In this powerful episode of Sovereign Heart, Rachele sits down with Kate Leppard, a seasoned art therapist, somatic educator, and tantric facilitator, to explore how women can come home to themselves through the body, nervous system regulation, and creative expression. Together, they unpack how unresolved trauma lives in the body, how it shows up in daily life, and what true sovereignty looks like when you begin to embody your radiance and trust your inner knowing.

💡 Key Topics:

• Understanding the 4 trauma responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn
• Why self-regulation is the foundation of feminine power
• How art therapy and somatic practices unlock subconscious memories
• What it really means to be in your window of tolerance
• The role of the vagus nerve in emotional healing
• How unresolved childhood patterns become adult coping strategies
• Signs that you're healing: yawns, sighs, gurgles, and the return of creativity
• How to shift from people-pleasing and overgiving to radiant sovereignty
• Why we need to make friends with our nervous system (hint: it's not the enemy)
• The magic of co-regulation in partnerships, parenting, and therapeutic spaces
• How art and symbolic language bypass the critic and awaken deeper truth
• The truth about femininity: it’s not performative; it’s somatic

“You have to work through your trauma to find your femininity. It’s not sexy, but it’s the truth.” — Rachele

“Our nervous system is not the enemy. It’s our compass—showing us what still needs our attention.” — Kate

“Creativity is one of the most powerful signs of regulation returning.” — Rachele

“Radiance is our best protection.” — Kate

🌱 Takeaway Wisdom

Healing doesn't always have to be heavy. Through creative play, somatic attunement, and compassionate witnessing, we can regulate, reconnect, and rise.

You are not broken—you’re adapting. Let’s explore the tools that bring you back into your body, your truth, and your radiance.

🎨 Kate’s Tools & Techniques

• Feeling lines (somatic scribbling to process emotions)
• Bilateral drawing (for brain balance & nervous system reset)
• Symbolic object work (to uncover attachment patterns)
• Anger release practices (like sacred rage containers and self-holding)
• Personalized somatic tracking (recognizing low-level trauma cues)

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About Kate:

Kate Leppard is an Art Therapist, Somatic Erotic Educator, and Tao Tantric Facilitator, dedicated to helping women navigate profound journeys of self-discovery, creative expression, and holistic healing. With over a decade of experience, Kate supports women who are ready to dive deeper into their bodies, art, and dreams—helping them move through trauma and life transitions, tap into their inner wisdom, and awaken their creative power. Her work blends art therapy, nervous system regulation, and spiritual insight, creating a sacred space for women to reclaim their vitality and live fully aligned, authentic lives.