Podcast appearances and mentions of philip shepherd

CONTENT HEADS UP: This episode contains (among other things) a deep, frank conversation about life, death, Catholicism, the cosmos, reverential dissection, body phenomena, including orgasm, service, enlightenment, circumcision, some swear words, a lot of humor, and of course, some challenges and gifts of being bodies.And in case it's not clear, Gil dissects, with dedication, “donor forms” - no longer inhabited bodies gladly donated by their prior inhabitants - to illuminate the wonders of the human body so that we might all live ours more fully. SYNOPSIS: In this episode, Ali talks with Gil Hedley, educator and the producer of the Integral Anatomy series, who offers a expert perspective on the human body from the inside out. With a background in Theological Ethics and decades of dedication dissecting donated human bodies, Gil views the body as an archaeological site, exploring the layers of the human form and what they reflect about the near-infinite complexity of human existence. This episode delves into, as Gil calls it, a “re-branding of the human body” - giving us life-enhancing “re-conceptions” of the heart and body phenomena (fat, the foreskin, blood, orgasm) we have taken for granted and/or completely misunderstood. This conversation also explores the harmful effects of body fragmentation, and the interconnectedness of spirit and matter. Viewing the body through Gil's extraordinary professional, and personal, perspective gives us a window into our inner-universe and beyond to our cosmic identity. After listening, your experience of being a body will never be the same! A warning: the episode includes frank and loving discussions of death and human dissection.TO VIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/qekoqzr-4s0BECOME A SOMANAUT!If you enjoyed what you just heard, we highly recommend you treat yourself to an Explorer Membership - the keys to the Gil Hedley kingdom – whose generous fare will include access to:– Anatomy from A to Z: a detailed video encyclopedia of the human form in 19 courses. 200+ hours of video content in production.– Live with Gil: Monthly, live online meet-up with Gil and other experts.– Video livestreams of actual dissections and his ever illuminating, and quite entertaining, narratives of his discoveriesAnd so much more that I won't list them here. Check it all out for yourself!Go to www.gilhedley.com/membership!Your experience of yourself as a whole body being will be ever-expanded!FOR MORE GIL HEDLEY:BIO: Gil has been teaching integral anatomy in the dissection laboratory, via keynotes and speaking tours, and online via his extensive website and subscription portal, www.gilhedley.com, and YouTube channel, "Somanaut," since 1995. He is the producer of The Integral Anatomy Series, the Anatomy from A to Z Project, and The Nerve Project, as well as being the author of several books and anatomy models. He is based at the Institute for Anatomical Research in Colorado Springs, CO, where he teaches, films, and serves as Board President.GIL – YoutubeGIL – InstagramGIL – FacebookGIL HEDLEY: A few favourite videos…The Amazing ForeskinPars Intima: A Rebranding Campaign for the Human BodyThe Heart-Brain (just a gorgeous 5-minute video that will transform your understanding of your heart and brain)Find Gil's published works, and oh, so much more brilliant bodied stuff here.OTHER RESOURCES, LINKS & INSPIRATION:CANDACE PERT: Molecules of EmotionMICHAEL TALBOT: The Holographic UniverseWILHELM REICH: The Function of the OrgasmPOWERS OF TEN: A FLIPBOOKHENRY GRAY: Author of Gray's Anatomy (yes, Shonda Rhymes TV series' title, Grey's Anatomy, is riffing on this guy who wrote the seminal, Gray's Anatomy1966 film “The Fantastic Voyage” trailer (some of us remember being traumatized as a kid by the white corpuscles!)

In this minisode, Ali guides you on a mini mapping experience to explore your heart/sexuality split - or un-split!Using her method, Personal Geometry® (explored in Episode 31 with Lauren Gleason) in mere minutes you will gain insights into what your present stance is in relation to your romantic heart and your sexuality - in relation to anyone or anything that is currently an issue for you.Find out what your body knows about it!In minutes, you'll see-feel what could help you understand, and live, a more harmonious relationship between these essential aspects of being - whether in relationship to someone else and/or yourself.MORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  https://www.alimezey.comPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:https://www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundationsTo book a session, email Ali at ali@alimezey.com

