The Somatic Therapy Workbook

I’ll admit, I approached *The Somatic Therapy Workbook* with skepticism—another audiobook promising to “heal your trauma in 10 minutes”? But Lisa Daley’s narration hooked me from the first exercise, which literally asked me to notice the weight of my feet on the floor. No fluff, just a direct invitation to slow down. Daley’s voice is the audiobook equivalent of a patient, unhurried therapist: measured, empathetic, and unshaken by the occasional awkward pause when you’re supposed to be doing a weird facial stretch. That said, the production isn’t flawless. A few exercises rely on visuals (e.g., scanning your body for tension), which works better in print—but Daley compensates by describing the actions clearly, if not perfectly. The standout is Hampton’s refusal to romanticize healing. She acknowledges that somatic work can surface messy emotions, and Daley’s narration treats those moments with respect, not performative calm. My one critique? The audiobook rushes through some advanced techniques (like the “titration” exercise for processing trauma) without enough time to sit with the discomfort. Still, for anyone tired of talk therapy that ignores the body, this is a refreshing, actionable listen. Daley’s performance elevates it from workbook to transformative experience—just don’t expect it to do the work for you.