT Laura Phoenix
Laura Phoenix (she/they) is passionate about helping people tap into the body’s role in how we feel and how we heal. As the founder of Warrior Pose Yoga & Healing, Laura has guided thousands of people to discover new ways of feeling better, safer, and more able to grow alongside the trauma they carry. As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), certified yoga teacher, and healing professional for more than 10 years, she emphatically welcomes humans of all shapes, races, and genders to her practice.
In addition to her deep professional experience, Laura is also an abuse and trauma survivor who trusts in healing yoga and bodywork to guide herself forward. Personally, she comes to this work as a cis, queer, white, able-bodied, neurodivergent human – honored to hold space and learn from the diverse perspectives of the folks she serves. Rooted in Durham, NC, Laura finds caring for others in a difficult world to be powerful and beautiful. Beyond healing work, Laura can also be found running in the first morning light, planting in her garden, and laughing with the people who fill her days with love and shared meals, game nights, and cozy chats by the fire.
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Meet your host, Jewel!
Jewel is on a mission to create a more connected world. For the past four years, she has been helping clients embrace their authentic selves, overcome social overthinking, and build meaningful connections. Jewel’s journey began with her own struggles in social situations—often feeling not fun or interesting enough and constantly comparing herself to others. Through studying psychology, self-esteem, confidence, and belonging, and with the guidance of her first coach, she discovered what Brene Brown calls true belonging: confidently sharing who you are and feeling strong even when standing alone.
Today, Jewel is committed to helping over 10,000 people create true belonging within themselves and connect more deeply with others.
