Podcasts about embodied presence

Send us Fan MailExecutive presence shows up most clearly in the moments that test you. The hard question. The skeptical room. The presentation that matters. In this finale of the Executive Presence Series, we follow Diane, a composite client you may remember from Episode 172, into her first high-stakes boardroom moment as a new operations director. We walk through her presentation in four chronological moments: the walk-in, the opening sentence, the hard question, and the close, so you can experience how the visual, vocal, and verbal pillars actually work together when the pressure arrives.In this episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton closes the four-part Executive Presence Series by bringing all three pillars together in one real high-stakes moment. The episode is built around a single scenario: Diane, the composite client from Episode 172, now presenting a major vendor contract restructuring proposal to senior leadership. Through four chronological moments- the walk-in, the opening sentence, the hard question, and the close - Kele shows how the Three Anchors of Embodied Presence, the four vocal behaviors, and the language of authority all integrate when the pressure is real.This is the finale of the four-part Executive Presence Series. Each part built one layer of presence: Episode 168 on the visual pillar, Episode 170 on the vocal pillar, and Episode 172 on the verbal pillar. This episode integrates all three into a single high-stakes moment. The series moves from being seen, the throughline of the April visibility series, to being felt, which is what executive presence delivers.What You Will Learn:How to enter a high-stakes room so the people inside it have already started calibrating to your leadership before you make your case.The grounded breath that settles your pitch in the seconds before you speak, so your opening sentence lands with weight instead of nerves.What to do in the two seconds after a hard question that separates a defensive answer from an authoritative one.Why you cannot consciously think about three pillars in a live moment, and what to practice instead, so executive presence shows up automatically when it counts.How to close a presentation in a way that lands the ask cleanly, without the apologetic trailing-off that signals you are unsure of your own recommendation.The single most important reframe of the entire series: executive presence is not a costume you put on to look like a leader. It is the practice of letting the leader you already are come through clearly.Your Action Step:Pick one upcoming high-stakes moment and prepare for it across all three pillars:Choose one behavior from each pillar: one anchor from Episode 168 (visual), one vocal behavior from Episode 170, and one language swap from Episode 172.Write your three choices on a sticky note before the meeting. Then, in the moment, do not run a checklist. Be present.Afterward, reflect on which of the three came most naturally and which one needed the most attention. That tells you where to keep practicing.Listen to the Complete Executive Presence Series:Start the series with Episode 168: How to Build Executive Presence: 3 Anchors for Women Leaders (Part 1 of 4), on the visual pillar and the Three Anchors of Embodied Presence.Continue with Episode 170: Vocal Presence for Women Leaders: 4 Behaviors That Build Authority (Part 2 of 4), on pitch, pace, volume, and intentional pauses.Then Episode 172: The Words That Undermine Your Presence (Part 3 of 4), on the verbal pillar and the language of authority.About Your Host:Kele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing women in middle management build the communication and leadership strategies that get them recognized, sponsored, and promoted.Connect with Kele:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a Leadership Strategy Call (30 minutes, complimentary): https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call

Send us Fan MailExecutive presence is not only about how you carry yourself or how you sound. It lives in the words you choose. Consider this: "Sorry, I just wanted to quickly jump in here. This might be a silly question, and I could be totally wrong, but I was kind of wondering if maybe we should look at the numbers again before we decide? Does that make sense?" In a few seconds, that leader undermined herself nine times. Her idea was strong. Her language was apologizing for it. If you have ever walked out of a meeting wondering why the room did not respond to a recommendation you knew was right, this episode hands you the exact words working against you, and the swaps that turn your competence back into authority.In this episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton goes deep on the verbal pillar of executive presence: the actual words coming out of your mouth. She walks through four categories of language that quietly drain authority from strong ideas, the apologies, the minimizers, the hedges, and the filler words, and gives you the specific swaps that change how the room hears you. Through the story of Diane, a composite client twice passed over for a director role until she changed her language, Kele shows what shifts in your executive presence when your competence is no longer hidden by the words around it.This is Part 3 of the four-part Executive Presence Series. It follows Episode 168 on the visual pillar (the Three Anchors of Embodied Presence) and Episode 170 on the vocal pillar (pitch, pace, volume, and pauses). Each part builds your executive presence one layer at a time, leading to Episode 174, where all three pillars come together in a real high-stakes moment.What You Will Learn:Why women learn these speech patterns early, so you can stop blaming yourself for habits that were once rewarded.The gratitude reframe that lets you stay warm without lowering your standing in the room.Why the word "just" is a verbal apology for the size of your own thought, and the one-second fix that makes any sentence stronger.How a hedge at the front of a sentence quietly instructs the room to dismiss what you are about to say, before you have even said it.The phrase Kele gives every client to replace the question "Does that make sense?", which keeps your authority intact and still invites a real conversation.Why filler words are not the villain, except in the moments that matter most, and how the pause does the same job with the opposite effect.Your Action Step:Pick one word and hunt it for one week:Choose either "just" or" sorry", whichever shows up more in your speech.When you catch it before it comes out, delete it. When you catch it after it comes out, notice it without self-criticism, and keep going.Bonus: Write your three favorite swaps on a sticky note. "Sorry" becomes "thank you". "Just" gets deleted. "Does that make sense?" becomes "What questions do you have?"Mentioned in This Episode:Continue building your executive presence with Episode 170: Vocal Presence for Women Leaders (Part 2 of 4), on pitch, pace, volume, and pauses.Start the series from the beginning with Episode 168: How to Build Executive Presence with 3 Anchors (Part 1 of 4), on the visual pillar.Book a Leadership Strategy Call (30 minutes, complimentary): https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-callAbout Your Host:Kele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing women in middle management build the communication and leadership strategies that get them recognized, sponsored, and promoted.Connect with Kele:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

