You Make Sense
Episodes
Unexpected Ways Your Body Protects You: Holding Weight, Getting Sick, Chronic Pain, Infertility, and Insomnia
16 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah explores how symptoms like weight retention, insomnia, chronic illness, chronic pain, and infertility are often a result of traumatic energy fro...
Reclaiming Your Sense of Self
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You’ll learn what is really needed to reparent these young parts and why anchoring into your adult self is key to stepping into the full, authentic ...
Navigating Big Life Changes with Trust
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Endings are inevitable, and during this conversation, Sarah talks about the extraordinary dimension of life we can unlock when we do the work of shift...
Escapism, Living in Fantasy, and Idealizing Our Lives
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah breaks down how these fantasizing parts inform our actions and why life is not only meant to be easy and happy. You’ll hear all about how thes...
What Fawning Really Is and Why It Happens
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah offers insight into both the short-term benefits and long-term consequences of fawning. You’ll learn how this behavior relates to the nervous ...
The Nervous System Path to Wealth and Abundance
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah highlights how our relationship to money is shaped by past experiences that have linked wealth with danger, shame, or pressure. These patterns c...
When Conflict Shows Up in Our Closest Relationships
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah breaks down what happens when the nervous system mistakes present-day conflict for past pain, and why we may protect ourselves by shutting down ...
Learning to Love the Parts of Yourself That Protect You
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah highlights simple, effective steps to help you connect with your protective parts by anchoring into your adult self and getting to know that ver...
Navigating Technology and Social Media Without Overwhelm
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah offers a grounded, science-backed perspective on how to engage with technology in a way that supports your well-being. From understanding second...
The Formula for Growth: Why Discomfort is Required for Your Expansion
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah unpacks the formula for growth and why tolerating discomfort is a key component of stepping into your purpose. You’ll get a s...
Infatuation, Idealizing Romantic Partners, and Putting Others on a Pedestal
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah breaks down the origins of idealization and infatuation, showing how these patterns are rooted in unresolved experiences and pr...
Why Creating Internal Safety is the Foundation for the Life You Want
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Perceiving danger when we’re actually safe is one of the most prominent drivers of human suffering and the reason many of us are chronically dysregu...
Reparenting Your Parts: How to Release the Outcome and Build Internal Trust
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah walks through the foundations of somatic parts work, including the importance of nervous system regulation, differentiating from our parts, and ...
Your Partner Isn’t Your Enemy: How to Build More Fulfilling Relationships by Becoming a Team
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah explains why we choose partners who poke at what still needs to be resolved. She breaks down how we unknowingly hold each other...
Who Gets to Know All of You?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation unpacks why relationships feel so exposing, why discomfort isn’t a sign that something is wrong, and how true healing happens firs...
The Science of Manifestation and Rewiring for Possibility
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Through a grounded, somatic lens, Sarah explores how regulation expands our capacity, why safety must be communicated in a language your nervous syste...
Completing the Stress Response: How to Resolve Shame, Anger, and Unworthiness
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah explains how unhealthy shame forms, why unresolved anger resurfaces in safe relationships, and how we unknowingly build our liv...
Why You Feel Unseen in Love: Understanding Emotional Absence and Relational Loneliness
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
She explains how childhood roles such as becoming invisible, emotionally self-reliant, or overly responsible don’t just affect behavior; they shape ...
The Real Reason Healing Requires Action in Safety, Not Just Awareness
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
She introduces the concept of disconfirming experiences: small, embodied moments that gently teach the nervous system that the past is over and we’r...
Why We Lose Ourselves in Relationships and How to Reclaim a Sense of Self
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
She goes on to explain the differences between codependency, enmeshment, attunement, and interdependence. Sarah also discusses how fear of conflict ca...
What Are Limiting Beliefs: The Science of Shifting Your Thinking
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Limiting beliefs are often not representative of who you are today but are self-protective mechanisms that formed as a result of past traumas or exper...
The Other Side of Trauma: Post-Traumatic Growth and Discovering New Possibilities
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learning how to heal through your living can feel challenging or unfamiliar, especially if we’ve primarily found safety inside therapeutic container...
