Episode #68: The Secret Language of the Body with Karden Rabin
Episode Intro
In this episode of the Miles Ahead Podcast, host Miles sits down with Karden Rabin, author of The Secret Language of the Body, to explore how our bodies hold emotional intelligence and communicate truths we often overlook. They dive into the intricate relationships between physical sensations, emotional awareness, nervous system responses, and how developing body literacy can deepen self-knowledge, resilience, and healing.
Together, Miles and Karden unpack how emotional experiences are encoded in the body, why somatic awareness matters for mental health, and how shifting out of disconnection can lead to greater agency and clarity in everyday life.
Key Moments
2:15 — Introduction to Karden Rabin & Her Work
Karden shares his background and what led him to study the body’s language and its role in emotional health.
6:50 — What the Body Holds That the Mind Can’t See
A discussion on how physical sensations reveal emotional meaning before we consciously recognize it.
12:30 — Nervous System Awareness vs. Cognitive Thinking
Exploring the difference between thinking about a feeling and feeling it in the body and why that matters.
18:45 — Emotional Memory and Somatic Patterns
How past emotional experiences get encoded in posture, tension, and habitual physical responses.
24:20 — Moving from Disconnection to Agency
Techniques and approaches to reconnect with bodily signals rather than bypassing them.
29:50 — The Role of Breath and Sensation in Regulation
A look at why breath awareness and sensation tracking are powerful tools for nervous system regulation.
35:15 — Embodied Presence in Daily Life
Practical implications for relationships, work, and emotional resilience when we cultivate body awareness.
40:30 — How Awareness Becomes Change
Karden discusses how noticing patterns leads to choice, and choice leads to transformation.
How to Connect with Karden Rabin
Learn more about Karden’s work and books here:
Website: https://www.kardenrabin.com
Instagram: kardenrabin
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