Send us Fan MailYou had the right answer. You knew the numbers cold. You made your case, and ten minutes later, the room shifted toward someone else's version of the same idea. In the debrief, your manager said: you had the right answer, but you did not sound like you knew it. If you have ever been told you need more gravitas, more confidence, or more executive presence without anyone explaining what that actually means, this episode breaks it down into four vocal behaviors you can practice this week.In this episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton goes deep on vocal presence: how you say your words, not what you say. She breaks down the four behaviors that determine whether your voice supports or undermines your message, namely pitch, pace, volume, and intentional pauses, and names the gendered penalty around women's voices. Kele also looks at what the most recent vocal fry research from 2025 and 2026 shows, and it contradicts a decade of leadership advice given to women.This is Part 2 of the four-part Executive Presence Series, following Episode 168 on the visual pillar and the Three Anchors of Embodied Presence. Part 1 covered what your body is doing while you speak. Part 2 covers what your voice is doing with the words.What You Will Learn:The breath technique that settles your pitch in high-stakes moments, so you sound grounded instead of tense, without forcing a lower voice.What the newest vocal fry research reveals about who uses it, so you can stop fixing a voice that may not need fixing.The one moment to slow your pace that makes the whole room calibrate to you instead of talking over you.How to project authority when you are naturally soft-spoken, the way Dr. Lisa Su commands a room without raising her voice.The three exact moments where a three-second pause reads as authority instead of hesitation.When upspeak costs you, and the targeted fix that does not require changing how you naturally speak.Your Action Step:Pick one of the four behaviors and practice it this week:Choose the behavior you suspect is your biggest growth opportunity: pitch, pace, volume, or pauses.Identify one specific high-stakes moment on your calendar where you will deploy it on purpose.Notice what shifts. Optional: record a sixty-second voice memo and listen back once, using the four behaviors as your lens.Mentioned in This Episode:Episode 168: How to Build Executive Presence: 3 Anchors for Women Leaders | Part 1 of 4Book a Leadership Strategy Call (30 minutes, complimentary): https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-callAbout Your Host:Kele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing women in middle management build the communication and leadership strategies that get them recognized, sponsored, and promoted.Connect with Kele:•       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/•       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/•       Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

Send us Fan MailYou walk into the meeting. The room has not started yet. People are still settling in. And in the space of about three seconds, something gets decided about you, before you have said one word. You can have done the work, prepared harder than anyone else, and built a track record that speaks for itself, and still feel like something is missing in how you land in that room. That something has a name. It is executive presence.In this episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton kicks off a brand-new four-part series on executive presence by tackling the question most leadership books never answer clearly: what is executive presence, really, and how do you build it on purpose? Kele reframes executive presence as a set of learnable behaviors, not a personality trait, and walks through the three aspects of communication based on Dr. Albert Mehrabian's foundational research. This is Part 1 of the four-part Executive Presence Series, and the natural next step after the April visibility series (Episodes 160, 162, and 164).What You Will Learn:Why executive presence is a set of learnable behaviors, not a personality trait you either have or do not have.The three aspects of communication, verbal, vocal, and visual, and why the body wins when those aspects conflict.The Three Anchors of Embodied Presence and the behaviors under each: Engagement, Aliveness, and Authority, with concrete practices you can use in your next meetingTwo incredible women leaders to study for two different styles of presence: Kat Cole and Mellody Hobson.Your Action Step:Pick one behavior from the Three Anchors and practice it this week:Choose a single behavior. One. It might be holding eye contact a few seconds longer, planting your feet before you walk into a meeting, or letting a three-second pause sit after you make a point.Use it intentionally in one meeting, one conversation, or one call each day this week.At the end of the week, notice what shifted, even slightly. Optional bonus: record yourself for sixty seconds and watch it back, looking for one strength and one thing to refine.Mentioned in This Episode:Episode 160: How Perfectionism Keeps Women Leaders Invisible | Part 1 of 3Episode 162: Why Your Work Environment May Be Blocking Your Leadership Growth | Part 2 of 3Episode 164: How to Communicate Your Value Before You Feel Ready | Part 3 of 3Episode 151: Naming the Tension in Tough Conversations (Mellody Hobson)About Your Host:Kele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing women in middle management build the communication and leadership strategies that get them recognized, sponsored, and promoted.Connect with Kele:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call

Teaching by Callie Holland based on Luke 10:38-42. Week 4 of our series, Embodied. For more information, visit citychurchknox.com.