Moving Beyond Blame and Becoming Relationally-Focused in Your Romantic Partnerships
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah explains how romantic relationships poke at early our attachment wounding the most, often leaving us reacting from old survival patterns rather ...
Your Nervous System Shapes Your Sense of Time
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of You Make Sense, Sarah unpacks how dysregulation can lead us to feeling behind in life or that we’ve missed our chance to have the...
Living the Life You Long For: Capacity Building in the Nervous System
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah breaks down how the autonomic nervous system shapes your entire lived experience, using clear metaphors to explain why you may feel blocked from...
The Truth About Boundaries: Why They're Hard and How to Hold Them
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She explores the difference between embodied boundaries and self-protective boundaries, which form as a result of unmet needs and misattunement in chi...
The Secret to Actually Loving Yourself: Falling in Love with Your Younger Parts
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ll learn about the importance of consistency in reparenting your parts, why this process is about relationship-building, and how to find love fo...
The Path to Authentic Leadership Through Parts Work
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drawing on parts work and nervous system science, she explains how striving, control, burnout, micromanaging, and difficulty slowing down are often si...
Building Real Intimacy and Deeper Connection in a Romantic Relationship
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She breaks down the core elements of intimacy, including vulnerability, presence, play, touch, and verbal connection, and shows how each one can becom...
Why We Feel the Need to Control and How to Actually Let Go
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah explains how experiences of chaos, misattunement, and trauma leave the nervous system feeling unsafe, and how control becomes a brilliant surviv...
How to Have Tough Conversations, Make Amends, and Heal Through Repair
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drawing on attachment, parts work, and Polyvagal Theory, Sarah breaks down why romantic relationships often become the most powerful containers for ou...
The Nervous System’s Bias for Negativity and How to Rewire It
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Real transformation begins not with willpower but with a felt sense of internal safety. Drawing on Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experiencing, and Parts W...
Grief as a Pathway to Love, Safety, and New Possibilities
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ll learn why grief isn’t just about death or heartbreak; it’s woven into every transition we experience. Whether it’s aging, changing rela...
Why We Numb: Self-Sabotage, Coping Strategies, and "Bad" Habits
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself using things to cope like doom scrolling, eating late at night, or drinking in excess? If so, you’re not alone. This episode un...
Understanding Internal Confusion & Building Self-Trust: Is this Me or a Part of Me?
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah breaks down the science of Parts Work and how trauma shapes the different “selves” we embody. You’ll learn why these part...
The Path to Regulation: How to Find Consistent Presence, Joy, and Aliveness
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your nervous system creates your entire experience. Everything from your thoughts and feelings to your behaviors and perception of self, others, and t...
The Relationship Between Your Nervous System & Food: How Dysregulation Shapes Our Eating Patterns
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So many of us use food as a strategy to numb, disconnect from our emotions, or even as a companion. So how do we heal this unhealthy relationship with...
From Fragmented to Whole: Tools to Tangibly Reparent Your Younger Parts
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to living more fully isn’t “fixing” yourself, but learning to meet every part of you with compassion? In this episode of You Mak...
Reclaiming Your Sexuality: A Conversation About Pleasure, Intimacy, and Safety
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sexuality is a completely normal and inherent part of the human experience. However, many of us have learned to disconnect from our bodies, hide from ...
Connecting to Your Inner Masculine and Feminine: How to Embody Both Your Soft and Protective Energies
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are all created with the ability to access both our inner masculine and feminine energies. These energies shape how we move through the world, but ...
The Physical Symptoms of Trauma: Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, & More
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your chronic illness, pain, or fatigue is not random but a reflection of unresolved trauma stored in your body? In this episode, Sarah unpacks...
Finding the Right Therapist or Practitioner for You
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you struggled with where to begin when looking for a therapist? Or maybe you’ve started working with a mental health professional, but you’re...
When the Past Shows Up in Your Relationships: Identifying Younger Parts in Romantic Partnerships
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Romantic love has a way of poking at our deepest wounding. Even when life feels steady elsewhere, intimacy can trigger reactions that don’t feel lik...
Understanding Healthy Aggression and How Unprocessed Anger Becomes Internalized
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been told you're "too nice" or found yourself saying "I'm fine" even when you're really not? For so many of us, anger can feel scary or ...
