Truth Telling with Elizabeth DiAlto

If you were feeling a bit down after the last episode, don't worry! I won't be away for long. In this special unofficial episode of the Embodied Podcast, we're excited to introduce you to our new project – The Mystical Aunties Show! Joining me on this adventure is the incredible Elisha Tichelle. Together, we're sharing years of wisdom, and experience, and having the type of real conversations we know the spiritual community craves.  Today, we discuss the role of modalities, making genuine connections, leadership, and some truths about marketing and information in the wellness space. We're looking forward to encouraging, nourishing, cultivating, and inspiring your spiritual authority and look forward to sharing the new show with you in a few months! In episode 460 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (2:52) How the idea for this new podcast came to fruition  (7:08) Understanding the importance of discernment vs. judgment in life and with marketing (12:48) The role of modalities in your growth journey  (19:49) The spiritual guidance and support of aunties  (24:07) What you can expect from The Mystical Aunties Show!  Resources mentioned in the episode: Current Offerings  Akashic Record Readings  This Is Marketing by Seth Godin  Meet Elisha:  Episode 408 of the Embodied Podcast: Embodiment And Nervous System Expansion Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Wild Soul Archetypes Quiz

Today we celebrate nine years of the incredible experience that ended up being called The Embodied Podcast with Elizabeth DiAlto. Listen in as Elizabeth reflects on the experience and shares some insights as to why she's retiring the show. You'll also hear some commentary on sticking with things through different seasons and cycles and how to know, honor, and respect when something has reached a completion point. Whether you're a newer listener or you've been one of our ride or dies over the last nine years, thank you so so much for being here. You're always invited to revisit, relisten, and continue sharing your favorite episodes. In episode 459 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (2:59) Recognizing the complexity of others' unique experiences  (5:10) Why everything is always as it should be in the context of learning, living, curiosity, and creativity (9:08) Appreciating the beautiful foundations of The School of Sacred Embodiment and Wild Soul Movement  (15:24) Tapping into the superpower of moving people  (19:44) Shifting focus away from the online space and into original roots  (25:23) Operating from your strengths in wild times (29:00) A thank you Offerings mentioned in the episode: Current Offerings  Akashic Record Readings  Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Wise + Wild Self Meditation Wild Soul Archetypes Quiz

Telling the truth is the ultimate act of love, even when it hurts or is unpleasant. Fear and discomfort often hold us back from fully embracing truths. Truth telling requires courage. Today, we dive into the nuances of accessing and embracing your truth. I also share some truth of my own that I recently came to terms with, which while uncomfortable, is a relief to acknowledge and share with this community.  Throughout the episode, we explore the tools and practices to help you access your truth. We also unpack the risks of speaking your truth, such as personal and societal repercussions, and how to navigate this while staying honest with yourself. We discuss how to embrace the evolution of truth and give compassion and grace to those who share their truth with you.  In episode 458 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:58) How to tune into the body's sensations and emotions to access your truth (5:52) The truth that I'm currently living and navigating (17:00) Embracing the seasons and cycles of truth  (26:13) Engaging with your complex truth true real honesty  (28:55) Finding a balance between believing in your truth, social pressures, and personal choices  (33:59) Why you have to welcome in an evolving and shifting truth  (38:45) Understanding truthfulness as an act of love, even if it is painful  (43:19) The Truth Prayer  Resources mentioned in the episode: Wild Soul Sunday Service  Join Reweave Book a 1:1 Root Work Session Register for The Wild Womanhood Course Dark Healing: Order of Secret Priestesses Book 1 is now available on Amazon Kindle and in print Apply for The Cherish Retreat Support The School of Sacred Embodiment with a donation Gene Key 63 - Truth  Prayers For Wild Souls: Volume 1 Wild Soul Liberation Workbook Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Wild Soul Archetypes Quiz Stay in touch:  Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 458 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

Today, we explore the beauty and pleasure of self respect and its role in cultivating personal growth, fulfillment, and healing within yourself and your relationships. We examine self respect through the lens of The Erotic Priestess archetype, who embodies respect, reverence, and divine communion, serving as a guide for integrating spirituality, sensuality, and sexuality into your holistic human experience.  We discuss how self respect is related to self awareness, self knowledge, self acceptance, and trust – the pillars of the Embodied Self Love Framework. We also dive into the meaning of the word erotic, which comes from the Greek word eros, and discuss the transformative power of love in its purest form. Plus, we take a look at Audre Lorde's essay "Uses of the Erotic," which exemplifies the significance of the erotic as a source of great power.  In episode 457 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (2:54) Why self respect is is the last pillar in the Embodied Self Love Framework (4:45) The beauty of archetype work for inner growth and healing (8:14) Exploring the word ‘eros'  (15:46) The Erotic Priestess archetype in the context of the Wild Soul Archetypes (23:48) Integrating spirituality, sensuality, and sexuality in a holistic expression of femininity and womanhood  (25:41) Harnessing and embracing erotic energy as a source of power  (30:14) Distinguishing between sensations, emotions, and feeling states (32:26) The Erotic Priestess Prayer Resources mentioned in the episode: Wild Soul Sunday Service  Join Reweave Book a 1:1 Root Work Session Register for The Wild Womanhood Course Dark Healing: Order of Secret Priestesses Book 1 is now available on Amazon Kindle and in print Episode 366 | Erotic Movement Arts with Rie Katagiri Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde The Wild Soul Movement Embodiment Bible Work with me:  NEW! The Body Love + Reverence Course is available  Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Wild Soul Archetypes Quiz Stay in touch:  Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 457 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

Today's episode is a deep dive into The Sovereign Queen archetype and how embodying it can bring about so many things, from integrity and humility to emotional maturity and generosity. We also explore the true meaning and potency of the words "sovereign" and "queen."  Throughout the episode, we dive into the distinction between perfectionism and having high standards and unpack some of the roots of perfectionism. We also urge you to give yourself grace during learning processes and to honor and acknowledge anything in life that you've earned mastery in.  In episode 456 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (3:12) Understanding the impact of capitalism on your emotional well-being  (11:39) The Sovereign Queen archetype in the context of the Wild Soul Archetypes (15:31) How to differentiate between perfectionism and having high standards (18:25) Why you should always follow your soul's calling without the pressure of being perfect (23:06) Advice for embracing your weaknesses, seeking support, and continuing to practice and improve despite failure  (26:30) Unpacking the true meaning of sovereignty and how power relates to privilege  (30:16) The Sovereign Queen Prayer  Resources mentioned in the episode: Wild Soul Sunday Service Join Reweave Book a 1:1 Root Work Session Sign up for The Wild Womanhood Course Interest List Dark Healing: Order of Secret Priestesses Book 1 is now available on Amazon Kindle and in print Episode 430 | On Context and Soulful Prosperity Episode 454 | The Gift of Grace Joyce Carol Oates MasterClass Work with me:  NEW! The Body Love + Reverence Course is available  Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Wild Soul Archetypes Quiz Stay in touch:  Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 456 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

Everyone has an inherent capacity for art and expression and every artist is a mystic in their own way. In this episode, we dive into the joy, pleasure, and interconnected nature of art and creative expression and encourage you to explore your unique form of creativity, be it through storytelling, painting, embroidery, dancing, or any other medium.  We also explore the role of The Sacred Creatress archetype in motivating you to embrace your creative potential and surrender to the flow of inspiration. We share how to allow yourself the freedom to create without any inhibitions, and stress that art and expression are not only forms of embodiment practice but also present opportunities for connection and shared experiences.  In episode 455 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (2:51) An invitation to embody your creativity and seek connection through art and expression  (6:03) How my book, Dark Healing Order of Secret Priestesses, blends elements of romance, erotica, and magical realism to explore themes of love, relationships, and inner healing (10:11) The interconnectedness of the mystical archetypes in creativity (13:15) The beauty in unique expressions of universal feelings and ideas (17:37) How various expressions of art often weave together  (22:37) The Creatress archetype in the context of the Wild Soul Archetypes (26:16) A prayer for surrender and trust in yourself and the creative process Resources mentioned in the episode: Wild Soul Sunday Service  Dark Healing: Order of Secret Priestesses Book 1 is now available on Amazon Kindle and in print Randi Buckley Work with me:  NEW! The Body Love + Reverence Course is available  Join Reweave Book a 1:1 Root Work Session Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Wild Soul Archetypes Quiz Stay in touch:  Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 455 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

In the School of Sacred Embodiment, we believe that the gift of grace is not only something we can muster but also, in its highest form, a divine force. Today, we explore grace as an unstoppable channel that, once accepted, will come through with every opportunity it can to provide closure, release, and healing wherever needed.  Throughout the episode, you will hear personal anecdotes and beautiful stories that demonstrate the active presence of grace in daily routines, from encountering Earth Angels to experiencing moments of profound healing. We also discuss various practices for cultivating grace, such as movement, being with nature, and embodying The Divine Mother archetype. If you have your own stories of being touched by grace, we invite you to share your experiences with us at hello@untameyourself.com.  In episode 454 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (5:00) What is the gift of grace?  (7:05) Two stories of Earth Angel encounters  (12:35) Embodying forgiveness and grace to let go of past traumas and harmful habits (15:11) A real example of how grace can release a lifelong pattern of avoidance (19:03) How grace cultivates, weaves, and heals throughout our lives  (23:16) The Divine Mother archetype in the context of the Wild Soul Archetypes (26:46) A prayer for allowing The Divine Mother's energy to be a channel for infinite and compassionate grace  Resources mentioned in the episode: Dark Healing: Order of Secret Priestesses Book 1 by Marisol X. Divina Wild Soul Sunday Service  Join the Reweave Membership Waitlist Book a 1:1 Root Work Session Work with me:  NEW! The Body Love + Reverence Course is available  Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Wild Soul Archetypes Quiz Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 453 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