You could not think your way out of the pattern. That is not a failure of insight. That is the nature of complex trauma. In this episode, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof return to one of the most resonant threads in Trauma Rewired's history: complex post-traumatic stress. Several years ago they recorded a series on CPT that changed how thousands of listeners understood themselves. This is the revision. Not a replacement of what came before, but a deepening, one shaped by advances in trauma research, neuroscience, and by the hosts' own continued growth. The reframe at the center of this episode is one that matters: complex trauma is not a disorder. It is not something wrong with you. It is a predictive nervous system pattern, an intelligent set of adaptations shaped by prolonged relational stress, often beginning in childhood, that made complete sense in the environment they were formed in. The question is not what is wrong with you. The question is what did your nervous system learn and how can it learn something new? Elisabeth and Jennifer trace the history of CPT as a clinical concept, from Judith Hermann's early naming of what PTSD could not capture, through Pete Walker's lived experience framework, into the current neuroscience of predictive patterning, interoception, and the body as the site of both the wound and the healing. They explain why complex trauma has no single memory to point to, why it often lives in sensation and state rather than narrative, and why that means healing looks different here than it does for single-event trauma. The episode also goes deep on something that does not get named enough in healing spaces: the trap of the healing vortex. The way that understanding complex trauma can become its own form of nervous system activation, another thing to fix, another layer to excavate, another reason the system cannot rest. Real growth, they argue, requires repetition and safety and time, but it also requires rest, play, and the gradual experience of being okay in the present moment without urgency. This episode opens the new CPT series and previews what is coming: the inner critic, toxic shame, social anxiety, emotional flashbacks, and self-abandonment, each explored not as pathology but as nervous system strategies that once served a purpose and can now be worked with differently. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why complex trauma is better understood as a predictive nervous system pattern than a disorder The difference between CPT and PTSD and why that distinction matters for healing Why there is often no single memory in complex trauma, and why the experience lives in the body instead How interoception becomes disrupted in the context of chronic relational stress Why the nervous system seeks familiar environments, even harmful ones, and how that perpetuates the cycle How systemic and cultural trauma shapes the nervous system in the same way interpersonal trauma does What neuroplasticity actually requires: repetition, safety, and time, not insight alone Why pushing too hard into somatic work can backfire, and what pacing actually looks like How the healing vortex keeps people stuck and what stepping out of it makes possible What observer capacity is, why it is one of the most important markers of growth, and how it develops A preview of the five distinguishing characteristics of CPT that will be explored throughout the series     Chapter Markers 0:00 - CPT Shows Up Most Clearly in Relationships 1:13 - Welcome: Revisiting the Complex Trauma Series 2:04 - Why We Are Updating This Framework Now 4:25 - What Complex Trauma Is and Where the Term Came From 6:19 - Judith Hermann, Pete Walker, and Why This Language Matters 7:15 - Why We Use CPT Instead of CPTSD 8:07 - The Distinguishing Patterns: How Complex Trauma Shows Up 10:16 - DSM vs ICD-11: The Diagnosis Question 11:38 - CPT vs PTSD: Different Patterns, Different Healing 13:08 - When There Is No Memory: Implicit Patterning and the Developing Brain 15:20 - CPT as a Predictive Nervous System Pattern 17:09 - The Five Distinguishing Characteristics of CPT 18:07 - Trauma Lives in the Body, Not Just the Story 20:56 - Complex Trauma Is Fundamentally Relational 22:21 - Re-Patterning Secure Attachment Through Somatics 26:35 - Embodied Presence as the Foundation 29:55 - Systemic and Cultural Trauma: This Is Not Only Individual 34:24 - Pacing, Rest, and the Healing Vortex 37:24 - The Role of Play and Pleasure in Nervous System Re-Patterning 41:18 - Building Observer Capacity: The Shift From This Is Who I Am to This Is Happening in Me 43:22 - What Is Coming in the Rest of the CPT Series   Resources and Links NSI Foundations Bundle for coaches and practitioners: neurosomaticintelligence.com/foundations Two week Rewire Trial of guided neuro somatic training: rewiretrial.com Learn more about Elisabeth's work at brainbased.com Learn more about Jennifer's work at her YouTube channel: Sacred Synapse https://www.youtube.com/@sacredsynapse-23 Trauma Rewired podcast  is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. 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Click here to send me a quick message :) I had a conversation with a friend recently, and the topic of presence came up. Not from the lens of meditation so much as from the lens of what's helping us move through the wild terrain of life these days. We talked about how easy it is to get drawn into the past - distractions, addictions, spirals of longing, attachment to old stories, replaying what's already happened - or the future - worry, fear, anxiety, concern, responsibilities to come etc.And how easy it is to go entire days, weeks even, without true embodied presence.How often are we really, truly, present... in our bodies, in a moment?Isn't it interesting though, how time can bend? When we are falling in love, or meditating, or maybe even trying hard to get words on to paper, it can feel like 5 minutes is forever. But most often, it's all moving so swiftly, we barely catch a glimpse of what's happening.Distractions and stimulation is EVERYWHERE, and more so now than ever before.But the truth is, healing and the possibility of new healthier pathways, ones that include conscious choice of something generative versus destructive, of a world we believe in even, is all only possible when we release the past and the future and cultivate more relationship with the present.And not just the present moment mentally, but even more powerfully bringing our awareness into our bodies for somatic experience of embodied presence.I riff on this and share a guided practice to embodied presence in this week's episode. It feels like needed medicine for so many of us right now. Resources:Free: Womb connection & clearing meditationToday's shownotes: The healing practice (& power) of embodied presenceEpisode 77: Myofascial release for pelvic bowl and chest/breasts with Lindsay CourcelleEpisode 219: What are spring tonics?Episode 220: The ancestral medicine of reciprocal relationship w Kendra HoffmanIf you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdomAnd if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you.  ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I'm an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal concerns.

In this episode of Bodhisattva Conversations, I explore the nature of relationship, and what occurs in “the space between” us and the other.There is always a space between two people. An invisible field made up of tone, attention, intention, nervous system energy, and unspoken emotion, and whether we are relating to a partner, a friend, a colleague, a child, or a stranger, we are always contributing something to that space.We are the common denominator in all of our relationships.This episode seeks to shift the focus from asking whether others are “the one,” “a good friend,” or “meeting our needs,” toward a more empowering question:What am I placing into the space between us?Am I bringing reactivity or reflection?Defensiveness or curiosity?Ease or tension?Blame or ownership?Relationship is a mirror.Intimacy is a magnifying glass.The closer someone is to us, the more clearly we see ourselves! We can observe our patterns, our wounds, our capacity to love.Recorded on the eve of my 12th wedding anniversary, this episode is also a reflection on shared intention to relate consciously in long-term partnership, and the appreciation that arises when two people both care about what they are contributing to the relational field.This is not about perfection. It is about awareness and about taking responsibility for our side of what we put into the space.An exploration of how we create harmony or conflict, safety or unease, healing or hurt - moment by moment - in the space between.

Not Getting Stuck in Pain | Healing Trauma & Living More FullyPain is an inevitable part of being human, but suffering arises when pain isn't met, processed, or allowed to move.In this episode of Bodhisattva Conversations, I explore how trauma and unprocessed pain can keep us stuck in survival patterns, and how healing becomes possible through awareness, presence, and compassionate self-listening.Rather than bypassing pain or rushing “healing,” this conversation gently examines:The many forms trauma can take - past and presentHow unhealed pain shows up as patterns in our livesThe way the body holds what the mind cannotThe non-linear stages of healing and integrationWhat truly supports transformation and inner freedomThis episode investigates how to move from survival into living - from contraction into choice, and to remember that healing does not mean erasing the past, but no longer being ruled by it.This reflection is for anyone on a path of self-healing, inner work, and presence.

Ever wish you could flip your anxiety, stress, or even full-on rage into superpowers? That's exactly what we're unpacking in this episode of Culture Changers with the wildly insightful Josh Pais, actor, New York Times bestselling author of Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility, and the guy who literally played Raphael in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!I get vulnerable about what it feels like to live with a fried nervous system and nagging self-doubt, and Josh takes us on a journey to transform those so-called bad emotions into fuel for creativity, confidence, and genuine presence. We talk about why the self-help industry's obsession with feeling better often keeps us stuck (spoiler: your mind can be a real asshole), and how welcoming every messy feeling, no matter how uncomfortable, can be your gateway to creative invincibility.Josh shares radical, body-centered strategies you can use on the spot, including his four access points to shift from mental drama to full-body aliveness. If you're over toxic positivity, exhausted by faking it, or just want to stop fighting yourself, this one's for you. We get vulnerable, irreverent, and, dare I say, pretty damn actionable.In this episode we get into:Embracing all emotions without judgmentTransforming anxiety and stress into creative fuelThe harm of suppressing feelingsThe self-help industry's narrativeThe myth of good and bad emotionsAuthenticity and removing the emotional maskPlayfulness and creativity as healing toolsNotable Quotables:“As the breath decreases, the shit talk increases.” (17:29)“Anxiety is just an energetic pattern.” (15:16)“Ride it, don't hide it.” (30:41)“Everybody's mind is mean.” (15:38)“When there's truth, you can't look away.” (39:24)Timestamps:0:00 Channeling emotional energy4:00 Processing heavy moments in real time11:00 Why emotions aren't good or bad15:00 Anxiety as energy19:00 Feeling emotions in the body24:00 Turning nervousness into fuel30:00 Why suppression backfires38:00 Truth, trust, and presence45:00 Playfulness and creativityResources & Links Mentioned:Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility by Josh Paishttps://committedimpulse.comhttps://www.instagram.com/joshpaishttps://www.instagram.com/allison__harehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/https://allisonhare.comBook a free clarity call: https://allisonhare.com/freecall Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

