Episode Transcript
Elena had been living with chronic pelvic pain for years.
She tried physical therapy, medications, and even traditional talk therapy.
Nothing seemed to help.
The pain felt like a wall between her and the rest of her life.
Intimacy became uncomfortable.
Relaxing was difficult.
She began to wonder if her body was working against her.
But Elena’s body was not the enemy.
Her pain was a message.
A sign of years of tension, protection, and unspoken stories stored in her fascia.
When Elena began working with the SOFT approach, everything changed.
SOFT started with a simple question:
What would it be like to listen to the pain instead of fighting it?
Elena learned to place her hand gently on her lower abdomen.
No pressure, no fixing.
Just presence.
She practiced the Fascial Hello.
This meant greeting the area with curiosity and respect.
Elena noticed warmth and subtle tension.
Sometimes, she felt nothing at all.
She was encouraged to simply acknowledge whatever arose.
There was no rush.
SOFT emphasized that her body’s “no” was information, not failure.
If an area felt too vulnerable, Elena gave herself permission to move her hand away.
This was a new experience—honoring her own boundaries and sensations.
With time, Elena discovered moments when the tension softened.
Sometimes it was a small release or a sense of relief.
Other times, it was simply feeling more at ease in her own skin.
The biggest shift came when Elena stopped trying to “fix” her pain.
Instead, she offered her body permission to just be.
This approach created space for her fascia to unwind, little by little.
Intimacy became less painful.
Moments of comfort appeared more often.
For the first time, Elena felt that her body was trustworthy.
You can try this approach yourself.
Place your hand on a part of your body that feels safe or neutral.
Breathe gently.
Say hello to this area with curiosity.
If anything feels too much, give yourself permission to pause or move away.
Notice what shifts when you listen without judgment or pressure.
SOFT teaches that permission is powerful.
Your body’s wisdom deserves respect.
Gentle attention and honoring boundaries can be the beginning of deep healing.
If you’re a therapist, yoga instructor, or bodyworker who is interested in learning more about SOFT Certification, take a look at our Level 1, 2, and 3 training programs on our website, thesoftapproach.com