Summer Somatic Reset: Finding Your Community and Building Authentic Connection
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever struggled to build or maintain meaningful friendships, felt isolated despite doing the inner work, or wondered why community can feel so...
Summer Somatic Reset: Healing the Scarcity Wound: A Nervous System Approach to Trauma & Finances
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us carry deep-seated wounds of scarcity rooted in our early attachment patterns, and without realizing it, we continue to recreate those patte...
Summer Somatic Reset: High-Performance Leadership Without Engaging in Hustle Culture
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode two of the four-part Summer Somatic Reset series, Sarah explores how high-performing leaders can shift from leading through scarcity and fe...
Summer Somatic Reset: Are They Wrong For Me? Or Is It My Nervous System?
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of the four-part Summer Somatic Reset series, Sarah unpacks one of the most common (and confusing) questions in relationships: I...
Getting to Know Freeze: How This Self-Protective State Shows Up in Dating, at Work, and More
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us know what it feels like to be stuck, wanting to move forward in life but somehow unable to. This is often an indication we’re in freeze—...
How Childhood Trauma Impacts Our Present Lives
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our early childhood experiences leave a lasting imprint on how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us—often in ways we don’t even...
Getting Your Needs Met: Shifting from Codependency and Hyper-Independence to Interdependence
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all have needs. But what happens when we stop listening to them, or never learned how to in the first place? In this episode of You Make Sense, Sar...
What is Burnout? And How Do We Break the Cycle?
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout doesn’t happen overnight—it’s what happens when we chronically override our nervous system. In this episode of You Make Sense, Sarah dra...
Heartbreak, Grief and Moving On Using Parts Work
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Breakups aren’t just hard—they can feel completely disorienting, terrifying, or even impossible. That’s because we’re often not only grieving ...
From Confusion to Clarity: A Path Back to Your Internal Knowing and Truth
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you’ve lost touch with what’s true for you? In this episode of You Make Sense, Sarah gently guides us back to our internal t...
When You Stop Choosing Yourself: How Self-Abandonment Turns into Resentment
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to thriving isn’t in pushing harder, but in understanding the ways your nervous system brilliantly learned to protect you? In this e...
What To Do When Life Doesn't Happen on Your Timeline
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you’re not behind at all, but right on time for the life that’s uniquely yours? In this episode of You Make Sense, Sarah explores the emot...
The Art of Repair: Moving Through Conflict with Safety and Connection
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find conflict overwhelming in your relationships? Fights or moments of disconnection are actually a normal part of any relationship, but many o...
Parenting That Heals: How to Support Your Child’s Nervous System and Your Own
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your child needs your regulated nervous system. Whether you're raising little ones, guiding teens, or showing up as a leader in any area of life, this...
Understanding Social Anxiety: Are you Actually an Introvert/Extrovert or Is It Trauma?
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are quick to label ourselves as an “introvert” or “extrovert” — but have you ever wondered if this is actually representative of ...
Procrastination and Self-Sabotage: Understanding Self-Protective Behaviors
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There can be so much shame around the ways we procrastinate and self-sabotage. But these behaviors aren’t just “bad habits” — they’re actual...
How to Set and Maintain Boundaries From a Somatic Perspective
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to know what kind of boundaries to set? Many of us are taught to intellectualize our approach to boundary setting, which can leave us ...
Creating an Aligned Life and Finding Purpose in the Work You Do
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the work you do isn’t just a paycheck but a path to alignment and fulfillment? In this episode, Sarah breaks down how our nervous system inf...
Family of Origin: Navigating Difficult Family Dynamics in Adulthood
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of You Make Sense, Sarah dives into the complex layers of family dynamics, personal boundaries, and healing from past experiences. You...
Resolving Sleep Issues Through Nervous System Regulation
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever tossed and turned at night, wondering why you just can’t seem to get the rest you need, you’re not alone. In this episode of You ...
Processing Endings and Making Space for New Beginnings
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of You Make Sense, Sarah explores the profound shifts that occur as we heal—both within ourselves and in our relationships. She delv...
A Trauma-Informed Understanding of Forgiveness and Letting Go
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There can be a lot of talk around forgiveness in the self-help space, but what does it actually mean to forgive? Forgiveness is not just a mindset shi...
How to Actualize the Life You're Wanting
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like there’s an invisible wall holding you back from the life you desire? In this episode, Sarah explores why achieving our goals c...
