Podcasts about embodied

“A joyful heart is good medicine.” But not the kind of joy you fake. In this episode, Dr. Alison explores the difference between healthy humor and harmful humor — and why that distinction matters for your nervous system, your relationships, and your spiritual formation. Humor can soothe. It can bond. It can bring relief. But it can also deflect. Minimize. Or quietly wound. You'll learn: Why humor can feel safe for one person and threatening for another How teasing can create intimacy… or erode it What it looks like to practice discernment without shaming yourself Why “getting your joy back” is often a sign of real healing This conversation is part of Pillar Three in Dr. Cook's Four Pillars series: Joy & Delight — not as a personality trait or a passing mood, but as a practice of inner formation. Because joy is not just an emotional expression. It's a signal. When your nervous system begins to feel safe enough to soften, laughter shifts. Delight becomes accessible. Connection deepens. And sometimes the kind of humor you practice reveals more about your healing than you realize. More Resources: Follow Dr. Alison on Instagram @dralisoncook  Join the 80,000+ soul menders in our email community and receive weekly reflections and gentle practices here. If you liked this episode, then you'll love: Episode 191: The 5 Most Important Things I've Learned About Faith, Attachment, & The Inner Life Episode 194: When Relationships Start to Drain You—Using Discernment to Stay Connected Without Losing Yourself Episode 111: How to Transforms Parenting Triggers & Blind Spots Into Growth & Connection With Beth McCord

Nearly 40% of Americans say digestive troubles disrupt their daily lives. As the daughter of a gastroenterologist, that's a statistic Anita can't ignore. She joins forces with neurogastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha to bust poop myths, explain what's actually normal and explore the surprising science behind the gut-brain connection.Meet the guest:- Dr. Trisha Pasricha, physician, researcher, medical journalist and author of "You've Been Pooping All Wrong"Read the transcript | Review the podcast on your preferred platformFollow Embodied on Instagram Leave a message for Embodied

In this episode, Katherine Forrest and Scott Caravello examine one of China's approaches to achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), drawing on reports from Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET). They discuss the country's focus on embodied AI and robotics as a potential path to AGI, multilevel government initiatives supporting this development, a large-scale social simulator project in Wuhan, and significant investments in power grid and data center infrastructure. ## Learn More About Paul, Weiss's Artificial Intelligence practice: https://www.paulweiss.com/industries/artificial-intelligence

Body as Shadow: Jung's Method of Embodied Healing is Jungian analyst Erica Lorentz's passionate, clinically grounded argument that Jung's psychology was never meant to be “head-only.” It was always an embodied practice, one that asks us to meet psyche where it actually lives: in sensation, emotion, energy, imagination, and what Jung called the somatic unconscious or subtle body. At the heart of the book is Lorentz's central method: embodied active imagination, a way of working in which inward attention to a symptom, sensation, or emotion becomes a portal into imaginal material and archetypal depths, without forcing interpretation or prematurely translating experience into words. This approach is shaped by her long apprenticeship in Authentic Movement (also known as Movement as Active Imagination), where the psyche is allowed to emerge through the body in a protected relational container and a non-directive witnessing stance. Lorentz argues that many modern approaches to trauma and psychotherapy remain constrained by a left-brain bias: we attempt to heal through insight, narrative, and cognitive explanation, while the original wound and the original healing energy often sits below language. Drawing on Jung's own words from the Zarathustra Seminar, she emphasizes the mysterious interlocking place where body and psyche become indistinguishable: where we cannot know if we are in matter or in psyche, because we are in both. Throughout the book, Lorentz bridges what is too often split in Jungian circles: developmental work and archetypal work. She insists that when we work with complexes, we must come to terms not only with childhood roots, but with the archetypal core “on its own ground”, because the archetype is not a metaphor; it is a force, and one we encounter in a bodily way. Erica Lorentz, M.Ed., L.P.C., is a Jungian analyst (IAAP) and training analyst at the C. G. Jung Institute of New England. With early roots in dance and decades of experience in Authentic Movement (Movement as Active Imagination), she integrates depth psychology with embodied and imaginal approaches to healing. Trained in object relations and shaped by clinical work with autistic and psychotic youth, she has taught and lectured widely on Jung, the body, and embodied active imagination across the US, Canada, the UK, and internationally, including teaching in India in 2024. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychoanalysis

Tenderoni Hotline #20: Hello, my love, and welcome back to the Tenderoni Hotline. Today, I'm joined by the luminous and deeply grounded Rose Zeeland, financial planner, death doula, and a radiant graduate of the Anchored program. In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Rose shares her journey from emotional flashbacks, perfectionism, and the chronic belief that she was “broken”… to a place of embodied healing, nervous system safety, and radical self-acceptance. We talk about what it means to move beyond just talking about healing and into the felt sense of coming home to yourself. Rose opens up about learning the language of her nervous system, redefining boundaries with love, and how she stopped outsourcing her worth to others and started honoring her full humanity, on her own terms. Together, we explore healing from internalized shame, the magic of being witnessed in community, and why this work isn't about fixing what's “wrong” with us but remembering what's always been whole within us. If you've ever felt like you were the only one who couldn't figure it out, the only one “too much” or “not enough,” this episode is for you. So get cozy, press play, and come be held by this beautiful story of reclamation, resilience, and return with Rose. Got a question for the Tenderoni Hotline? Send it to me at: podcast@beatrizalbina.com Learn more about Anchored and apply here: https://www.beatrizalbina.com/anchored Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/?hl=en

If you are tired of being pulled in all directions by distractions, demands, and "shoulds", this episode is for you.In this video, I'm answering a question from a viewer, who wants to know how to stop being distracted by the fast rhythm of the world and truly lead with the soul. If you want to embody your true essence and live a life that is soulful, fulfilling, and aligned, this teaching will give you the practical steps to get there.You'll learn:

I turned 40 during the year of the snake - and now as we welcome First Horse on this new moon eclipse - we're reminded to trust our body's wisdom, and cyclical rhythm, as the world starts speeding upLast year I held an in-person Inanna descent and rising Temple journey for sacred women's soul work — and little did I know snake medicine would guide my own descent personally - and as a feminine leader.This year of Snake has not been about speed. It has been about regeneration. About shedding identities, obligations, and patterns that no longer fit.In this episode, I speak to:What Snake medicine has taught me about feminine leadershipSlowing down in a world that rewards urgencyReleasing shame around sensitivity, neurodivergence, and capacitySimplifying business and life to align with your true geniusThe subtle ways sacred practitioners shrink to stay safeWhy trusting your own rhythm is revolutionaryWhat it means to enter the Fire Horse era without abandoning your bodyThis conversation is for coaches, healers, priestesses, facilitators, and women leading soul work who feel the edge of expansion — but know that expansion must be held differently now.As we move from Snake into Fire Horse, the invitation is not to forget Snake's initiations. It is to rise without abandoning your true wild self within.If this episode resonates, I invite you to honour this new moon eclipse between the cycles of Wood Snake to Fire Horse by downloading your free integration guide here. And continue the conversation with me on Instagram @charlotte.pointeauxReady to go deeper? Free Quiz: recognise the leadership frequency you naturally embody, where you still second-guess it, and the shadow edge that keeps your authority from fully landing Abundant and Embodied: my signature self-led embodiment program for soul-led women ready to turn on their magnetism, drop the hustle, and lead from their deepest power, pleasure, and purpose. Feminine CEO Frequency: watch the core Masterclass for sacred space-holders, coaches and healers ready to elevate your medicine, sacred authority, and money in a business model that holds you - so you don't have to hold it all. Until next time my love, Charlotte Instagram: @charlotte.pointeaux www.charlottepointeaux.com

Are we getting too lazy to think without AI?You use it for emails, reports, research. It saves time. But every shortcut you take, every task you hand over, you feel a quiet trade-off happening. Efficiency for autonomy. Speed for depth. Convenience for critical thinking.In this episode:Why AI acts as a cosmic mirror that reflects our worst habits back at usHow laziness becomes the trap when machines can outthink, outwork, and outlast usWhat happens when humans drift into digital dependency instead of staying groundedWhy short-term pain might be necessary for long-term transformationHow to decide which tasks to outsource and which require you to stay sharpWhat the hero's journey teaches us about navigating AI's crucibleGuest: Jeff Burningham, author of The Last Book Written by a Human and former gubernatorial candidate. He believes AI is forcing humanity to confront an uncomfortable question: Are we ready to evolve, or will we choose the easy path and lose ourselves in the process?