So often, boundaries are misunderstood as a negative form of control rather than a structure that invites self-awareness, establishes healthy relationships, and highlights our true passions. In today's episode, we dive into the significance of anger as a source of information that reveals our boundaries, needs, and the necessary steps in our healing journey.  Plus, we explore The Warrior Goddess archetype and how it can help us alchemize our anger to fuel transformative action towards what truly needs to be defended or protected. By facing uncomfortable truths and taking action for the things we care about, we can learn from the wisdom of The Warrior Goddess and better ourselves in the process.  In episode 453 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (3:31) Why we cannot avoid negative realities or evade the truth within our spiritual communities  (8:55) How to address systems of oppression in communities and focus on collective liberation over individual comfort  (11:22) The Warrior Goddess archetype in the context of the Wild Soul Archetypes (15:58) Recognizing and addressing your anger to reveal your boundaries and purpose  (20:28) A prayer for using words wisely, acknowledging their power, and protecting your energy  Resources mentioned in the episode: Wild Soul Sunday Service  Join the Reweave Membership Waitlist Book a 1:1 Root Work Session Jonathan Louis Dent Post Work with me:  NEW! The Body Love + Reverence Course is availaJoin the Reweave Interest listble Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Wild Soul Archetypes Quiz Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 453 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

This week's episode is an invitation to recognize and honor your unique medicines (which may reach beyond how you've thought about “medicine” before). As we explore the concept of “your medicine,” I'm encouraging you to ask yourself what it means and where it lives within you and offering The Medicine Woman archetype to help. I explain how this archetype embodies alchemy and provides guidance for navigating life's complexities while accessing your inner truths.  The Medicine Woman's multidimensionality brings the potential to break lineage patterns, embrace intergenerational gifts, release victim stories, and more. Enjoy!  In episode 452 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (4:29) Acknowledging and respecting the cultural contexts of this language  (6:51) The Medicine Woman archetype in the context of the Wild Soul Archetypes (10:14) How alchemy can be applied to your growth, weaved experiences, and healing journey  (15:25) Embracing The Wild Woman archetype and challenging societal expectations of femininity  (20:43) Understanding what your mystical medicine is and discovering your unique gifts  (23:55) Reading and diving deep into the description of The Medicine Woman (25:56) A prayer for finding your inner Medicine Woman Resources mentioned in the episode: Wild Soul Sunday Service  Join the Reweave Interest list The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Work with me:  NEW! The Body Love + Reverence Course is available Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Wild Soul Archetypes Quiz Stay in touch:  Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 452 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

Today's episode weaves together lessons on love inspired by the words and perspectives of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Jaiya John, Alana Fairchild, Tosha Silver, and Rumi. As we navigate through a world that is plagued with atrocities and heavily warped by what we see on social media, staying in love has become more and more of a difficult task.  Throughout our sermon, we dive into the intricacies of love, including the concept of fierce love and why love isn't always polite, considerate, or comfortable. We also explore the multifaceted nature of love, the significance of embodying love in your actions, behaviors, and choices, as well as how to view the world through the eyes of love.  In episode 451 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (4:24) Understanding the seasons and cycles of love  (5:29) An excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Beyond Vietnam"  (10:23) The universality of "Love like Love loves" by Jaiya John (14:01) Reflections on the difference between love portrayed on social media and our messy real-life relationships (16:16) Why love speaks truth and doesn't seek comfort  (19:10) How to embody love and use it see through distractions (23:13) Highlighting The Lover and The Beloved Rumi Oracle card as a representation of weaving love  (29:03) A prayer for infusing more love into our hearts  Resources mentioned in the episode: Wild Soul Sunday Service  Join the Reweave Interest list Beyond Vietnam by Martin Luther King Jr. Love like Love loves Instagram post by Jaiya John Rumi Oracle Deck by Alana Fairchild  Work with me:  NEW! The Body Love + Reverence Course is available Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Wild Soul Archetypes Quiz Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 451 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

Following some much-needed quiet time during the winter break, the podcast is back and for the next few months, the Sunday sermons from our Wild Soul Sunday Services are going to be at the heart of the episodes.  In today's sermon, we explore the interplay between masculine and feminine energies, celebrating their unique and fluid nature within all of us. Throughout the episode, you are invited to contemplate these energies, with whatever language you use to describe them, as they transcend conventional gender associations and embrace the principles without limitations. We discuss how to allow The Divine to guide you in embracing your multifaceted self at all stages of change, healing, and growth and contribute positively to our world's artistic interconnectedness.  In episode 450 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (10:32) Understanding language limitations as we explore dynamic masculine and feminine energies  (12:58) How we all balance doing and being for survival and personal growth, regardless of gender  (17:02) Embracing our unique gifts and truths, recognizing no singular soul is inherently better than another (18:25) The importance of having an openness to The Divine's influence on your creativity  (19:35) How shifts in your personal and cosmic principles are tied to seasons and cycles (22:35) Releasing attachments to limited perceptions and rules  (24:08) A prayer for embracing your uniqueness and receiving gifts from The Divine Resources mentioned in the episode: Wild Soul Sunday Service  Light Work by Autumn Skye Morrison The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Work with me:  NEW! The Body Love + Reverence Course is available Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Wild Soul Archetypes Quiz Stay in touch:  Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 450 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

This episode is a beautiful reminder that the things we assume are fixed in our 50s and 60s may not be so, and there's always room for growth, healing, and transformation, no matter how old we are. Joining the conversation today is Dr. Cynthia McGrath, an author, WomanSpeak Coach, Sacred Embodiment Specialist, and NLP practitioner. She's 71 years young and still on her healing journey, inspiring women aged 50 and above to continue learning, growing, and expressing themselves on their terms.  Throughout our chat, Cynthia shares stories from her experience as a nurse practitioner, discussing patients who have remained vibrant and active well into their 80s. We also touch upon Cynthia's passion for Enneagram for increasing self-awareness and compassion for others and how it can help us appreciate the uniqueness of everyone around us. Plus, Cynthia highlights how living in embodiment has impacted her role as a wife, grandmother, and music lover.  In episode 449 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: Cynthia's experience with transformational NLP and Sacred Embodiment to cultivate a deeper relationship with her body and emotions  Being a “mystical crone”  How Cynthia approaches menopause, perimenopause, and aging The origin of the Enneagram symbol and its ancient mysticism  The ways Enneagram can help us understand and appreciate individual differences  The role of embodiment in being a mom, wife, and grandmother Cynthia's goals and dreams at the age of 71 Resources mentioned in the episode: Sacred Shift Wild Soul Sunday Service  Feminine Genius by LiYana Silver Connect with Cynthia  Follow Cynthia on Instagram: @cynthiamcgrath_vitalvoices cynthiamcgrath.com  Work with me:  NEW! The Body Love + Reverence Course is available Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 449 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

It's completely understandable to feel overwhelmed when witnessing the atrocities currently unfolding in our world. It's also easy to give in to external pressures, like those on social media, and conform to expectations that encourage us to mistreat each other. In this episode, Elizabeth dives into performative activism, platform policing, and embracing the sacred power of curiosity.  She also discusses how to respond to and approach these issues with humility and an open mind, much like that of a loving parent, so you can access genuine curiosity in line with your soul's wisdom. Imagine how different the world would be if our capacity for reverence was larger than our capacity for despising things? What if we could approach those who hold different perspectives than us with an effort to understand instead of jumping to anger and judgment? In episode 448 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (3:52) Social media's role in activism during crises and our recommended voices to follow  (6:42) Advice for attending to your personal energy and soul's wisdom when navigating social and political issues (9:01) The importance of curiosity to empathize with others' perspectives (12:31) Embracing the sacred power of curiosity by asking questions and doing self-reflections  (18:23) Using curiosity, humility, and reverence as tools to bridge gaps in understanding  Resources mentioned in the episode: Wild Soul Sunday Service  Sacred Shift @jewishvoiceforpeace  @thestoriedayrab  @accordingtoweeze  @fredtjoseph  @nishamoodley  A Brief for the Defense by Jack Gilbert Work with me:  NEW! The Body Love + Reverence Course is available Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 448 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

