The Nerve to Heal

The Nerve to Heal is hosted by two certified Sexological Bodyworkers who dive into the rich and often misunderstood connection between the mind, body, and nervous system. Together, they explore how emotional and physical pain are deeply intertwined—and how lasting healing requires more than just symptom relief. With science-backed insights, personal stories, and candid conversations, this podcast unpacks the role of embodiment, trauma, nervous system regulation, and conscious intimacy in real, lasting transformation. Expect grounded wisdom, a bit of sass, and a radically honest look at what it means to heal from the inside out.

Episodes

Oct 30, 2025

53 min


You’ve probably had a Pap smear.But have you ever talked about it?
Sylvie and Angie go there—breaking down what really happens at the intersection of medicine, trauma, and the female body. From Nazi medical experiments to modern “standard procedures,” they expose the cold, clinical culture of cervical care and show how somatic awareness can turn one of the most dreaded experiences into an act of radical self-connection.

Oct 30, 2025

53 min

Jun 26, 2025

53 min

You breathe all day… but are you doing it in a way that actually supports your pelvic floor, your pleasure, or your nervous system?In this episode, we explore the sneaky ways breathing habits impact your jaw, your genitals, your sleep, your orgasms, as well as your ability to feel.With practical breath tools (like lateral ribcage expansion and the microcosmic orbit), we guide you back into your body with humour, honesty, and a little drool. (Yes, corks and growling are involved.)

Jun 26, 2025

53 min

Jun 5, 2025

47 min

In this episode, Sylvie and Angie break down the five core pillars of embodiment:🫁 Breath🔊 Sound🖐️ Touch💃 Movement👁 Placement of Awareness
We explore how each one helps you come back to your body (especially when you’ve left it), how they relate to trauma healing, nervous system regulation, and sensual aliveness and how you can begin using them today.
Expect practical tips, nerdy insights, personal confessions, and zero tolerance for spiritual bypassing.
Mentioned in this episode:– How these pillars show up in sex, intimacy, and emotional processing– Why some people can't "just breathe"– The nervous system mechanics behind movement and sound– A free workbook to help you explore the five pillars in your own body

Jun 5, 2025

47 min

Apr 22, 2025

53 min

What do your butthole and your burnout have in common? More than you think. In this episode, we explore the deeply under-discussed connection between the anal sphincter and the autonomic nervous system, and how learning to let go (literally and metaphorically) can be a surprising pathway to pleasure, healing, and nervous system regulation.

Apr 22, 2025

53 min

Mar 22, 2025

56 min

We delve into the complex experience of numbness—both emotional and physical. Together, we explore how numbness affects our bodies, our emotions, and our sexual lives, and offer insights into how to reclaim sensation and reconnect with our bodies. They discuss common causes of numbness, such as trauma, societal conditioning, and chronic stress, and share practical strategies for healing and rediscovering pleasure.

Mar 22, 2025

56 min

Mar 21, 2025

56 min

We delve into the complex experience of numbness—both emotional and physical. Together, we explore how numbness affects our bodies, our emotions, and our sexual lives, and offer insights into how to reclaim sensation and reconnect with our bodies. They discuss common causes of numbness, such as trauma, societal conditioning, and chronic stress, and share practical strategies for healing and rediscovering pleasure.

Mar 21, 2025

56 min

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