Full Circle Becoming a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and the Missing Piece of Healing

Taking Back The Reins with Dina Shale

After years of study, practice, and perseverance, Dina has completed her three-year journey to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner — a milestone that has reshaped both her personal healing and her professional work with horses. In this deeply personal episode, she opens up about the struggles and setbacks along the way, the determination to keep rebuilding, and the profound sense of purpose that continues to guide her work.

Dina explains how somatic awareness — understanding the body’s language of trauma, regulation, and resilience — has changed her life and the lives of her clients. Through inspiring stories, including powerful breakthroughs from clients who could not reach certain traumas through talk therapy alone, she illustrates why body-centered healing is the “missing piece” in mental health and personal growth.

Listeners will come away with hope, encouragement, and a deeper understanding of how trauma is not a life sentence, but an opportunity to build capacity, reclaim strength, and reconnect with the present moment. Whether you’re curious about equine therapy, exploring somatics, or simply seeking inspiration for your own journey, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that healing is always possible — especially when guided by the wisdom of horses.