Our healing conversations have been consistently beautiful, challenge our conditioned perspectives on healing, and invite us to embrace diverse and individualized paths. Today's chat with Kate Orlofsky is no different. Kate is an ecologist, dog musher, and wilderness enthusiast living in rural Alaska. Kate has participated in almost everything we offer at the School of Sacred Embodiment over the last few years and she shares how her anxiety has decreased, she's been able to release her tendency to control, and now uses her voice to openly express her desires.  We discuss the evolving nature of healing and how Kate is a big believer in the power of movement for processing emotions. She also explains why living in embodiment and having a greater awareness and respect for her body has significantly enhanced how she shows up in the world.  In episode 447 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (4:56) Kate's Holy Consistency and what it means to her (9:18) Why the layers of healing take time and how to face them with grace  (15:14) The relationship between perfectionism and anxiety  (20:12) Finding the courage to make significant life choices  (24:30) The role of titration, integration, and community in Kate's healing process  (31:21) The nonlinear nature of healing and tips for finding the right community for you  (34:28) Kate's experience as a lifelong athlete and how her physicality meets her embodiment practices  Resources mentioned in the episode: It's Not Your Money by Tosha Silver Episode 378: How to Pray & Develop Your Prayer Practice Episode 336: Divesting from Perfectionism with Jess Fish Work with me:  NEW! The Body Love + Reverence Course is available Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 447 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

True embodiment is that feeling when you're walking down the street or sitting on a plane and you're completely in touch with your whole entire self. Today, we dig into healing through embodiment with Erica Wiederlight, an embodiment specialist in training with The School of Sacred Embodiment and a confidence coach for self-love, sexual empowerment, pleasure, and dating.  In this beautiful chat, we discuss the depth of embodiment and the importance of being in tune with your body at all times – not just during yoga or pole dancing classes. Erica also shares her growth journey and how she realized full embodiment releases any and all performative aspects of movement work. We touch on Erica's gift for teaching, the cyclical nature of holding, and how her neurodivergence impacted her relationship to self-discovery, worthiness, and inclusive coaching. In episode 446 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:12) The revelations in self-love and soul liberation Erica experienced this year  (4:59) Overcoming a tendency to manage others' comfort  (11:35) How Erica applies her complete understanding of embodiment to her coaching (14:00) Mending your relationship to worthiness  (23:21) Performative movement work (32:25) The ways Erica cultivates community in relation to her neurodivergence  (45:40) Why you have to feel transformative embodiment for yourself  Resources mentioned in the episode: The Sacred Embodiment Specialist Training Wild Soul Sunday Service  S Factor Kate Bailey Connect with Erica  Access her Podcast, blog etc. on wethelight.org   Erica's free ebook, From Perfectionist to Pleasure Expert Work with me:  NEW! The Body Love + Reverence Course is available Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 446 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

As we navigate the major events happening in our world, it's so important to take moments to celebrate our personal victories and reflect on the progress of our healing journey. In this episode, our guest Michelle Durst shares her story on addiction and codependency recovery. She talks about the valuable lessons she has learned throughout her process that have led her to spiritual strength and support.  In our conversation, we discuss the discomfort of pursuing our desires, how staying in a harmful relationship can reflect our own unwell state, and the importance of self-awareness when making choices. We also touch on managing feelings of regret and transitioning from being a victim to embracing self-love and acceptance. In episode 445 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (2:55) Michelle's experience in recovery programs  (7:40) Titration and integration as they relate to a healthy healing process (12:58) Being in a positive relationship after addiction treatment  (17:48) How to determine when to stay or when to leave situations (22:24) The difference between love and codependency (35:49) Regaining a sense of self and recognizing choices  (38:10) Navigating regret and releasing a grip on the past  Resources mentioned in the episode: Elementary Families in Ontario looking for support: kinarkoutdoorcentre.ca  Connect with Michelle  Follow Michelle on Instagram: @michellemarie.wildandfree  Work with me:  NEW! The Body Love + Reverence Course is available Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 445 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

Today, we are joined by Sara Kassem –  a healer, therapist, dear friend, and Wild Soul Community member, for a vulnerable conversation on humility and self-forgiveness in a spiritual healing journey. Sara opens up about her challenges with relinquishing control while accepting the healing process and shares how she shifted from a self-blaming and self-reliant paradigm to one of self-acceptance and welcoming love and support from others.  Throughout the episode, we explore the relationship between a spiritual connection and accessing humility, how to release your shame, the difference between intention and impact, and why it's important to embrace mistakes to learn from them. Sara highlights the role of forgiveness and seeking truth in humanity and offers advice for reclaiming your authentic energy – regardless of what those around you may think.  In episode 444 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:56) Sara's healing journey and her background in social work  (7:20) Rephrasing the concept of an internalizer and an externalizer  (13:15) Advice for breaking free from perceptions, embracing messiness, and releasing shame  (21:20) Impact versus intent and why it's not your responsibility to make others comfortable  (32:35) How to cultivate humility from healing  (38:29) Accessing humility through spiritual connections  (42:16) The undeniable need for titration, integration, and community support in healing  Resources mentioned in the episode: Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Check out @hannahrowrites on Instagram Connect with Sara:  Follow Sara on Instagram: @sara_spiritualguide Learn more about Sara: sarakassem.com  Join "The Lab" Substack Work with me:  NEW! The Body Love + Reverence Course is available Free resources:  AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 444 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

Our world is experiencing atrocious and unthinkable trauma, and overconsuming and sharing on social media can be incredibly overwhelming and unhelpful. Today, we discuss the importance of regulating ourselves in a variety of ways during times of crisis and what we can do as individuals to contribute to positive change.  Shifting towards collectivism, trust, cooperation, and humility takes time and patience, as does any healing process. Throughout the episode, you'll hear offerings for how to maintain as much emotional balance as possible during chaotic times, honor your capacity for contributions, and prioritize yourself as a means to reduce collective energetic upheaval. In episode 443 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (3:22) The essential qualities of villages (7:30) Navigating disinformation and misinformation on social media  (12:14) Protecting your emotional well-being while staying informed during difficult times  (16:24) How to avoid adding chaotic and dysregulated energy to the collective during crises (21:34) The necessity of integration for sustainable change  (23:55) The paragraph surrounding Audre Lorde's quote, “the master's tools will never dismantle the master's house”  (26:39) Honoring the function of a collective and why trying to do more than our share can perpetuate systems of oppression  (32:32) An invitation for group discussions and reflections  Resources mentioned in the episode: Episode 442: Spiritual Futurism and Mystical Leadership  Caroline Myss - We're Living in the Era of the Unthinkable Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde Work with me:  Apply for the CHERISH Retreat Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2024 in Southern Spain  NEW! The Body Love + Reverence Course is available Free resources:  Come To A Wild Soul Sunday Service AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 443 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

Today I'm exploring the working definition of Spiritual Futurism specific to The School of Sacred Embodiment. At its core, this interpretation of Spiritual Futurism calls on us to re-evaluate our connection with the divine, freeing ourselves from outdated patriarchal and colonized influences and returning to our ancestral and indigenous roots. With this approach, we can revitalize ancient traditions to fit our modern needs.  In this episode, I share how incorporating this concept into mystical leadership cultivates an open space to guide others with empathy and understanding rather than imposing rigid expectations. The result? Stronger, more compassionate communities that foster growth, an openness to reflection, and a willingness to refine.  In episode 442 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:56) How contemporary spiritual leaders differ from ancient mystics and guides  (7:53) Why energetic dependency influences communities and containers  (12:46) The beauty of connecting in intimate and mixed community spaces (20:55) The School of Sacred Embodiment's working definition of Spiritual Futurism  (22:54) How Spiritual Futurism can bring mystics, healers and priestesses into the mainstream (25:51) The harm caused by leaders who interpret ancient materials without considering our modern world  (30:00) Mystical leadership compared to traditional church structures and other forms of spirituality and coaching  (35:38) The challenge of stepping into collectivism in a world full of individualism   Resources mentioned in the episode: Episode 433: Wild Soul Liberation + Dream Team Chat Caroline Myss' Website  Nisha Moodley's Website   Work with me:  Apply for the CHERISH Retreat Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2024 in Southern Spain  NEW! The Body Love + Reverence Course is available  Free resources:  Wise and Wild Self Meditation AM + PM Embodiment Rituals Wild Soul Archetypes Quiz  Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 442 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

In this episode, we're taking a deeper look at Body Love + Reverence.  Relating to our bodies is something that's interwoven into every single day and moment of our lives. This is the main reason I'm so passionate about bringing love and reverence to the experience of having a body for women.  In episode 439 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (2:37) How major industries have made women feel unhappy and dissatisfied with their bodies (6:48) Why the pillars of Body Love + Reverence are for anyone, regardless of the relationship with your body (8:33) Body Love + Reverence Pillar #1: Sensual healing is about being able to tune into your self and feel and know the truth in your body (9:29) Body Love + Reverence Pillar #2: Beauty as medicine is deciding what our own perception of beauty is, and developing the “eye of the beholder” in all areas of life (11:27) Body Love + Reverence Pillar #3: Working with your intuition allows for presence, which enables us to fully tap into the human and soul self  (14:49) Body Love + Reverence Pillar #4: Energetic awareness shows you how powerful you really are, and taps into potential you didn't know you had. This releases unprecedented reverence for the body  (15:26) Body Love + Reverence Pillar #5: Sacredness of every body means every single person's body is sacred. What would you do if you knew how sacred you really are? (17:02) Benefits of body love + reverence   Resources mentioned in the episode: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure Caroline Myss' Website  Misinformation vs. Disinformation  Work with me:  Apply for the CHERISH Retreat by 9/30 to receive 10% off Check here to see when the Body Love + Reverence Course is available  Special offer:  FREE Wise and Wild Self Meditation   Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 441 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