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Episode 72: In this episode, we're talking about how to have an embodied Lent. If you've ever started Lent strong only to burn out halfway through, this episode is for you. We're unpacking why white-knuckling your spiritual commitments leads to shame and exhaustion — and how to approach Lent with intention, sustainability, and integration. This isn't about doing less; it's about finishing faithfully.Key Takeaways:Lent isn't a spiritual productivity challenge — it's a 40-day endurance journey.Willpower runs out; intentional design sustains you.Shame is not a spiritual strategy.An embodied Lent includes planning for obstacles and tracking progress.The goal isn't intensity — it's finishing the race with faith.Grab the Lenten Reset HERE: embodiedcatholicwoman.com/products/the-lenten-reset/

God's Love is in plain sight all around us, yet it seems so obscure. We may feel orphaned from homes where we once experienced spiritual vitality. Coercion and condemnation have left us on the streets looking for a better way. In John's gospel, Jesus' first words are, “What are you looking for?” and they're followed by an invitation to “come and see.” We aren't given certainty or a system to sell. We are invited to experience a common and awe-inspiring grace as we abide with Jesus. Where do people find transforming grace at Vox? What particular ways are we invited to embody Divine grace and invite others to experience this sustaining grace with us?  In the final message of this series, Christopher Mack leans toward the interplay of transformative presence and incarnational empathy at the scene of deep grief and disappointment of the death of Lazarus and wonders how we might practice empathy across difference. Reflection Questions: Where do you find yourself resisting healthy empathy and vulnerability with others? How do the relational dynamics impact your ability to care for yourself and someone else simultaneously? Where are you sensing an invitation to create space to listen, feel, and be with someone, particularly across difference?

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In this free live series from Kerri Hummingbird Sami and Akeem Sami of Inner Medicine Community, we will explore how to meet the fiery intensity of 2026 to expand inner freedom, and influence collective healing with a grounded intentional approach to working with the transformational energies. We will discuss how to be love, in action, in the midst of fiery reactivity. We will explore how to move beyond spiritual rhetoric to an actual embodiment of our values. We will share sacred tools for doing the transformational work of 2026, and we will support you in moving from a vision of your purpose into daily intentional practice. Friday Jan 23, 2026 @7:30pm CST Inner Freedom To Collective Healing Friday Feb 6, 2026 @7:30pm CST Being Love Through The Fire Friday Feb 13, 2026 @7:30pm CST Embodied Values – Living What We Believe Friday Feb 20, 2026 @7:30pm CST Sacred Tools for Sacred Work Tuesday Feb 27, 2026 @7:30pm CST From Vision To Practice Each live talk is planned for 30 minutes. Grace Under Fire – Free Live Series https://subscribepage.io/GraceUnderFire   It’s Time To Cross the Threshold Meet Your Power Differently and Ride the Fire Horse Does it feel like life is pushing you harder than usual? Are you being pulled in a thousand directions by the people you care about? Are you questioning who you are and where you’re going? The way you’ve been living is not sustainable. You are not burned out because you're weak. You're tired because you're carrying intensity that your old tools were never designed to hold. More is being asked of us than ever before. More responsibility. More emotional labor. More truth. More fire. And now, the temperature is rising even higher with the Fire Horse entering on February 17, 2026. Every 60 years, the Fire Horse brings transformative yang energy that either purifies or overwhelms. The last Fire Horse was 1966 – a year that brought massive cultural shifts, breakthroughs in consciousness, and radical change. Astrologically, this means that the pressure is building and it’s likely to get more intense in 2026 than it already has been. You don’t have to know a lot about astrology to see for yourself that the old strategies of numbing, pushing, or self-improvement will not work anymore to get you through this. You’re being invited to cross a threshold that will change how you meet life’s challenges. Ride the Fire Horse – 30-day Experience of Inner Medicine Community https://subscribepage.io/RideTheFireHorse ABOUT AKEEM SAMI Akeem brings his lifetime of martial arts mastery as a 6th degree black belt to Inner Medicine Community, as well as his training as a pranic and advanced shamanic healer, offering rich insights about mastering self. He is a somatic healer as well as a licensed massage therapist.   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR: KERRI HUMMINGBIRD Kerri Hummingbird, Medicine Woman, Mother and Mentor, is the Founder of Inner Medicine Training, a Mystery School that shares potent ancient traditions from the Andes and Himalayas for owning your wisdom and living your purpose. She is the #1 international best-selling author of “Inner Medicine: Becoming One with Mother Earth for the Survival of Humanity”, “Love Is Fierce: Healing the Mother Wound”, “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” (on the int'l bestseller charts for over 6 years) and the award-winning best-selling book “Awakening To Me: One Woman's Journey To Self Love” which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. As the host of Soul Nectar Show, Ms. Hummingbird inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. As a healer and mentor, she catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom. If you are wondering what the heck is going on, the answer is simple. We are in the process of a massive shift in consciousness that can most aptly be described as the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly. As a medicine woman, I guide you to the next deepest understanding and embodiment of yourself as a spiritual being. Whether you receive a shamanic healing session, participate in the Reinvent Yourself Training program, or join us for Inner Medicine Training, one thing is certain: you will connect more deeply with your true self and learn to navigate the changes in your life from an empowered space within. SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY SESSION: https://tinyurl.com/SoulNectarChat  

Welcome back to another episode of your favorite paranormal show, I'm glad you all could join me on this Valentine's Day. I'm celebrating my love for my audience today by releasing this amazing episode with a guest I could of talked to for hours. I'm being joined by Susannah Stokes, energy priestess and embodied consciousness guide. We had an incredible discussion about her time in the military, her work with psychedelics, microdosing, ayahuasca, AI, extraterrestrials, Atlantis, and so so much more. Enjoy and hope you have a good Valentine's day. Susannah's Website: https://www.metamorphosis.ventures/ Uncensored, Untamed & Unapologetic U^3 Podcast Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/545827736965770/?ref=share Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juggalobastardpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8xJ2KnRBKlYvyo8CMR7jMg

It's true! God created you for an embodied, present, with-God life. What does that look like?Whitney shares a practical path for embodied spirituality that honors the body as part of the journey with God and invites prayer through senses, breath, movement, and imagination. With trauma-informed care and ancient wisdom, listen for encouragement and guidance to connect with God using your whole self. This bonus episode of Exploring Peace Meditations is an excerpt from With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson. For more on Embodied Living, see page 9, of With God in Every Breath.Send us a text!Support the showIf you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations: Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations Review the podcast, then share, like & listen! Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

