Somatic Psychotherapy, Self-Regulation, Self-Worth & Body Image with Ann Saffi Biasetti, Ph.D
Somatic Psychotherapy, Self-Regulation, Self-Worth & Body Image with Ann Saffi Biasetti, Ph.D  
Podcast: Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics with Dian Griesel: How People Think, Lead and Succeed
Published On: Tue Aug 04 2026
Description: Somatic Psychotherapy Explained: Embodiment, Self-Regulation, Co-Regulation & Self-Worth | Dr. Ann Saffi BiasettiHost Dian Griesel interviews Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti about somatic psychotherapy and how “soma” (the body) can be used in a bottom-up approach to build self-awareness through sensing and felt experience, not just cognitive insight. Biasetti explains slowing down sessions to notice repeated words, tears, posture shifts, and tension, and describes how somatic work can lead to embodiment -- a more connected, compassionate relationship with the body. They discuss interoception (including heartbeat awareness), its link to deeper self-understanding and compassion, and how self-regulation is homeostasis marked by change, resilience, and the ability to return to center. The conversation covers flexibility versus rigidity, the full range of emotions, toxic positivity, belonging, and co-regulation via attunement and social engagement, including how early experiences and body differences can shape self-worth and body image.Learn More here: https://www.anembodiedlife.com/You can order Ann Saffi Biasetti's new book, Your Body Never Meant You Any Harm here: https://amzn.to/3TAlkkdPlease SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠⁠ But for starters…⁠I am a perceptionist and communication counselor.⁠ For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.Show Run: 00:00 Welcome and Topics00:34 What Somatic Means02:32 Words and Body Cues05:20 Slow Down to Sense06:15 Ann Journey to Somatics07:13 Embodiment and Compassion11:47 Self Regulation Basics14:31 Flexibility Over Control17:17 Emotions and Social Scripts22:07 Toxic Positivity and Belonging27:35 Co Regulation Explained32:02 Body Image and Difference33:49 Parting Advice and Wrap Up