Welcome to the final part of my “40 Lessons in 40 Years” series. Today, we wrap up with lessons  31 to 40, exploring topics like patience, healing, and body love and reverence.  I believe in being with life wherever it is at this moment, but also chipping away at things to get to the other side. Many of these lessons reflect how we can honor each of our individual paths while also using discernment and compassion to help us make choices toward continual (and collective) growth. I believe there are infinite amounts of resources existing within us, waiting to be remembered and reactivated. If any of the lessons in the series helped you at all, I'd love to hear from you!  In episode 439 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:18) Lesson #31: One of the best uses of prayer - to pray for people to receive exactly what they need, not what we think they need.  (4:39) Lesson #32: We have to face evil and negative energy and transmute them, or they will persist.  (9:09) Lesson #33: Energy vampires have a way of draining your lifeforce, getting their fix, and not changing.  (14:49) Lesson #34: There are some things we may never fully heal or get over, but aim to get to a place where it just doesn't affect you the way it used to anymore. (17:24) Lesson #35: Invite in reverence, which is many steps beyond respect, as a beautiful way of experiencing more grace in your life.  (17:58) Lesson #36: Stored in our souls is more wisdom, knowledge and experience the most of us will ever tap into and fully remember, in any one single lifetime,  (18:58) Lesson #37: We all need people in our lives that we can be our most unevolved selves wuth. Get you some of those people, and if you already have them, cherish them dearly!  (20:16) Lesson #38: On being on the aromantic spectrum. Until I was 38 years old, I thought I wanted a partner. It turns out, I really don't.  (23:57) Lesson #39: Slowing down is magical, and learning the difference between impulse and intuition in the body is good for the soul.  (27:06) Lesson #40: Everything you've ever needed has always been inside of you.   Resources mentioned in the episode: The Courage to Confront Evil: The Most Important Challenge of Our Time by Carolyn Myss Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Unbound: A Woman's Guide to Power by Kasia Urbaniak The Gene Keys: Embracing Your Higher Purpose by Richard Rudd Work with me:  Add your name to the CHERISH Retreat Interest List Special offer:  FREE Wise and Wild Self Meditation  Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 440 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

As I approach my 40th birthday next week, I've been reflecting on the experiences that shape the foundation of my value system and understanding of the world around me. In this episode, I delve into lessons 21 to 30 of my “40 Lessons in 40 Years” series, exploring topics like reciprocity, embodiment, and identity.  When it comes to my relationships, health, career – honestly, everything in my life – I'm committed to trusting my embodied awareness. I'm all about meeting people where they are, but I've also realized that I need to be okay with where I am and let my inner-knowing guide the way. I hope this series sparks something in you to think about your innate wisdom and what lessons you've picked up along the way. If anything resonates with you (or doesn't), I'd love to hear from you!  In episode 439 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:28) Lesson #21: Reciprocity is great to integrate into your value system to just ensure that you're not constantly burning yourself out and over-giving.  (4:20) Lesson #22: Be discerning about marketing versus information.  (9:22) Lesson #23: Differentiate between healthcare and illness scare (h/t to Anita Moorjani) (10:25) Lesson #24: Be careful what you identify with and hold on to all your identities with a flexible grip. (12:42) Lesson #25: Practice less armchair diagnosing and more discernment around what kind of behavior, treatment, and communication works best for you. (13:50) Lesson #26: We do not need to understand things or how and why they happen in order to heal, grow, and learn from them.  (14:39) Lesson #27: People let attachment to (and weird definitions of) morality interfere with good decision making. (15:06) Lesson #28: Here on Earth where love is extremely powerful and potent, but we also have free will with our truth, integrity, compassion, and forgiveness, love is just not enough sometimes.  (15:35) Lesson #29: Expressive arts are so important because sometimes we need stories in order to feel and acknowledge what we're actually going through.  (17:50) Lesson #30: It's really important to create levels in my work and be clear about who is meant for each offering.  Resources mentioned in the episode: This is Marketing by Seth Godin  Dying to Be Me by Anita Moorjani  Ep 181. Anita Moorjani on Living after Dying and Lessons from the “Other Side”  Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki  Work with me:  Add your name to the CHERISH Retreat Interest List Special offer:  FREE Wise and Wild Self Meditation  Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 439 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

Lessons 11 through 20 in my “40 Lessons in 40 Years” series all stem from one overarching theme: lead with curiosity. When I get curious with myself and the world around me, there's so much potential for compassion, healing, and discovery.  In this episode, I reflect on some of my deepest liberatory practices, including not taking things personally, prioritizing people who can respect me, and honoring the orientation of my soul. All of the lessons mentioned in this series are extracted from lived experiences, either my own or those around me, so I'd love to hear what resonates with you. See you back here next week for lessons number 21 to 30!  In episode 438 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (0:47) Lesson #11: Allowing other people to have their own experiences is one of the most liberating practices that any of us can ever have. (4:32) Lesson #12: Don't take things personally, or make things about you. (7:03) Lesson #13: Chronological age doesn't guarantee or determine as much as we think it should, would or does towards people's maturity. (8:33) Lesson #14: None of us should waste our time with people who don't respect us.  (10:32) Lesson #15: Give the most time to people who see, honor, cherish, revere, and respect you for who you really are. (15:27) Lesson #16: If any part of your identity is part of a norm, it's very important for you to learn about the lived experiences, and gain some insight and competence about the experiences of those who aren't part of the same norm that you are.  (18:22) Lesson #17: Money is important for survival, but it ain't all that.  (20:27) Lesson #18: Younger souls are here to manifest and older souls are here to serve God. (24:10) Lesson #19: Accepting who and where you are, and accepting responsibility for your life, is also a liberatory practice. (26:32) Lesson #20: Sometimes it's helpful to learn the rules so you can break them.  Resources mentioned in the episode:  The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz   It's Not Your Money by Tosha Silver  Harriet Lerner's TedTalk - Why Won't He Apologize?   Episode 435. Boundaries and Managing Hard Relationships  untameyourself.com/links Work with me:  Add your name to the CHERISH Retreat Interest List Special offer:  FREE Wise and Wild Self Meditation Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 437 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

We're officially in the birthday portal, people! Over the next four episodes, I'll be sharing 40 Lessons in 40 Years. This week's episode covers the first 10 along with some stories and insights as always.  To celebrate my 40th birthday and 10 years of the School of Sacred Embodiment I'm releasing two new offerings in September - the CHERISH retreat happening in Spain, Fall of 2024 and a Body Love and Reverence course. Stay tuned for both! Enjoy this first installment of 40 Lessons in 40 Years and be sure to tune in next week for Part II.  In episode 437 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:56) The happiness of numerical age catching up to wisdom  (3:39) Lessons 1–5 about inner knowing and honoring internal cycles and rhythms  (9:53) Lessons 6–10 about utilizing our tools and taking inventory within our life (15:41) How to find consistency that is applicable to you (22:11) Social media's long-term effect on all of our brains  (27:41) A discussion about hierarchy and equality vs. equitability  Resources mentioned in the episode:  Stolen Focus by Johann Hari  Practices, Playlists, and Journaling Prompts: FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals  untameyourself.com/links   Work with me:  Add your name to the CHERISH Retreat Interest List   Special offer:  FREE Wise and Wild Self Meditation    Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 437 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

In this episode, I am getting into morning routines, sacred embodiment style. Instead of telling you what to do, I'm going to share a few stories, read a poem, and invite you into what I share about my morning routine, Body Love and Reverence, and the beautiful ripple effect falling in love with your body creates (spoiler: it has to do with way more than what you look like!) I always do a birthday offering, and this year is doubly exciting. There's a celebration coming up in September to celebrate my birthday and 10 years of the School of Sacred Embodiment, plus I share details about the CHERISH retreat happening in Spain, Fall of 2024.  If morning routines allude you or you're tight on time in the morning and tend to skip it, I hope this episode gives you space for your own sacred morning embodiment practice to emerge, since as I like to remind people constantly,  something is always better than nothing. In episode 436 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (2:45) How sensual language inspires embodiment practice (4:12) A poem inspired by my Sacred Embodied Specialist class (7:22) My personal sacred embodiment morning routine and the practice of noticing yourself (10:17) The value of Body Love and reverence (12:24) How intentional connection creates a ripple effect throughout your day no matter how long you take to do it Resources mentioned in the episode:  Practices, Playlists, and Journaling Prompts: FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals  untameyourself.com/links   Work with me:  Add your name to the CHERISH Retreat Interest List   Special offer:  FREE Wise and Wild Self Meditation    Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 436 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