Relationships: The Intersection Between Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, and Parts Work
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of You Make Sense, Sarah explores the science behind relationships using Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, and Parts Work. She expl...
Blended States: The Power of Adding More Play and Stillness to Your Life
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if there was a way to find more lightness and joy in your healing journey along the way? In this episode of You Make Sense, Sarah explores the pr...
The Antidote to Shame and Feelings of Unworthiness
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shame often keeps us from living the full, expansive life we’re desiring. In this episode of You Make Sense, Sarah explains the difference between “...
How Trauma Can Keep Us From Our Embodied Spirituality
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diving into the often overlooked but deeply interconnected realms of science and spirituality, Sarah guides listeners through a transformative explora...
The State of Your Nervous System Creates Your Thoughts
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The secret to changing your thoughts isn’t in your mind—it’s in your body. In this episode of You Make Sense, Sarah uses Polyvagal Theory to unr...
Slowing Down to Receive More
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If slowing down feels impossible or like a luxury you can’t afford, this episode is for you. Sarah unpacks why so many of us stay trapped in a cycle...
Body Image, Aging, and Self-Acceptance from a Somatic Lens
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How often do we hear, “Just love your body,” only to feel more disconnected than ever? In this thoughtful episode of You Make Sense, Sarah tackles...
How to Thrive in Your Relationships
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why the relationships with the most potential sometimes feel the hardest? In this episode of You Make Sense, Sarah unpacks the ways in whi...
Leading in Business and in Life
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode unpacks the vital connection between our nervous system and how we lead—in business, at home, and in life. Sarah dives into the science...
4 Reasons Why New Year Resolutions Don’t Work
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special New Year’s episode, Sarah invites listeners to reimagine the way they approach goals and resolutions. Kicking off the five-part Soma...
When We Feel Like We're Going Backward in Our Healing
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into the ups and downs of healing and why it can sometimes feel like you’re moving backward instead of forward. Sarah breaks down...
Navigating Loneliness and Grief During the Holidays
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of You Make Sense, Sarah explores the often-overlooked emotional complexities of the holiday season. While the holidays are ...
Experiencing Healthy Love for the First Time
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find romantic partnerships challenging, confusing, or overwhelming? Sarah is going to walk you through what is necessary to heal your attachmen...
Getting to Know Your Protector Parts: Perfectionist, Procrastinator & More
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode pulls back the curtain on how our “younger selves” often influence the way we show up in our adult lives. From the perfectionist to t...
Family Systems and the Roles We Play
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode uncovers the hidden roles we carry in relationships—roles that often date back to our earliest experiences and shape how we connect wit...
How to Tangibly Step Toward Your Purpose
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like stepping into a bigger life is tougher than it should be? In this episode, Sarah breaks down why we get stuck in old patterns and how o...
Parts Work: How Different Parts of Us Show Up in Our Lives
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Although we may look our numeric age on the outside, we actually have many different parts or versions of ourselves within us. Using somatic Parts Wor...
Why We Choose the Partners We Choose
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why you keep choosing the same kind of partners? Sarah breaks it all down in this episode. She’s going to teach you how your nervous sys...
Understanding Your Relationships: The Connection Between Attachment Theory & Polyvagal Theory
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to take a deep dive into understanding your relationships? Sarah breaks down the connection between Polyvagal Theory and Attachment Theory, expl...
How To Regulate Your Nervous System
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to start feeling better every day? Sarah is going to teach you the practical steps to regulating your nervous system, so that you can gain contr...
Resolving Trauma to Step Into the Life Meant for You
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah explains how trauma is something we all experience to varying degrees and the impact it has on our lives. When we have yet to r...
The Roadmap to Somatic Healing: Using Science to Heal in a Way That Works
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there is an order to which we heal? When we use the right tools, in the right order, our systems respond and it expedites our healing. Sa...
Understanding Why You’re Stuck: Using Polyvagal Theory to Unlock the Life You Desire
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah takes you through the different states in your Autonomic Nervous System, likening it to a special ops team constantly working t...
How Your Nervous System Creates Your Entire Experience
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode, Sarah dives deep into the foundation of all healing: nervous system regulation. She explains how your Autonomic Nervous System ...