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Healing gave Michelle a chance to reconnect with her body,emotions, and spirit in profound ways. In this tender and practical conversation, she unpacks what it means to truly be present, to your pain, pleasure, thoughts, and needs; in each moment. You'll learn how slowing down, listening, and caring for yourself can become powerful spiritual practice.Michelle@GrowBy1.comwww.GrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReading

Guest: Dr. Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau — ENCC-accredited senior executive coach; founder, Smart Power Method; author of Who's in Charge? Lead with Real Power and Creative Impact in the Echo-Chaotic World.Links:Website: smartpowermethod.com The Book: smartpowermethod.com/the-book LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sylvia-rohde-liebenau-phd-b51b0328/In this episode:The Smart Power Method: authentic, service-driven leadership for complex systems Clarity > force: purpose, intent, and clean communication Stubbornness vs. relentless purpose (and how to know which one you're in) Vulnerability that strengthens trust (CEO case example) Artistic intelligence at work: trusting the creative process in leadership Energy management: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual levers Three quick practices for emotion regulation and presence Career design: aligning with values now, not “someday” Timestamps (approx.):00:00 – Why “smart power” beats “old power” 05:09 – Who Sylvia serves (C-suite, founders, change-makers) 06:40 – Attraction vs. chasing: how she builds trust and clients 10:26 – Common pre-coaching pitfalls (purpose, clarity, communication) 14:20 – Arts → leadership: trust the process 16:47 – Embodied presence & authentic power 20:34 – A CEO's vulnerable pivot that built credibility 20:44 – Resilience & energy: the four dimensions 23:14 – Instant practices for emotional awareness 25:43 – Best advice received: “As a leader, it's no longer about you.” 27:20 – Best advice given: “Start loving yourself.” 29:19 – Career/life alignment with values 31:27 – Where to find SylviaCTA:Explore the Smart Power Method and Sylvia's book: smartpowermethod.comKey Questions(01:55) Can you explain a little bit more to us about how you ended up where you are today?(05:01) Who do you serve today?(07:48) You do stuff on social media then to gain that more like and trust aspect?(08:51) What are some big goals that you have in the next year?(10:26) Is there a common I don't know if I want to use the word mistake, but a common thing that your clients do just before you start to work with them?(13:57) You have a lot of artistic background, like if you're dancing, being an artist, and singer, and all of that other stuff, how have you found that integrating all of that art into the workplace has been a positive outcome?(16:20) Taking the... I'm going to say holistic in the sense of all aspects, let's say well-rounded. We have bringing in our artistic self, this spiritual aspect, and embracing those, how does that help to support the leaders that want to increase their power?(20:34) Can you touch a little bit on the art of resilience and energy management for effective leaders?(23:06) Do you have any examples that we might be able to implement right away?(25:26) What is the best advice that you have ever received?(27:16) What's the best advice you've ever given?(29:08) Is there something that we haven't touched on yet that you would like to talk about?(31:27) Where can we learn more about you and what you do.Sylvia Rohde-Liebenauhttps://smartpowermethod.comhttps://www.smartpowermethod.com/the-bookhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvia-rohde-liebenau-phd-b51b0328/Virginia PurnellFunnel & Visibility SpecialistDistinct Digital Marketing(833) 762-5336virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.comwww.distinctdigitalmarketing.com

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Today's episode brings us another segment of Ask Rachel! Rachel answers four questions from listeners and they were all very deep and thoughtful. First she takes a question on how to slow down time as parents. Is that possible? And if so, what does it look like? Next, Rachel answers a question on the intention setting ceremony we do every year. How can we make our intentions stick throughout the year - or how can we give ourselves space to mourn if they are no longer relevant? Going deeper, Rachel answers a question about influencers who remain quiet on important social issues and injustices in the world - and what we can do about it. Finally, to end the episode, Rachel answers a lighthearted question on the story of her tattoos and what each one means. It's a rollercoaster of an episode that will bring you through so many different emotions and back. Tune in for the conversation! If you have the ability to help those in Palestine, please visit here, here or here for the fundraisers that mean a lot to Rachel.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I'm sharing The 5 Principles of The Universal Leader—Divine Assignment, Sacred Responsibility, Expansive Vision, Embodied Presence, and Transformational Impact. These principles are the foundation of my Contemplative Leadership Style, a way of leading that is sacred, soulful, and deeply strategic. I created these principles after years of burnout, disconnection, and following toxic models of leadership that no longer serve us. If you've been searching for a new way to lead—one that honors both your soul and your responsibility to others—this episode will give you the framework to begin that journey. BEFORE YOU GO! I created a sacred sanctuary for leaders ready to awaken their divine calling, embody soulful leadership, and ignite transformational impact. Get on the Waitlist to learn when this sanctuary opens for leaders. Click here now and put your name on the waitlist.

This two part series explores how we regularly leave our body and skim life's surface in a mental trance, and the ways we can train our attention to come home again. We look at working with physical and emotional pain, and the gifts of love, wisdom, creativity and aliveness that arise as we learn to fully inhabit these living forms and all our senses with awareness.  In this talk, Tara explores:  how embodied presence awakens love, creativity, and wisdom—inviting us to meet life's moments with full attention and an open heart. the universal tendency to leave our bodies when discomfort arises, and how returning to direct sensation reconnects us to aliveness. practical ways to stay present with physical and emotional pain, transforming “pain” into the changing flow of sensation. mindful strategies like pendulating between ease and discomfort, softening resistance, and “resting in love” to reduce suffering. how waking up in the body opens a portal to mystery, dissolving the small self and revealing our true nature as vast awareness.   https://www.tarabrach.com/embodied-presence-portal-to-the-sacred-part2/

