n this episode of She Who Rises, Beki sits down with Aja Perry, an occupational therapist and somatic practitioner, to explore the transformative power of somatic healing. Aja, founder of Heal With Aja, shares her personal journey from battling cancer to discovering the profound impact of body-based practices on healing and self-connection.

Aja opens up about how somatic healing helped her move beyond survival mode, reconnect with her body, and embrace self-trust and ease. She discusses the importance of listening to the body’s wisdom, shaking off stored energy, and creating space for emotions to flow. Through gentle practices such as movement, breathwork, and embracing messiness, Aja guides women to regulate their nervous systems and rediscover their innate power.

This episode is for any woman who:

• Feels stuck in survival mode

• Wants to release anxiety and reconnect with her body

• Is curious about how somatic practices can facilitate healing

• Desires to embrace her messy, authentic self without fear or judgement

Key Takeaways:

• How trauma and stress manifest physically and how to release them

• The power of shaking as a natural way to discharge energy

• Building a compassionate relationship with your body

• Why slowing down is essential for true self-connection

Who is Beki Eakins?

Beki is a home educating mother, a business owner and lover of a freedom lifestyle. Having created a life in the wilds of North Wales, she loves nothing more than being present in nature. Beki is the founder of the Feminine Rise Collective. With extensive experience in life and business coaching, transformational leadership, and feminine embodiment practices, she helps women reclaim their voices, embrace their authentic selves, and step into their full power

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Guest & Host Bio -

Aja combines her expertise as an occupational therapist and somatic practitioner with her own lived experiences to guide individuals to their bodies' innate wisdom to heal.
Aja's work is rooted in the values of authenticity, curiosity, and connection. Through various trauma-informed body-based practices, you will find that healing is not about trying to change, fix, or escape parts of yourself, but rather building in the capacity to be with it all, and form a new relationship with it. Nothing you are able to feel is wrong.

Instagram : @ajaperry_

Facebook: ajaperry

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Time stamps

00:00 Introduction to She Who Rises Podcast

00:39 Meet Asia Perry: Occupational Therapist and Somatic Practitioner

02:21 Asia's Journey: From Cancer to Somatic Healing

05:27 The Power of Somatic Healing

07:33 Embracing Messiness and Releasing Energy

11:53 Building a Relationship with Your Body

13:45 The Importance of Slowing Down and Noticing

16:02 Societal Pressures and the Need for Safety

19:36 Asia's Work with the Feminine Rise Collective

28:38 Connecting with Asia Perry

31:12 Final Thoughts and Inspiration

About the podcast
She Who Rises Podcast, a soul-stirring podcast hosted by Beki, dedicated to women who are ready to find their inner wild and embrace their authentic selves. Through heart-led conversations, somatic and breathwork insights, and raw, unfiltered stories of women throughout the ages, we explore the challenges of self-discovery. Perfect for any woman wanting to find their voice, let go of old paradigms and step out in total confidence