How can we orient toward New Year's resolutions, so that we can show ourselves more compassion, flexibility and patience? What can we anchor into instead? How does this time of year support (or impede upon) our capacity to live a meaningful life?If you want greater balance in your relationships, clearer awareness, and more secure ⁠functioning overall, then keep reading. Here's what improves across your whole life when you go through the Meditation x Attachment Level Two program (which begins Feb 20th): ⁠https://www.mettagroup.org/meditation-x-attachment-level-two⁠

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, William Hannas and Hugh Grant‑Chapman join us to discuss key findings from Bill's new report, China's Embodied AI: A Path to AGI, as well as the CSIS report Is China Leading the Robotics Revolution? They examine why Chinese researchers view embodied AI as a critical pathway toward advanced intelligence, how Beijing is prioritizing robotics and physical‑world AI applications, and what lessons China's AI strategy may offer for other countries. William Hannas is the Lead Analyst at Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology, or CSET. Before joining CSET, he served in the Senior Intelligence Service at the Central Intelligence Agency, where he worked as an executive expert on advanced technical programs. Hugh Grant-Chapman is a fellow with the Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Mental clarity and physical wellbeing can be deeply cultivated, and still something continues to loop beneath the surface. Old patterns resurface, familiar emotions flood the body, and the same inner reactions repeat despite years of conscious work.    Energetic health lives in the layer where these loops originate, outside of linear time, stored not as stories but as programs within the body's field. When energetic care is prioritized alongside mental and physical practices, the body is no longer forced to protect through outdated survival responses.    Shame, fear, judgment, and inner criticism are revealed not as personal flaws, but as intelligent signals asking for an update.    Through energetic awareness and intentional repair, the body becomes an ally rather than a battleground, allowing life force, intuition, and spiritual connection to move freely again.    This is the level where true integration happens and where long-standing patterns finally soften, reorganize, and release.   I love you.   Xoxo, Sarah Helpful Links:   Join us in THE JOURNEY Our mentorship portal https://sarahnoble.com/journey/   Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive teachings and content.  https://snoble.substack.com/   The Devotion Codes is a FREE transmission that guides you out of the cycle of self-discipline and self-control, and into the loving embrace of self-devotion. Listen here! https://schoolforthesoul.learnworlds.com/course/the-devotion-codes-free   Take the quiz! Discover The Intuitive Language of your Soul  https://sarahnoble.com/quiz-landing-page/   Follow us on youtube  https://www.youtube.com/@sarahnoble-awakened   Dive into our Intuitive Development Courses at School for the Soul  https://schoolforthesoul.learnworlds.com/pages/home   Meditate with me on the Insight Timer App https://insig.ht/7pToN8LxVmb?utm_source=copy_link   Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply here!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2iitYw5Fkf8k8r878kImR6svk8YeytB_N4fr0lv2tA3Znyg/viewform PODCAST EDITOR: Angelina Gurrola  https://theintentionaledit.com/   PODCAST ART: Vanessa  Guerrero  https://www.elevationdesignstudio.co/ Want to Find Out More about Sarah?   WRITER • MYSTIC • CREATIVE • SPIRITUAL MENTOR Throughout my life I have been guided by the warrioress archetype, an independent female spirit whose primary purpose is to achieve freedom and sovereignty of her life. This was not always a conscious endeavor for me, yet she pulled at my heart and led me on adventures far and wide and wild. She has taught me to live by spirals and wheels and cycles. To live each day as a ritual, knowing that I am the source of my life. Everything comes FROM me and that my obstacles are actually the path to living an even greater and wilder existence. She has shown me that true LEADERS rally for and with life, not against it. So, now I live in devotion to a higher standard of LIFE for us all.   You can find more resources at the links below…   Website: http://www.SarahNoble.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakened.embodied.empowered/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awakened.embodied.empowered Substack: https://snoble.substack.com/ Email: Hello@SarahNoble.com

What if burnout wasn't your breaking point — but your initiation? In this episode of Under the Surface, I sit down with former Embodied by Design® student Lisa Hardy, a 3/5 Emotional Manifestor and founder of the Ariem Method. Lisa shares her journey from 13 years in the corporate and agency world, through burnout and depression, into deep healing, feminine embodiment, and ultimately the creation of her international women's retreat in Costa Rica. We talk about: Burnout as a catalyst for transformation The difference between freedom and structure Moving through resistance (internal and external) How self-trust is built through action The three pillars of the Ariem Method: Presence, Play, and Pleasure Designing an international retreat aligned with your vision Weaving Human Design into personal growth and feminine embodiment If you're in a transition season… if you feel the nudge toward something bigger… or if you're craving recalibration, this episode will speak directly to you. About Lisa Lisa Hardy is the founder of Live Ariem™ and creator of the Ariem Method: a lifestyle framework built on Presence, Play, and Pleasure. Through energy healing, Human Design, and immersive retreat experiences, she supports women in reconnecting to themselves and stepping into aligned leadership. Her upcoming 8-day retreat in Costa Rica (February 21–28, 2026) blends Human Design, energy work, feminine embodiment, and transformational experiences. Learn more at: https://liveariem.com Follow Lisa on Instagram: @liveariem If This Episode Resonated… If you're ready to: Recalibrate your energy Step into deeper embodiment Explore your Human Design in community Or join Lisa in Costa Rica All retreat details are linked above. And if you're a practitioner or leader wanting to integrate Human Design into your own work, learn more about Embodied by Design® at https://www.krystalewoods.com/embodied-by-design 

SYNOPSIS: In this luminous Valentine's Day conversation, Ali sits down with beloved embodiment pioneers Philip Shepherd and Allyson Woodrooffe for an intimate exploration of love, presence, and what it truly means to be in relationship. Rather than offering formulas or ideals, Philip and Allyson open a window into their decades-long marriage as a living, breathing practice – one rooted not in static roles or assumptions, but in ongoing discovery. Through reflections on embodiment, wholeness, and what they call “thisness,” they reveal how presence dissolves the illusion of “knowing” one another and instead invites continual illumination through relationship. Together, they unpack the cultural forces that pull us away from the body and into defensive identities – especially in long-term partnership. From parenting challenges and navigating imbalance in public visibility, to moments of (mild) jealousy, deep tenderness, and inevitable grief, they speak candidly about the humility required to love deeply. Their shared insight is clear: love cannot thrive where we cling to fixed self-concepts. Instead, it asks us to risk being changed, to respond rather than react, and to let ourselves be revealed in real time. Embodiment, in this context, becomes not a concept but a lived courage – the willingness to stay grounded while life remains beautifully unsafe.The episode closes with a moving reflection on intimacy as both animal and luminous, playful and profound. Philip and Allyson describe how coming home to the body restores spontaneity, humor, and reverence to their sensual connection, and how decades together have only deepened the mystery rather than diminished it. What emerges is not a portrait of a “perfect” marriage, but a meadow of possibility – an invitation to reclaim love as a verb, as presence, and as a courageous act of becoming ever whole, together.FOR MORE ALI MEZEY:ALI - WebsiteALI - LinkTreeTo read more about the next Personal Geometry® Foundations training ALLYSON WOODROOFE Bio:Allyson Woodrooffe is the co-director with Philip Shepherd of The Embodied Present Process, bringing to it her skills as a life and breath coach and as a workshop facilitator. The first half of her working life flexed her creative side – as a filmmaker, photographer, stained glass artist and graphic designer. Since completing a Masters in 2013, she has been dedicated to deepening into the realms of intelligence and presence that are held in the body, first by becoming a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, and then training with Philip as an Embodiment Facilitator, and now as a co-director of TEPP.She especially enjoys working with women, helping them discover their inner and physical strength through breath and movement, and restoring clarity and purpose to their lives in the process. TEPP practices have also been transformative for her pregnant clients, enabling them to access inner resources that support them through labour, delivery and parenthood.Allyson and Philip have lived and worked together for over 37 years. They have constructed theatre sets, made films, designed and built a house, raised two remarkable children – and created TEPP.PHILIP SHEPHERD Bio:Philip Shepherd is recognized as a leader in the global embodiment movement. He created The Embodied Present Process™ (TEPP) in partnership with Allyson Woodrooffe, and as co-directors they provide practices and new perspectives on our culture to help people come home to the deep presence and wisdom of their body. They share the work of TEPP online, in one-on-one coaching, and worldwide in workshops, retreats and Facilitators Trainings. TEPP is also supported by Philip's two books – Radical Wholeness and New Self, New World – which articulate the causes, perils and personal challenges of our culture's disembodiment.  Philip's own journey to embodiment includes cycling alone as a teenager through Europe, the Middle East, Iran, India and Japan; studying classical Japanese Noh Theater; co-founding an interdisciplinary theatre company; writing two internationally produced plays and a television documentary; and playing lead roles on stages in London, New York, Chicago and Toronto.  The TEPP website and online courses are found at www.EmbodiedPresent.com. Philip's most recent book, Deep Fitness, was co-authored with Andrei Yakovenko and offers a revolutionary and highly effective approach to fitness. He is currently working on a new book, Remembering Ourselves: A Guide to Our Lost Intelligence.