In this episode of The Open Bedroom Podcast, I sit down with Veronica Lynn Clark, a transformative coach and spiritual teacher, to explore conscious dating, self-discovery, and intimacy. We discuss how beliefs and past trauma shape our relationship patterns, the importance of self-awareness, and embodying the qualities we seek in a partner. Veronica shares her personal healing journey, the value of vulnerability, and offers practical advice for authentic connection. Our conversation emphasizes intentionality, clear boundaries, and doing the inner work as keys to attracting meaningful, heart-centered relationships. We hope to inspire you to pursue deeper intimacy and personal growth in your own love life.Meeting from Innocence and Curiosity (00:00:02) Veronica discusses meeting people from a place of innocence, curiosity, and embodied presence rather than intellect.Being Present with Others (00:01:15) Veronica emphasizes the importance of being present with others and how it impacts connection.Letting Go of Preconceived Notions (00:02:30) She talks about letting go of preconceived notions and expectations when interacting with others.Embodied Presence (00:03:45) Veronica explains what it means to be in embodied presence during conversations.Listening Deeply (00:05:10) She highlights the value of listening deeply to others without judgment.Responding Authentically (00:06:25) Veronica discusses responding authentically rather than reacting from habit.The Power of Vulnerability (00:07:40) She shares insights on the power of vulnerability in building genuine connections.Creating Safe Spaces (00:09:00) Veronica talks about creating safe spaces for open and honest dialogue.Mutual Understanding (00:10:15) She emphasizes the importance of mutual understanding in relationships.Transformative Encounters (00:11:30) Veronica describes how transformative encounters can arise from authentic presence.Follow Veronica:Website: www.veronicalynnclark.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/veronicalclark/Follow Jen:https://www.instagram.com/theopenbedroompodcast

This two part series explores how we regularly leave our body and skim life's surface in a mental trance, and the ways we can train our attention to come home again. We look at working with physical and emotional pain, and the gifts of love, wisdom, creativity and aliveness that arise as we learn to fully inhabit these living forms and all our senses with awareness.   In part 1, Tara explores: how embodied presence is the gateway to healing, love, and spiritual connection. the four common trances—obsessive thinking, judgment, distraction, and rushing—and how they block presence. how disconnection from the body fuels suffering, while mindful awareness restores empathy and wholeness. practical ways to return to the body throughout daily life and expand our capacity for presence. how slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and sensing the body open us to the sacred mystery of life.   https://www.tarabrach.com/embodied-presence-portal-to-the-sacred-part1-2/ 

This meditation guides you to arrive fully in embodied presence—awakening through the senses, relaxing into the breath, and gently returning to the aliveness of the here and now. With a nurturing blend of body scan, mindful breathing, and open awareness, you're guided to soften habitual tension and rest in a spacious, receptive presence. Whether you stay with a primary anchor or open to the changing flow of sensations and sound, this practice offers a refuge in stillness and self-compassion. A beautiful way to ground, reconnect, and simply be.

Most theology begins after the trauma.This one begins before it.In this manifesto, I offer a path of embodied mysticism, where doubt is sacred, inflammation is prophecy, and presence—not certainty—is our greatest form of faith. This is not about belief. It's about attunement. It's about showing up in the flare, the silence, the shaking body—and still saying: Hineni. Here I am.For the seekers who suffer, for the broken who refuse to disappear, and for the mystics hiding in the nervous systems of ordinary people—this is for you.

What if claiming your power is the most loving thing you could do for the world? In this unapologetic episode, Doctor Traci activates the code of power. We break free from collapse, control, and conditioning—and step into presence, expression, and visibility. You'll walk away feeling grounded in your strength and clear in your mission.   Watch: https://youtu.be/t5LxZ2FUno0 

Throughout the book of Acts, we witness the resurrection life of Jesus take root and grow, not in theory, but in bodies, cities, communities, and cultures. The gospel is not only something we believe—it's something we live. In suffering and in joy, in conflict and in hospitality, in worship and in witness, in movement and in mission, the early church becomes a living sign of God's new creation.Sermon by Pastor Scott Edinger

What do we do when we feel frozen in the face of manufactured crisis and overwhelm? I sit down with wise and wonderful Sharazad Jamal to talk about finding your way back to your inner truth, using creativity, intuition, and ancient wisdom tools to navigate fear and chaos.In this deeply resonant conversation, artist and soul-guide Sharazad Jamal joins me to explore how we navigate ongoing chaos, collective trauma, and personal overwhelm. We dive into tools and practices that help move through fear, reconnect to intuition, and activate creativity during crisis. With wisdom rooted in somatic therapy, spiritual insight, and creative resilience, this episode is a balm for anyone feeling frozen, scattered, or exhausted. Sharazad shares frameworks for understanding our different bodies (mental, physical, emotional, and soul) and how to support each when fear takes over. If you've been struggling to stay grounded in the noise, this episode is a must-listen.Topics We CoverWhy artists are uniquely prepared for uncertainty and changeIrene Lyon's somatic trauma work and the freeze responseUnderstanding the four "bodies": mental, physical, emotional, soulHow to get unstuck when you feel frozen or overwhelmedThe power of imagination and emotion in shaping our futureWhy beauty and creativity are revolutionary, not indulgentUsing Byron Katie's "The Work" to unhook from unhelpful beliefsBuilding journaling and creative rituals as grounding practicesTrusting intuition even when it feels disorientingDiscerning your feelings from the collective or others' energyResources & MentionsIrene Lyon (Somatic Therapist, Vancouver)Byron Katie's "The Work"Morning Moon Jewelry (lovemorningmoon.com)

Are you struggling with sexual disconnect or intimacy issues? In this insightful episode, we delve into the often-overlooked role of shame in hindering sexual pleasure and healthy relationships. Dr. Emily Morse, renowned sex therapist and podcast host, joins us to explore practical solutions and empowering strategies for a more fulfilling sex life. #sexlife #wellness #intimacy Emily Morse IG:  @SexWithEmilyOfficial  ==== Thank You To Our Sponsors! BON CHARGE Go to https://boncharge.com/products/ use code DRG for 15% off storewide LMNT Visit DrinkLMNT.com/DRG to claim your free sample pack for Heal Thy Self listeners only. Calroy Head on over to at calroy.com/drg and Save over $50 when you purchase the Vascanox and Arterosil bundle at https://calroy.com/rachel. ==== Timestamps 00:00:16 - Shame, Pleasure & Sexual Health 05:41 - Shame's Impact on Sex 09:24 - Shame & Disconnected Sex 15:10 - Improving Sexual Wellness 21:54 - Better Sexual Communication 27:49 - Female Orgasm & Pressure 31:44 - Vascular Health & Supplements 37:29 - Understanding Sexual Needs 40:02 - Maintaining Sexual Intimacy 48:38 - Embodied Presence & Positivity 51:22 - Pleasure, Empowerment & Events Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

Today, we're talking about one of the biggest edges in leadership and personal expression, visibility. If you've ever feared being misunderstood, misrepresented, rejected, shamed, or even "canceled" for speaking your truth, this episode is for you. We're diving into what it actually looks like to move through those visibility edges, regulate your nervous system, and keep showing up powerfully. I break down how I'm personally moving through a visibility edge & the main things that support me when criticism is taking place after bravely sharing your story or a personal truth.When your voice gets bigger, so does the resistance, both internal and external. But here's the thing: the only way to lead boldly is to expand your capacity to be seen & misunderstood, and still remain rooted in your embodied truth. Let's get into it.

