In this insightful conversation, Jakob Gričar discusses how somatic work helped him recover from deep emotional pain and chronic illness. From his early struggles to finding purpose through spirituality and coaching, Jakob opens up about the importance of community-based healing, the science of nervous system regulation, and the spiritual process of remembering the self. Whether you’re facing emotional burnout or looking to deepen your self-awareness, this episode offers grounded wisdom and inspiration.

Jakob is a trauma-informed transformational coach with over a decade of experience in somatic work, internal family systems, NLP, CBT, and other healing modalities. From mentoring high-impact entrepreneurs to guiding spiritual seekers, he helps people regulate their nervous systems, dissolve limiting patterns, and reconnect with their core truth. His healing journey began at age 13 and led him through spiritual disciplines, studies with indigenous tribes, ashram training in India, and the creation of retreat centers in Guatemala and Mexico. Today, he leads Vortex Retreats and co-runs a high-touch online program for purpose-driven clients around the world.