Dr Pat Ogden is a pioneer in somatic psychology, the developer of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and one of the leading voices revolutionising our approach to trauma treatment.
This conversation explores how sensorimotor psychotherapy can help us understand and treat attachment wounds - particularly those picked up in early life.
You’ll learn:
— How the body starts to “shape” itself based on our relationship with our early caregivers
— The underlying principles that sensorimotor psychotherapy is built upon
— Why how we organise our experiences may be the most important factor in our mental health and wellbeing
— How sensorimotor psychotherapy helps to elicit unconscious and implicit patterns, so that healing can take place.
And more.
You can learn more about Pat’s work by going to: https://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org.
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Pat Ogden, PhD, is a pioneer in somatic psychology, the creator of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy method, and founder of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. Dr. Ogden is trained in a wide variety of somatic and psychotherapeutic approaches, and has over 45 years of experience working with individuals and groups. She is co-founder of the Hakomi Institute, past faculty of Naropa University (1985-2005), a clinician, consultant, and sought after international lecturer.
Dr. Ogden is the first author of two groundbreaking books in somatic psychology: Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Interventions for Trauma and Attachment (2015) both published in the Interpersonal Neurobiology Series of W. W. Norton. Her third book in this series, The Pocket Guide to Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, published in 2021, and she is working on Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Families with Dr. Bonnie Goldstein. Her current interests include groups, couples, children, adolescents, and families; complex trauma; Embedded Relational Mindfulness; implicit bias, intersectionality and culture; the relational nature of shame; presence, consciousness, and the philosophical/spiritual principles that underlie Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
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Interview Links:
— Dr Ogden's website - http://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/
— Dr Ogden's books - https://amzn.to/47gGd5I
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Dr Pat Ogden is a pioneer in somatic psychology, the developer of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and one of the leading voices revolutionising our approach to trauma treatment.
This conversation explores how sensorimotor psychotherapy can help us understand and treat attachment wounds - particularly those picked up in early life.
You’ll learn:
— How the body starts to “shape” itself based on our relationship with our early caregivers
— The underlying principles that sensorimotor psychotherapy is built upon
— Why how we organise our experiences may be the most important factor in our mental health and wellbeing
— How sensorimotor psychotherapy helps to elicit unconscious and implicit patterns, so that healing can take place.
And more.
You can learn more about Pat’s work by going to: https://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org.
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Pat Ogden, PhD, is a pioneer in somatic psychology, the creator of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy method, and founder of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. Dr. Ogden is trained in a wide variety of somatic and psychotherapeutic approaches, and has over 45 years of experience working with individuals and groups. She is co-founder of the Hakomi Institute, past faculty of Naropa University (1985-2005), a clinician, consultant, and sought after international lecturer.
Dr. Ogden is the first author of two groundbreaking books in somatic psychology: Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Interventions for Trauma and Attachment (2015) both published in the Interpersonal Neurobiology Series of W. W. Norton. Her third book in this series, The Pocket Guide to Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, published in 2021, and she is working on Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Families with Dr. Bonnie Goldstein. Her current interests include groups, couples, children, adolescents, and families; complex trauma; Embedded Relational Mindfulness; implicit bias, intersectionality and culture; the relational nature of shame; presence, consciousness, and the philosophical/spiritual principles that underlie Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
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Interview Links:
— Dr Ogden's website - http://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/
— Dr Ogden's books - https://amzn.to/47gGd5I
Transforming Consciousness with Taoism, IFS, Tai Chi & Panpsychism — George Thompson
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Transforming Consciousness with Taoism, IFS, Tai Chi & Panpsychism — George Thompson
George Thompson is a filmmaker, Tai Chi practitioner, and creator dedicated to inspiring balance for both people and planet. After experiencing anxiety and burnout, George embarked on a transformative journey that took him from the Wudang Mountains in China to the wilderness of Scotland.
In this conversation, we explore:
— Why discovering Tai Chi was a pivotal moment in his trajectory
— How compassion naturally arises from true understanding
— The power of investigating our thoughts and feelings as messengers of unmet needs
— How to cultivate playfulness and sincerity without being serious
— George's journey from atheism to panpsychism and how this shift changed his relationship with nature
And more.
You can learn more about George's work through his YouTube channel or his website: https://www.balanceispossible.com.
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George Thompson is a filmmaker, storyteller, and educator dedicated to making ancient wisdom practical for modern life. As the founder of Balance Is Possible!, he leads a global team sharing teachings on Tai Chi, Daoist philosophy, and the art of living in harmony with oneself and nature.
After years of struggling with anxiety and disconnection, George travelled to China’s Wudang Mountains, where he studied Tai Chi and Daoism under Master Gu. There, he discovered that balance isn’t about perfection—but about learning to move with life’s natural flow.
Through his courses, films, and online community, George helps people reconnect to purpose, clarity, and inner peace. His unique teaching style blends humour, emotional honesty, and spiritual insight, making profound ideas accessible and engaging.
Today, George’s work reaches millions worldwide through films like The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself and the world’s largest online Tai Chi school. Supported by mentors such as Chungliang Al Huang and Deng Ming Dao, he continues to inspire others to embrace their full potential and live with compassion, creativity, and balance.
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Interview Links:
— George’s website: https://www.balanceispossible.com/
— George’s recommended books: https://bit.ly/472aEh7
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Dr Pat Ogden is a pioneer in somatic psychology, the developer of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and one of the leading voices revolutionising our approach to trauma treatment.
This conversation explores how sensorimotor psychotherapy can help us understand and treat attachment wounds - particularly those picked up in early life.
You’ll learn:
— How the body starts to “shape” itself based on our relationship with our early caregivers
— The underlying principles that sensorimotor psychotherapy is built upon
— Why how we organise our experiences may be the most important factor in our mental health and wellbeing
— How sensorimotor psychotherapy helps to elicit unconscious and implicit patterns, so that healing can take place.
And more.
You can learn more about Pat’s work by going to: https://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org.
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Pat Ogden, PhD, is a pioneer in somatic psychology, the creator of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy method, and founder of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. Dr. Ogden is trained in a wide variety of somatic and psychotherapeutic approaches, and has over 45 years of experience working with individuals and groups. She is co-founder of the Hakomi Institute, past faculty of Naropa University (1985-2005), a clinician, consultant, and sought after international lecturer.
Dr. Ogden is the first author of two groundbreaking books in somatic psychology: Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Interventions for Trauma and Attachment (2015) both published in the Interpersonal Neurobiology Series of W. W. Norton. Her third book in this series, The Pocket Guide to Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, published in 2021, and she is working on Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Families with Dr. Bonnie Goldstein. Her current interests include groups, couples, children, adolescents, and families; complex trauma; Embedded Relational Mindfulness; implicit bias, intersectionality and culture; the relational nature of shame; presence, consciousness, and the philosophical/spiritual principles that underlie Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
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Interview Links:
— Dr Ogden's website - http://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/
— Dr Ogden's books - https://amzn.to/47gGd5I