What's up gorgeous soul, today we're diving into a topic that gets so many of us in a twist: is it bad to want to be famous for your work? Spoiler alert, it's not just okay, it's powerful AF. This episode is all about reclaiming the sacredness of your desires and reframing fame as a way to amplify your impact, serve at a higher level, and fully step into your unapologetic leadership. If you've ever felt like you had to shrink your dreams or second-guessed your big vision, you are NOT alone. I'm breaking down the messy, raw, and liberating truths about visibility, success, and what it means to want more in a way that's aligned with your purpose. Get ready for a heartfelt conversation and some tangible, empowering insights! In This Episode: 00:00 - The Desire for Fame 02:52 - Understanding Fame and Its Subjectivity 05:52 - Desire is A Sacred Force for Growth 08:59 - Unshaming Your Desires 11:54 - Visibility and the Fear of Judgment 15:13 - The Beauty of Wanting Fame 17:57 - The Relationship Between Wealth and Service 21:07 - Judgment, Jealousy, and Self-Reflection 25:48 - Navigating Creative Voids and Envy 35:04 - Self-Hypnosis for Shifting Beliefs 46:32 - Embodied Presence and Unique Expression Key Takeaways Fame is not inherently bad; it's about being known for the purpose of amplifying your impact and service. Visibility blocks often stem from fear of judgment, rejection, or misunderstanding. Desire is sacred and aligned with your unique purpose—owning it unlocks new possibilities. Judgment is frequently a reflection of unclaimed desires or internal conflict. Practical tools like self-hypnosis and somatic practices can support deeper alignment with your goals. Quotes “Your desires are not random; they are placed on the altar of your heart for a reason.” – Rachael Meeds “To want to be known for your work is to amplify your ability to serve.” – Rachael Meeds “Judgment is almost always jealousy—it's a reflection of desires we haven't claimed.” – Rachael Meeds “Faith without work is delusion. You've got to show up to the altar of your leadership.” – Rachael Meeds Connect & Work With Rachael Instagram: @rachaelmeeds Website: rachaelmeeds.com Join Voice: The House of Liberated Self Expression

In this journey of spiritual exploration, we welcome the ever-enlightened Jonathan Robinson, a seeker who has graced his path with encounters from the Dalai Lama to Mother Teresa. His life, a testament to the endless quest for inner peace, resonates with the simple yet profound essence of perceiving the world beyond the ego's grasp.Jonathan believes enlightenment is perceiving the world without the ego's lens. As he shares his journey, it becomes clear that awakening is not reserved for the select few but is attainable for anyone willing to explore the right methods. He mentions how enlightenment often is misunderstood as an unattainable state, reserved only for great spiritual beings, whereas it is a matter of shifting one's awareness and identifying with the soul.His journey in the scientific study of enlightenment alongside Dr. Jeffrey Martin reveals that modern methods can effectively guide one toward awakening. This collaboration aimed to study enlightenment triggers and the most efficient practices to achieve it. What stands out is the realization that many traditional methods might not be as effective in today's fast-paced world, but innovative approaches developed recently show remarkable potential in inducing moments of enlightenment.Jonathan describes the four levels of enlightenment: starting from being present, feeling one with everything, embodying love, and finally, a state of non-dual awareness where emotions dissolve, leaving pure presence. His personal experiences with spiritual masters like Sai Baba, who exuded overwhelming love energy, further illustrate the profound impact of these enlightened beings.His unique encounters, such as with Sai Baba manifesting ash and the overwhelming love he felt, highlight the extraordinary nature of true spiritual presence. Yet, Robinson also emphasizes the practicality of enlightenment, appreciating figures like the Dalai Lama who maintain their awakened state while engaging actively in the world.SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYSEnlightenment is Perceiving Beyond the Ego: It's about shifting from identifying with the ego to recognizing oneself as pure awareness.Modern Methods for Awakening: Embracing new, effective methods tailored for the contemporary world can significantly enhance one's spiritual journey.Embodied Presence and Love: True enlightenment often manifests as a deep sense of love and presence, transcending ordinary human experiences.Jonathan Robinson's mission extends beyond personal enlightenment. His goal is to disseminate these potent methods, making them accessible to millions. His website, The Enlightenment Project, offers resources and practices that can be done in minutes, reflecting his belief in simplicity and accessibility in spiritual practices.In conclusion, the path to enlightenment is both deeply personal and universally attainable. It's about finding methods that resonate with you and integrating them into your daily life. By focusing on inner peace and love, and then extending this outward, one not only transforms their own life but also contributes to the collective awakening.Please enjoy my conversation with Jonathan Robinson.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

In describing our human predicament and dis-ease, D.H. Lawrence says we are like a great tree with our roots in the air. We need to replant ourselves—in our bodies, hearts and spirit. These two talks are guides to replanting ourselves. In Part 1, we explore how we are so often dissociated from the life of our body, and the pathways home. Part 2 looks at the challenges of pain, fear and trauma, and how we can gradually and skillfully reconnect with a wholeness of being. 

In describing our human predicament and dis-ease, D.H. Lawrence says we are like a great tree with our roots in the air. We need to replant ourselves—in our bodies, hearts and spirit. These two talks are guides to replanting ourselves. In Part 1, we explore how we are so often dissociated from the life of our body, and the pathways home. Part 2 looks at the challenges of pain, fear and trauma, and how we can gradually and skillfully reconnect with a wholeness of being. 

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This talk explores some practices for cultivating embodied compassion and care.   You'll explore  what means to ‘heal' as well as a few ‘deep dives' - first into a chakra scan then a scan through the body focusing on reflection, gratitude and well-wishing.

This talk explores how to investigate the inner energy centers through the lens of mindfulness.   You'll learn about the chakras, a bit on the origins of different approaches, the components of each one and how to explore through the lens of non-judging awareness.

This talk explores how to work with challenging energies.   You'll learn how embodied awareness can open the door to higher degrees of self awareness and how in that recognition of what is arising you can learn to ‘ride the wave' of resistance and discover what is on the other side.

