Apr 3, 2025

Self Care

Do you like to iron? I (Marianne) do not. But Sophie finds her time at the ironing board relaxing and a form of meditation. 

So, what does ironing have to do with self-care? 

According to Sophie, self-care is the ability of us to be aware of our personal needs.

Sometimes, we have to decide what action...

Feb 11, 2025

As you know, Sophie moved across the country to an area where everything was brand-new to her. No established friends, connections, or even knowing the city,

One thing she found was that a move like that offers a chance for a new beginning.

It is easy to fall into old habits and establish what we had before.

But...

Dec 21, 2024

The beginning of 2024 meant moving - for both Sophie and Marianne.

While Sophie had planned her cross-country move from California to Florida for several months, Marianne's from Arizona back to California was unexpected and happened quickly.

The first part of this episode is a conversation recorded shortly after our...

Oct 28, 2024

In this episode, you are learning about Laughter Yoga and a bit of Sophie and Marianne’s history with this practice.

Sophie wrote an excellent article explaining the practice and the benefits of Laughter Yoga, which you can find on our Patreon Page.

Please join us there, read all about it, and become part of our...

Jun 27, 2024

Come and join our  Explore Soma Patreon community to take part in further conversations about the topics we discuss on the podcast - or whatever is on your mind.

AND! We have free memberships. Of course, there are more perks to all who support us but plenty of fun to be had for our free members.

In today’s...