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The Somatic Coaching Academy Podcast

The Somatic Coaching Academy Podcast

By: Ani Anderson
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Somatics has always been at the core of Ani and Brian’s professional expertise, but that’s not what makes them a dynamic duo. Ani and Brian are life and business partners and the “yin” to the other’s “yang.” They share stories from their professional lives as well as their personal lives to better explain and illustrate the power of somatic techniques.


After more than a decade working independently, Ani and Brian combined forces. Together they have over 86,000 hours of client experience, more than 20 certifications and half a century working helping people learn to develop self and professional mastery. After leaving the Western Medical system and creating their own private pay holistic rehabilitation practices, they went on to create two wellness centers and two international training centers together. Their expert knowledge of physiology combined with multiple certifications in energy medicine, eastern movement practices like tai chi and qigong, meditation, mindfulness and manual therapies combined with coaching methodology ultimately led to the formation of The Somatic Coaching Academy. Through the lens of coaching, Brian and Ani have developed a comprehensive curriculum for learning somatic modalities that anyone can learn. You don’t need to be a psychologist to deeply help people transform their lives and heal long held problems, both physical and emotional. The trauma-sensitive coaching solutions taught at the Somatic Coaching Academy will outperform conventional western coaching and therapeutic practices. Episodes of this show are packed with useful information and lessons on precisely this topic.


In this hectic and precarious world, everyone should have equal access to whatever resources they need to thrive. Using innovative trauma-sensitive somatic coaching methods, Brian and Ani will help you master client work. Learn the ins and outs of a variety of holistic methods so you can provide truly life-changing outcomes for your clientele.

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Episodes
  • How We Manifested an Ideal Book Deal with a Major Publisher
    Jun 4 2026

    What if your biggest manifestation isn’t magic—but years of invisible decisions finally clicking into place? In this episode, Ani and Brian break down exactly how they landed their Manifestation for Dummies book deal—and the tangible steps
    (from taking aligned action to leveraging synchronicity) You can use to create
    your own breakthrough.

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    https://somaticcoachingacademy.com/podcast

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    23 mins
  • Is Polyvagal Theory Dead?
    May 28 2026

    Is polyvagal theory actually falling apart—or is the internet just amplifying a
    misunderstanding? In this episode, Ani and Brian break down the latest controversy, unpack the real science vs. social media noise, and give you a clear, practical lens for how to think about nervous system work moving forward.

    Why The Polyvagal Theory Is Untenable: An international expert evaluation of the polyvagal theory and commentary upon Porges, S.W. (2025)
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12937499/
    When A Critique Becomes Untenable: A Scholarly Response To Grossman Et Al.'S Evaluation Of Polyvagal Theory.
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12937496/
    Significant, Not Sacred: A Clinical Educator's Response to Grossman et al. (2026) on the Critique of Polyvagal Theory, Rebecca Kase, LCSW, Founder, Trauma Therapist Institute; February 2026

    https://www.traumatherapistinstitute.com/blog/response-to-grossman-polyvagal-theory-critique

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    28 mins
  • Your Manifestation Road Map
    May 21 2026

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    20 mins
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