Episode 160 - Lower Stress, Build Resilience And Expand Your Self Awareness with Sonja Wickerath of The Session
In this episode, Clara is joined by somatic psychologist Sonja Wickerath, founder of The Session, for a grounded and insightful conversation on nervous system regulation, embodiment, and sustainable business growth. Together, they explore why stress, anxiety, and burnout are not mindset failures, but physiological experiences that require body-based support.
Sonja explains how somatic psychology, hypnosis, and energetic work help women business owners move beyond surface-level self-awareness and into true integration. The conversation challenges the idea that insight alone creates change, highlighting why embodiment is essential for long-term regulation, resilience, and clarity in both life and business.
This episode is especially powerful for business owners who feel overstimulated, stuck in overthinking, or trapped in cycles of productivity without vitality. It offers practical, compassionate perspectives on building a business that honours your nervous system, prioritises quality over constant growth, and supports long-term sustainability.
Tune in to hear:
Why anxiety and stress are physical experiences, not personal shortcomings.
How somatic work, hypnosis, and energetic practices support nervous system regulation.
The difference between being calm and being regulated.
Why embodiment is required for real self-awareness and sustainable business growth.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
How somatic psychology supports stress reduction and burnout prevention.
Why traditional talk therapy is not always enough for lasting change.
Practical ways to regulate your nervous system as a business owner.
How to build a values aligned business that supports vitality, not depletion.
Themes & Time Stamps:
04:19 Introduction and Human Design for Business
08:27 What is The Session? Somatic Therapy Explained
12:20 Why Traditional Therapy Isn’t Always Enough
14:50 The Role of Lifestyle and Nutrition in Healing
18:01 Anxiety is Physical: Understanding Body-Based Stress
20:30 How Somatic Work and Hypnosis Work Together
23:00 Nervous System Regulation vs Being Calm
26:50 Vitality Over Balance: Reclaiming Your Energy
30:31 Self-Awareness Isn’t Enough: Moving Beyond Epiphanies
34:52 Avoiding Burnout: Safety vs Productivity
42:10 Building a Sustainable Business System
45:13 Social Media Strategy: Quality Over Growth
47:13 Creating Long-Term Programmes for Better Results
50:10 How to Work with Sonja Wickerath
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