Jaclyn Shea, MPH (she/they)’s Post

I'm proud to share that I've founded Somatic Collective and our core offering, the Mind-Body Membership, is crowdfunding in advance of the Membership beginning May 13th. The Mind-Body Membership is like a virtual gym, similar to the Peloton membership, but for evidence based mindfulness and somatic practices. We offer multiple live zoom sessions everyday by diverse practitioners trained in different modalities. I've poured over the research and am excited at the powerful improvements in mental health each of these practices have. The Membership is like a buffet that allows you to explore while making it easy to build the habits that will transform your life. I'd love your support by checking out our IndieGogo page, signing up for discounted early access or otherwise contributing, and sharing it with others! https://lnkd.in/ecyw-ssz

It's a deep pleasure to have transformative conversations like this one with Devon Rufo on my podcast Jaclyn Explores. We explore why corporate sustainability is nowhere near enough to address the climate crisis, the origins of capitalism, and why art, community, and awe are crucial to building a new world. I hope you tune in! https://lnkd.in/g4q9hFwX

I'm thrilled to share my 14 week online course is open for enrollment again! If you or someone you know struggles with stress, overwhelm, anxiety, or simply want to live more embodied, this course is for you! Body Language Lab is designed to help you: -Build your somatic awareness: Explore how to really feel into your body, how your body speaks to you, and why sensation is so important -Understand your nervous system & vagus nerve: Learn the revolutionary science behind stress and gain a somatic toolkit to de-stress QUICKLY - we go deeper into the science and do even more practices than we did in our workshop -Cultivate restoration & resilience: Discover what real resilience is and how to cultivate it. Experience profound restoration that will change how you recharge -Move through activated energy: Explore actually being with, increasing, and completing activated energy instead of simply calming down. Learn why we need to do this! -Explore your coping patterns: Uncover how your body reacts automatically under pressure and begin to practice differ ways of responding. Learn how to support yourself when experiencing freeze or dissociation -Shift your thinking: Learn why typical mindset practices like affirmations often don’t work and be guided in embodied mindset practices to shift your nervous system AND thinking together -Celebrate your body: Experience full body joy and awe. Learn how to rewire your brain to see the good and feel it more easily https://lnkd.in/d_fDyqDM

I'm excited to facilitate TWO versions of my workshop Leveraging the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve! You've probably heard of the vagus nerve in an instagram post and it seems like magic or too good to be true. Well I've delved into the literature and world of somatics and will share the science in a simple and playful way. I'll guide you in somatic practices that quickly shift you out of stress or anxiety and into a more calm, grounded, and regulated state of being. Join me over Zoom on Monday Aug 14th at 4:30pm PST or in person at The Center SF on Thurs Aug 16th at 7pm! https://lnkd.in/gTztvycf #stressreduction #stress #stressmanagement #vagusnerve #sciencecommunication

The vagus nerve is revolutionizing mental healthcare. The vagus nerve is the on and off switch for the parasympathetic nervous system aka rest and digest. More and more research points to how stress and trauma require somatic tools via activating the vagus nerve and signaling safety and connection to the body. My in person workshop at The Center on Tues June 20th explores the science behind the vagus nerve and how it plays a key role in regulating our nervous system and overall well-being. It’ll cover what the vagus nerve is and the polyvagal ladder aka the map of your nervous system that will change your life. You will be guided through a series of somatic practices designed to activate the vagus nerve, promote nervous system balance, and leave you feeling calm. Through these practices, you will learn to recognize and regulate your body's responses to stress, anxiety, and shift out of anxiety, shut down and freeze. Whether you are seeking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or manage chronic health conditions, this workshop is designed to help you tap into the body's natural healing powers. Join me for an enlightening and transformative experience that will leave you feeling more connected, grounded, and empowered. If you were laid off message me for a 50% off code. #stressmanagement #stress #stressrelief #mentalhealthmatters https://lnkd.in/gjQjgRWw

I'm thrilled to share my podcast Jaclyn Explores, which explores science, somatics, and social change! This podcast is a joyful culmination of my research and facilitation work in public health, UX, and somatics. It's available on Spotify and Apple with three episodes ready for you to binge! I also have a fun raffle going on - find me on instagram at jaclynexplains for the instructions and info on the NINE prizes available. #podcast #sciencecommunication #science #somatics #socialjustice #traumahealing https://lnkd.in/ginj4i2u

Eleven months ago I quit my UX Research job to become a Somatic Coach and Facilitator. Might sound like a complete 180 but it’s actually the juiciest, most fun use of the skills I acquired in public health and tech. I’ve struggled with my mental health for what feels like my entire life. It honestly wasn’t until Verily that I realized “oh wow most people really aren’t struggling as much as I am.” Thank god I reached my own rock bottom and was willing to try somatic therapy. Somatics changed my life. I learned to feel intense sensations instead of avoiding or numbing. I learned to self nurture. I learned to move through emotions instead of just trying to calm down. The science of the nervous system, the vagus nerve, and trauma changed my life. I understood myself in ways I previously hadn’t. Most importantly I no longer felt hopeless because I now had a map that guided me. Since quitting I’ve become certified in Somatic Stress Release, an incredible methodology most similar to Somatic Experiencing, that helps people holistically discharge stress, blocked emotions, and body tension, as well as relieve stagnated energy while restoring resilience. I’ve begun coaching clients one-on-one. Most are folks whose body’s are keeping score and it’s been awe inspiring to facilitate their journeys to being able to regulate, get less triggered, speak their truth, and live more courageously and on purpose. I’ve facilitated countless workshops, including the most popular - yoga nidra - that leaves people feeling BLISSED out. I’ve facilitated TWO online group programs, truly the most fun UX research design project I’ve ever worked on. My group Body Language Lab will begin again Feb 6th. It’s a 3 month virtual program designed to help you deepen your relationship with your body, regulate your nervous system, develop tools to support yourself in every situation, and live life on your terms. It includes biweekly or weekly zoom sessions, a huge video library of practices, worksheets and journal prompts, and a discord for community support, reminders, and accountability. Last week I facilitated a workshop called From Surviving to Thriving: Tapping into the Power of the Nervous System which was the most fun, aligned and playful for me to facilitate and in which I’ve heard the most transformative aha’s and potent feedback on the concepts and practices. If you’re curious about my work and want to support me you can: -Watch my workshop! Linked here. Share with anyone and everyone! -Check out my website and join my email list. I have many juicy workshops coming out. (link in comments) -Look into Body Language Lab, join if it feels supportive, or share with anyone who might be interested! (link in comments) https://lnkd.in/gW4zpxGq

Today is my last at Verily after almost three years as a UX Researcher. I am deeply grateful for my time working with some of the most talented, hard working, and kind people I've ever met. Health tech is challenging but I'm proud of the products I've contributed to - a few favorites include tech for patients and providers at a substance abuse treatment center, several COVID-19 products including the best at home test I've ever taken, and clinical trial platform that will revolutionize the industry. It is bittersweet to leave. I'm in awe of how much I've grown and learned. I'll be forever grateful for this chapter. Up next: I'm pursuing a passion project and can't wait to share it!

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UXR intern position at Lyft! Must be a current student