  Most people live as if life is happening to them. A text, a comment, a delay, a bill, a mood—something outside happens, and the body tightens. Emotion spikes. The mind scrambles for a story. And without realizing it, we return to the oldest operating system on Earth: embodied victimhood—the belief that circumstances cause our feelings, and that peace is something we earn by fixing what's “out there.” In this Joshua Live episode, Joshua draws a clear line through the middle of human experience: victimhood vs. creatorship—not as philosophy, but as an embodied, lived reality. You'll hear exactly why manifestation events aren't punishments, but information—feedback that reveals what you're offering vibrationally so you can shift from the inside. Joshua explains the “hill” we all climb: rising from unconscious reaction into a higher perspective, then descending into the other side where freedom stops being something you understand and becomes something you are. If you've ever caught yourself thinking, “It shouldn't be like this… I hope this changes… why is this happening to me?”—this episode will show you what those thoughts really are: not truth, not failure, but a wobble in vibration asking to be seen. And the most powerful part: Joshua makes embodied creatorship feel achievable. Not through effort, fixing, or spiritual performance—but through presence, neutrality, and inspired action that replaces hesitation. By the end, you'll understand why the climb out of victimhood can feel intense… and why, once you cross the threshold, living as the author of your experience becomes the easiest, most natural thing in the world.

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Self-led digital practices for emotional resilience, inner growth mindset development, and steady living through uncertainty — and beyond.Designed for people who choose self-responsibility, emotional maturity, and inner authority as a way of living.✨ Featured BundleIf you're moving through uncertainty and want to build steadiness from within — without bypassing emotions or forcing clarity — the Uncertainty to Steadiness Inner Growth Mindset Practice Bundle offers self-led practices designed to support emotional resilience, nervous system safety, and intentional living over time.

In this season finale, Kristina and Anna reflect on a pivotal personal update, then bring the Inner Villain framework full circle. The conversation weaves lived experience, healthcare advocacy, boundaries, emotional embodiment, and spiritual bypassing into a practical, grounded close to the season.This episode is about changing the script. Not by bypassing reality, but by meeting it honestly.Opening Update. Surgery, Uncertainty, and Narrative ChoiceKristina shares an update on a planned surgical biopsy that ultimately could not proceed. Rather than framing this as loss or avoidance, she explores how preparing for surgery moved a deeper story forward. Fear of death, fear of leaving family, and inherited narratives were confronted directly.Key themes:Reconciling with uncertaintyHow preparation itself can be transformationalChoosing meaning without denialLetting go of the need for visible “proof” of healingHealthcare Reality. Advocacy and Systemic Blind SpotsThe conversation shifts into a candid discussion about healthcare systems, fallibility, and the importance of self-advocacy.Highlights include:Why patients must advocate for themselvesThe power of asking providers to document refusalsGendered dismissal in medical settingsInsurance denial as a systemic issue, not a personal failureThis section grounds the episode firmly in lived reality before returning to psychological and spiritual frameworks.Control vs Illusion. Anchor and DriftAnna revisits a core distinction from earlier episodes: control-based villains versus illusion-based villains, reframed as Anchor and Drift.Key insight:Anchors grow through joy, movement, and emotional flowDrifts grow through responsibility, structure, and self-anchoringThis reframing avoids gendered language while clarifying relational dynamics across work, parenting, money, and intimacy.The 12 Steps as Villain WorkThe discussion explores how 12-step frameworks function as deep transformational tools within the Inner Villain system.Key points:Surrender as medicine for controlResponsibility as medicine for illusionWhy hybrid villains often benefit from bothAddiction, avoidance, and invisibility as shared rootsObedient Critic. Control in Everyday LifeBoth hosts share personal examples of how the Obedient Critic shows up in domestic life, hosting, and expectations.Topics include:Silent rules and unspoken standardsJudgment versus communicationHumor as a bridge away from controlLearning to state needs without shame or superiorityVengeful Martyr. Boundaries and BurnoutThe conversation turns to over-giving, over-servicing, and emotional exhaustion.Key themes:How silencing needs creates resentmentWhy boundaries are emotional, not intellectualAnger as an early boundary signalBoredom as a late-stage warning signBoundaries as other people's growth edgesBoth hosts share work-related examples where firmer boundaries led to more sustainable energy and better outcomes.Invisible Destroyer (The Nothing). Spiritual Bypass and EmbodimentThis section explores how spirituality and busyness can become tools for avoidance.Key insights:Toxic positivity as emotional suppressionRegulation mistaken for constant calmBusyness as grief avoidanceActivity as bypass versus activity as embodimentThe difference between thinking emotions and feeling themKristina speaks to slowing down as a path to embodiment, while Anna highlights movement and physical activation as her gateway to emotional truth.Hero Energy. Becoming EmbodiedThe episode closes by naming the hero of the Invisible Destroyer: the Embodied.Practices discussed:Slowing down to feel rather than interpretLetting emotions unfold without reframingMoving the body to access grief, anger, and joyStaying present without transcending the human experienceSeason Reflection and ClosingThe hosts reflect on the impact of the Inner Villain work over the season and the relief of stepping out of victim and villain identities altogether.The season ends not with answers, but with better questions.And with permission to be human.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Send a textHost: Kendra BeavisGuest: Sarah Dumas What if success didn't require burnout, over-performance, or constant self-sacrifice?In this episode of Tribe of Unicorns, Kendra Beavis sits down with Sarah Dumas for a grounded conversation about embodied leadership, confidence, and building wealth without exhaustion. Together, they explore what happens when women stop performing success and start embodying it — leading their businesses from self-worth, clarity, and alignment instead of pressure.Sarah shares her perspective on why so many high-achieving women feel disconnected from their success, how separating life from business creates burnout, and what it looks like to lead from a fully expressed, embodied place. This conversation isn't about doing more — it's about refining how you lead yourself so your business can expand without costing you your health, presence, or joy.This episode is for women who are done proving, pushing, and powering through — and ready to build success that actually supports their lives.In this episode, we talk about:What embodied leadership really meansWhy confidence and self-worth shape business outcomesLetting go of performance-based successAligning your mission with how you make moneyCreating impact without burnout or sacrificeLeading from power, presence, and clarityAbout Sarah DumasSarah Dumas is a mentor for multi-6-figure women who are done performing success and ready to embody it. For over 15 years, she's guided high-achieving entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries out of burnout and into embodied wealth, where their businesses expand because they do. Sarah specializes in helping powerful women lead themselves with the same precision they lead their businesses, creating legacy without sacrifice and wealth without exhaustion. Her work focuses on refinement, embodiment, and next-level leadership for women who refuse to choose between power and presence.Resources & Links

