In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr Erin Hayford, naturopathic doctor and somatic practitioner, to explore somatic healing through the lens of Star Wars: A New Hope.

This is one of our deepest, most transformative conversations about trauma, chronic illness, intuition, and the journey back to your authentic self.

We talk about Luke Skywalker’s loss of his family, the grief he carries, the fear he faces, and how he finally trusts himself enough to turn off the targeting system and rely on the Force.

Dr Erin explains how illness can become a call to adventure, an invitation to step onto a new path, and reconnect with your true identity.

She shares her personal healing journey with Crohn’s disease the decade she spent rebuilding her health and the creation of her Sacred Illness Blueprint a somatic framework that has helped many people heal their bodies and regulate their nervous systems.

🧠 In this episode, we explore

What somatic healing really is

How trauma lives inside the body

How chronic illness is often a spiritual and emotional awakening

Why intuition becomes one of our greatest healing tools

How grounding breathwork and body awareness regulate the nervous system

Luke Skywalker is an example of the hero’s journey

the moment you must trust yourself over everything else

If you have ever struggled with chronic pain, panic shutdown, depression, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection from your body, this episode is for you.

🎧 Watch now and follow Dr Erin Hayford for somatic training programs and healing content.

💬 questions for you

Do you feel connected or disconnected from your body

Has illness ever changed the direction of your life

What helps you trust your intuition

To find our new guest: Dr. Erin Hayford ⁨@sacredillness⁩

https://www.aurorasomatic.com/about

https://www.aurorasomatic.com/begin

https://www.instagram.com/drerinhayford/

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Episode Breakdown:

0:00 Attention

0:59 Intro

6:32 Scenes

15:40 Interview

56:54 Scene Discussion

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