In this episode, I am diving into the painful, yet sometimes absolutely necessary, act of boundaries and managing hard relationships. I share excerpts from two books that have helped me along my healing journey, and the role responsibility plays in the parent-child dynamic, even into adulthood.  I also share an exciting double celebration coming up in September to celebrate my birthday and 10 years of the School of Sacred Embodiment, plus details about the CHERISH retreat happening in the Fall of 2024 in Spain. If you are navigating boundaries, hard relationships, emotional abuse, or no-contact situations, I hope this episode will provide some useful insight or perspective and deepen your compassion for yourself and others along the way.    In episode 435 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (2:18) The hope that this episode will provide clarity and perspective (4:44) Emotional and psychological abuse and its effects (8:45) I share some worlds from Harriet Lerner's TEDx talk  (15:38) The paradox of two things existing at the same time  (20:39) My choice to cut off family after 11 years  (24:41) Communication around boundaries and differing perspectives (35:48) I share an excerpt from Boundary Boss by Terri Cole about Boundary Destroyers (40:22) Jonah Hill's ex-girlfriend and an example of a boundary request (52:53) How boundaries don't automatically create better relationships Resources mentioned in the episode:  What Is Emotional Abuse? Article  Harriet Lerner TEDx Talk  Boundary Boss by Terri Cole untameyourself.com/links   Work with me:  Add your name to the CHERISH Retreat Interest List   Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals  FREE Wise and Wild Self Meditation    Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 435 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

In this episode, I am reflecting on Mary Magdalene Feast Day, my second favorite day of the year and how my curiosity for and connection with Mary Magdalene has provided me with gifts and messages that I take with me wherever I go. As always, when I share personally, it's in case anyone listening might be able to find themselves in the stories or experiences or grab a useful or well-time insight or nugget. I also share many books that have touched me in my journey to both understand and embody the wisdom of Mary Magdalene, and lastly, I announce details for my first retreat since 2015, the CHERISH retreat happening in the Fall of 2024 in Spain.   In episode 433 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:16) Gratitude for offering participants in honor of Mary Magdalene Feast Day  (3:36) An announcement for our first Cherish retreat since 2015 (6:04) A prayer read to Mary Magdalene  (7:30) Where my interest in Mary Magdalene started  (8:57) The connection and divine timing of specific information received  (10:35) A 2016 trip and past life regression to explain the closeness to Mary Magdalene (13:30) The message Mary Magdalene brought to Elizabeth (18:53) Mary Magdalene's deep unconditional love and immense compassion  (20:21) A call to the Free Wild Soul Community: Let's talk about unconditional love (22:44) What we can learn from Mary Magdalene  (29:08) The ways we can call on Mary Magdalene for different areas of life  Resources mentioned in the episode:  The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Watterson Mary Magdalene Line Trilogy by Kathleen McGowan  The Gospel of Mary Magdalene by Jean-Yves Leloup  The Moon Under Her Feet by Clysta Kintsler  Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss FREE Wise and Wild Self Meditation  untameyourself.com/links   Work with me:  Add your name to the CHERISH Retreat Interest List   Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 434 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

In this episode, I am joined by the School of Sacred Embodiment's community manager, and 1/2 of our two person Dream Team, the loving and incredibly tender-hearted Marjolaine Millette. We discuss Marjolaine's transformation following the Wild Soul Liberation framework, and how calling off a wedding, plus navigating emotions around grief and death, allowed her to honor all parts of herself and connect with the divine in a deeper, more intentional way.  We also discuss the practice of wild dreaming as a way to expand your imagination, recognize, and dismiss the limitations “adulting” puts on us so that you can be more loving and have more access to your deepest, most honest truths.   In episode 433 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (0:35) Introduction to Marjolaine, the School of Sacred Embodiment's community manager (1:24) How the School of Sacred Embodiment's framework transformed Marjolaine's life (3:29) The Soulful Prosperity Workshop happening on July 22  (4:51) How Marjoliane found the Embodied podcast and the Wild Soul Liberation Community (11:07) An experience with expressing emotions and grief on a plane (14:36) How the choice to live your life can feel like a paradox between life and death (30:00) How finding community helped Marjolaine commune deeper with the divine  (39:44) Marjolaine's relationship to truth and compromising  (45:02) How being a community manager is a reflection of Marjolaine's thoughtfulness and care (50:00) If you should follow the call and submit an application to Power 2023   Resources mentioned in the episode:  untameyourself.com/links   Work with me:  Join me on July 22nd for the Soulful Prosperity Workshop   POWER 2023 is open for applications through July 23  

I believe that spirituality should be one of the greatest wellsprings of pleasure and joy in our lives. In this episode, I'm sharing four things most people don't understand about TRUE Purpose and Power and how our bodies know when there's truth to something worth paying attention to.    I'm also sharing why I think it's harmful for anyone to allow themselves to hate their body and how cultivating trust, respect, honor, and appreciation for our bodies creates natural energetic boundaries we could all benefit from. Where there's systems and programming, it's important to remember that we and our bodies are still sacred. I hope this episode will give you a few reasons to be kinder, gentler, and more loving toward your body as just one expression of your TRUE power and spark your curiosity for discovering more expressions, too.  In episode 432 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:27) The Wise and Wild Self meditation, a free resource for tuning into TRUE Purpose and Power (4:16) How paddleboarding and being in nature taps into the body, purpose, and aliveness (10:53) The importance of specificity and how words have their own power and magnetism (14:13) The first teaching - Logical sense is not superior to intuitive sense (14:45) The second teaching - We are all multifaceted beings with unique and built in gifts and genius (15:26) The third teaching - Heal what you need to heal, so you can treat and experience every aspect of yourself as sacred (17:05) The fourth teaching  - Your body is a pathway, a portal and a temple, no matter the shape, size, "health" or ability (22:55) Our body's energetic boundaries of trust, respect, honor, and appreciation (25:23) A chance to be mentored using the Wild Soul Liberation framework Resources mentioned in the episode:  FREE Wise and Wild Self Meditation  Mighty Networks untameyourself.com/links   Work with me:  Join me on July 22nd for the Soulful Prosperity Workshop   POWER 2023 interest list    Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 432 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

In this episode, I'm sharing some updates and reflections from my social media logout and musing about what could be possible if more people took the time to carefully consider the impacts of so much social media. I'm also exploring the importance of experimenting and testing things out to find the best answers to life's biggest questions. In a world where so many people are constantly telling us what and how to think, practicing thinking for ourselves and drawing informed conclusions is a really important practice.  In episode 431 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (4:24) How testing things out is the only way to find a conclusion that works for you  (9:28) The belief that social media reflects someone's level of success (14:48) Excerpts from the School of Sacred Embodiment's new ‘about' page (20:34) Why sacred embodiment and wild soul liberation are crucial to purpose and power (23:21) Helping people find a route into spirituality that works for them (30:40) The relationship between social media and people who want to help themselves (34:31) The potential outcome of a mass social media exodus     Resources mentioned in the episode:  View the School of Sacred Embodiment's new ‘about' page Listen to episode 426, “Reclaiming My Focus” Our conversation around paradox in episode 429 Work with me:  Join me on July 22nd for the Soulful Prosperity Workshop   Join the interest list for POWER 2023 – applications open on 7/17, we start on 8/8    Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 431 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

In this episode, I elaborate on ways that context and soulful prosperity overlap with each other. We need context for healthy, productive, and joyful interactions, and so much of that relates back to values. I find that when I open myself up to understand the complexity of situations, it's easier to be who I'm meant to be. When we have context, we have peace, focus, and direction in our lives, and what's more prosperous than that?    In episode 430 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (2:23) Why I'm really big on context  (6:04) Engaging with context for the sake of competence and connection (11:13) What the Soulful Prosperity Framework is all about  (14:19) One of the biggest reasons why reasons people struggle to trust themselves and their intuition  (18:34) Why it's so important to look at prosperity in different contexts    Work with me:  Join me on July 22nd for the Soulful Prosperity Workshop   Join the interest list for POWER 2023 – applications open on 7/17, we start on 8/8    Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 430 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

Because very few things that matter can be explained with a simple right or wrong answer, I'm starting a new segment called “Nuance Notes.” In this episode, I explore the layers of distinction between paradox, hypocrisy, incompetence, and malice. Join me as I look at these qualities in different contexts and share ways to navigate life with more peace, power, and ease as a mystic.    In episode 429 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (3:48) Different perspectives on disappointment  (6:39) Why I firmly believe that there's no such thing as toxic people, just toxic behaviors (10:02) Learning to hold paradox as a mystic  (15:04) The difference between hypocrisy and paradox  (21:47) Reflecting on one of life's biggest questions: Why do bad things happen to good people? (23:11) What to expect from my upcoming POWER Program    Resources mentioned in the episode: Episode 336. Divesting from Perfectionism with Jess Fish    Work with me:  Join the interest list for POWER 2023 – applications open on 7/17, we start on 8/8  Check out the Living Legend Program     Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for 429 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