Molly Crouch, a member of our preaching team, preaches on the fifth Sunday after the Epiphany.Intro for Sermon Podcasts Outro for Sermon AudioWe are a community hoping to live the Jesus-way in our city as a people of God's hospitality, God‘s restoration, and God's shalom. Learn more about All Souls Charlottesville: www.allsoulscville.com

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There aren't many things that prompt widespread agreement from people on all sides of the various educational debates. But whatever your educational stripes, young people becoming better critical thinkers usually gets unanimous support. And, arguably, it's being recognised as increasingly important in a world full of AI-generated content and chatbots pretending to be your friend! So I was completely fascinated when I discovered the work of my guests this week, who, as professors of Philosophy, are exploring the often overlooked embodied process of what it feels like to engage in critical thinking and how that process gets shaped by our experiences and inspirations. The fact that thinking comes from somewhere, is very often forgotten in the encouragement of our students to develop their "analytical", "rational" and "logical" skills in pursuit of objectivity. This applies as much in sciences and maths as it does in other humanities subjects like philosophy. And it has major implications for how we teach critical thinking in sophisticated ways aligned with the latest cognitive science, rather than perpetuating the narrow idea that it is simply a dispassionate logical set of computations (which we're clearly seeing the LLMs are much better at than us squishy humans who care about stuff!).Donata Schoeller - https://www.donataschoeller.com/ - is Research Professor, Philosophy, at the University of Iceland, Iceland and Associate Professor at the University of Koblenz. She is a Principal Investigator, and Conceptual Director of “Freedom to make sense: Embodied, experiential Inquiry and Research,” and the Academic Director of the European Erasmus programmes Training Embodied Critical Thinking and Understanding. She has researched and published extensively on embodied thinking, while developing international and interdisciplinary research and training cooperations on the topic. Recent publications: “Thinking at the edge in the context of embodied critical thinking: Finding words for the felt dimension of thinking within research,” Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences, 2022, Close Talking: Erleben zu Sprache bringen, 2019, Saying What We Mean, with Ed Casey, 2017, Thinking Thinking, with Vera Saller, 2016.Sigríður (Sigga) Þorgeirsdóttir - https://english.hi.is/staff/sigrthor - is a professor of philosophy at the University of Iceland. She is Principal Investigator of the “Freedom to make sense: Embodied, experiential Inquiry and Research” project, and one of the leaders of the “Training Embodied Critical Thinking and Understanding” training programme. She specialises in the philosophy of the body, the philosophy of the environment, the philosophy of Nietzsche, feminist philosophy, and women in the history of philosophy. She is Chair of the Committee on gender issues of International Federation of Philosophical Societies (FISP) that sponsors the World Congress of Philosophy.Useful Links:Training Embodied Critical Thinking and Understanding (TECTU) 2024-2026: https://www.trainingect.com/Freedom to Make Sense - Center of embodied, experiential and mindful research and education: https://makesense.hi.is/Practicing Embodied Thinking in Research and LearningEdited By Donata Schoeller, Sigridur Thorgeirsdottir, Greg Walkerden: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edit/10.4324/9781003397939/practicing-embodied-thinking-research-learning-donata-schoeller-sigridur-thorgeirsdottir-greg-walkerden

Hey sweet soul, Jody Agard here. There are days when we feel off — like we're swimming against the current of our own life. This morning, let's find your flow again. No pushing, no forcing… just realignment with what already wants to move through you. Xo Jody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does the body organise itself into movement, perception and awareness?In this episode, Joanne explores fascia as living geometry — not symbolic or abstract, but the organising architecture of embodied awareness…Building on the previous episode about the energetic body, this conversation looks at sacred geometry as a biological reality rather than a spiritual overlay. Joanne reflects on fascia as a self-organising, responsive field through which structure, sensation and meaning continually arise.From embryology to movement, from breath to healing, fascia reveals a non-linear intelligence that adapts and reorganises when awareness and safety are present — beyond mechanical models of the body.

Food and sex have been deeply intertwined in our cultural imagination for millennia. Anita talks with a cultural historian who has combed through centuries of sex and food chronicles to understand what makes that connection so strong. Plus, Puerto Rican chef Manolo López shares a Valentine's recipe and his favorite sexy food.Meet the guests:- Rachel Hope Cleves is a historian, a professor at the University of Victoria and the author of “Lustful Appetites: An Intimate History of Good Food and Wicked Sex"- Manolo López is a Puerto Rican chef and storytellerRead the transcript | Review the podcast on your preferred platformFollow Embodied on Instagram Leave a message for Embodied

What would change if you had clear words for who you are and what you're here to do? In this solo episode, Mellissa walks you through her 3-step system for discovering your unique gifts, your intuitive genius, and your right timing in life and leadership. Drawing on 20+ years of work with thousands of people, she shows you how to move beyond who you were trained to be and come home to who you actually are. You'll explore the five Soul Gift types, the four types of intuitive genius, and Mellissa's Wheel of Wisdom map that aligns your growth with the seasons of the year. Whether you're a sensitive transmitter, a brilliant creator, a word-loving messenger, a truth-seeing researcher, or a boundary-pushing explorer, this episode gives you a compassionate, practical framework to finally name and claim your intrinsic expertise. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why so many smart, sensitive people end up doing work that isn't actually aligned with their true nature How the Soul Gift Quiz helps you remember who you are beneath family expectations, schooling, and social conditioning The 5 Soul Gift types (Creator, Messenger, Transmitter, Researcher, and Explorer) and how each one experiences the world differently Why transmitters are often the least "seen" in our culture and why Mellissa is so passionate about honoring and supporting them The 4 types of intuitive genius (Embodied, Creative, Relational, and Visionary) and how they show up in everyday life, leadership, and decision-making How to recognize which forms of intuitive genius you already lean on, and which ones you're ready to develop next An introduction to Mellissa's Wheel of Wisdom and how its monthly archetypes help you work with the seasons instead of against them How understanding your own gifts and genius helps you lead teams, run families, and collaborate with very different types of people with less friction and more grace Why this kind of self-knowledge is foundational for the next generation of leaders — especially intuitives, empaths, and sensitives More Resources:

Julius Lassalle is a leadership consultant, coach, and author based in Berlin who specializes in Embodied Leadership. After experiencing "Führungsfrust" (leadership frustration) during his 5+ years leading teams in high-pressure tech and e-commerce environments, Julius developed a revolutionary methodology that integrates psychology, neuroscience, and somatic practices. How did your experience working with leadership frustration lead you to develop Embodied Leadership? What role does somatic intelligence play in helping executives who resist traditional emotional intelligence approaches? How can coaches use body-based interventions to break through with difficult leaders? How do you identify when traditional coaching approaches aren't working and when to integrate body-based methods? What is your framework for helping leaders develop authentic emotional intelligence without triggering defensiveness Julius Lassalle Julius Lassalle is a leadership consultant, coach, and author based in Berlin who specializes in Embodied Leadership. After experiencing "Führungsfrust" (leadership frustration) during his 5+ years leading teams in high-pressure tech and e-commerce environments, Julius developed a revolutionary methodology that integrates psychology, neuroscience, and somatic practices. He holds a Psychology degree from Technical University Berlin and is a certified Professional Coach (DBVC). As co-author of "Self-Empowered Leadership: and contributor to Harvard Business Manager, Julius has established himself as a thought leader in the field. He currently serves as Chair of the Board at the European Association for Gestalt Therapy and is the founder of the Alive School of Embodied Leadership & Transformation, working with organizations ranging from 51 to 10,000+ employees. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on iTunes. We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching, which helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching, a company that specializes in leadership development.

