What if the key to clarity, aliveness, and deep relaxation was already within your body—waiting to be awakened? In this episode, I sit down with my long-time mentor and friend, Jessica Lichaa, a fascia and nervous system specialist, to explore the profound connection between fascia, stored energy, and nervous system regulation. We dive into the body’s role in healing, the impact of tension and unresolved energy, and how awakening the fascia can discharge stored trauma and restore balance. Jessica explains the difference between top-down vs. bottom-up processing, the significance of ventral vs. dorsal relaxation, and how we can work with fascia to shift from dysregulation to deep nervous system healing. To close the episode, Jessica guides us through a fascial awakening exercise designed to bring clarity, aliveness, and ventral relaxation, so you can experience this work firsthand. Whether you’re curious about somatic healing, looking for practical tools to regulate your nervous system, or just want to understand why fascia holds the key to transformation, this episode is packed with insights and embodiment practices you won’t want to miss! Topics Discussed: What is the body, really? How tension impacts the body and nervous system Fascia and its role in nervous system regulation The importance of fascial discharging and fascial awakening Top-down vs. bottom-up processing in healing How to invite fascial awakening & discharge into your practice Dorsal relaxation vs. ventral relaxation (and why it matters) Guided fascial awakening exercises for clarity, aliveness, and deep relaxation About Jessica Lichaa: Jessica Lichaa is a fascia and nervous system specialist dedicated to helping people release stored traumas, energetic imprints, and hormonal residues trapped in the body’s tissues. Through her Fascia Awakening method, she bridges fascia intelligence, nervous system regulation, and consciousness to support deep healing and transformation. With over 16 years of experience in yoga, energy healing, and somatic work, Jessica guides others in rewiring their body-mind connection for greater resilience, empowerment, and conscious awakening. Currently based in San Jose, CA, she will be relocating to Portland, Oregon, in April 2025. Connect with Jessica: 🌎 Website: www.fasciaawakening.com📷 Instagram: @fasciaawakening ___________________________________ Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below   Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact  Instagram: @nataliedeering _____________________________   Donate to the podcast Here!    Interested in sponsoring an episode of the podcast? Upgrade your business and let more people know about your amazing services or products by reaching hundreds to thousands of people by sponsoring an episode for only $100!  Please email ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com for more information.  Thank you for the support!    *Please support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review*