This talk explores how to open to more subtle felt-sense awareness through mindful breathing. Whole Body Breathing is yet another tool for drawing attention to the play of energy and sensations within and can dramatically heighten awareness of what is arising and how you are relating to it. This talk includes a guided meditation on this technique.

This is an adaptation of the first talk of a five day retreat at the Art of Living Center in Boone North Carolina.   You'll learn some practical suggestions for embodied meditation and how the body can be an ally in your practice.

04/14/2024, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Jiryu suggests that by reflecting on the potential of Artificial Intelligence in Buddhism, in the form, for example, of the Suzuki Roshi chatbot, we can be led to renew our commitment to embodied presence, which is the real purpose and effort of Zen practice, and the real source of Bodhisattvas' wisdom and compassion.

Welcome to "Embodied Presence," your path to deeper self-awareness and mindfulness through the practice of body awareness meditation.

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This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2023.11.21 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://youtube.com/live/L4D9eXfiEQk. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

RECKONING ep 52HERE & NOWCORE CALIBRATIONGravity & Radiance . + x o *Vibrational Resonance. Presence.LIVING IN RHYTHMMind, Body, Soul. 3rd Dimensional EmbodimentPractical Applications & Visceral Experiences~ It's a lifestyle.Transforming Time & Space with Gravity & Vibrational ResonanceSUPER BLUE MOON PISCESAugust 30th 7:35 pm mountain time. Sun 7° 25' Virgo opposite Moon 7° 25' PiscesSun 7° Virgo Conjunct Black Moon Lilith 0° VirgoMoon 7° Pisces Conjunct Saturn 3° PiscesSun 7° Virgo opposite Saturn 3° PiscesRETROGRADINGReckoning with the here and now. Embodied Presence. Retrograding Planets: Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, PlutoVenus direct September 3rd. Jupiter retrograde September 5th. . .created & produced by Sista Sundaymusical composition by MC AD of the Freedom Movement. . .Sista Sunday is a holistic embodiment educator in the art & science of Living in Rhythm through Core Calibration of the mind, body & spirit and Cosmic Synchronization with the Sun, Moon & Elements. Her dynamic teaching style is rooted in a life long study of Dance, Pilates and Yoga, Holistic Healing, as well as Astrology. Sista Sunday encourages her clients to tune into themselves and the natural cycles of life while assisting them in cultivating personal empowerment through the development of a unique sense of timing, organic flow, inner vitality & outward brilliance~ so they can let their soul shine! …It's a lifestyle.

On this episode of The provoking Prosperity Podcast, Miranda discusses flow vs consistency conversation. Miranda shares her recent vacation experience with her daughter, where they chose to embrace the flow and let things unfold without strict plans or time frames. Reflecting on her past need for consistency and planning as a single parent, Miranda realizes that it was conditioning and acknowledges the beauty of slowing things down and being fully present. However, she also recognizes the need for intention and grounding to fully embody the experience. As an embodied leadership guide, Miranda emphasizes the importance of presence, groundedness, and embodiment in their work as she prompts listeners to reflect on their own levels of groundedness, momentum, and embodiment, and challenge them to find a balance between the three. To conclude the episode, Miranda underscores the value of reflection and finding a happy equilibrium between presence and embodied presence. Join us on this episode of Miranda as we explore the fascinating concept of flow vs consistency and delve into the depths of groundedness and embodiment."   Show Notes: 00:01:00 Reflection on consistency, flow, and embodiment. Ground yourself, be present, and integrate experiences. Seek equilibrium in presence and embodiment. Reflection Questions: 1. Do you feel that consistency or flow is more important in your personal or professional life? Why? 2. Have you ever experienced frustration or a loss of creative flow? How did you handle it? 3. How do you balance the need for consistency and planning with the desire to be in flow and let things unfold naturally? 4. What are your thoughts on the concept of presence and groundedness? How do they impact your work and daily life? 5. Do you tend to lean more towards being grounded or flighty? What are your beliefs and preferences around these traits? 6. How do you believe presence and embodiment can enhance your leadership skills and impact your relationships with others? 7. Have you ever taken a vacation or break where you chose to let go of strict plans and time frames? How did that experience impact your overall well-being? 8. Do you think society's views on money, wealth, and relationships influence our need for consistency or flow? How? 9. Are there any areas of your life where you struggle to find a balance between presence and embodied presence? How could you work towards finding that equilibrium? 10. What are some practical steps you can take to cultivate more groundedness, momentum, and embodiment in your life?   Life is beautiful. Miranda   Want to connect with Miranda? FREE Resources) Free Human Design Chart & Video Link: https://www.miranda-mitchell.com/free-human-design-chart-video The 64 Prosperity Codes: How you feel most prosperous within each gate activation https://www.miranda-mitchell.com/prosperity-codes Free 15-minute Clarity Call - https://calendly.com/miranda-mitchell/clarity-call   Website -> www.miranda-mitchell.com,  Email-> miranda@miranda-mitchell.com Instagram -> www.instagram.com/mirandajmitchell    

Christine Hemphill started Open Inclusion in 2018 as a disability-inclusive research and design organization that is working at the intersection between accessibility and emerging technologies. She makes sense of the broad spectrum of disabilities by saying, "I talk about people that think, feel, move, sense or communicate significantly enough differently that they're excluded from the way design works today. So to me that's disability." Hemphill's phenomenological framing of disability reminds me of Bernd Schmitt's 1999 article on Experiential Marketing where he defines the "strategic experiential modules" as being "sense, feel, think, act, and relate." VR researcher Dustin Chertoff drew upon this experiential marketing research to expand VR presence theory into the domains of "sensory, cognitive, affective, active, and relational." In my own elemental approach of presence theory, I conceive of it in terms of Embodied Presence from sensory experiences, Active Presence of agency and interactivity, Emotional Presence of emotional immersion, and Mental Presence including the cognitive plausibility and sensemaking aspects as well as the Social Presence and communication dynamics with other people. Each of these approaches have commonalities that seen when juxtaposing the frameworks from Hemphill, Schmitt, Chertoff, and Bye together: Sense, Sense, Sensory, or Embodied Presence Think, Think, Cognitive, or Mental Presence Feel, Feel, Affective, or Emotional Presence Move, Act, Active, or Active Presence Communicate, Relate, Relational, or Social Presence There are experiential design implications for how to accommodate for a broader spectrum of thinking, feeling, moving, sensing, or communicating differently. Hemphill's slide shown at XR Access lists more details of this spectrum including move differently (mobility, dexterity), sense differently (hearing, sight, touch), feel differently (mental health), think differently (memory, learning), communicate differently (social, communications), and other access needs (mental health, chronic health, neurodivergence, neurodiversity). Hemphill also lists out contextual dimensions to consider including finances, social resources, education, digital literacy, and just access to that technology in general. In addition, there is also a spectrum of how adaptable folks are given the novel nature of emerging technologies. But defining the spectrum of these variations and differences helps to identify the experiential design considerations when thinking about providing multiple options to users. We'll be diving into some of those universal principles of design and emerging XR heuristics in the next interview with Reginé Gilbert as well as throughout the course of this series on XR Accessibility. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

