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Wayward Bodies is a show exploring our bodies and the messy places they meet the world. Join your host Elle Bower Johnston as she discusses embodiment, body liberation, creativity, healing, and how we show up as our whole selves. You can expect a mix of solo musings and conversations with excellent humans, with a lens of queerness, anti-oppression, body liberation and lots of space for the nuance of being a human.

Elle Bower Johnston


    • Dec 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 48 EPISODES


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    Ep 24 | Holding a Light in the Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022


    Here we are at the end of season two, and just rounding on the solstice. In celebration, I'm coming with a present for you: a yoga nidra to come back in and remember your spark. A moment of pause and reconnection with yourself, no matter what is going on around you.Grab a blanket and get cosy. Together we'll slide our way into deep rest, and hold a light in the dark.That's everything for this season, my friend. I hope you have a nourishing end to your year, no matter how you spend it. We'll be back sometime next year. See you then!WORK WITH MEApply to work with me one-to-one in 2023Download the Radical Rest StudioJoin the mailing listLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at anotherpractice.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE OF WAYWARD BODIES?Want to help other folks find it too? Click here to subscribe on iTunes, and leave a rating & review. Or go old school and just tell your mates. That works too!

    Ep 23 | Life is Art with Ava Riby-Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022


    Today, in the final conversation of this season, I'm speaking with Ava Riby-Williams.We talked about living life as a creative act, going slow to go fast, liminal spaces and grey areas that allow us to express our wholeness, and the slow, messy work of liberating ourselves.ABOUT AVA Ava is a queer, British Ghanaian/Indian visionary, living in London. She acts out life purpose as a Creative Facilitator, Artist and Wellbeing guide who celebrates diversity and finds divinity in all of life. She uses arts and healing based practises to guide groups into deeper contemplation of issues concerning identity, oppression and liberation- on personal and collective levels.Ava calls us into deeper self inquiry about our lives and participation in our society, planet and cosmos. She prompts us to get curious and ask...Why are we here? In what way is our liberation all entangled?Find more of her workavazarah.com @avazarahMENTIONED THIS EPISODECatalogue of Unabashed GratitudeEmergent StrategyWORK WITH MEBe the first to hear about trial breathwork sessionsDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Life is Art with Ava Riby-Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 65:11


    Today, in the final conversation of this season, I'm speaking with Ava Riby-Williams. We talked about living life as a creative act, going slow to go fast, liminal spaces and grey areas that allow us to express our wholeness, and the slow, messy work of liberating ourselves.   ABOUT AVA Ava is a queer, British Ghanaian/Indian visionary, living in London. She acts out life purpose as a Creative Facilitator, Artist and Wellbeing guide who celebrates diversity and finds divinity in all of life. She uses arts and healing based practises to guide groups into deeper contemplation of issues concerning identity, oppression and liberation- on personal and collective levels. Ava calls us into deeper self inquiry about our lives and participation in our society, planet and cosmos. She prompts us to get curious and ask... Why are we here? In what way is our liberation all entangled?   Find more of her work avazarah.com @avazarah   MENTIONED THIS EPISODE Catalogue of Unabashed Gratitude Emergent Strategy   WORK WITH ME Be the first to hear about trial breathwork sessions Download the Radical Rest Studio One-to-One Embodiment Guidance   LINKS & CREDITS Drop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com Join the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicate This episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly of Spreading Fire Studios, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Ep 22 | Reclaiming Pleasure and Power with Tamu Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022


    Today I'm bringing you a conversation with Tamu Thomas.Our conversation wandered through her own explorations of embodiment and her practice of Non-Linear Movement, the role of pleasure, sensuality and joy in women's wellbeing, reclaiming power and sovereignty, and channelling our energy in a generative way, even as we live in oppressive systems.ABOUT TAMUTamu Thomas is an emotional well-being coach, writer, workshop facilitator, podcaster and Non-Linear Movement practitioner who helps over-functioning, overworking, high achieving women fall in love with themselves so they can make powerful choices about how they live, love and work.Tamu's work combines somatics, social work and spirituality with science and soulful systems. She is person-centred, evidence-based, trauma-informed, human-paced, nurturing, intuitive, loving and playful. Tamu's holistic approach to supporting the bodies, minds and experience of her clients makes her work nurturing, deep and unique – just like her.Tamu's work is informed by her background of sixteen years in social work, somatic coach training, her love of behavioural neuroscience and polyvagal theory, positive psychology, spirituality and joy. Tamu combines these modalities to create a multifaceted body of work that helps her clients stop using anxiety as a productivity tool and stop normalising burnout. Tamu's work helps her clients understand who they are so they may begin to tend to their needs, feel safe in their bodies, befriend themselves and begin to enjoy who they are.Tamu supports her clients and workshop attendees understand themselves as valuable and worthy of caring for themselves. This enables them to prioritise their own well-being and life satisfaction alongside success and achievement.Her mission is to help women enhance how they live, love and work by recovering from their addiction to toxic productivity.Find more of her work:Website InstagramWORK WITH MEBe the first to hear about trial breathwork sessionsDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Reclaiming Pleasure and Power with Tamu Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 61:31


    Today I'm bringing you a conversation with Tamu Thomas. Our conversation wandered through her own explorations of embodiment and her practice of Non-Linear Movement, the role of pleasure, sensuality and joy in women's wellbeing, reclaiming power and sovereignty, and channelling our energy in a generative way, even as we live in oppressive systems.   ABOUT TAMU Tamu Thomas is an emotional well-being coach, writer, workshop facilitator, podcaster and Non-Linear Movement practitioner who helps over-functioning, overworking, high achieving women fall in love with themselves so they can make powerful choices about how they live, love and work. Tamu's work combines somatics, social work and spirituality with science and soulful systems. She is person-centred, evidence-based, trauma-informed, human-paced, nurturing, intuitive, loving and playful. Tamu's holistic approach to supporting the bodies, minds and experience of her clients makes her work nurturing, deep and unique – just like her. Tamu's work is informed by her background of sixteen years in social work, somatic coach training, her love of behavioural neuroscience and polyvagal theory, positive psychology, spirituality and joy. Tamu combines these modalities to create a multifaceted body of work that helps her clients stop using anxiety as a productivity tool and stop normalising burnout. Tamu's work helps her clients understand who they are so they may begin to tend to their needs, feel safe in their bodies, befriend themselves and begin to enjoy who they are. Tamu supports her clients and workshop attendees understand themselves as valuable and worthy of caring for themselves. This enables them to prioritise their own well-being and life satisfaction alongside success and achievement. Her mission is to help women enhance how they live, love and work by recovering from their addiction to toxic productivity.   Find more of her work: Website Instagram   WORK WITH ME Be the first to hear about trial breathwork sessions Download the Radical Rest Studio One-to-One Embodiment Guidance   LINKS & CREDITS Drop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com Join the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicate This episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly of Spreading Fire Studios, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Ep 21 | Aliveness in Dying Times with Jennifer Patterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022