Being a practical mystic is about engaging in deep spiritual practice and communing with ancestors and the divine while also staying firmly engaged with earth's realities. In this episode, I'm sharing certain ways that I commune with my guides and interpret the messages I get from them. I also expand on some beliefs and practices that help me deal with the paradoxical nature of life and make sense of the world we live in.  In episode 428 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (4:14) One way I like to alchemize my anger  (10:28) The reluctance to accept tragedy and trauma as an intrinsic part of life (16:50) What I do every time I find myself in hard moments or seasons  (19:02) What I love about prayer that isn't performative (24:50) Broadening the definitions of wealth, prosperity, and abundance  (27:54) Some core spiritual beliefs that mean a lot to me  (32:07) What I mean when I say ‘Spiritual Special Ops'    Resources mentioned in the episode: Episode 374. My 2022 Mystical Initiation Episode 378. How to Pray & Develop Your Prayer Practice  Episode 426. Reclaiming My Focus  Stolen Focus by Johann Hari   Women Without Kids Podcast: Episode 9 with Adrienne Maree Brown  Intimate Conversations with the Divine by Caroline Myss    Work with me:  Check out the Living Legend Program    Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 428 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

Weeze Doran joins me on this episode to jam about our upcoming liberation program for men and the vision we have for it. We take a nuanced look at the patriarchy and how it harms everyone who lives within this social structure – cis hetero men included.  Weeze and I don't subscribe to the white American feminist ideology and lay out the reasons why in this conversation. We're aiming to shift out of this ‘toxic masculinity' language and instead hold space for men to explore the dimensions of masculinity and the depths of their internalized misogyny.  Join us as we riff on the inspiration behind this program and what you can expect from the curriculum. We also have an info session on June 20th if you want to learn more about the content, who we are, or ask any questions. You can sign up for that here!  In episode 427 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (3:49) A passage from a bell hooks book called The Will to Change that deeply resonates with us.  (8:35) The biggest barriers for men experiencing love, intimacy, and connection (13:33) Why so many men struggle with embodiment  (18:56) Why we don't consider ourselves feminists  (36:59) What happens when men are taught to be providers and protectors above all else  (40:04) Our take on The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida  (48:41) What liberation means in the context of romantic relationships  (59:57) An overview of the Living Legends program format and curriculum    Resources mentioned in the episode: The Will to Change by bell hooks    Connect with Weeze:  Follow Weeze on Instagram: @accordingtoweeze Learn more about Weeze: accordingtoweeze.com    Work with us:  Check out the Living Legends Program   Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 427 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

Something I've been diligent about as I approach 40 is taking stock of where I give people way too much access to me. One of the main places I see it happening is on social media. I've also been reflecting on how distractions have impacted my life, especially through the lens of my neurodivergence.  These two inquiries, coupled with conversations I'm having with people in my community and books I've been reading about ADHD, attention, and focus have led me to an experiment: I'm logging out of Instagram and Facebook for the summer, with big curiosity around whether this should eventually be a forever thing. Join me on this episode as I expand on what factored into this decision and what I've been noticing as I start to taper off from those platforms.  In episode 426 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (0:41) Announcements and updates about the show  (3:20) My journey with being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult  (7:30) The details of my social media experiment  (10:34) Why I'm a huge advocate for letting yourself feel the full range of human emotions (16:00) The consequences of endless and unmitigated commentary on social media  (20:14) Noticing how unintentional multitasking affects my energy and focus  (25:22) My plans for the free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks  (28:17) Reflecting on how I allow people to consume the content that I put out there  (32:33) What I've been noticing about my life as I cut back the content overload    Resources mentioned in the episode: Divergent Mind by Jenara Nerenberg Stolen Focus by Johann Hari     Work with me:  Check out my current offerings    Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 426 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

While we can all always aim to be kind, loving, compassionate, really conscious and courageous communicators, sometimes our less evolved parts do come out. I recently made some relationship decisions, and they brought up a lot for me around emotional maturity and intelligence. In this episode, I'm unpacking the nuanced considerations and analysis that I've been going through around engaging with people and building intimacy and connection. As always, I share my stories not because I believe my experience is universal and I handle everything perfectly, but because I know some of you will relate to parts, if not all, of these experiences and I hope that they are useful in your own reflection and development, too.  In episode 425 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:04) What the Wild Soul Sacred Body Membership is and who it's for  (4:23) A decision I made last week that used up all of my bandwidth for emotional intelligence and maturity (6:17) Learning the lesson of being careful about who you confide in  (8:30) My thoughts on unsolicited advice  (12:29) The distinction between being evolved and mature  (14:42) Feeling cathartic after speaking honestly with certain people in my life  (18:22) Why I don't necessarily agree with the concept of ‘if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all'    Work with me:  Learn more about the Wild Soul Sacred Body Membership (registration closes May 22nd)    Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals  FREE Meditation: Connect to Your Wise + Wild Self   Stay in touch:  NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 425 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

Today we've got Asha Ramakrishna and Aycee Brown, co-authors of Your Soul Map: Liberation, Human Design, and the BIPOC Experience on the show chatting about Human Design and how this framework shows up for BIPOC folks.    In our conversation, Asha and Aycee get into how spiritual tools can help us gain a better understanding of human behavior instead of being used as a crutch to bypass responsibility. They highlight how Human Design is a story that we get to evolve and make peace with, while also recognizing the different experiences that Black and Brown people have when they engage in this modality. Asha and Aycee also elaborate on the parts that make up Human Design, including astrology, quantum mechanics, Hindu yogic philosophy, Chinese I Ching teachings, and Judaic Kabbalah.    In episode 424 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (2:38) What you can expect from the Wild Soul Sacred Body membership (6:21) Seasonal shifts that we're going through right now (10:54) Asha and Aycee's favorite parts of Your Soul Map (17:44) How Human Design informs Asha and Aycee's relationships with themselves and others  (27:40) Human Design as a tool to navigate the world, particularly for the BIPOC community  (34:48) How Asha and Aycee define the Human Design gates  (42:49) Recognizing why you slow down or speed up  (50:26) How Aycee and Asha like to learn and teach about Human Design  (55:10) Using Human Design in the workplace   Resources Mentioned:  Your Soul Map: Liberation, Human Design, and the BIPOC Experience   Connect with Asha: Get Asha's first book, The Priestess Code: ashaisnow.com/priestesscode Download Asha's free Dharama guide: ashaisnow.com/dharma Follow Asha on Instagram: @ashaisnow   Connect with Aycee: Follow Aycee on Instagram:  @ayceebrown Follow Aycee on Twitter: @ayceeb Subscribe to Aycee's Youtube channel: Aycee Brown   Work with me:  Learn more about the Wild Soul Sacred Body Membership (registration is open from May 17th to the 22nd)  Check out the free Energy and Archetypes Series  Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 424 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

Now that I've wrapped up my Sacred Slut Experiment, I want to fill you in on some details and unpack my experience of intentional non-monogamy. In this episode, I look back on how dating in my 20s and 30s has changed and what I want to take with me (and leave behind) during this next chapter of my life.  Ultimately, I've come to the conclusion that a partnership would be a nice-to-have if it's going to add extraordinary value to my life, but otherwise, I'm gonna keep it moving. Join me as I reflect on the past nine months of this experiment and look ahead to what's next.    In episode 423 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (2:22) Monogamous dating in my 20s and early 30s  (8:15) Why love isn't enough to keep a relationship going  (12:34) What inspired me to try out intentional polyamory  (16:50) The challenges with dating culture in Miami  (21:08) Getting my relational needs met in friendships  (23:18) Re-channeling my energy and focus into creative projects   Work with me:  Check out the free Energy and Archetypes Series  Learn more about the Wild Soul Sacred Body Membership (registration is open from May 17th to the 22nd)  See our upcoming classes   Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  Slide into my DMs on Instagram: @elizabethdialto Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 423 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

This week I'm joined by Shereen Sun, an artist, author, and acclaimed mentor who specializes in creativity and self-actualization. In our conversation, Shereen describes how creativity can be used as a powerful tool for healing and stepping into your innate power.  We discuss ways to make time for art – whether it's painting, drawing, singing, dancing, or whatever else helps you express yourself – and the ripple effect that those outlets have on how you show up in the world. Plus, Shereen gives us a peek inside their recently released book, Radiant Wildheart, and shares what they hope readers will take away from it.  In episode 422 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (6:53) Shereen's journey to feeling comfortable identifying as an artist  (10:47) How to break through the fear of being seen in your creative expression (17:17) Healing your experience of failure through a creative practice  (22:18) Art as a form of self-empowerment  (32:45) Shereen's response to people who say they don't have time for a creative practice  (37:22) Where the name ‘Radiant Wildheart' comes from    Resources mentioned in the episode: SARK books  The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Elemental Archetype Quiz    Connect with Shereen:  Follow Shereen on Instagram: @radiantwildheart Get your copy of Radiant Wildheart: radiantwildheart.com/book Subscribe to Wildheart Radio: radiantwildheart.com/podcast   Work with me:  Free Series: Energy + Archetypes begins May 3  Check out our upcoming classes   Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  Slide into my DMs on Instagram: @elizabethdialto Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 422 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

