This episode introduces the rebirth of the podcast. I reflect on closing the Soulthentic chapter and share why Return to Yin emerged -- shifting the mission toward burnout recovery, cyclical living, and restoring balance in a culture of overdoing. A brief reflection on endings, beginnings, and alignment.

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In this solo episode of the Soulthentic Podcast, Linh explores life as alchemy where pain, if witnessed and honored, becomes the fuel for deep personal transformation.

We move through the 5 Five Elements of alchemy:
🌬️ Metal: Grounding awareness in the cauldron of the body

💧 Water: Processing and integrating emotion

🔥 Fire: Practicing forgiveness, compassion, and inner work for transformation

🌿 Earth: Trusting yourself, surrendering to the moment, and integrating the now

This episode is for anyone who is walking through being in the cauldron, facing challenges along the Heroine's Journey, shadow or inner child work, and longing to reclaim their power, purpose, and healing through embodiment, energy movement, reconnection to inner resources & wisdom.

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What does your diaphragm have to do with trauma healing?In this episode of the Soulthentic Podcast, I sit down with Alaine Duncan, licensed acupuncturist, SEP and author of The Tao of Trauma, along with Deb DeAngeles, Advanced Rolfer, Qigong Instructor, and SEP.Together, we explore the critical role of the diaphragm system in holding and transforming traumatic stress through the lens of both Chinese Five Element Theory and modern neurobiology.This conversation is a deep dive into the Coherence in the Diaphragm System, which is a hands-on workshop they’re co-teaching in Kansas in 2025, designed for bodyworkers, acupuncturists, therapists, and all healing professionals ready to bring more presence, skill, and embodied wisdom into their trauma-informed care.In This Episode, we discuss:- What the Tao of Trauma framework is and why it matters- How diaphragms (yes, more than one!) store and regulate trauma- The 5 Elements of touch: Respect, Protect, Encourage, Love & Support- Signs the body is holding unprocessed trauma- Somatic tools for consent, pacing & titration in healing- Insights from Alaine & Deb's personal and professional journeys- What to expect in their hands-on diaphragm workshop in KansasWorkshop Details:Coherence in the Diaphragm System: A Hands-On Tao of Trauma Workshop📍 Location: Kansas👩‍🏫 Led by: Alaine Duncan, M.Ac., L.Ac., SEP & Deb DeAngeles, Advanced Rolfer, Qigong Instructor, SEP🔗 Register here: https://integrativehealingworks.net/Like, comment & subscribe if this episode sparked something for you. Share it with a practitioner friend who would benefit!