    Today's episode is a conversation with the breathworker and herbalist Jennifer Patterson.I'm a huge fan of Jennye's work and it was a joy to get to chat with her. We covered all sorts of ground and you'll hear us get into the wavy space between medicine and poison, how we can be in our bodies when they're places of pain or challenge, being in relationship with the land even as city dwellers, and how she's practicing turning towards aliveness in what she calls ‘dying times'.ABOUT JENNIFERJennifer Patterson is a grief worker who uses plants, breath, and words to explore survivorhood, body(ies) and healing. A queer and trans affirming and centering, trauma-experienced herbalist and breathwork facilitator, Jennifer offers sliding scale care as a practitioner through her private practice Corpus Ritual and is a member of The Breathe Network.She has facilitated workshops at healing centers, LGBTQ centers, a needle exchange and harm reduction clinic, online with the Transformative Language Arts Network, sexual violence resource centers, at colleges and universities, veterans hospitals, the collective What Would an HIV Doula Do? and a Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish healing center. She is also a teacher in training programs with The Breathe Network and Breath Liberation Society.She is the author of The Power of Breathwork: Simple Practices to Promote Wellbeing (Quarto) and editor of the anthology Queering Sexual Violence: Radical Voices from Within the Anti- Violence Movement (2016). A graduate of Goddard College's MA program, Jennifer is finishing a book project focused on translating embodied traumatic experience through somatic practices and critical and creative nonfiction.Find more of her work:corpusritual.com @corpusritualWORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, love letters and monthly live practicesLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Aliveness in Dying Times with Jennifer Patterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 52:27


    Today's episode is a conversation with the breathworker and herbalist Jennifer Patterson. I'm a huge fan of Jennye's work and it was a joy to get to chat with her. We covered all sorts of ground and you'll hear us get into the wavy space between medicine and poison, how we can be in our bodies when they're places of pain or challenge, being in relationship with the land even as city dwellers, and how she's practicing turning towards aliveness in what she calls ‘dying times'.   ABOUT JENNIFER Jennifer Patterson is a grief worker who uses plants, breath, and words to explore survivorhood, body(ies) and healing. A queer and trans affirming and centering, trauma-experienced herbalist and breathwork facilitator, Jennifer offers sliding scale care as a practitioner through her private practice Corpus Ritual and is a member of The Breathe Network. She has facilitated workshops at healing centers, LGBTQ centers, a needle exchange and harm reduction clinic, online with the Transformative Language Arts Network, sexual violence resource centers, at colleges and universities, veterans hospitals, the collective What Would an HIV Doula Do? and a Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish healing center. She is also a teacher in training programs with The Breathe Network and Breath Liberation Society. She is the author of The Power of Breathwork: Simple Practices to Promote Wellbeing (Quarto) and editor of the anthology Queering Sexual Violence: Radical Voices from Within the Anti- Violence Movement (2016). A graduate of Goddard College's MA program, Jennifer is finishing a book project focused on translating embodied traumatic experience through somatic practices and critical and creative nonfiction. Find more of her work: corpusritual.com @corpusritual   WORK WITH ME Download the Radical Rest Studio One-to-One Embodiment Guidance In Practice, love letters and monthly live practices   LINKS & CREDITS Drop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com Join the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicate This episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly of Spreading Fire Studios, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Pressing Pause

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 0:43


    Just slipping into your feed to let you know that this week will be a tiny pause on Wayward Bodies. We'll be back in a couple of weeks with more conversations about embodiment, magic, and living a life fully alive. Until then, big love x

    On Magic and Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 29:16


    Come pull up a chair, let's talk about magic and power and feminine energy. In today's episode I'm going into the ways I've been exploring these things over the past year, along with what can get in the way, and how you can follow your own path to a deeper relationship with your power.   MENTIONED Yumi Sakugawa mantras   WORK WITH ME Apply for the Autumn/Winter intake of One-to-One Embodiment Guidance Download the Radical Rest Studio In Practice, love letters on embodiment in the real world Come to class   LINKS & CREDITS Drop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com Join the mailing list, my very favourite way to communicate   This episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly of Spreading Fire Studios, with eternal thanks and praises

    Ep 19 | The Truth in Your Bones with Lisa James

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022


    I got to talk with my friend Lisa James about creativity, embodied truth, spiritual trust falls and what it's really like to be a normal, everyday human living in deep connection to spirit.It was such a treat to get to sit down and chat with Lisa, I'm sure you'll feel her steadying grounded energy coming through as we discuss being in relationship with life and the divine. Our conversation wandered through the feeling of an ‘in your bones' kind of truth in comparison to cognitive knowledge, the friction we can feel where the mystical unknowns of spiritual practice bump up against our logic-obsessed society, and becoming a clear channel for creativity. And the messy realities of spiritual work in a human life (ie: sometimes it's just really annoying and we don't want to!)ABOUT LISALisa is a heart-led human and lover of the sea. She creates spaces within which people might remember their way home.Find more of her work:Website InstagramWORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, love letters on embodiment magic in the real worldLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

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    The Truth in Your Bones with Lisa James

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 48:09


    I got to talk with my friend Lisa James about creativity, embodied truth, spiritual trust falls and what it's really like to be a normal, everyday human living in deep connection to spirit. It was such a treat to get to sit down and chat with Lisa, I'm sure you'll feel her steadying grounded energy coming through as we discuss being in relationship with life and the divine. Our conversation wandered through the feeling of an ‘in your bones' kind of truth in comparison to cognitive knowledge, the friction we can feel where the mystical unknowns of spiritual practice bump up against our logic-obsessed society, and becoming a clear channel for creativity. And the messy realities of spiritual work in a human life (like sometimes it's just really annoying and we don't want to!)   ABOUT LISA Lisa is a heart-led human and lover of the sea. She creates spaces within which people might remember their way home. Find more of her work: Website Instagram   WORK WITH ME Download the Radical Rest Studio One-to-One Embodiment Guidance In Practice, letters on embodiment magic in the real world   LINKS & CREDITS Drop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com Join the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicate This episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly of Spreading Fire Studios, with eternal thanks and praises.

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    Ep 18 | Your Life is the Temple with Leila Sadeghee

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022


    Today's episode is a conversation with the magical Leila Sadeghee. We spoke about the divine feminine, her journey from the art world to mysticism and how we can make our lives the temple in which we connect with the divine.I loved the places we wandered in this conversation. Wandering seems like a fitting word, since we talked about the nonlinear nature of spiritual awakening, and the deep devotion we need to be able to trust that spiralling path. stopping along the way to look at pilgrimage and ritual practices, going inwards to find the medicine that will save you, and dismantling oppression as a spiritual endeavour.ABOUT LEILASkilled at creating powerful healing spaces wherever her voice is heard, Leila is a practical mystic and a channel for beautiful healing energies. Known for her talent in bringing the depth of the esoteric spiritual traditions into salient and accessible focus, she is a master ritualist and caller of community centered in collective care and spiritual awakening.Leila is dedicated to dissolving systemic oppression as a spiritual practice, and she is a devotee of the Divine Mother in all Their forms; she is also pilgrimage enthusiast for whom walking on sacred ground brings ecstatic satisfaction.Based in the UK, Leila leads ritual healing events, sacred pilgrimages, immersions in spiritual practices, yoga teacher training, and utterly magical retreats online and around the globe.Find more of her work:Revel in Worth retreatwww.leilasadeghee.comwww.vesselofworth.com

    Your Life is the Temple with Leila Sadeghee

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 58:45


    Today's episode is a conversation with the magical Leila Sadeghee. We spoke about the divine feminine, her journey from the art world to mysticism and how we can make our lives the temple in which we connect with the divine. I loved the places we wandered in this conversation. Wandering seems like a fitting word, since we talked about the nonlinear nature of spiritual awakening, and the deep devotion we need to be able to trust that spiralling path. stopping along the way to look at pilgrimage and ritual practices, going inwards to find the medicine that will save you, and dismantling oppression as a spiritual endeavour.   ABOUT LEILA Skilled at creating powerful healing spaces wherever her voice is heard, Leila is a practical mystic and a channel for beautiful healing energies. Known for her talent in bringing the depth of the esoteric spiritual traditions into salient and accessible focus, she is a master ritualist and caller of community centered in collective care and spiritual awakening. Leila is dedicated to dissolving systemic oppression as a spiritual practice, and she is a devotee of the Divine Mother in all Their forms; she is also pilgrimage enthusiast for whom walking on sacred ground brings ecstatic satisfaction. Based in the UK, Leila leads ritual healing events, sacred pilgrimages, immersions in spiritual practices, yoga teacher training, and utterly magical retreats online and around the globe.   Find more of her work: Revel in Worth retreat www.leilasadeghee.com www.vesselofworth.com   WORK WITH ME Download the Radical Rest Studio One-to-One Embodiment Guidance In Practice, love letters and monthly live practices   LINKS & CREDITS Drop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com Join the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicate   This episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly of Spreading Fire Studios, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Ep 17 | Remembering Our Roots with Marika Heinrichs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022


    Today I'm bringing you a conversation that I got to have with Marika Heinrichs all about embodiment and whiteness, rediscovering ancestors and doing what we don't know how to do.I'm so pleased that I can finally share this conversation with you. Marika and I wandered through our birthright to being in connection with the world and the cultural disconnection we have to clear to return to that. We spoke about having consent and finding lineages that are ours (especially as two white practitioners), learning to listen through more than just our cognitive capacities, and the inherent queerness of embodiment.ABOUT MARIKAMarika Heinrichs (she/her) is a cis queer femme of (Soviet) German, British, and Irish ancestry who believes that reconnecting with the wisdom of our bodies is vital to ending systems of domination and supremacy.She has practiced as a somatic therapist and educator within social movement spaces for over a decade. Marika has trained in the lineages of generative somatics, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST), Focusing, and NeuroAffective Touch and is currently a PhD candidate at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Marika holds a commitment to pushing back against the appropriation of BIPOC cultural wisdom that happens so often in mainstream somatics, as well as to cultivate spaces for people of European ancestry to connect with something in ourselves older than whiteness, through embodied practice.She lives in Guelph, Canada on the lands of the Attawandaron/Chonnonton/Neutral Peoples, also the treaty land of the Mississaugas of the New Credit and part of the Dish with One Spoon Covenant.Find more of her work:wildbody.ca@wildbodysomaticsWORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, letters on embodiment magic in the real worldLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Remembering Our Roots with Marika Heinrichs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 51:11


    Today I'm bringing you a conversation that I got to have with Marika Heinrichs all about embodiment and whiteness, rediscovering ancestors and doing what we don't know how to do. I'm so pleased that I can finally share this conversation with you. Marika and I wandered through our birthright to being in connection with the world and the cultural disconnection we have to clear to return to that. We spoke about having consent and finding lineages that are ours (especially as two white practitioners), learning to listen through more than just our cognitive capacities, and the inherent queerness of embodiment.   ABOUT MARIKA Marika Heinrichs (she/her) is a cis queer femme of (Soviet) German, British, and Irish ancestry who believes that reconnecting with the wisdom of our bodies is vital to ending systems of domination and supremacy. She has practiced as a somatic therapist and educator within social movement spaces for over a decade. Marika has trained in the lineages of generative somatics, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST), Focusing, and NeuroAffective Touch and is currently a PhD candidate at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Marika holds a commitment to pushing back against the appropriation of BIPOC cultural wisdom that happens so often in mainstream somatics, as well as to cultivate spaces for people of European ancestry to connect with something in ourselves older than whiteness, through embodied practice. She lives in Guelph, Canada on the lands of the Attawandaron/Chonnonton/Neutral Peoples, also the treaty land of the Mississaugas of the New Credit and part of the Dish with One Spoon Covenant. Find more of her work: wildbody.ca @wildbodysomatics   WORK WITH ME Download the Radical Rest Studio One-to-One Embodiment Guidance In Practice, love letters and monthly live practices   LINKS & CREDITS Drop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com Join the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicate This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly of Spreading Fire Studios, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Ep 16 | Embrace Your Brokenness with Theo Wildcroft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022


    In this first conversation of Season 2, I had the pleasure of talking with Theo Wildcroft.We spoke about about being in relationship with wildness, neurodiversity, disability justice, the way story creates space for us to exist in wholeness, and the power of embracing your brokenness.ABOUT THEOTheo Wildcroft, PhD is a teacher, writer and scholar working for a more sustainable relationship between our many selves, the communities that hold us, and the world that nourishes us. Her research considers the democratization of yoga post-lineage, and the many different ways yoga communities are responding to concerns about safety in practice. She is at the forefront of the movement for trauma sensitivity, diversity and inclusion.She blogs and writes articles on yoga, on social justice, on hope, and on untold stories. She's a lover of vulnerable people, of wild things and wild places, and of the simple miracle of life itself. An accomplished writer with two decades of experience in group facilitation, she not only delivers compelling lectures and inspiring writing, but holds careful and thoughtful spaces for groups and individuals to deepen their knowledge, share experiences and acquire new skills.Find more of her work:wildyoga.co.uk Nourish Yoga TrainingsBarefoot Body TrainingWORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, letters on embodiment magic in the real worldLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Embrace Your Brokenness with Theo Wildcroft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 65:16


    In this first conversation of Season 2, I had the pleasure of talking with Theo Wildcroft. We spoke about about being in relationship with wildness, neurodiversity, disability justice, the way story creates space for us to exist in wholeness, and the power of embracing your brokenness.   ABOUT THEO Theo Wildcroft, PhD is a teacher, writer and scholar working for a more sustainable relationship between our many selves, the communities that hold us, and the world that nourishes us. Her research considers the democratization of yoga post-lineage, and the many different ways yoga communities are responding to concerns about safety in practice. She is at the forefront of the movement for trauma sensitivity, diversity and inclusion. She blogs and writes articles on yoga, on social justice, on hope, and on untold stories. She's a lover of vulnerable people, of wild things and wild places, and of the simple miracle of life itself. An accomplished writer with two decades of experience in group facilitation, she not only delivers compelling lectures and inspiring writing, but holds careful and thoughtful spaces for groups and individuals to deepen their knowledge, share experiences and acquire new skills.   Find more of her work: wildyoga.co.uk Nourish Yoga Trainings Barefoot Body Training   WORK WITH ME Book your spot for the Summer of Rest Download the Radical Rest Studio One-to-One Embodiment Guidance In Practice, love letters and monthly live practices   LINKS & CREDITS Drop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com Join the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicate This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises. If you want her to edit your podcast too, check out Spreading Fire Studios.

    Ep 15 | How to Slow the Fuck Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022


    Slow down! You're doing too much! So easy to say but a little trickier to put into practice in a capitalist world.In this episode we talk about the conscious effort to create slowness in your life. Our ego's love of busyness, rooting into our values, and creating loving boundaries with ourselves and others.WORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, love letters and monthly live practicesLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

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    How to Slow The Fuck Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 24:38


    Slow down! You're doing too much! So easy to say but a little trickier to put into practice in a capitalist world. In this episode we talk about the conscious effort to create slowness in your life. Our ego's love of busyness, rooting into our values, and creating loving boundaries with ourselves and others.   WORK WITH ME Book yourself a Summer of Rest Download the Radical Rest Studio One-to-One Embodiment Guidance In Practice, love letters and monthly live practices   LINKS & CREDITS Drop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com Join the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicate   This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises. If you want her to edit your podcast too, check out Spreading Fire Studios.

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    Ep 14 | 100 Ways to be Less Exhausted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022


    So how do you rest? In today's episode I wander through my list of 100 Ways to Rest, created for the Radical Rest Studio.We'll talk about what rest actually is and the different forms of rest we need to thrive, and I gently invite you to become an advocate for your rest, following the unique threads of what brings you back to life.Join me this August for a Summer of Rest. Book your spot before July 6th for £20 off!Want that list of rest? Download the Radical Rest Studio and tune in to get inspired!WORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, love letters and monthly live practicesLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    100 Ways to be Less Exhausted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 25:53


    So how do you rest? In today's episode I wander through my list of 100 Ways to Rest, created for the Radical Rest Studio. We'll talk about what rest actually is and the different forms of rest we need to thrive, and I gently invite you to become an advocate for your rest, following the unique threads of what brings you back to life.   Join me this August for a Summer of Rest. Book your spot before July 6th for £20 off! Want that list of rest? Download the Radical Rest Studio to get started on your own restful path!   WORK WITH ME Soft Power, a restorative workshop One-to-One Embodiment Guidance In Practice, love letters and monthly live practices   LINKS & CREDITS Drop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com Join the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicate This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises. If you want her to edit your podcast too, drop me an email, I'll introduce you.

    Ep 13 | Burnout and Emergence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022


    Oh hey! It's been a while and in this episode I talk all about why.I go into burnout, and how we can move through it and back towards a life that feels vibrantly alive. We'll go into three parts of that puzzle: completing the stress cycle, unlearning urgency, and learning to trust.Download the Radical Rest StudioWORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, love letters and monthly live practicesLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Burnout & Emergence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 29:12


    Oh hey! It's been a while! In this episode I talk all about why. I go into burnout, and how we can move through it and back towards a life that feels vibrantly alive. We'll go into three parts of that puzzle: completing the stress cycle, unlearning urgency, and learning to trust.   Download the Radical Rest Studio   WORK WITH ME One-to-One Embodiment Guidance In Practice, monthly live practices Come to class   LINKS & CREDITS Drop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com Join the mailing list, my very favourite way to connect   This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises. If you want her to edit your podcast too, drop me an email, I'll introduce you.

    12 | Making Space, Going Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 15:17


    Winter is calling and in this solo ep I talk about making space for integration, getting quiet, and the importance of going dark in a world that asks us to be 'on' all the time This is the final episode of season one, and the podcast will be in hibernation until early 2022. Thank you so much for being here, your support and enthusiasm makes Wayward Bodies possible. Have a safe and joyful holiday season and I'll be back in your ears in the new year!   WORK WITH ME What if you spent this winter cultivating a more generous, loving relationship with your body? What if you used the dark months to become unapologetically yourself, emerging more comfortable in your skin? No 'new year, new me' bullshit, you're already great. Maybe you just need to remember. Interested? My books are open for 1:1 Embodiment Coaching this winter. Send me an email to get the ball rolling   LINKS & CREDITS Got a topic request or recommendation of someone I should chat with in season two? I'd love to hear from you! Drop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com Join the mailing list, my very favourite way to communicate, for exclusives, special offers and practices to reconnect with yourself This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Ep 12 | Making Space, Going Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021


    Winter is calling and in this solo ep I talk about making space for integration, getting quiet, and the importance of going dark in a world that asks us to be 'on' all the timeThis is the final episode of season one, and the podcast will be in hibernation until 2022. Thank you so much for being here, your support and enthusiasm makes Wayward Bodies possible.Have a safe and joyful holiday season and I'll be back in your ears in the new year!WORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, love letters and monthly live practicesLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    11 | Peeling the Infinite Onion with Naomi Absalom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 62:50


    Today's episode is a conversation with one of my own teachers, and someone I'm lucky enough to call a friend, Naomi Absalom. I loved the winding path of this conversation. It took us some curious places including staying boundaried on social media, learning to tell the truth and hold the charge in your nervous system, releasing the urgency of capitalist hustle, and creativity as an expression of divinity. Oh and the giant onion of awakening. Of course.   ABOUT NAOMI Naomi is a community builder. Her soul's purpose in life is to unite a collective of bright spirits through the joy of deeply honest conversation, medicinal movement and bone shakingly good music. She is a mother, healer, mentor, writer, doula, ex music industry reveller/ ex PR Director and embodiment coach with 20 plus years experience. She is also the founder of Liberate & Elevate a company providing high quality coaching for creative leaders and changemakers. Originally from Manchester but currently dwelling on the South Coast of England, she is committed to social and ecological change and serves a worldwide community in between cold sea dips and the odd nip of whisky.   Find more of her work: Collective Energies @naomiabsalom naomiabsalom.com   LINKS & CREDITS Got thoughts and feels about this episode of Wayward Bodies? I'd love to hear them! Drop me a line at waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com where you can also join the newsletter for fortnightly love letters and exclusives. Or come find me in the wilds of Instagram @an_otherpractice This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    10 | Erotic Embodiment with Kylie Darling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 53:26


    Today's episode is a conversation with Kylie Darling about erotic embodiment, the places spirituality and sexuality overlap, and using kink as a way to know yourself. We talked about all sorts of good stuff. The realities of kink (beyond the 50 Shades stereotypes), the interplay of kink and shadow work in accepting all the parts of you, both dark and the light, bringing an attitude of play to your life, both in and out of the bedroom, and the importance of stepping into your desires unapologetically.   ABOUT KYLIE Kylie Darling aka Jade Jeepster is a yoga and movement facilitator by day and professional pervert by night. A creator of poetic filth designed to stimulate the mind and personal concepts on sexuality. She has a strong belief that spirituality and sexuality aren't mutually exclusive and a focus on helping others explore both through yogic philosophy, conscious kink and shadow work Find more of her work: The Iccha Project @_kyliedarling @jadejeepster   LINKS & CREDITS Want to join us for Homecoming? Head here for more details Got thoughts and feels about this episode of Wayward Bodies? I'd love to hear them! Drop me a line at waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com where you can also join the newsletter for fortnightly love letters and exclusives. Or come find me in the wilds of Instagram @an_otherpractice This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Ep 11 | Peeling the Infinite Onion with Naomi Absalom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021


    Today's episode is a conversation with one of my own teachers, and someone I'm lucky enough to call a friend, Naomi Absalom.I loved the winding path of this conversation. It took us some curious places including staying boundaried on social media, learning to tell the truth and hold the charge in your nervous system, releasing the urgency of capitalist hustle, and creativity as an expression of divinity. Oh and the giant onion of awakening. Of course.ABOUT NAOMINaomi is a community builder. Her soul's purpose in life is to unite a collective of bright spirits through the joy of deeply honest conversation, medicinal movement and bone shakingly good music.She is a mother, healer, mentor, writer, doula, ex music industry reveller/ ex PR Director and embodiment coach with 20 plus years experience. She is also the founder of Liberate & Elevate a company providing high quality coaching for creative leaders and changemakers.Originally from Manchester but currently dwelling on the South Coast of England, she is committed to social and ecological change and serves a worldwide community in between cold sea dips and the odd nip of whisky.Find more of her work:Collective Energies@naomiabsalomnaomiabsalom.comWORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, letters on embodiment magic in the real worldLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Ep 10 | Erotic Embodiment with Kylie Darling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021


    Today's episode is a conversation with Kylie Darling about erotic embodiment, the places spirituality and sexuality overlap, and using kink as a way to know yourself.We talked about all sorts of good stuff. The realities of kink (beyond the 50 Shades stereotypes), the interplay of kink and shadow work in accepting all the parts of you, both dark and the light, bringing an attitude of play to your life, both in and out of the bedroom, and the importance of stepping into your desires unapologetically.ABOUT KYLIEKylie Darling aka Jade Jeepster is a yoga and movement facilitator by day and professional pervert by night.A creator of poetic filth designed to stimulate the mind and personal concepts on sexuality. She has a strong belief that spirituality and sexuality aren't mutually exclusive and a focus on helping others explore both through yogic philosophy, conscious kink and shadow workFind more of her work:The Iccha Project@_kyliedarling@jadejeepsterWORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, letters on embodiment magic in the real worldLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    9 | Trusting What's True with Sarah Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 57:42


    This conversation with Sarah Jones was such a pleasure, not only for her luxurious Welsh accent but also her wisdom and passion.  We covered so much ground, chatting about her experience as a yoga teacher living with autoimmune disease, how to honour the uncomfortable truths that our bodies tell us, ableism and the imagined ideal body in wellness, and the importance of body autonomy - especially when dealing with the medical industrial complex.   ABOUT SARAH Sarah is an embodied yoga & movement teacher based in beautiful Wales. She's been teaching for 6 years and loves seeing those moments when her students re-discover the beauty of coming home to their bodies. She lives for those moments herself. Practising embodiment has helped her fear her body less, and to cultivate a deep relationship with it even when it's not working for her! Find more of her work: www.exhalewithsarah.com @exhalewithsarah   MENTIONED & RECOMMENDED The Mindbody Prescription by John Sarno Our mutual teacher Naomi Absalom   LINKS & CREDITS Want to snap up one of those beta-test 1:1 sessions or get on the Homecoming waitlist? Drop me an email at elle@anotherpractice.com Got thoughts and feels about this episode of Wayward Bodies? I'd love to hear them! Drop me a line at waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com where you can also join the newsletter for fortnightly love letters and exclusives. Or come find me in the wilds of Instagram @an_otherpractice This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Ep 09 | Trusting What's True with Sarah Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021


    Today's episode is a conversation with Kylie Darling about erotic embodiment, the places spirituality and sexuality overlap, and using kink as a way to know yourself.We talked about all sorts of good stuff. The realities of kink (beyond the 50 Shades stereotypes), the interplay of kink and shadow work in accepting all the parts of you, both dark and the light, bringing an attitude of play to your life, both in and out of the bedroom, and the importance of stepping into your desires unapologetically.ABOUT KYLIEKylie Darling aka Jade Jeepster is a yoga and movement facilitator by day and professional pervert by night.A creator of poetic filth designed to stimulate the mind and personal concepts on sexuality. She has a strong belief that spirituality and sexuality aren't mutually exclusive and a focus on helping others explore both through yogic philosophy, conscious kink and shadow workFind more of her work:The Iccha Project@_kyliedarling@jadejeepsterWORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, letters on embodiment magic in the real worldLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    8 | You Can't Think Your Way In

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 13:21


    In this solo episode I talk about praxis, imperfect action, and one of the biggest challenges I (and a lot of my clients) deal with in embodiment work - that you can't think your way in. What are you practicing?   MENTIONED & RECOMMENDED adrienne maree brown's blog The Transformative Power of Practice by Ng'ethe Maina and Staci K Haines   LINKS & CREDITS Got thoughts and feels about this episode of Wayward Bodies? I'd love to hear them! Drop me a line at waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com where you can also join the newsletter for fortnightly love letters and exclusives. Or come find me in the wilds of Instagram @an_otherpractice This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Ep 08 | You Can't Think Your Way In

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021


    In this solo episode I talk about praxis, imperfect action, and one of the biggest challenges I (and a lot of my clients) deal with in embodiment work - that you can't think your way in.What are you practicing?WORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, love letters and monthly live practicesLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    7 | Stories That Shape Us with Amelia Donkor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 55:27


    Amelia Donkor and I had a potent conversation about the healing potential of story, imperfectly embodying our values, and finding liberation by being in process. Talking with Amelia was such a joy. We meandered through the multifaceted ways that storytelling shapes our lives and the world we live in, including self expression, unlearning stories that were never yours, and the vulnerability of using your voice.   ABOUT AMELIA Amelia is an actor, writer and facilitator blending creative arts and community building. She trained at LAMDA and has worked across theatre & television, as well as leading corporate training, voice workshops and women's circles. Amelia is passionate about storytelling and discovering new ways to play and liberate. She's currently studying for an MA in gender, culture and media at Goldsmiths and is on an enlightening journey of decolonising the heart, body and mind. Find more of her work: Duende at Wilton's Music Hall The F Less Travelled ameliadonkor.com @ameliadonkor   MENTIONED Judith Butler - We Need to Rethink the Category of Woman   LINKS & CREDITS Got thoughts and feels about this episode of Wayward Bodies? I'd love to hear them! Drop me a line at waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com where you can also join the newsletter for fortnightly love letters and exclusives. Or come find me in the wilds of Instagram @an_otherpractice This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Ep 07 | Stories That Shape Us with Amelia Donkor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021


    Amelia Donkor and I had a potent conversation about the healing potential of story, imperfectly embodying our values, and finding liberation by being in process.Talking with Amelia was such a joy. We meandered through the multifaceted ways that storytelling shapes our lives and the world we live in, including self expression, unlearning stories that were never yours, and the vulnerability of using your voice.ABOUT AMELIAAmelia is an actor, writer and facilitator blending creative arts and community building.She trained at LAMDA and has worked across theatre & television, as well as leading corporate training, voice workshops and women's circles.Amelia is passionate about storytelling and discovering new ways to play and liberate. She's currently studying for an MA in gender, culture and media at Goldsmiths and is on an enlightening journey of decolonising the heart, body and mind.Find more of her work:Duende at Wilton's Music HallThe F Less Travelledameliadonkor.com@ameliadonkor

    6 | Embodying Connection with Cécile Dumont

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 56:16


    Today I'm talking with Cécile Dumont about touch, connectivity, and fascia - the connective tissue that weaves us together. We also talked about self-care as community care, the challenges and joys of being an empath, and why softening is such an important practice in the world built for hardness. Plus a bonus cameo from the Totoro cat bus! Obvs.   ABOUT CECILE Cécile is an advanced remedial and clinical massage therapist, based in London. Her practice covers a wide range of techniques with Myofascial Release (MFR) in its many forms standing at the very heart of it. She's fascinated by physiology in general and the mysteries and wonders of fascia in particular, her practice is rooted in a positive, responsive and intuitive approach combined with a precise understanding and use of body mechanics and movement. Find her at: fixlondon.co.uk/massage-cecile   LINKS & CREDITS Got thoughts and feels about this episode of Wayward Bodies? I'd love to hear them! Drop me a line at waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com, including 1:1 Embodiment Coaching, my weekly class Ordinary Wonder, and fortnightly love letters Or come find me in the wilds of Instagram @an_otherpractice This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Ep 06 | Embodying Connection with Cécile Dumont

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021


    I got to chat with Cécile Dumont (one of my favourite humans) all about touch, connectivity, and fascia - the connective tissue that weaves us together.We also talked about self-care as community care, the challenges and joys of being an empath, and why softening is such an important practice in the world built for hardness. Plus a bonus cameo from the Totoro cat bus! Obvs.ABOUT CECILECécile is an advanced remedial and clinical massage therapist, based in London.Her practice covers a wide range of techniques with Myofascial Release (MFR) in its many forms standing at the very heart of it.She's fascinated by physiology in general and the mysteries and wonders of fascia in particular, her practice is rooted in a positive, responsive and intuitive approach combined with a precise understanding and use of body mechanics and movement.Find her and her magical hands at:fixlondon.co.uk/massage-cecileWORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, letters on embodiment magic in the real worldLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    5 | The Pleasure of Food with Eliza Khinsoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 57:54


    Eliza Khinsoe and I spoke about the pleasure of food, what non-diet nutrition looks like, and reclaiming food as a place for connection, heritage and joy - so much more than calories and nutrients We got into all sorts of good stuff, from her lightbulb moment realising the implicit biases present in the traditional approach to nutrition, to the messy work of unpacking internalised health stigma. We talked about rediscovering your personal food culture, the pleasure of a shared brownie, and the way that food connects us to each other and the earth. Eliza is a font of knowledge and an all round babe and I know you're going to find so many gems in our chat.   ABOUT ELIZA Eliza is a registered dietitian, based in East London and working online. She specialises in disordered eating and body liberation from a radically feminist perspective. She helps people get back in touch with their bodies and themselves to find what feels good Find more of her work (and join the awesome new course she's running!): Chew The Fat | An 8-week Deep Dive into Your Relationship with Food www.lizakhins.com @lizakhins   WORK WITH ME So! Much! Going! On! 1:1 Embodiment Coaching Ordinary Wonder Restorative Yoga Workshops Join the Mailing List for Devoted   LINKS & CREDITS Got thoughts and feels about this episode of Wayward Bodies? I'd love to hear them! Drop me a line at waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com  Or come find me in the wilds of Instagram  @an_otherpractice This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Ep 05 | The Pleasures of Food with Eliza Khinsoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021


    Eliza Khinsoe and I spoke about the pleasure of food, what non-diet nutrition looks like, and reclaiming food as a place for connection, heritage and joy - so much more than calories and nutrientsWe got into all sorts of good stuff, from her lightbulb moment realising the implicit biases present in the traditional approach to nutrition, to the messy work of unpacking internalised health stigma. We talked about rediscovering your personal food culture, the pleasure of a shared brownie, and the way that food connects us to each other and the earth.Eliza is a font of knowledge and an all round babe and I know you're going to find so many gems in our chat.ABOUT ELIZAEliza is a registered dietitian, based in East London and working online.She specialises in disordered eating and body liberation from a radically feminist perspective. She helps people get back in touch with their bodies and themselves to find what feels goodFind more of her work:Chew The Fat | An 8-week Deep Dive into Your Relationship with Foodwww.lizakhins.com@lizakhinsWORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, letters on embodiment magic in the real worldLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    4 | The Wellness Industry Isn't Well with Aisha Nash

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 73:51


    Aisha Nash and I got together to talk about diet culture, the unwellness of the wellness industry and the importance of being a troublemaker. This conversation was a whirlwind of big topics, and there are links to dive deeper in the notes below. We covered lots of ground, roaming from the insidious nature of diet culture, to the ways that cultural systems like capitalism and racism play out in the wellness industry. We touched on Aisha's personal experiences as a south Asian woman in the Western yoga world, and caught a glimpse behind the curtain of the yoga industry, which is not always as love and light as it appears.   ABOUT AISHA Aisha is a yoga teacher who left a career working in Michelin starred restaurants after the stress of the job caught up with both her body and mind. She rediscovered yoga and wanted to share the practice that helped her be entirely content with exactly the person she is, but found that she didn't fit the mould of a yoga teacher that studios were looking for. Aisha now teaches classes that are focused on inclusivity, diversity and self love, with what she calls her Anti-Diet Yoga Approach. Find more of her work: www.aishanash.com Patreon @theaishanash   MENTIONED & FURTHER RESOURCES Bad Influencer. The documentary about Belle Gibson, the Instagram influencer who lied about having cancer (and curing it through healthy eating) Yoga Teacher's Union is working to make sure the industry reflects the values of liberation and healing at the heart of yoga Jonelle Lewis and Kallie Schut in conversation about yoga's roots, colonialism & cultural appropriation. Jonelle has a whole series of conversations about racism in wellness in her IGTV, each a treasure trove of insight and wisdom Yoga is Dead Podcast. Indian-American hosts Tejal Patel and Jesal Parikh explore power, privilege, fair pay, harassment, race, cultural appropriation and capitalism in the yoga and wellness worlds On this episode of Short Wave Sabrina Strings, author of the book Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fatphobia, explains the links between fatphobia and white supremacy   LINKS & CREDITS Got thoughts and feels about this episode of Wayward Bodies? I'd love to hear them! Drop me a line at waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com where you can also join the newsletter for fortnightly love letters and exclusives. Or come find me in the wilds of Instagram @an_otherpractice This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Ep 04 | The Wellness Industry Isn't Well with Aisha Nash

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021


    Aisha Nash and I got together to talk about diet culture, the unwellness of the wellness industry and the importance of being a troublemaker.This conversation was a whirlwind of big topics, and there are links to dive deeper in the notes below. We covered lots of ground, roaming from the insidious nature of diet culture, to the ways that cultural systems like capitalism and racism play out in the wellness industry. We touched on Aisha's personal experiences as a south Asian woman in the Western yoga world, and caught a glimpse behind the curtain of the yoga industry, which is not always as love and light as it appears.ABOUT AISHAAisha is a yoga teacher who left a career working in Michelin starred restaurants after the stress of the job caught up with both her body and mind.She rediscovered yoga and wanted to share the practice that helped her be entirely content with exactly the person she is, but found that she didn't fit the mould of a yoga teacher that studios were looking for.Aisha now teaches classes that are focused on inclusivity, diversity and self love, with what she calls her Anti-Diet Yoga Approach.Find more of her work:www.aishanash.comPatreon@theaishanashMENTIONED & FURTHER RESOURCESBad Influencer. The documentary about Belle Gibson, the Instagram influencer who lied about having cancer (and curing it through healthy eating)Yoga Teacher's Union is working to make sure the industry reflects the values of liberation and healing at the heart of yogaJonelle Lewis and Kallie Schut in conversation about yoga's roots, colonialism & cultural appropriation. Jonelle has a whole series of conversations about racism in wellness in her IGTV, each a treasure trove of insight and wisdomYoga is Dead Podcast. Indian-American hosts Tejal and Jesal explore power, privilege, fair pay, harassment, race, cultural appropriation and capitalism in the yoga and wellness worldsOn this episode of Short Wave Sabrina Strings, author of the book Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fatphobia, explains the links between fatphobia and white supremacyWORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, letters on embodiment magic in the real worldLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    3 | Owning Your Weird with Jo Ottman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 51:52


    I had the pleasure of talking with Jo Ottman of Liminal Moon about art, tattooing and owning your freaky magic. We got into all sorts of good stuff including finding the confidence to be weird, the embodied magic of tattooing, the importance of critical thinking in our spiritual practices, and how to embrace liminality and the unknown.   ABOUT JO Jo is a tattoo apprentice and professional Tarot reader based out of Missoula, Montana. She is an artist, writer, and a healer, and her empowerment-based practices encourage ownership of your authentic self. She also happens to create one of the most beautiful newsletters on the internet. Seriously, it's a (literal) work of art. Find all her glorious work: liminalmoon.com @liminalmoon   LINKS & CREDITS Got thoughts and feels about this episode of Wayward Bodies? I'd love to hear them! Drop me a line at waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com where you can also join the newsletter for fortnightly love letters and exclusives. Or come find me in the wilds of Instagram @an_otherpractice This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Ep 03 | Owning Your Weird with Jo Ottman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021


    I had the pleasure of talking with Jo Ottman of Liminal Moon about art, tattooing and owning your freaky magic.We got into all sorts of good stuff including finding the confidence to be weird, the embodied magic of tattooing, the importance of critical thinking in our spiritual practices, and how to embrace liminality and the unknown.ABOUT JOJo is a tattoo apprentice and professional Tarot reader based out of Missoula, Montana.She is an artist, writer, and a healer, and her empowerment-based practices encourage ownership of your authentic self. She also happens to create one of the most beautiful newsletters on the internet. Seriously, it's a work of art.Find more of her work:liminalmoon.com@liminalmoonWORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, letters on embodiment magic in the real worldLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    2 | The Power of Clothing with Rose Noir

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 47:44


    Today I'm talking with Rose Noir about the power of clothing. We got to chat about clothing and self expression, how we can make space in our wardrobes to embody all the different pieces of us, reclaiming agency around what is sexy, and the ways that the fashion industry screws us up.   ABOUT ROSE Rose creates costumes and clothing for humans of all shapes and sizes. Her background is in designing scenery and costumes for theatre. She currently experiments with latex and faux leather with her brand Rose Noir Designs, working out of her studio in London At the root of her designs is the desire to work towards a sex positive, body positive, colourful world, where everyone feels safe and confident enough to be themselves.   Find more of her work: Rosenoirdesigns.com @rosenoirdesigns   MENTIONED Rose's Style Ally Challenge The US Airforce and the flaw of averages My books for 1:1 Embodiment Coaching are now open! If you're feeling drawn to go deeper into your own experience of embodiment and get comfortable in your skin, let's work together. You can find out all the details and book in for a discovery call at anotherpractice.com   LINKS & CREDITS Got thoughts and feels about this episode of Wayward Bodies? I'd love to hear them! Drop me a line at waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com where you can also join the newsletter for fortnightly love letters and exclusives. Or come socialise on Instagram @an_otherpractice This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    Ep 02 | The Power of Clothing with Rose Noir

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021


    Today I'm talking with Rose Noir about the power of clothing. We got to chat about clothing and self expression, how we can make space in our wardrobes to embody all the different pieces of us, reclaiming agency around what is sexy, and the ways that the fashion industry screws us up.ABOUT ROSERose creates costumes and clothing for humans of all shapes and sizes. Her background is in designing scenery and costumes for theatre. She currently experiments with latex and faux leather with her brand Rose Noir Designs, working out of her studio in LondonAt the root of her designs is the desire to work towards a sex positive, body positive, colourful world, where everyone feels safe and confident enough to be themselves.Find more of her work:Rosenoirdesigns.com@rosenoirdesignsMENTIONEDRose's Style Ally ChallengeThe US Airforce and the flaw of averagesWORK WITH MEDownload the Radical Rest StudioOne-to-One Embodiment GuidanceIn Practice, letters on embodiment magic in the real worldLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at ellebowerjohnston.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.

    1 | What is embodiment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 16:49


    Okay, so what IS embodiment? Seems like it might be good to start a podcast about embodiment with a definition of terms. In this solo episode, I attempt to do just that.   TUNE IN TO HEAR…   An imperfect and ever evolving definition of what embodiment actually is, what it isn't, and why it matters An exploration of the three facets of embodiment - body, relationship and the divine - and how they weave together to a deeper sense of wholeness Why logic and intellectual knowledge aren't enough when it comes to connecting to ourselves on a deeper level   MENTIONED   My books for 1:1 Embodiment Coaching are now open! If you're feeling drawn to go deeper into your own experience of embodiment and get comfortable in your skin, let's work together. You can find out all the details and book in for a discovery call here   LINKS & CREDITS   Got thoughts and feels about this episode of Wayward Bodies? I'd love to hear them! Drop me a line at waywardbodies@protonmail.com Find more of my work at anotherpractice.com where you can also join the newsletter for fortnightly love letters and exclusives. Or come socialise (err, somewhat sporadically) on Instagram - @an_otherpractice This episode is edited by the magical Joeli Kelly, with many thanks and praises

    Ep 01 | What is Embodiment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021


    Okay, so what IS embodiment?Seems like it might be good to start a podcast about embodiment with a definition of terms. In this solo episode, I attempt to do just that. TUNE IN TO HEAR…An imperfect and ever evolving definition of what embodiment actually is, what it isn't, and why it mattersAn exploration of the three facets of embodiment - body, relationship and the unknown - and how they weave together to a deeper sense of wholenessWhy logic and intellectual knowledge aren't enough when it comes to connecting to ourselves on a deeper levelWORK WITH MEApply to work with me one-to-one in 2023Download the Radical Rest StudioJoin the mailing listLINKS & CREDITSDrop me an email - waywardbodies@protonmail.comFind more of my work at anotherpractice.comJoin the mailing list, my other favourite way to communicateThis episode is edited by the radiant Joeli Kelly, with eternal thanks and praises.DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE OF WAYWARD BODIES?Want to help other folks find it too? Click here to subscribe on iTunes, and leave a rating & review. Or go old school and just tell your mates. That works too!

    0 | Welcome to Wayward Bodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 7:18


    In this first mini-episode of Wayward Bodies, Elle lays down the intention and vision for the podcast and gives a preview of what's to come as we explore topics of embodiment, body liberation, justice, creativity, healing and more. Welcome to Wayward Bodies.

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