I've been teaching people healthy and do-able ways to let things go for almost 10 years now. I say healthy and do-able because a lot of approaches are just too intense. As much as we might want to snap our fingers and let go of habits, behaviors, relationships, or things that happened in the past, the process of release is usually ongoing.  So many of us get wrapped up in the all-or-nothing mindset, but what if there was a way to evaluate what's actually possible to let go of so that it doesn't take up as much space in our lives? In this episode, I highlight how to determine when it's time to move on completely, take a pause, or simply deprioritize things.  I hope the examples that I share illustrate ways that you can let go with more ease and compassion for whatever you have going on in your life.    In episode 421 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (2:55) Why I created the REAL Uplevel Interview Series  (5:15) The deeper nuances and complexities of letting go  (9:37) How I let people in my life know when our connection feels energetically complete for me  (11:30) Why endings don't always have to be bitter or hurtful  (13:16) Letting go for a time without certainty if you'll be back  (16:34) Practicing healthy and intentional decompartmentalization  (18:34) Honoring the the seasonal and cyclical nature of life    Work with me:  Join us for The REAL Uplevel Interview Series Check out our upcoming classes   Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  Slide into my DMs on Instagram: @elizabethdialto Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 421 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

There's a lot of fresh, new beginning energy swirling around as we step into the spring equinox. Coming out of this cocoon season has opened me up to receive intentions from my ancestors and divine support squad, and I've been really sitting with the messages they've been sending me lately.  The first is one is around the multiplicity of connection, intimacy, and creativity. Where can I find more joy in the rewards of being who I truly am, especially when there's a hefty tax to living an alternative lifestyle? I've been thinking a lot about community, demonstrating ethics of care, and both knowing what's enough and being okay with it rather than always striving for more.  The other intention that I've been playing around with is inviting next-level/renewed power and strength in my physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. I'm experimenting with how I can set my life up to be as enjoyable and pain-free as possible, which requires me to reintegrate movement and nutrition in a new way.  I hope these intentions can illuminate something relevant, important, or relatable for you, too!   In episode 420 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:39) Reflecting on the spring equinox and Pisces season   (6:26) One of the biggest takeaways that I got out of the Real Uplevel series  (8:53) Discovering your contribution and doing what's yours to do  (14:29) Receiving the intention for multiplicity of connection, intimacy, and creativity (18:41) Taking an honest audit of my habits of consumption and accumulation (21:37) Next level/renewed power and strength (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual)  (25:02) Insights from a recent cleanse that I did  (30:42) Recognizing that alignment requires effort  (35:26) Connecting to the real power of your soul    Resources mentioned in the episode: Women Without Kids - Episode 9. Creation, Contribution, and Collectivism with adrienne maree brown  Episode 367. Rewire Your Money Mindset     Work with me:  Sign up for The REAL Uplevel Interview Series Check out our upcoming classes   Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  Slide into my DMs on Instagram: @elizabethdialto Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 420 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

Grief and sadness are important emotions to be honest about, pay attention to, and process as they come up. Today I'm sharing some things that make me sad and that I tend to be grieving on a pretty regular basis. As a person who embodies a lot of joy, passion, fire, and humor, I don't know if people realize that I grieve all the time. And I bet some of you can relate to this ー much of what makes me sad or has me grieve comes from systemic oppression and the myriad of delusions humans live under that cause us to do harm to ourselves and each other.  In this episode, I share two recent experiences that reminded me of how these systems can show up in our daily lives, sometimes in really sneaky ways that are hard to detect. When we start to peel back all the layers that we've acquired since coming into these bodies, we can remember that we are so much more than our parts.     In episode 419 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:21) Grieving over the systemic oppression that causes us to do harm to ourselves and each other (2:46) How I reframe emotions like sadness, grief, and anger (4:48) Recognizing why so many of us struggle with self-love and self-respect  (9:30) My eye-opening experience at a breast reduction consultation  (13:55) Honoring the unlearning, unpacking, and deconstructing of liberation work  (15:30) The truth about everyone's purpose  (18:11) Why you can't rush the healing timeline    Resources mentioned in the episode: Episode 389. Self Love After Weight Gain   Work with me:  Sign up for The REAL Uplevel Interview Series Check out the Wild Soul Sacred Body Membership   Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  Slide into my DMs on Instagram: @elizabethdialto Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 419 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

When you proclaim something and put some intention on it, life tends to put it in your path to ask you if you're really sure. In this episode, I unpack a couple of things related to healing and my words for this year that have been coming up for me lately.  Join me as I explore popular online messaging around nervous system regulation and finding what resonates with my wild soul. I also touch on the divine timing of some scrubby and bothering behavior that I've been inundated with and what that means for my words of the year.  In episode 418 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:22) What The REAL Uplevel Interview Series is all about  (3:19) Healing in the age of social media   (6:05) Why it's unrealistic to strive for a perfectly regulated nervous system all the time  (8:51) Cultivating a flexible, resilient, and adaptable nervous system (12:35) The two reasons why I'm releasing the word ‘unbothered' as one of my words for the year (17:27) What I'm realizing about my boundary with #NoScrubs    Resources mentioned in the episode: Episode 411. Liberatory Practices For An Expansive Year ー Part 1  Episode 413. Liberate Your Words to Set Yourself Free    Work with me:  Enroll for The REAL Uplevel Interview Series Check out our upcoming classes   Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  Slide into my DMs on Instagram: @elizabethdialto Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 418 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

In the Wild Soul Sacred Body Membership, I host monthly community Q&A calls to go deeper on themes of self love, healing, wholeness, and liberation. To give you an idea of what it's like to be on those calls, I asked for questions on Instagram and pulled out the top three submissions:  How can I navigate injury, illness, chronic pain, or the changes in my body as I age? How can I heal from my anxious attachment style? How can I start feeling my feelings when I've avoided doing so for a long time?  As I work through these topics, I Iook back on a range of personal and professional experiences and offer up resources that my clients and students find to be useful. I also share what you can expect from the membership, including access to workshops and meditations that explore each of these questions in a richer, more nuanced way.    In episode 417 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (5:06) My life as a relatively able-bodied person who has dealt with invisible injuries  (6:51) Why inclusivity around the topic of bodies and illnesses is so important to me (10:31) Discovering invitations for deeper liberation, embodiment, acceptance, and self love  (13:23) Approaching your body from a place of acceptance instead of resistance  (20:05) What has helped me get to the root of my anxious responses or reactions (24:00) Being unavailable for avoidant behavior and setting boundaries around that  (28:20) Practices that can help get you out of your head and into your body  (33:02) Different embodiment and movement classes we offer for Wild Soul Sacred Body members    Resources mentioned in the episode: Episode 374. My 2022 Mystical Initiation Episode 389. Self Love After Weight Gain   Boundary Boss by Terri Cole    Work with me:  Learn more about the Wild Soul Sacred Body membership   Join the interest list for The REAL Uplevel Interview Series Check out our upcoming classes   Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  Slide into my DMs on Instagram: @elizabethdialto Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 417 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast Quotes from this Week's Episode of the Embodied Podcast:  Whether it's injury, illness, body pain, weight gain, weight loss, or various conditions and disorders, I look at all of it as invitations for deeper liberation, embodiment, acceptance, respect, and love for the self. Acceptance is not approval. You can accept something and have immense compassion for it, and also want to change it. As you get in your senses you can notice patterns. Doing practices that don't require you to mentally process feelings and emotions helps to resensitize you.  Terri Cole has these three questions, which are: Who does this remind me of? When have I felt this way before? And why does this feel familiar? Those three questions get to the root of what's going on.  I didn't deny myself a friggin' thing because I gained weight. There are a lot of people who withhold and deny themselves things and experiences because they don't feel comfortable or confident in how they look. I refuse to do that.  

I've been engaging in conversations around liberation in business for the REAL Uplevel Interview Series, and it's been illuminating the consistent incongruences in the coaching, wellness, and healing industries.  There are very real consequences when people with any kind of authority in these spaces view vast and global topics through their own micro-experiences. In this episode, I break down what some of those outcomes are, including upholding systems of supremacy and oppression and engaging in manipulative sales tactics. Join me as I break down my creation process for this series and share what topics we'll be exploring with my guest speakers.    In episode 416 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:33) Updates about the REAL Uplevel Interview Series: who you'll hear from and what we discuss  (7:29) How I plan to create the container and the agreements for this series   (9:13) Concepts and quotes that really stood out for me from Alok Vaid-Menon's episode on The Man Enough Podcast  (14:08) A big area that I'm learning more about right now (19:19) Alok's deeper perspective on self-love (23:45) Overlapping themes I've noticed in my interviews for the series  (26:32) My experience of the ‘integrity effect' as a coach  (30:57) What inspired me to finally create this series (35:15) Practicing humility  (38:54) One of the most expansive parts of the series so far    Resources mentioned in the episode: Episode 336. Divesting from Perfectionism with Jess Fish Episode 369. Sacred Commerce and Generational Impact with Asha Ramakrishna Alok Vaid-Menon: The Urgent Need for Compassion on The Man Enough Podcast The Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor       Work with me:  Join the interest list for The REAL Uplevel Interview Series Learn more about the Relationship Inventory Workshop on February 26th Check out our upcoming classes   Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  Slide into my DMs on Instagram: @elizabethdialto Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 416 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