The single biggest hurdle to doing more embodied movement practice, for me personally, is the tight grip of urgency I often feel around time. Today on the podcast, I'm chatting with Rochelle Schieck, founder of the Qoya movement method. A big part of our conversation is exploring how we unwind the urgency of linear time & use the body as a portal to soul time. Rochelle & I have very different felt experiences of this shift away from urgent-linear-time into expansive-soul-time. I'm curious if you'll relate to either or perhaps experience it in another way. This conversation is part of our Embodied Movement series on Season 8 of the School of Embodied Arts Podcast (you can sign up to the podcast here). To see more from this series click here→ In this episode, we discuss & experience: A simple foundation Qoya exercise to bring more aliveness into the body What is “Embodied Presence,” and how can we awaken to it? The role of the “Sacred Witness” in Qoya We speak about the role of cultivating, titration & pendulation between vulnerability & pleasure Moving from linear time to sacred time. Rochelle & Jenna share their experiences of what it feels like. Rochelle expands on the key principles of Qoya - Wise, Wild & Free. We discuss what this looks like in movement & what qualities it invites us to inhabit through the body   About Rochelle Rochelle Schieck loves to move - in her body and around the world. In the last 20+ years, she has traveled around the world as a student and teacher leading over 4,000 movement classes, training hundreds of Qoya teachers in 20 different countries, and taking women on over 90 retreats to sacred places in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.   Resources mentioned in this podcast: Qoya website - www.qoya.love On the socials - @rochelleschieck | @qoya.love Book - Qoya: A Compass for Navigating an Embodied Life that is Wise, Wild and Free Feminine Embodiment Coaching - an emotional embodiment & vulnerability-based professional training for coaches Find a Feminine Embodiment Coach in our Professional Directory School of Embodied Arts  Leave a podcast review on iTunes here  Thought or reflection to share? Leave a comment on Instagram here

This week, we welcome guest Òscar Díaz, Poet, Medieval Islamicate Astrologer, and Specialist in Fixed Stars, to chat with us a bit about the intersection between poetry and divination. This conversation speaks like an epiphany of fire, with the spark of inspiration leaping from tongue to tongue. From getting the blood flowing through language, to the art of omen augury, I certainly enjoyed the liminal and whimsical wisdom Òscar was gracious enough to provide.  In what ways are both poetry and astrology embodied practices? What might djinns, daimons, or demons have to do with creativity and inspiration? Why is there a strong relationship between Venus and diviners? How can a surrender to eroticism and poetry allow us to better explore the risk and inherent fumbles of living an authentic life? In what ways are poetry and magic engaged in a similar process of reality shaping, and, what is the link between shame and interest? All this and more, on today's episode of SaturnVox To find more on Òscar, check out their website where you can book them for an astrological reading, and maybe also make some time to read some of their published poetry. Don't forget also to follow them on instagram or twitter to keep up with whatever workshops and classes they may be offering. To find more on SaturnVox, check out their instagram and twitter @saturnvox, or, visit their website saturnvox.com.   This week's extended episode features Òscar's musings on the poetics of astrological talisman making, the magic and sound scaping of rhymes, the intimacy of singing one's prayers, the difference between prayers we write and prayers that have been intoned repeatedly by many over time, and advice on how to give generosity to the self in encouragement to write prayers of your own, so hop on to the Patreon at www.patreon.com/saturnvox where you can further support the show and join in on our community discord server.  Original music for the podcast performed by Jules M. Dooley, traditional astrologer and sound artist. Follow his experiments with astrology + sound + ai visuals on IG: @glitches_in_the_night_sky Fallen Angel graphic drawn by the  incandescent tattooer and illustrator @floodtower SHOW NOTES: Archilochus of Thasos Shams al-Ma'arif:  An Arabic Grimoire by Ahmad ibn ‘Ali al-Buni translated by Dr. Amina Inloes, with commentary and illustrations by J.M. Hamade Starnight Dwell, J.M. Hamade Holy Daimon by Frater Acher Dr. Ali A. OlomiI bn Ezra Planetary Perfumes by BanexBramble and Sphere and Sundry Henry Fool

Joseph Goldstein helps us understand the quality of samadhi, which he describes as embodied presence, and talks about the different methods we have available for cultivating it. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/insighthour“We settle back into the body, into the awareness of the body, and we allow the tensions and the knots, we allow them to unfold. We create the space, we create the space of awareness in which they will unwind. And this becomes a great healing process.” – Joseph GoldsteinIn this episode, Joseph talks about:Understanding the meaning of the quality of samadhi, which is also known as concentrationHow the development of samadhi is the cultivation of embodied presenceHow ethical conduct is the foundation of samadhiDifferent ways to cultivate and deepen the quality of samadhi, including through direct awareness of a single object and through an open, choiceless awarenessThe many methods he has used in his own practice to develop samadhi, including slowing down and being mindful of your body movementWays we can contemplate the body both internally and externally, which can help us understand how our practice is for the benefit and welfare of all beingsThis dharma talk from October 6, 2004, was originally published on Dharma Seed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Refuge in the Wilderness - Pt2 – Coming Home to Embodied Presence - When we live from our mental control towers, we are in a trance that confines our life. These two talks look at the primary ways we are conditioned to leave embodied presence, and the consequence of unlived life—being cut off from our vitality, intelligence and compassion. We then explore the teachings and practices that guide us to reconnect to our senses, and the sacred presence that underlies all lived experience.  

(Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC) When we live from our mental control towers, we are in a trance that confines our life. These two talks look at the primary ways we are conditioned to leave embodied presence, and the consequence of unlived life—being cut off from our vitality, intelligence and compassion. We then explore the teachings and practices that guide us to reconnect to our senses, and the sacred presence that underlies all lived experience.

The practice of embodied presence is a powerful form of mindfulness. This episode is part 2 of my chat with embodied presence expert, Nilusha Dassenaike. Today, she takes us through a mindfulness meditation that we can use in everyday life to come home to ourselves.