Beauty is a realm you inhabit.In this episode of The Vibrant Flow Podcast, we explore beauty as a feminine leadership frequency and a spiritual practice rooted in embodiment, devotion, and nervous system safety. This is a conversation for the woman who knows that beauty goes far beyond skincare routines, into rhythm, presence, faith, and the courage to receive.You'll discover how effortless allure naturally emerges when the body softens out of urgency and into safety, pleasure, and grounded receptivity. Drawing from faith-based wisdom, embodied feminine practices, and sacred beauty rituals, this episode invites you to treat your life — and your body — as an altar.Inside this episode, you'll learn:Why beauty is a lifestyle and realm, not an outcomeHow allure is a form of receptive feminine powerThe connection between beauty, nervous system regulation, and magnetismHow faith, prayer, and devotion can be woven into everyday beauty ritualsWhy radiance cannot be rushed, and what happens when you tend it insteadThis episode is especially for faith-led women, Christian feminine leaders, coaches, creatives, and Beauty Bringers who desire more softness, vitality, confidence, and embodied presence in their lives.

What if friendship is less about being understood and more about the willingness to truly know another person? This sermon reflects on Christian friendship as a practice of attention—one that honors full humanity rather than convenience or similarity. Drawing from Philippians 2:19–22, the message explores Paul's description of Timothy as a model of friendship shaped by humility, curiosity, and shared concern. In a culture that rewards self-expression and recognition, this sermon invites listeners to consider a different path: friendship rooted in seeking to know rather than striving to be known. Part of the Koinonia: The Five Marks of Friendship series, preached by Charlene Jin Lee

Explore the warrior archetype and how disciplined action becomes effortless when strength is integrated, regulated, and aligned with purpose. Table of Contents Toggle IntroductionThe Core Function of the Warrior ArchetypeWhy the Warrior Must Serve the KingThe Healthy Warrior ArchetypeThe Shadow Warrior ArchetypeEffort, Force, and the Myth of HustleAn Embodied Example of the Warrior ArchetypeIntegrating the Warrior ArchetypeFrequently Asked Questions About the Warrior ArchetypeClosing Reflection Introduction The warrior archetype is one of the most misunderstood forces in modern masculinity. For many men, the word “warrior” immediately conjures images of aggression, relentless drive, and unyielding toughness. Push harder. Grind longer. Override the body. Suppress emotion. Win at all costs. That version of strength is familiar—but it is not mature. It is forced energy. Forced energy looks productive on the surface, but it is expensive. It requires constant pressure to sustain. It burns fuel faster than it generates results. Over time, it creates exhaustion, irritability, and a quiet sense of inner resistance. Many high-performing men live here without realizing it, mistaking strain for strength. The true warrior archetype operates very differently. When integrated, the warrior archetype produces disciplined action with remarkably little internal friction. Effort drops. Precision increases. Movement becomes clean and intentional. There is no need for hype or self-coercion because action is aligned with authority. This is why the warrior archetype does not stand alone. In this series, the King archetype comes first for a reason. Authority precedes action. Vision precedes execution. The throne must exist before the sword is drawn. When the warrior archetype operates without internal authority, it becomes compulsive. When it operates in service to the King, it becomes exact. This article explores what the warrior archetype truly represents, how it functions when healthy, how it slips into shadow, and why disciplined action becomes effortless when strength is properly integrated. The Core Function of the Warrior Archetype At its essence, the warrior archetype is the capacity for decisive action. It governs: Discipline expressed as consistent action rooted in clarity, not pressure, force, or self-punishment Boundaries that protect energy, attention, and priorities without hostility or emotional rigidity Execution that is precise, timely, and decisive, free from overthinking or internal negotiation Courage in motion that moves forward calmly despite uncertainty, discomfort, or resistance The willingness to move toward difficulty rather than away from it, without drama or self-coercion The warrior archetype is not concerned with meaning, vision, or long-term direction. That is the domain of the King. The warrior is concerned with doing what must be done—precisely, cleanly, and without emotional negotiation. When the warrior archetype is healthy, action feels almost obvious. There is no internal debate, no dramatic buildup, no need for motivation. The body moves because the decision has already been made. This is where many men become confused. They believe discipline requires force. In reality, discipline requires alignment. When action is aligned with internal authority, very little effort is required to sustain it. When authority is absent, effort skyrockets. The warrior archetype is not about intensity. It is about readiness. Why the Warrior Must Serve the King The warrior archetype is extraordinarily powerful—and that is precisely why it must be governed. Without the King, the warrior has energy but no command structure. Action becomes disconnected from purpose. Discipline turns rigid. Effort becomes compulsive. Over time, this produces burnout or brittleness. A warrior without a king fights every battle. A warrior serving the king fights only the necessary ones. When the King archetype is integrated, it provides: Clear standards that establish non-negotiables and remove ambiguity from daily decisions and actions Defined values that act as an internal compass, guiding priorities, trade-offs, and commitments Long-term vision that contextualizes effort, prevents reactivity, and aligns action with legacy Internal authority that eliminates self-negotiation and allows action to flow without force The warrior archetype then executes those standards without resistance. There is no need to constantly “push yourself” because the direction is already settled. This is the difference between forced discipline and embodied discipline. Forced discipline relies on pressure. Embodied discipline relies on clarity. The sword does not question the throne. The Healthy Warrior Archetype A healthy warrior archetype is calm, grounded, and precise. There is strength, but not tension. Focus, but not rigidity. Commitment, but not compulsion. The healthy warrior does not rush. He does not hesitate. He moves exactly when movement is required. Characteristics of the healthy warrior archetype include: Clean execution without emotional drama, hesitation, or wasted energy leaking into unnecessary reactions Strong boundaries without hostility, allowing firmness while preserving respect and relational stability Consistent action without self-punishment, coercion, or identity collapse when performance fluctuates Courage without recklessness, grounded in awareness, timing, and accurate assessment of risk Endurance without depletion, sustained through recovery, rhythm, and intelligent energy management This form of strength feels surprisingly light. When the warrior archetype is healthy, men often report that discipline feels easier than expected. Habits stick. Training becomes rhythmic rather than exhausting. Decisions simplify. There is less internal negotiation because the warrior is no longer trying to compensate for a lack of authority. The body follows direction because it trusts the source. The Shadow Warrior Archetype The shadow warrior archetype does not emerge from weakness. It emerges from misdirection. When warrior energy is disconnected from authority, it does not disappear—it intensifies in unhelpful ways. Action becomes driven rather than deliberate. Discipline becomes rigid rather than adaptive. Effort increases while effectiveness decreases. The shadow warrior is not wounded in the therapeutic sense. He is misaligned. This often shows up as: Overtraining without recovery, ignoring biological limits and mistaking exhaustion for commitment Excessive self-criticism disguised as discipline, using inner pressure instead of clarity or standards Constant pressure to do more, driven by fear of inadequacy rather than true necessity Difficulty resting without guilt, equating stillness with weakness or loss of identity Identity built entirely around productivity or toughness, leaving no space for regulation or depth From the outside, the shadow warrior often looks impressive. From the inside, life feels heavy. Healthy Warrior vs Shadow Warrior Healthy Warrior Shadow Warrior Action feels clean and deliberate Action feels forced and compulsive Discipline is sustainable Discipline relies on pressure Boundaries protect energy Boundaries become rigid or reactive Effort decreases over time Effort increases to maintain output Strength feels embodied Strength feels performative The difference is not work ethic. The difference is integration. Effort, Force, and the Myth of Hustle Modern culture glorifies hustle as proof of strength. But hustle is a forced state. It relies on constant self-overriding. It treats the body as an obstacle and the mind as a whip. This approach can produce short-term results, but it always carries a cost. The integrated warrior archetype operates differently. When warrior energy is aligned with authority, action feels almost inevitable. There is momentum without urgency. Commitment without strain. Movement without internal resistance. This does not mean life becomes easy. It means effort becomes efficient. The warrior still trains. Still shows up. Still moves toward challenge. But he does so without needing to hype himself into motion or punish himself into compliance. The action itself feels congruent. This is mastery. An Embodied Example of the Warrior Archetype Consider a seasoned martial artist or long-time CrossFit athlete—not a beginner fueled by adrenaline, but someone who has trained for years. Their movements are economical. They do not waste energy. They do not rush to prove anything. Warm-up, preparation, execution, recovery—all occur in rhythm. There is intensity when required, but no constant tension. This is the warrior archetype expressed through the body. Not force. Readiness. Integrating the Warrior Archetype Integrating the warrior archetype is not about adding more discipline. It is about removing internal friction. This requires: Clear standards (from the King) that define priorities, eliminate ambiguity, and prevent unnecessary internal debate Honest boundaries around energy and capacity that respect limits while preserving consistency and reliability Recovery that is intentional, not indulgent, allowing restoration without erosion of discipline or identity Action that is chosen, not compulsive, aligned with authority rather than pressure or emotional avoidance When the warrior archetype is integrated, men often notice that fewer rules are required. Life becomes simpler because action is no longer negotiated at every turn. The warrior moves when it is time to move. He rests when it is time to rest. No drama. Frequently Asked Questions About the Warrior Archetype What is the warrior archetype? The warrior archetype is the psychological capacity for disciplined action, boundaries, and decisive execution. When healthy, it produces calm, sustained strength and consistent follow-through without excessive effort or internal resistance, allowing men to act decisively without relying on pressure, anger, or constant self-coercion. How is the warrior archetype different from aggression? Aggression is reactive and emotionally driven. The warrior archetype is regulated and purposeful. It moves toward difficulty with clarity rather than anger or compulsion, responding from choice and discipline instead of impulsive force or emotional discharge. Why do disciplined men still burn out? Burnout often occurs when warrior energy operates without internal authority. Action becomes forced rather than aligned, increasing effort while decreasing sustainability, eventually draining emotional, physical, and mental reserves despite outward discipline or consistency. How does coaching support integration of the warrior archetype? Coaching can help men clarify internal authority, refine boundaries, and recalibrate effort so warrior energy is directed rather than overused. This allows discipline to feel embodied instead of forced, supporting long-term consistency, recovery, and aligned action. Can the warrior archetype be developed later in life? Yes. The warrior archetype is developmental, not age-dependent. With clarity, structure, and proper integration, disciplined action can become more efficient and sustainable at any stage. Closing Reflection The warrior archetype is not about proving strength. It is about applying strength precisely. When the warrior serves the King, action becomes clean. Discipline becomes natural. Effort decreases as effectiveness rises. Life no longer feels like something that must be conquered—it becomes something that can be engaged with clarity and resolve. This is strength without strain. This is the warrior archetype, properly aligned. For many men, this level of alignment does not come from insight alone—it comes from structure. When warrior energy is given a clear framework, defined standards, and an organizing authority, action stops feeling forced and starts feeling inevitable. This is exactly what the Alpha Blueprint is designed to support: the integration of disciplined action with internal authority, so effort is no longer the fuel. Not more intensity. 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EMBODIED CONSCIOUSNESS rather than conceptual consciousness where illusion of separation is dissolved then you recognize that you are an Expression of a single awareness where all things arise and you were never alone all along.      WE ARE THE UNIVERSE; WE WERE BUILT FOR EVOLUTION (FOR CHANGE) – Our nervous system, our senses, - we no longer have that narrow, tunnel vision of self, life and our environment. We have evolved – we have expanded, having a broad view of everything, so in essence our reality has changed to a different one that is more aligned to our vibration. EVERYONE has the Birth right to live their true individuality – with potentiality.Support the showBreaking free from limitations, making a conscious change, shaping our destiny and co-creating our world.

Martha Munroe, a neurodivergent personal trainer, was noticing patterns in the ways her clients talked about exercise and their bodies. They were often driven by external goals (aesthetics, performance, what others think) vs. the internal experience of movement.She reframes exercise as a way to explore and express through embodiment. Also, reclaiming exercise (not only movement) by offering gentle structure if desired.I loved her book, Attuned Exercise!Connect with Martha: Attuned Exercise websiteMartha's Instagram, @attunedexercisemarthamunroe.comAlso mentioned in episode (book I'm reading): Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against ThemselvesAuDHD Flourishing resources:Transcript Doc (often a few weeks behind, but we do catch up!)Mattia's NewsletterLike Your Brain community space (Patreon/Discord)book links are affiliate links Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After more than a decade living in the U.S. without permanent legal status, Alix Dick calculated the cost of her survival: $1.9 million. That figure includes everything from wage theft and underpayment to complex PTSD and under-the-table medical visits. Alix talks about those things with Anita as she discusses her new book “The Cost of Being Undocumented,” co-written with Stanford University professor Antero Garcia. Alix traces her personal story from growing up in Sinaloa, Mexico to fleeing to the U.S. with her younger brother when she was 20. She and Antero discuss misconceptions about undocumented workers, describe the challenges of telling Alix's story, and talk about the many costs that didn't make the tally sheet — like lost dreams.Meet the guests:- Alix Dick, activist, writer, filmmaker and co-author of "The Cost of Being Undocumented"- Antero Garcia, associate professor in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford and co-author of "The Cost of Being Undocumented"Read the transcript | Review the podcast on your preferred platformFollow Embodied on Instagram Leave a message for Embodied

Save this episode. Listen to it carefully. Return to it often throughout February and the rest of 2026. February 1st, according to the Akashic Records, is the Energetic New Year and the energy of this month really sets the stage, tone and direction for the remainder of the year. The Akashic Guidance spoke clearly - "You must feel. Is your spine straight? You can be both compassionate and home within yourself."  In today's episode, Ashley begins by channeling the Akashic Guidance from the Akashic Records for the month. Then, she invites Faith on to look at the era-definining astrology that's opening in February and what we are to learn from all of this. Grounding. Embodiment. Soverignty.  Finally, Ashley and Faith annouce that they are opening a second offering of The North Node, beginning February 25th. Although only three weeks in the first round (which is half way) this offering is too powerful to not share again. No matter where you're at, if your soul is calling YES, apply. There are only four spots open.  Enjoy this episode - and as mentioned, save it. Listen to it more than once. Allow yourself to feel, feel, feel it all. And listen to the inner guide -- this is your lighthouse for 2026 and beyond.  * * * * * * * * * * * *  APPLY for The North Node beginning Febraury 25th The GUIDED Membership: Awaken Your Inner Guide — workshops, live satsang, tools and community all in one place. BOOK Journey Home Akashic Records Reading with Faith O'Higgins  Path to Home on iOS Path to Home on Android How to do the Line Activation  Receive a FREE Line Activation  SHOP Juuso's Paintings  Learn more about our work, offerings, and upcoming events at alnwithin.com Follow on Instagram @alnwithin and TikTok @alnwithin

In this episode of the Expand & Evolve Podcast, I'm sharing a grounded, honest conversation about embodied discernment — what it actually looks like to trust yourself when your body says no, even when your mind is still trying to rationalize a yes.I talk about the subtle ways intuition shows up, how I've learned to listen to my body through travel, space, and reflection, and why self-trust isn't a one-time decision but an ongoing practice. This episode is for anyone who feels a quiet internal shift happening — who knows something is changing but can't fully explain it yet. If you're learning how to stop outsourcing your knowing, release external noise, and lead your life from a deeper place of integrity, this conversation is for you

Paul, Nate, Jed, Karl, and Jim discuss how it is that meaning is always embodied, and how misorientation to the body constitutes sin, and salvation through Christ's body entails a new embodied meaning extended to all.  If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to support our work. Become a Patron!

There are moments that bring everything into sharper focus, moments that invite deeper honesty about what it means to stay alive, connected, and present in this world.    Today, I come to you with the urgency of prioritizing mental health during times of collective overwhelm and personal grief.    It speaks to the quiet despair that can exist beneath functional lives, the courage it takes to ask for help, and the long arc of healing that unfolds when inner landscapes are tended with care.    Mental health is framed not as a problem to fix, but as an ongoing relationship with the nervous system, the body, and the soul. From therapy and community to nourishment, boundaries, and discernment, this space holds a reminder that true spiritual growth is lived inside everyday life. The work is internal, devotional, and necessary.   I love you.   Xoxo, Sarah   Helpful Links:   Join us in THE JOURNEY Our mentorship portal https://sarahnoble.com/journey/   Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive teachings and content.  https://snoble.substack.com/   The Devotion Codes is a FREE transmission that guides you out of the cycle of self-discipline and self-control, and into the loving embrace of self-devotion. Listen here! https://schoolforthesoul.learnworlds.com/course/the-devotion-codes-free   Take the quiz! Discover The Intuitive Language of your Soul  https://sarahnoble.com/quiz-landing-page/   Follow us on youtube  https://www.youtube.com/@sarahnoble-awakened   Dive into our Intuitive Development Courses at School for the Soul  https://schoolforthesoul.learnworlds.com/pages/home   Meditate with me on the Insight Timer App https://insig.ht/7pToN8LxVmb?utm_source=copy_link   Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply here!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2iitYw5Fkf8k8r878kImR6svk8YeytB_N4fr0lv2tA3Znyg/viewform PODCAST EDITOR: Angelina Gurrola  https://wildwavepodcasting.com   PODCAST ART: Vanessa  Guerrero  https://www.elevationdesignstudio.co/ Want to Find Out More about Sarah?   WRITER • MYSTIC • CREATIVE • SPIRITUAL MENTOR Throughout my life I have been guided by the warrioress archetype, an independent female spirit whose primary purpose is to achieve freedom and sovereignty of her life. This was not always a conscious endeavor for me, yet she pulled at my heart and led me on adventures far and wide and wild. She has taught me to live by spirals and wheels and cycles. To live each day as a ritual, knowing that I am the source of my life. Everything comes FROM me and that my obstacles are actually the path to living an even greater and wilder existence. She has shown me that true LEADERS rally for and with life, not against it. So, now I live in devotion to a higher standard of LIFE for us all.   You can find more resources at the links below…   Website: http://www.SarahNoble.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakened.embodied.empowered/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awakened.embodied.empowered Substack: https://snoble.substack.com/ Email: Hello@SarahNoble.com

Anjali Rao is an author, yoga educator and practitioner. She brings an intersectional and decolonial feminist lens to the study of philosophy and yoga history integrating storytelling, art and poetry. Emphasizing an embodied approach, her work interrogates the link between religions, politics and yoga. She is on the faculty of multiple yoga teacher training programs—her areas of specialization includes deconstructing the dynamics between caste, gender, nationalism and colonialism. She is the host of The Love of Yoga podcast bridging scholarship, activism and yoga. Anjali's book Yoga As Embodied Resistance: A Feminist Lens in Caste, Gender And Sacred Resilience in Yoga History was recently selected as one of the top 10 most insightful yoga books by Yoga Journal.Anjali websiteLeah website

Enrollment is OPEN until Friday for the Vedic Astrology Mentorship at https://www.astrologymentorship.comThis is the recording of the live Become Your Own Astrologer workshop.We had a great time!This is only available here until FridayKey Takeaways & Timestamps00:00 — Opening Meditation & Intention Setting  The workshop begins with a grounding meditation to connect with the earth and sky, followed by setting a clear intention for what you want to gain from the session . 14:23 — How to Unlock Your Chart: The North Indian System Jeremy breaks down the visual components of the North Indian chart.  He clarifies that the Numbers represent the Signs (1 = Aries, 12 = Pisces), the Shapes represent the Houses (Top Center = 1st House), and the Letters represent the Grahas (Planets) . 27:30 — The 24-Degree Difference: Western vs. Vedic Astrology An explanation of why your signs might be different in Vedic Astrology.  Jeremy explains the "Precession of the Equinoxes," showing how Western astrology is based on seasons (Tropical) while Vedic is based on the actual astronomy (Sidereal), resulting in a roughly 24-degree difference . 34:58 — The 4 Aims of Life & The Need for "EI" A discussion on Dharma (Purpose), Artha (Wealth), Kama (Desire), and Moksha (Liberation).  Jeremy discusses the rise of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the increasing human need for EI (Experiential Intelligence) and genuine connection through astrology . 51:30 — Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Jeremy addresses common fears: "Who am I to call myself an astrologer?" or "I'm not intuitive."  He defines an astrologer simply as someone who studies celestial bodies and leads a "Head to Heart" visualization exercise to release these limiting beliefs . 01:02:40 — The 5 Levels of an Astrologer A breakdown of the five stages of growth:The Insta Astrologer: Shares memes, enjoys surface-level relatability . The Astrology Friend: Friends ask for advice; often feels overwhelmed by information overload . The Hobby Astrologer: Studies books and podcasts but struggles with confidence in interpretation . The Practitioner: Can read charts with ~80% accuracy but needs more consistency and feedback . The Experienced Astrologer: Embodies the "5 Vowels" (Accurate, Embodied, Intuitive, Observant, Uplifting) . 01:20:18 — The 7 Steps to Be Your Own Astrologer  A pyramid framework for growth, asking you to define who you are showing up as, your methods, and the new identity ("2026 You") you are moving toward . 01:32:39 — The 5 "I's" of Great Readings A framework for delivering insightful readings:Information: The birth data.Inquiry: The focus of the reading.Intellect: Interpreting the data/patterns.Intuition: The embodied experience.Integration: Processing the insights with the client . 01:41:40 — Interpreting the Big Three (Live Examples) Jeremy demonstrates how to interpret the Sun, Moon, and Ascendant using "Mad Libs" style sentences.  He analyzes real-life examples (like Beyoncé and Barack Obama) and audience members' charts to show how elements (Fire, Water, Earth, Air) manifest in personality . 01:51:25 — The Vedic Astrology Mentorship Details on the upcoming mentorship cohort. Jeremy outlines the three phases of the program: Experiencing Astrology, Making Accurate Predictions, and Giving Great Readings.  He covers the included software, community accountability, and certification . 02:02:50 — Q&A Session  Jeremy answers questions regarding payment plans, the accuracy of birth times, and software, and even introduces the "cats of astrology" with an audience member .