Since recording episode 399 where I introduced my ‘Sacred Slut Summer' experiment, I've discovered that I'm loving the intimacy, connection, and companionship that's available in the solo polyamorous lifestyle.    From my early 20s to early 30s, I was essentially a serial monogamist. After taking about a year and a half to deeply reconnect with myself and heal after my last long-term partnership, I realized that I love dating, but not necessarily with the intention of merging my life with someone else's.   In this episode, I describe how nourishing it's been to create what I call a “constellation of companions” and highlight what I'm currently navigating. Whether you're interested in this lifestyle or not, I hope you hear something that resonates or sparks curiosity about where you can invite more joy into your life.    In episode 415 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:55) Recapping my ‘Sacred Slut Summer' experiment (4:30) Getting back into dating in 2018  (7:51) Defense mechanisms that I'm noticing on social media and IRL  (16:13) Realizing what I actually enjoy about relationships: sex, affection, intimacy, companionship, being able to do fun things, and also having different energy in my life  (23:13) What no one tells women in their 30s and 40s about pleasure and intimacy  (24:54) What I'm loving about this lifestyle  (29:26) The biggest thing that I'm still navigating (33:23) Staying open and available for what's out there  (35:04) A humbling epiphany I had recently  (37:34) What you can expect from our upcoming workshop    Resources mentioned in the episode: Episode 399. My Sacred Slut Summer Episode 293. Deeper Dating with Ken Page  Episode 288. Advice For The Sex and Love You Crave with Eva Clay Episode 259. If He's So Great Why Do I Feel So Bad With Avery Neal Episode 233. Overcoming Narcissistic Abuse and Codependency with Lisa Romano      Work with me:  Learn more about the Relationship Inventory Workshop on February 26th Join the interest list for The REAL Uplevel Interview Series Check out our upcoming classes   Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  Slide into my DMs on Instagram: @elizabethdialto Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 415 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast  

Continuing with the theme of liberatory practices, one of the most potent places to free yourself is within your relationships. When it comes to the people in your personal, familial, romantic, and professional circles, it's important to check in with how they're either nourishing or depleting you.  In this episode, I'm sharing how I've determined which relationships are worth it for me and which ones aren't at the moment. I also touch on strategies that have been helpful for maintaining and/or deepening the connections I want to keep in my life, and explore some thoughts on letting go of ones that no longer serve me.    In episode 414 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:58) Details about my upcoming workshop, The Relationship Inventory  (4:16) Unpacking some internet rhetoric around ghosting (8:19) My practice for sending love to someone when I feel like I'm spending a lot of emotional energy on them (11:46) How accepting people for who they are has softened my heart and my hard edges (13:55) Dealing with situations where you just don't like or vibe with someone that other people that you like and respect do (16:15) Getting clear on your negotiables and non-negotiables in a relationship  (17:50) The groups of people that I'm no longer giving time and energy to the way that I used to, and why  (26:24) Examples of friendships that I've learned to step away from  (32:48) My experience with deepening family connections and upholding boundaries  (34:59) Knowing and honoring the scope of my professional practice (38:18) Discovering what you need out of your romantic relationships   Resources mentioned in the episode: Diana, Herself by Martha Beck Awakening Loving-Kindness by Pema Chödrön  Episode 384. Partnering with the Divine with Antesa Jensen    Work with me:  Learn more about the Relationship Inventory Workshop on February 26th Join the interest list for The REAL Uplevel Interview Series Check out our upcoming classes   Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  Slide into my DMs on Instagram: @elizabethdialto Catch the full show notes for episode 414 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast

As someone who used to bottle up all of their fiery feelings and struggle with emotional intelligence, I've experienced first-hand how verbally processing things is an extremely liberatory practice. It helps to create better, more satisfying experiences and prevents us from having to deal with things that are actually avoidable.    In this episode, I share a few stories to illuminate how, why, and where it's important to use your words to free yourself. I look at examples across a range of contexts, including dating, business, family, and community.    In episode 413 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (2:24) A few housekeeping items and ways to get involved with classes, workshops, and trainings  (4:04) My communication background from a Human Design and astrology perspective  (8:28) First things first: be honest with yourself when something is bothering you, and/or you desire collaboration  (9:57) How I vet potential lovers and the thought-process behind each question  (14:18) Why it's so important to establish community agreements and guidelines in all of your spaces (19:46) What I'm going to be exploring in my upcoming business interview series (24:57) Why I believe the main reason for bad sex is actually bad communication  (28:19) If you have your own examples or want to join the conversation, reach out in via DM or email   Slide into my DMs on Instagram: @elizabethdialto   Resources mentioned in the episode: Be the first to know when our Real Uplevel series goes live   Check out my Substack   Episode 399. My Sacred Slut Summer  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals  Upcoming Classes Upcoming Workshops Sacred Embodiment Specialist (SES) Training Catch the full show notes for episode 413 here Email us with questions or feedback    Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast.

One of the most liberating elements of my life has been working through the fears that have been conditioned into me about needing to look a certain way in order to be desired, loved, and worthy. Gaining weight and embracing the tremendous amount of wisdom in my body has transformed every aspect of my life.   In this episode, I invite you to approach your body like it's the complex and miraculous thing it is. I unpack some of my thoughts on common body neutrality messaging, skewed beauty standards, and what I've learned on this journey to becoming my most joyful, voluptuous self.     In episode 412 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:  (2:41) Recapping what liberatory practices are and how we can use them to create a more expansive year (and life)  (5:19) Body positivity and body neutrality phrases that I deeply disagree with  (10:19) Examining the programming that makes you resent your body, or resist closeness with it, or judge other people's bodies  (12:43) Why we need to stop looking at exceptions and treating them like norms or ideals  (14:52) My stance on cosmetic surgery  (17:01) A look into my nearly decade-long experience gaining weight and dismantling my beliefs about my body   (20:28) Getting back into dating and realizing that we're all somebody's ideal    Slide into my DMs on Instagram: @elizabethdialto    Resources mentioned in the episode:  The New Yorker - "Janelle Monáe Peels the Onion"   Episode 389. Self Love After Weight Gain   Feeld dating app   FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals   Upcoming Classes  Upcoming Workshops  Sacred Embodiment Specialist (SES) Training  Catch the full show notes for episode 412 here   Email us with questions or feedback.  Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast. 

To welcome in the new year, I'm covering some liberatory practices that you can incorporate into your routine life for a more expansive year. There are three words and a phrase that I'm using to guide my intentions and decisions in 2023 - unapologetic, unbothered, soft, and #ScrubFree. In this episode, I unpack what all of that means to me and how I plan on channeling that energy in all areas of my life.    As always, you're invited to take what resonates for you and ditch anything that doesn't!   In episode 411 of the Embodied Podcast, we discuss: (2:00) The interconnected nature of expansion and acceptance  (3:47) How do we know if the work that we're doing on ourselves is really contributing to collective healing and liberation? (6:58) Why I love the saying, “May this be for the benefit of all beings” (12:58) Tapping into the expanded expression and embodiment of being unapologetic  (13:36) The different layers of unbothered and how it differs from triggerable  (16:58) Recognizing where I want to soften my edges and let go of things that aren't mine to hold (21:36) Applying a #ScrubFree policy to every area of my life  (24:32) Developing genuine self-awareness, especially around how you label yourself (27:28) What to expect from the next couple of episodes    Slide into my DMs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethdialto/   Resources mentioned by Elizabeth in the episode: Episode 374. My 2022 Mystical Initiation  Check out AM/PM rituals  Sacred Embodiment Specialist (SES) Training Catch the full show notes for episode 411 here  Email us with questions or feedback.   Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast.

To close out this season of the Embodied Podcast, I'm coming to you solo and exploring the power of feeling and dealing with your emotions. I like to think of it as going out on an emotional LIM: literacy, intelligence, and maturity. It's so important to go back to the fundamentals and dig into what processing your feelings actually means.  If you're engaged with life in a growth-oriented way, this work is invaluable and timeless. Regardless of how enlightened or energetically-aligned you are, life has a way of throwing new challenges and tests at you everyday.  Join us back here on January 16th for a new season where we'll be diving into more healing, joy, and liberation.  In episode 410 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: [3:39] The difference between feeling and dealing.   [8:49] Practicing emotional literacy, intelligence, and maturity.   [12:35] Tuning into how your signals and triggers change over time, especially as you engage in more healing work.  [18:02] Why I think the feeling and dealing work is beneficial for everyone.  [23:50] Quieting the inner critic to make space for more compassion and understanding.  [27:13] Feeling this undercurrent of fatigue and the need for rest during this season.    Slide into my DMs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethdialto/   Resources mentioned by Elizabeth in the episode: Sign up for the free Feeling and Dealing 2.0 Workshop - December 8th at 7:30pm Eastern  Join the Wild Soul Sacred Body community   Sign Up for the Free Embodiment Course  Sacred Embodiment Specialist (SES) Training Catch the full show notes for episode 410 here Email us with questions or feedback   Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast.