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2 episodes with bernadette pleasant
2 episodes with bernadette pleasant
2 episodes with bernadette pleasant
In this weeks episode we are joined by Bernadette Pleasant. Bernadette Pleasant is a passionate and visionary public speaker. As the Founder of The Emotional Institute and the creative force behind The Emotional Tour, a transformative mind-body wellness workshop, she has dedicated her life to inspiring positive change. Bernadette is renowned for her expertise in Somatic Emotional Release and her role as a facilitator of Sacred Grief Rituals, advocating for emotional liberation through the power of movement and empowerment. Don't miss this episode to hear Bernadette speak about the importance of honoring your emotions. You can find her on Instagram, Facebook, or Her Website. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthepelvis/message
Join us for a transformative episode as Yvonne Marchese engages in a deep conversation with Bernadette Pleasant about her journey to living authentically. Bernadette shares profound insights into the importance of listening to one's body and tapping into the joy of childhood activities to reconnect with oneself. They delve into various themes, including finding courage, overcoming perfectionism, and letting go of people-pleasing tendencies. From navigating grief to reclaiming moments of playfulness, Bernadette offers wisdom and support, illustrating the power of self-awareness and authenticity in living a fulfilled life.
In this mesmerizing episode, we invite you to embark on a mystical journey into the intricate realm of intimacy and profound connections. Our enchanting guest, Rain Montana, is no ordinary guide—she is a certified Erotic Blueprint coach, a guardian of sacred secrets, a devoted wife, and a nurturing mother. Her wisdom, gleaned from arcane studies with influential luminaries such as Mama Gena, the enchantress of desire, Bernadette Pleasant of The Emotional Institute, the sorceress of sensuality Sheila Kelly from S-Factor, and the enigmatic Jaiya, master of the Erotic Blueprint, has endowed her with a unique and potent perspective on the art of personal connection.Join us as Rain Montana unveils her mystical expertise and shares her unwavering passion for guiding women and couples through the enchanted forest of intimacy. With a profound understanding of the emotional and physical aspects of human bonds, Rain is your mystical compass on a transformative journey to unveil hidden desires, erect formidable boundaries, and summon your most authentic self.Whether you yearn to rekindle the fiery embers of passion within your relationship or wish to embark on a mystic path of self-discovery, Rain Montana's insights and guidance will conjure a transformative spark within you. Follow her mystical journey and unravel her potent wisdom on Instagram @_ambitious_living or embark on a virtual pilgrimage to her sacred realm at www.ambitiousliving.com (http://www.ambitiousliving.com/).Prepare to be entranced by this illuminating conversation, where you'll unearth ancient secrets and embark on a magical journey of self-discovery, harnessing the mystical power of intimacy in your life.Subscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations. Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review!
Sherry and Carla start with some exciting news, they met IRL! The sparks flew, and this leads them to reflect on just a few of the beautiful things about their partnership. They take a Love Fix question from a listener looking for some ways to process her emotions after leaving an ex that is an addict, and they welcome Bernadette Pleasant. Bernadette is a sensational speaker, somatic healer, sacred grief ritual facilitator, and founder of The Emotional Institute. Bernadette promotes emotional freedom through movement and empowerment. She talks with Sherry and Carla about what exactly grief is, and how we can learn to embrace it. Bernadette provides some fantastic tools and resources to get started finding support for grief, and how everyone's grief is valid, no matter how different it looks. Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Sherry Website | Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Sherry Gaba | Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author | Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction -($1 trial or 1/2 off 6 months free) Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp Bernadette Website | Instagram Sign up to be in TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love. Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode. What You'll Hear In This Episode: Bernadette defines grief and discusses why our society wants us to move on from it so fast. Why is grief so painful, and how can we process it? It's important to not grieve alone but to find support and others that can hold space for you while you heal. Grief is way beyond just loss and death. You can grieve a relationship, a job that didn't happen, or just something you were expecting that fell short of your overall vision. More on Bernadette's Emotional Institute community, along with how to work with Sherry and Carla on overcoming codependency, dating, break-ups, healing from toxic relationships, and gaining confidence. How grieving can be passed down from mother to child and through our ancestry. Some tools to be able to sit in grief, and even embrace it instead of running from it. Why is it important to deal with our grief before just jumping into a new relationship? Is there a different type of grief in toxic abusive relationships? How can grief actually be beautiful? Shame is the enemy of our healing work, and we don't want to shame the shame, but let it come up and out. Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.
“There are no good, bad, light or dark emotions, only emotions that need to be fully acknowledged and expressed.” This quote comes from Bernadette Pleasant, founder of the mind-body wellness program, The Emotional Institute, and speech coach who helps others feel their emotions and live in their truth. After leaving her religion and not finding acceptance from the people closest to her, she started on a journey of healing and nourishing her soul. Bernadette is sharing her deep history with the mother wound, how it changed her parenting, and led to a career of helping others find self-expression and self-empowerment. You'll hear how she uses dance to get others present in their body and feeling comfortable in their own skin, and coaches them through grief work and trauma healing Host Jessica and Bernadette also talk about rebuilding a tribe of women to support one another, and building an emotionally conscious world. They share stories of mother's intuition, the importance of expressing yourself, and their favorite tools to stop those bad feelings from overtaking you. For a heartfelt conversation on motherhood and connecting to the deepest parts of yourself, tune in to this episode! Topics discussed in this episode: Bernadette on her “mother wound” The healing that comes with awareness and compassion Jessica on changing after becoming a mother A story that exemplifies the “mother wound” showing up in Bernadette's life Feeling like a victim and finding the tools within to help yourself The inspiration for Bernadette's business, The Emotional Institute Bernadette on her work as a speech coach Getting past limitations like self-consciousness and judgements Staying committed to reaching people and shining her light The importance of prioritizing your own health and community Bernadette's statement of love and core values Ending generational trauma A few of Bernadette's favorite tools for recentering and staying present Women need to have more orgasms Bernadette's favorite read or listen Jessica and Bernadette's love for author Matt Kahn Upcoming projects for Bernadette Learn more about The Emotional Institute and Bernadette's Kauai Private Retreat here: https://www.theemotionalinstitute.com/links Follow Bernadette: Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Resources mentioned in this episode: Everything Is Here to Help You: Finding the Gift in Life's Greatest Challenges by Matt Kahn The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk Dr. Joe Dispenza Bob Holroyd Find more resources for the Real RAW Mamma podcast: https://embracewhoyouare.com/ Head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify to hear more episodes! Connect with Jessica:Facebook Instagram TikTok
WHY MOVEMENT HEALS with BERNADETTE PLEASANT “Healing happens by being witnessed.” – Bernadette Pleasant Episode Summary: Have you ever experienced the ecstasy of a wild, shake-it-all-out dance? Have you watched someone dance as if no one is watching? Today we chat with Bernadette Pleasant a somatic healer, sacred grief facilitator, and creator of well-loved mind-body wellness programs using sound and movement. Bernadette believes "there are no good, bad, light, or dark emotions; only emotions that need to be fully expressed." Bernadette is a vibrant, sensual speaker who connects with those who have been silenced and shut down, to support their physical, emotional, and healing journeys. Listen in to hear Bernadette describe the many way to express, honor and release what no longer serves you with sound and movement. Topics We Discuss: [4:22] How trauma gets held in our bodies, and how Bernadette provides a safe space to move through it to a new place. [8:24] How you know you need release – sarcasm, irritability, avoidant isolation, boredom. [11:42] Discomfort of growth. Fear needs to be fed (shopping, eating, binge-watching). [13:36] The healing power of dance vs other movements (yoga, walking). [16:32] Why drums are so healing. The first sound you heard was the heartbeat of the womb -- a safe space to move and grow. [19:44] Bernadette's growth experience while pole dancing. Releasing the voices of shame and judgment and finding joy and freedom. [23:04] Talk therapy vs. other modes of healing -- sound, breathwork, dance. Allowing the experience to be messy. [28:10] Bernadette's intuitive process with clients. Patience, curiosity and compression allow the softening. [32:55] The Dagara tribe of Burkina Faso in West African practices grieving routinely to navigate and release with big emotions without shame. FOLLOW BERNADETTE PLEASANT: Bernadette is creator of well-loved mind-body wellness programs, including Femme!, the Emotional Institute, Emotion in Motion, What Wasn't Said and Sacred Silence. The Emotional Institute offers courses, classes, and how-to videos that broaden the understanding and expression of our full range of emotions. In the 90-minute Femme! experience, Bernadette creates a safe space for people of all ages, genders, and body types to explore their emotional selves. Everyone is empowered to fully embrace and embody all of their emotions — and express them through sound and movement. Joy, sorrow, rage, confidence, desire, and more are all welcomed at Femme! Whether in a classroom, on a podium, or in one-on-one private sessions, find out more at her website and on Instagram. SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you're enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you'll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook
Bernadette Pleasant is the founder of Femme! & The Emotional Institute as she shares very deeply about the meaning of her work in promoting emotional freedom through movement and empowerment, about her own Journey that led her to do this very powerful work and why it matters so much to her and to those that she works with, and about the impact that it has had on others. As the conversation concludes, she shares an incredibly moving and deeply compelling perspective on the importance of healing all of the grief, trauma, pain, and challenges that we have been going through here in the U.S. and in the world. To learn more about Bernadette and her work, visit https://theemotionalinstitute.comIntoxicating and energetic, Bernadette Pleasant is a fiery sensual Speaker, Somatic Healer, and Creator of The Emotional Institute LLC, 400 Years: Unlearning Racism & Femme!, a mind-body wellness program. She has spent a lifetime exploring creative visualizations and celebrations of the human form, from sensual dance to somatic healing. A gifted healer, dancer, and entrepreneur, she channels her personal journeys and her radical empathy into transformative, immersive experiences that empower and celebrate people of all genders, ages, sizes, and fitness levels. Bernadette travels globally empowering all through classes, private workshops, retreats and conference engagements. With certifications in Emotions-Centered Coaching, Nia Technique, Nia 5 Stages, Ageless Grace, Pole Dance, Somatic Healing, Reiki, and Integrated Energy Therapy—and studies in African, Tribal, and Free Dance—Bernadette Pleasant promotes emotional freedom through movement and empowerment. As an experienced entrepreneur and the founder of Femme! & The Emotional Institute, Bernadette Pleasant regularly leads discussions on emotional healing, grief rituals, inclusive movement, and empowerment for all. Her authenticity, charisma, and warmth allow her to empathize with and inspire those ready for a journey of emotional exploration and affirmation. Intuitive and engaging, Bernadette Pleasant is a vibrant, sensual speaker who connects with those who have been silenced and shut down to support their physical, emotional, and healing journeys—whether in a classroom, from a podium, or one-on-one.
Whether your grief is fresh or decades old, interpersonal or existential, ecological or ancestral, you are welcome to bring it to the ritual space for expression and release.This grief ritual may appeal to you if:*you would like to release sorrow, anger, fear, numbness*you are drawn to embodied/somatic healing work*you access and express emotion when you're in a supportive community*you desire more lightness, freedom, creative energy, and a greater sense of possibility in lifeBernadette Pleasant, the founder of Femme! will be leading the ritual. Femme! is a fusion movement experience class that guides participants through a series of emotional expressions to help them unleash their physical power and discover release. Set to live drums and uniting elements of dance and meditation, Femme! participants take an emotional tour through joy, rage, and more to reach a place of catharsis and empowerment.Bernadette Pleasant, a healer, dancer and entrepreneur. Drawing on the tradition of African American women as natural healers, Bernadette is an outspoken, charismatic thought leader whose transformative mantra is perfect for when change is in the air.The Emotional Institutehttps://www.theemotionalinstitute.com/about-the-emotional-institute About Bernadette Pleasanthttps://www.theemotionalinstitute.com/about-bernadetteMusic for PodcastGroove Grove by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-groveLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Original broadcast: July 20, 2020
Whether your grief is fresh or decades old, interpersonal or existential, ecological or ancestral, you are welcome to bring it to the ritual space for expression and release.This grief ritual may appeal to you if:*you would like to release sorrow, anger, fear, numbness*you are drawn to embodied/somatic healing work*you access and express emotion when you're in a supportive community*you desire more lightness, freedom, creative energy, and a greater sense of possibility in lifeBernadette Pleasant, the founder of Femme! will be leading the ritual. Femme! is a fusion movement experience class that guides participants through a series of emotional expressions to help them unleash their physical power and discover release. Set to live drums and uniting elements of dance and meditation, Femme! participants take an emotional tour through joy, rage, and more to reach a place of catharsis and empowerment.Bernadette Pleasant, a healer, dancer and entrepreneur. Drawing on the tradition of African American women as natural healers, Bernadette is an outspoken, charismatic thought leader whose transformative mantra is perfect for when change is in the air.The Emotional Institutehttps://www.theemotionalinstitute.com/about-the-emotional-institute About Bernadette Pleasanthttps://www.theemotionalinstitute.com/about-bernadetteMusic for PodcastGroove Grove by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-groveLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Original broadcast: July 20, 2020
Whether your grief is fresh or decades old, interpersonal or existential, ecological or ancestral, you are welcome to bring it to the ritual space for expression and release.This grief ritual may appeal to you if:*you would like to release sorrow, anger, fear, numbness*you are drawn to embodied/somatic healing work*you access and express emotion when you're in a supportive community*you desire more lightness, freedom, creative energy, and a greater sense of possibility in lifeBernadette Pleasant, the founder of Femme! will be leading the ritual. Femme! is a fusion movement experience class that guides participants through a series of emotional expressions to help them unleash their physical power and discover release. Set to live drums and uniting elements of dance and meditation, Femme! participants take an emotional tour through joy, rage, and more to reach a place of catharsis and empowerment.Bernadette Pleasant, a healer, dancer and entrepreneur. Drawing on the tradition of African American women as natural healers, Bernadette is an outspoken, charismatic thought leader whose transformative mantra is perfect for when change is in the air.The Emotional Institutehttps://www.theemotionalinstitute.com/about-the-emotional-institute About Bernadette Pleasanthttps://www.theemotionalinstitute.com/about-bernadetteMusic for PodcastGroove Grove by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-groveLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Original broadcast: July 20, 2020
Wellness professional and healer Bernadette Pleasant has a bold idea, " we have bias in our bodies." The work it will take for all people to rid themselves of racisms odious effects will take therapy and community, things Pleasant discusses at length this week with us.She is an expert to say the least. Bernadette Pleasant is the founder of Femme!, a fusion movement experience and The Emotional Institute®, an online resource and educational center that offers courses, workshops, and interactive experiences that provide pathways to cultivate emotional wellbeing and gain insights that bring about a balanced mind/body connection. Bernadette has spent a lifetime exploring celebrations of the mind and body, from sensual dance to somatic healing. So join us to heal and spread the one love vibe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-trend-with-justin-a-w/support
This transition period is an ideal time to fix what needs mending inside, tap your individual magic, and optimize your self-care routine for lasting health. The 5-day Transform Your Health Summit hosted by The Shift Network supports you through this unparalleled re-entry into the world. I'm honored to be among more than 45 incredible luminaries, including Dr. Dan Siegel, Rhonda Magee, Donna Eden, Dr. Shamini Jain, Dr. Damon Silas, Bernadette Pleasant, and many other presenters in this unique summit. RSVP HERE: https://shiftnetwork.infusionsoft.com/go/tyh21a23333/a23333 Curious to know whether you're at increased risk of illness due to early childhood experiences? Take this short quiz to ind out your ACE score free: ☞ https://bit.ly/GetYourACEScore My New TEDx is LIVE!
Our guest on the pod this week is Bernadette Pleasant. Bernadette is an entrepreneur, author, thought leader and unstoppable badass committed to helping you discover your Primal and Higher Self. She is the Founder of The Emotional Institute and the Creator of Femme!, a mind-body wellness program and 400 Years, a somatic based anti-racism program. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Emotional Institute Femme! program The Grief Ritual 400 Years program Bernadette's private coaching The Podcast Success Team Paul's business coaching site
Bernadette was 26 when she said goodbye to the only life she knew- one where religion decided who loved, what clothes she wore, and how she should behave., Bernadette fought for her own emotional freedom and found the answers in MOVEMENT + SOUND. She teaches us to reconnect with our vibrancy through her methods, and inspires us to keep on DANCING through life. This episode will leave you inspired to ditch your spanx, take your bra off and experience ALL of what life has to offer. Follow Bernadette on instagram: @bernadette_pleasant https://theemotionalinstitute.com/ Femme! Experience: https://theemotionalinstitute.com/product/femme-experience-class-2-7-21/ Grief Ritual: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/133769894355 400 Years: https://theemotionalinstitute.com/400-years/ Instagram: The Truthiest Life on instagram @thetruthiestlife Host @Lisahayim To support TTL, subscribe, follow, or share episodes with family and friends who could benefit If you’re loving TTL, Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truthiest-life/id1535516122?uo=2 Guest submissions: e-mail your story to hello@truthiestlife.com Edited by Houston Tilley Intro Jingle by Alyssa Chase aka @findyoursails Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
In this episode we engage in conversations with three expert facilitators on their personal stories that led them to experience, understand, and value how white supremacy is stored in our bodies and how healing in community is an essential way for what's next. By healing together, we can shift from inherited fear through being witnessed and being curious. There are ways for us to come to the table together. There are ways for us to strengthen our relationships, re-embrace consistency, joy and trust and let go, releasing ourselves to not knowing.Resources Mentioned on the show:Lisa Jo's websiteBernadette's websiteRoslyn's email: rosaroo1@live.com400 years: Unlearning racism through the body, storytelling and deep listeningOriginally Recorded on January 29, 2021.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/posts/35274155)
In this episode, through storytelling and reflection, we review the somatic experience that people of color have of how the System can unleash itself against them at any time. We highlight how bodies of people of color retain memories of traumatic events and how the retriggering is unlikely for white people to understand. We offer ways to weave the gap across different experiences and pave the way for unlearning racism, healing, and mutual understanding.Our guest, Bernadette is a fiery sensual Speaker, Somatic Healer, Sacred Grief Ritual Facilitator, Creator of The Emotional Institute and Femme!, a mind-body wellness program. With certifications in Somatic Healing Modalities and Sensual Movement, Reiki, and Integrated Energy Therapy—and studies in African, Tribal, and Free Dance—Bernadette promotes emotional freedom through movement and empowerment. Resources mentioned on the show: Bernadette Pleasant's website400 years: Unlearning racism through the body, storytelling and deep listeningOriginally recorded on January 25, 2021.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/posts/35274155)
Bernadette Pleasant is the Co-founder of The Grief Ritual which concentrates on the following:*Releasing sorrow, anger, fear, numbness*Drawn to embodied/somatic healing work*Access and express emotion when you're in a supportive community*Desiring more lightness, freedom, creative energy, and a greater sense of possibility in lifeWith certifications in the Nia Technique, Nia 5 Stages, Ageless Grace, Pole Dance, Somatic Healing, Reiki, and Integrated Energy Therapy---and studies in African, Tribal, and Free Dance--Bernadette Pleasant promotes emotional freedom through movement and empowerment. Additionally, she is an experienced entrepreneur and the Founder of Femme! and The Emotional Institute.https://theemotionalinstitute.com/
Bernadette Pleasant is the Co-founder of The Grief Ritual which concentrates on the following:*Releasing sorrow, anger, fear, numbness*Drawn to embodied/somatic healing work*Access and express emotion when you're in a supportive community*Desiring more lightness, freedom, creative energy, and a greater sense of possibility in lifeWith certifications in the Nia Technique, Nia 5 Stages, Ageless Grace, Pole Dance, Somatic Healing, Reiki, and Integrated Energy Therapy---and studies in African, Tribal, and Free Dance--Bernadette Pleasant promotes emotional freedom through movement and empowerment. Additionally, she is an experienced entrepreneur and the Founder of Femme! and The Emotional Institute.https://theemotionalinstitute.com/
Bernadette Pleasant is the Co-founder of The Grief Ritual which concentrates on the following:*Releasing sorrow, anger, fear, numbness*Drawn to embodied/somatic healing work*Access and express emotion when you're in a supportive community*Desiring more lightness, freedom, creative energy, and a greater sense of possibility in lifeWith certifications in the Nia Technique, Nia 5 Stages, Ageless Grace, Pole Dance, Somatic Healing, Reiki, and Integrated Energy Therapy---and studies in African, Tribal, and Free Dance--Bernadette Pleasant promotes emotional freedom through movement and empowerment. Additionally, she is an experienced entrepreneur and the Founder of Femme! and The Emotional Institute.https://theemotionalinstitute.com/
TO WATCH A VIDEO OF THIS INTERVIEW, GO TO INSPIRING CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CHANNEL OR VIEW DIRECTLY AT https://youtu.be/XJLZNcDy1foJeff sits down with Bernadette Pleasant, the founder of Femme! & The Emotional Institute as she shares very deeply about the meaning of her work in promoting emotional freedom through movement and empowerment, about her own Journey that led her to do this very powerful work and why it matters so much to her and to those that she works with, and about the impact that it has had on others. As the conversation concludes, she shares an incredibly moving and deeply compelling perspective on the importance of healing all of the grief, trauma, pain, and challenges that we have been going through here in the U.S. and in the world. To learn more about Bernadette and her work, visit https://theemotionalinstitute.com/ Intoxicating and energetic, Bernadette Pleasant is a fiery sensual Speaker, Somatic Healer, and Creator of The Emotional Institute LLC, 400 Years: Unlearning Racism & Femme!, a mind-body wellness program. She has spent a lifetime exploring creative visualizations and celebrations of the human form, from sensual dance to somatic healing. A gifted healer, dancer, and entrepreneur, she channels her personal journeys and her radical empathy into transformative, immersive experiences that empower and celebrate people of all genders, ages, sizes, and fitness levels. Bernadette travels globally empowering all through classes, private workshops, retreats and conference engagements. With certifications in Emotions-Centered Coaching, Nia Technique, Nia 5 Stages, Ageless Grace, Pole Dance, Somatic Healing, Reiki, and Integrated Energy Therapy—and studies in African, Tribal, and Free Dance—Bernadette Pleasant promotes emotional freedom through movement and empowerment. As an experienced entrepreneur and the founder of Femme! & The Emotional Institute, Bernadette Pleasant regularly leads discussions on emotional healing, grief rituals, inclusive movement, and empowerment for all. Her authenticity, charisma, and warmth allow her to empathize with and inspire those ready for a journey of emotional exploration and affirmation. Intuitive and engaging, Bernadette Pleasant is a vibrant, sensual speaker who connects with those who have been silenced and shut down to support their physical, emotional, and healing journeys—whether in a classroom, from a podium, or one-on-one.
TO WATCH A VIDEO OF THIS INTERVIEW, GO TO INSPIRING CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CHANNEL OR VIEW DIRECTLY AT https://youtu.be/XJLZNcDy1foJeff sits down with Bernadette Pleasant, the founder of Femme! & The Emotional Institute as she shares very deeply about the meaning of her work in promoting emotional freedom through movement and empowerment, about her own Journey that led her to do this very powerful work and why it matters so much to her and to those that she works with, and about the impact that it has had on others. As the conversation concludes, she shares an incredibly moving and deeply compelling perspective on the importance of healing all of the grief, trauma, pain, and challenges that we have been going through here in the U.S. and in the world. To learn more about Bernadette and her work, visit https://theemotionalinstitute.com/ Intoxicating and energetic, Bernadette Pleasant is a fiery sensual Speaker, Somatic Healer, and Creator of The Emotional Institute LLC, 400 Years: Unlearning Racism & Femme!, a mind-body wellness program. She has spent a lifetime exploring creative visualizations and celebrations of the human form, from sensual dance to somatic healing. A gifted healer, dancer, and entrepreneur, she channels her personal journeys and her radical empathy into transformative, immersive experiences that empower and celebrate people of all genders, ages, sizes, and fitness levels. Bernadette travels globally empowering all through classes, private workshops, retreats and conference engagements. With certifications in Emotions-Centered Coaching, Nia Technique, Nia 5 Stages, Ageless Grace, Pole Dance, Somatic Healing, Reiki, and Integrated Energy Therapy—and studies in African, Tribal, and Free Dance—Bernadette Pleasant promotes emotional freedom through movement and empowerment. As an experienced entrepreneur and the founder of Femme! & The Emotional Institute, Bernadette Pleasant regularly leads discussions on emotional healing, grief rituals, inclusive movement, and empowerment for all. Her authenticity, charisma, and warmth allow her to empathize with and inspire those ready for a journey of emotional exploration and affirmation. Intuitive and engaging, Bernadette Pleasant is a vibrant, sensual speaker who connects with those who have been silenced and shut down to support their physical, emotional, and healing journeys—whether in a classroom, from a podium, or one-on-one.
The Bodyful Black Girl Podcast is back with special guest Bernadette Pleasant, the creator of Femme! It's a juicy episode that includes a discussion about: The movement modality Bernadette created, Femme! Wearing the mask of the strong black woman and the toll it can take on our bodies. The importance of creating spaces where black women feel safe, seen, and nourished The stress of living in bodies with black and brown skin If you like what you hear, feel free to check out Bernadette and her work at www.livefemme.com. You can also follow Bodyful Healing on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @bodyfulhealing, or check out our website: https://thebodyfulhealingproject.com. You can find Jennifer Sterling's book, "Dear Strong Black Woman" here: https://amzn.to/38sEknG Music provided by Blue Dot Sessions and Rune Dale --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodyful-black-girl/message
This month on Sacred Sexuality with Leslie Blackburn, Leslie will be interviewing Bernadette Pleasant. Intoxicating and energetic, Bernadette Pleasant is a fiery Public Speaker, Somatic Healer, Sacred Grief Facilitator and Creator of Femme!, Emotion in Motion as well as Sacred Silence, mind-body wellness programs. In the Femme! Experience, Bernadette creates a safe space for all ages, genders and body types to explore their sensual selves. Everyone is empowered to fully embrace and embody all of their emotions and fully express them through movement; joy, sorrow, rage, ecstasy and more are all welcome at Femme!. In Femme! everyone is infused with the affirmation, “It’s your body; you can do whatever you want with it-including love it unapologetically!” Bernadette is a vibrant, sensual speaker who connects with those who have been silenced and shut down to support their physical, emotional, and healing journeys—whether in a classroom, from a podium, or one-on-one. More about Bernadette, to attend an experience or book her as a speaker: http://www.livefemme.com More about Leslie and Sacred Sexuality and reach out for private sessions in-person in Ann Arbor or remotely via Zoom or phone: www.LeslieBlackburn.com Support Leslie and the publication of her new book in 2020, or join the Monthly Sacred Body Circles online: www.patreon.com/LeslieBlackburn
This month on Sacred Sexuality with Leslie Blackburn, Leslie will be interviewing Bernadette Pleasant. Intoxicating and energetic, Bernadette Pleasant is a fiery Public Speaker, Somatic Healer, Sacred Grief Facilitator and Creator of Femme!, Emotion in Motion as well as Sacred Silence, mind-body wellness programs. In the Femme! Experience, Bernadette creates a safe space for all ages, genders and body types to explore their sensual selves. Everyone is empowered to fully embrace and embody all of their emotions and fully express them through movement; joy, sorrow, rage, ecstasy and more are all welcome at Femme!. In Femme! everyone is infused with the affirmation, “It's your body; you can do whatever you want with it-including love it unapologetically!” Bernadette is a vibrant, sensual speaker who connects with those who have been silenced and shut down to support their physical, emotional, and healing journeys—whether in a classroom, from a podium, or one-on-one. More about Bernadette, to attend an experience or book her as a speaker: http://www.livefemme.com More about Leslie and Sacred Sexuality and reach out for private sessions in-person in Ann Arbor or remotely via Zoom or phone: www.LeslieBlackburn.com Support Leslie and the publication of her new book in 2020, or join the Monthly Sacred Body Circles online: www.patreon.com/LeslieBlackburn
Podcast Episode 127: Bernadette Pleasant (Femme!) Bernadette Pleasant is an energetic firebrand who is a speaker, healer, dancer, entrepreneur, and creator of Femme!, a mind-body wellness program. The FBGs had the chance to speak to her about how she began her career and what made her out on the “emotional spanks” in her life. Trust us, this episode gets very emotional as this woman cannot help but speak her truth. Bernadette believes that movement is important to learning and her Femme experiences are body inclusive, a safe space for all ages, backgrounds and body types to find peace, empowerment while moving with the music to tap into your emotions. Think of it as the one space you can reach down and really express your rage, sorrow, worry, joy--whatever you want to send out to the universe. (It's not uncommon to see people weep while dancing during a Femme workshop.) This show, in particular, gets deep and we could not be any happier to introduce you to the healing world of Bernadette here! Follow Bernadette & Femme! on social media on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube Fit Bottomed Girls www.fitbottomedgirls.com Fit Bottomed Mamas www.fitbottomedmamas.com Fit Bottomed Zen www.fitbottomedzen.com Fit Bottomed Eats: www.fitbottomedeats.com Twitter: @FitBottomedGirl @FitBottomedZen @FitBottomedMama @FitBottomedEats Email us at podcast@fitbottomedgirls.com Read more at http://fitbottomedgirls.com/category/resources/podcast-episodes/ Subscribe: http://fitbottomedgirls.com/podcast/ Want to sponsor the show? Yay! Drop us a note at advertising@fitbottomedgirls.com and let's make the world a healthier place together!
On the importance of creating a culture of emotionally aware and expressed people, and the significance of allowing our bodies to express in a primal and liberated way, as an example of nature and its many states, storms, colors and changes. We speak with somatic healer, dancer, and embodiment facilitator, BERNADETTE PLEASANT, the founder of FEMME!, a modality for all genders. Tune in for this vibrant conversation about how to harness the primal power and vulnerability of our emotions through the body, in a way that makes us freer, more alive, and more connected. EPISODE'S WISDOM BITES: Our bodies are created in the likeness of nature. Sunsets don't hold back. Rainstorms and the ocean get to be so many things; there is no one right way for them to be. And so we also get to be that expressive: We get to be water, we get to be gentle as a fine mist, we get to be still and inviting, we get to be ferocious, we get to be frozen, or warm. We get to be everything that is given to us by example of nature. And the invitation is that nature in no iteration stays the same or operates in a thin or narrow margin. There is change, there is growth, there is color, there is beauty, there is barren, there is every-thing in nature! And our bodies too, our way of being, of moving, of emoting, are all of that– all the ways in which we can live our bodies as an example of nature.” “When my body is freeas it wishes, as opposed to traditional forms of dance, and I am feeling, say, rage,I am not focusing on a pointed toe and an angle, but I get to bring whatever needs to move through me, in such a complete way that I feel wider after I move: I have given that which I am feeling the movement and the sound that it needs to express through my body. So I often tell people to bring me their “too-much”. If they have ever been told that they were too much, I say to them, “Bring it to me! I want your too-muchness.” Those are the kind of people I want to run tribe with, to create a community with. If we get to be fully expressed through our bodies, imagine the lives we get to live.” More about Bernadette's work at https://livefemme.com Bernadette Pleasant is the Creator of Femme! a mind and body wellness modality, rooted in dance, sensuality, emotional and creative expression, inclusivity and empowerment for all. A gifted somatic healer, dancer, and entrepreneur, Bernadette creates immersive experiences that empower and celebrate people of all genders, ages, sizes, and fitness levels. She travels the world to offer transformative embodiment and regularly leads discussions on emotional healing, inclusive movement, and embodied empowerment. She is also a woman of color who comes from a long line of natural healers, and an experienced practitioner and teacher of Pole Dancing, Nia, and African Dance. Her classrooms welcome participants without judgment and support them on their paths to finding comfort in their own skin.
On The PurposeGirl Podcast I teach a range of tools for working with your mindset -- things I've learned in my coaching practice, through positive psychology, and through my own personal work. In the last year or so I've discovered that our emotions get stuck in our body, and through a women's program that I've been a part of I learned how to move my emotions through my body, and it's really helped me manage some of my tougher emotions and bring me greater peace and happiness. It's important to feel our full range of emotions, to own them all, and it's also critical that we understand how to manage them in healthy ways, and my special guest today is the perfect person to help us with this. Bernadette Pleasant is an intoxicating, energetic, fiery sensual Speaker and Somatic Healer, and the Creator of Femme!, a mind-body wellness program. She has spent a lifetime exploring creative visualizations and celebrations of the human form, from sensual dance to somatic healing. A gifted healer, dancer, and entrepreneur, she channels her personal journeys and her radical empathy into transformative, immersive experiences that empower and celebrate people of all genders, ages, sizes, and fitness levels. Bernadette travels globally empowering all through classes, private workshops, retreats and conference engagements. Bernadette and I discuss the importance of moving our emotions through our bodies in healthy ways instead of letting them get stuck there, feeling all our feelings in their full intensity and not stifling them, and then moving past the more challenging emotions. You can learn more about Bernadette's Femme! led Experiences and Events here (https://www.livefemme.com/organizer/bernadette-pleasant/). She has certified and licensed teachers all over the USA, as well as China, Canada and the UK, and their events are always listed on their website (https://www.livefemme.com/find-a-class/). She's also holding a Femme! Teacher Training and Immersion in Baltimore in June, and you can get the Femme! Ebook on Self Care Rituals here (https://mailchi.mp/livefemme.com/selfcareritualebook). You can also follow her on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LiveFemme/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/livefemme/). Bernadette recommends the book Pussy: A Reclamation, by Regina Thomashauer, which I've recommended on this podcast in the past, and you can get it at Amazon [https://amzn.to/2Ezkf2T]. It would really mean a lot to me if you would go to Apple Podcasts and leave me a review (hopefully a great one!), leave a 5 star rating, subscribe to this podcast so you never miss an episode, and download the episodes! And please spread the word and help our community grow! Thank you so much spending your time with me! And if you aren't following me already, you can find me on Instagram and Facebook, and click here to receive my newsletter. May you live purposefully, may you love yourself, and may you love life. Bye for now!
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How much do you enjoy your body? If you’re anything like me… Even the question itself would make me shut down and want to crawl under the covers. What do you mean, how much I enjoy my body? If I lost 10 lbs, I would enjoy it more. For years, my love for my body… Ahem… Not “love” — my tolerating of my body was completely conditional on whether that said body complied with and conformed to the expectations that I had of it. Which were really, really simple. Staying at the same constant “ideal” weight. And not aging. Really, is that too much to ask? It took me some time — and awareness of what I now call Patriarchy Stress Disorder — the trauma of 1000s of years of oppression and how it has shaped our relationships with ourselves, our bodies — among other things… To ask that question. My relationship with my body. My expectations of my body. Were they really… MINE… or were they issued by Patriarchy Press? You can probably guess the answer. Can you relate? Asking that question and confronting the truth of the answer was hugely liberating for me. It liberated me from the constant war against my body. It put me on the path of healing my relationship with her. No longer an IT, but a HER. And she — she has been so grateful. She’s been waiting for my to truly see her and truly love her, unconditionally, just the way she is — for close to 40 years. No matter how many years it’s been for you and her, your body, it’s never too late. Our brilliant guest Bernadette Pleasant shares on this episode of Her Success Radio some deep wisdom of embodiment and healing through authentic movement. She’s glorious and gorgeous. But she wasn’t always this free, this confident, this comfortable in her own skin. It’s hard to believe, looking at her now. So don’t take my word for it. Listen to Bernadette share her story on this episode. And please leave us a comment: What stayed with you from our conversation? The first question I asked Bernadette was, “When you first read the words, Patriarchy Stress Disorder, what did you feel and what did you think?” Bernadette Pleasant: “It just felt so incredibly aligned. I’ve read that and I’ve thought, ‘Whoa, it’s certainly a condition.’ So, how brilliant of you to call it that… I personally saw that and I thought, ‘Oh yeah, I get that. I see that every day.’ I personally have experienced it and I see it in so many people. How they’re shut down and how they are reacting. There are just so many ways of how this disorder affects our lives and how there’s a need to heal. So quite honestly, it just felt so aligned and clear. A sad truth, but naming something — you know how important it is to name something — because then you can do something about it… It’s an awareness of something that exist, and therefore — what can we do about it?” We talked about how Patriarchy Stress Disorder manifests in it feeling unsafe for us to show up in our full authentic expression of our emotions, feel connected with ourselves and others, feel confident and comfortable in our own skin, and live bright, shiny lives — as the bright, shiny beings we came into this world as. We talked about Bernadette’s personal journey and how she created Femme! — her brilliant body of work — out of her own need to liberate. How a repressed emotional range leads to disempowerment and under-living, under-enjoying all areas of live — or, as Bernadette calls it, half-assing your emotions and your life. May our conversation serve as validation of your experience of feeling under-expressed, under-powered in this patriarchal culture and inspiration for re-powering yourself by getting in touch with your body, your emotions — and reclaiming them. Please tune in and give your precious body the gift of your unconditional love for her.
Women's embodiment of their emotional lives and expression have been overrun by our logical, rational minds, but dealing with our emotions with our minds leaves us feeling stuck and disconnected. Emotions are meant to be felt, and we feel things through our body, which is why dance and movement are an excellent way to reconnect with your body, emotions and felt experience- something most of us are deeply lacking in our lives. Bernadette Pleasant has created Femme!; a dance, movement and meditation practice that provides women the experience to reconnect with their full self through embodiment and connection to emotions and honoring our bodies. Femme! is an experience, brand and lifestyle movement that passionately fuses sensual movement, dance, meditation, creative visualization and celebration of the human form. Femme! is inspired by African, Tribal and Free Dance interwoven with the somatic and primal healing arts. Femme! creates sacred, safe spaces and invites everyone to reclaim and boldly display their power. You can find Femme on the web, on Instagram, Youtube or Facebook. To learn more about my work, you can visit my website or Instagram. You can book a Body Breakthrough Session here.
Super Power U: Mental Models and Tactical Skills To Activate Your Inner Superhero
Bernadette Pleasant is a true alchemist and a provocateur on a profound level. She celebrates her own inner and outer beauty and supports others to be their most energetic, healthy and tuned in to the rhythm of their own inner wisdom and power. Bernadette talks with us today about the work she does to empower others through her classes at Femme!, and the private workshops and retreats around the world. She shares her love of music and passion for the drums to help us evoke and acknowledge our emotions, and why she welcomes you to be “too much” in her universe. SHOW NOTES: http://lisabl.com/46 Enter the ONE YEAR Anniversary Giveaway by posting a review on the Facebook Page, iTunes, or Stitcher and then email hey@lisabl.com to let us know to enter you into the drawing which will happen on November 14th, 2018. Super U Resources:Feedback and show ideas to hey@lisabl.com Super Power U Facebook PageLisa Betts-LaCroix on Twitter — @LisaBL Super Power U Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google PlayLisaBL.com
Bernadette Pleasant is the creator of Femme, a fusion of sensual movement, dance, meditation, creative visualization and celebration of the feminine form. Femme! as designed, creates sacred, safe spaces for women to explore their femininity; to move in sensual ways, to explore and release emotions, to alter or release beliefs about themselves and to unapologetically love their bodies! Bernadette was such a fun person to talk with. We dove into why people live “half-assed emotional lives” (and how to stop), the power of drumming and how it helps us to reach other levels of our psyche, and the wisdom we can access through our bodies.
In today's episode, the creative genius behind FEMME! (live femme.com), Bernadette Pleasant gifts us with Self-Care tips and strategies for fully embracing your femininity.
Good morning! Join Stephanie and her guest Bernadette Pleasant as they discuss sensuality, dance, mindfullness, flexiblity (in your hips and yoru heart) and what this all has to do with being mindful. It's called Leading With The Body and it has everything to do with being the person you want to be and living the life you want. Listen in this morning at 11 am ET. www.StephaniePedersen.com www.BernadettePleasant.com/gift
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