Something Shifted with Sean Loots

If, like me, you have aches and pains that come and go, you may have tried a few different methods of alleviating your ailments. I’ve tried physiotherapy, chiropractors, body stress release, TRE and even Rolfing. Rolfing is when a practitioner massages the muscles and fascia not only where you're feeling pain, but all over your body with the goal of fixing your body's posture so that it corrects any lingering imbalances that are causing the pain. Sometimes we can identify the reason for the pain we are feeling. I walk into a countertop and bruise my hip or I lift a weight from a position of instability and I pull muscle of pinch a nerve. But what if the origin of the pain you feel in your body isn’t as obvious to identify. This is where I started to explore the world of somatic therapy. Somatics is described as "any practice that uses the mind-body connection to help you survey your internal self and listen to signals your body sends about areas of pain, discomfort, or imbalance". These practices - and there are many of them - allow you to access more information about the ways your body might hold on to your experiences. My guest on this episode is Shaun Brooking. Shaun earned an Honours degree in Human Performance in 2007, after completing his degree in Sports and Exercise Science. at Stellenbosch University. Since then, Shaun has added depth to his academic knowledge through personal experience and further education, developing himself into a somatic coach and educator. Website: https://shaunbrookingcoaching.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaun_brooking/ Listen to Something Shifted: The Soundtrack on Spotify

Looking for a podcast that delves into the struggles and joys of being human? Look no further than Something Shifted, hosted by Sean Loots, a dedicated dad who has worked through burnout and is passionate about sharing his experiences with others. Despite not having formal qualifications, Sean has lived through trauma and has skin in the game when it comes to discussing burnout, mindset, capacity building, mental health, and more. Through interviews with experts and personal stories of resilience, this podcast aims to help listeners reassemble their thinking and emotional responses to better handle the challenges of everyday life. With a focus on sleep, psychology, nutrition, and more, you'll find plenty of fascinating topics to explore. Listen to Something Shifted: The Soundtrack on Spotify

Something Shifted is a South African podcast about identity after interruption, those unpredictable lifequakes that divide our lives into before and after. Before the diagnosis. Before the loss. Before the moment everything changed. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Sean Loots, Something Shifted explores identity, resilience, reinvention, and personal growth in the aftermath of disruption. Because we all face moments that fracture who we thought we were. On this podcast, we lean in when things are complicated. Through honest, documentary-style conversations, some of South Africa’s most interesting and courageous voices share how experiences that felt devastating - divorce, burnout, grief, career collapse, parenting challenges, health crises - became catalysts for growth and unexpected empowerment. This is not a quick-fix self-help show. It’s a podcast about transformation. About rebuilding identity. About finding possibility in the middle of chaos. If you’re navigating change, searching for meaning after loss, or standing at the edge of a second act, you’ll feel at home here. Because Something Shifted believes in the power of great stories, and in the power of possibility. I think you're going to like it here. Welcome to Something Shifted. Listen to Something Shifted: The Soundtrack on Spotify