NEXT COHORT STARTS TOMORROW February 8th - Jump In!Personal Geometry® is a somatic and spatial practice that taps into the body's innate, felt-sense understanding of spatial relationships. This work can do so much so quickly. It's an amazing way to get you, your clients, your partner, other participants, to see and feel the body-truth of things in minutes. We are excited to share Personal Geometry Foundations with you as a practitioner discover how you can best tailor it to the disciplines you are already, or will be, practicing. This non-verbal, embodied approach provides a clear and immediate visual and visceral representation of a person's inner world, making it an invaluable tool for therapists, facilitators, and anyone seeking profound transformation.  A seven-week online class - perfect for therapists, sexologists, coaches, and healing practitioners. Foundations is the prerequisite for advanced classes on Sexuality and Addiction, and individuals seeking personal healing are welcome too!  PERSONAL GEOMETRY TRAININGSJoin the Next Personal Geometry® Foundations Class  (online over Zoom)Now enrolling - click here for more details. Next cohort starts February 8th, 2025.Our audience gets $250 off - just mention the show when contacting Ali. MORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  https://www.alimezey.comPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:https://www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundationsTransgenerational Healing Films: https://constellationarts.com/If you have any questions, email Ali at: ali@alimezey.com

In this episode, I interviewed Philip Shepherd. Philip is the author of “New Self, New World: Recovering Our Senses in the Twenty-First Century.” He leads workshops internationally on the art of embodiment. During the podcast, we spoke about embodiment, the body's three brains, and his workshops centered on reconnecting with one's being.Support the showConnect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook

Philip Shepherd is a recognized leader in the global embodiment movement, known for his work in integrating the mind and body's intelligence. He is the co-founder of The Embodied Present Process (TEPP), a set of practices designed to help individuals reunite the thinking of the head with the deep, present, and calm intelligence of the body. Embodied PresentShepherd's journey into embodiment began in his teens when he cycled alone through Europe, the Middle East, India, and Japan. His studies included classical Noh theater in Japan, and he has had a diverse career as an actor, playing lead roles on stages in London, New York, Chicago, and Toronto. He has also co-directed an interdisciplinary theater company and taught workshops on embodied thinking and spontaneous creativity. Embodied PresentAs an author, Shepherd has written several books exploring themes of embodiment and wholeness:New Self, New World: Recovering Our Senses in the Twenty-first Century (2010)Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being (2017)Deep Fitness: The Mindful, Science-Based Strength-Training Method to Transform Your Well-Being in Just 30 Minutes a Week (2021), co-authored with Andrei YakovenkoThrough his teachings and writings, Shepherd emphasizes the importance of listening to the world through the body's intelligence, fostering a deeper connection with oneself and the present moment. Embodied Present

SYNOPSIS:In this episode, Ali Mezey dives into an enlightening conversation with financial therapist Bari Tessler. Bari, a pioneer in the financial therapy field with a master's degree in somatic psychology from Naropa University, shares her unique somatic-based financial therapy methodology.  Bari highlights the importance of integrating body awareness with financial literacy and exploring how emotions play a major role in our money decisions. She details the development of her three-phase approach: money healing, money practices, and money maps. The episode is filled with stories and practical tips about body check-ins, overcoming under earning, and learning to have empowered money conversations. To be an angel to the podcast, click hereTo read more about the podcast, click hereMORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  www.alimezey.comPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundationsTransgenerational Healing Films: www.constellationarts.comAli's short description of Constellation Work: https://studio.youtube.com/video/ADAHZWOzRDM/editMORE BARI TESSLER:Website: www.baritessler.com Facebook: Bari Tessler Lindin Instagram: @baritessler Bio:Hi, I'm Bari Tessler, a financial therapist and a pioneer in the financial therapy field. I have a Masters degree in Somatic Psychology from Naropa University, 1998, and ran a bookkeeping business for therapists and artists. In 2001, I merged all my training and created a somatic-based Financial Therapy methodology that I've been teaching via my Art of Money program and a Mentor Program. I am also the Author of The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness and The Art of Money Workbook. In my group programs and private financial therapy, I've guided thousands of people to bring healing, un-shaming, and empowerment to our money relationships and all that it touches. I live in Boulder, Colorado with my husband, son, many cats + large puppy.OTHER RESOURCES, LINKS AND INSPIRATIONS:Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fawn are common trauma responses that reveal how the nervous system reacts to stress or danger. In this episode, we explore these instinctive behaviors and their impact on emotional regulation, decision-making, and relationships.The four trauma responses most commonly recognized are: Fight – when we believe that if we are able to maintain power over the threat, we will gain control. This can look like physical fights, yelling, physical aggression, throwing things, and property destruction. It can also look like balling your hands into fists, feeling a knot in your stomach, crying, being argumentative, or experiencing a tight jaw.Flight – when we believe that if we are able to escape the threat and avoid conflict, then we will not be harmed. This can look like running away and avoiding interactions with others," notes Moronu. To avoid uncomfortable feelings, you may escape the situation by staying busy or fleeing for the exit whenever things get tough. Freeze – it might look like being at a loss for words, retreating into your mind, having a hard time breaking out and being present, sleeping, dissociating/spacing out, and going emotionally or physically numb.”Fawn – people-pleasing and engaging in pacifying behaviors. It's characterized by prioritizing people above all else by doing whatever they want to diffuse conflict and receive their approval. It seems good to be well liked and defer to others to secure safety, but not when it's at the cost of losing yourself. It can reach a point where you abandon yourself and your needs by merging so thoroughly with others.“Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn: Examining The 4 Trauma Responses” – Julie NguyenTamara SlaytonPeter LevinePersonal Geometry and Family Constellation Work The Big Leap by Gay HendricksSo Barbara Stanny Overcoming Under Earning Mikelann ValterraENCOURAGE US!: Donate $5 THE WIND BENEATH OUR WINGS. DONATE $25+Sharing is free! And so is rating us! These are also incredibly helpful ways you can support us in sharing this transformative information. Thank you, Bari!

This panel discussion of Christian Nationalism and what it means for our democracy comprised Sam Marcosson, Prof. of Law at Brandeis Law School, Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Kentucky State Senator and Law Prof.. Philip Shepherd, Franklin County Circuit Court Judge, Morgan McGarvey, Kentucky Third District U.S. Congressman, the Reverend Erica Whittaker, Pastor and Director of the Institute for Black Church Studies, and Dr. David Gushee, Prof. of Christian Ethics & Director of the Center for Theology and Public Life at Mercer Univ whose book, Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies, was the inspiration for this panel. This event took place at the Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.

In this episode, Ali Mezey share the concept of 'Soma' as illuminated by Master Bodyworker and Author, Thomas Hanna, in his book The Body of Life. Thomas Hanna coined the term 'somatic' now used extensively by practitioners of many body-based disciplines - he is one of the grandfathers of body therapy practiced all over the world in infinite variation. in this episode, Ali reads  out of the introductory chapter which discussing the distinction between the physical body and the living, dynamic 'Soma' and dives into the broader context of human embodiment. Hanna's body of work, and this episode, offer a profound perspective on the interconnectedness, adaptability, and intrinsic intelligence of living systems. To be an angel to the podcast, click hereTo read more about the podcast, click hereMORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  www.alimezey.comPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundationsTransgenerational Healing Films: www.constellationarts.comMORE THOMAS HANNA:Website: www.somatics.org/about/introductionMore about: Who is Thomas Hanna in the world of Somatics?To purchase Hanna's book: The Body of Life: Creating New Pathways for Sensory Awareness and Fluid MovementThomas Hanna ObituaryThe bodywork community lost a vital member in Thomas Hanna, who died in a late July, 1990 auto accident near Novato, California. He was 61.Born November 21, 1928, in Waco, Texas, Hanna was the founder of the Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training in Novato, California and the editor of Somatics: Magazine-Journal of the Bodily Arts and Sciences. He also authored seven books, perhaps best know for Bodies in Revolt: A Primer in Somatic Thinking (1970) and Somatics (1989).Hanna is survived by his wife, Eleanor Criswell, and three children, daughters Tad Hanna and Wendell Zitelman , and son Michael Hanna.As an undergraduate at Texas Christian University from which he received a bachelor's in 1949, Hanna initially thought about going into theology. He continued studies at the University of Chicago, later receiving a Bachelor of Divinity and then a doctorate in philosophy.Hanna taught in Europe and several colleges throughout the U.S. At his memorial service held, Aug. 12, several people referred to his popularity as a teacher. One speaker recalled an incident while Hanna was teaching at the University of Florida. He was having car trouble and was going to be late getting to his class. He called his secretary as asked her to notify the class that he would be there but would arrive late. When he did arrive an hour and a half late, the class of 700 yoga students was still waiting for him in the ROTC quadrangle where the class met. Truly he was an engaging teacher. His commitment and involvement with his material, as well as his skill at communicating it, inspired his students.In his early seminal books, he posed philosophical questions about humanity, i.e. what is it to be human, to be embodied, to be free? Those questions run like themes though his work. They were questions he never ceased exploring.In the early 1970's, after reading Bodies in Revolt, a well-known member of the bodywork world suggested he meet and study with Moshe Feldenkrais. As a result, Hanna studied with Feldenkrais in 1973 and 1974, and organized the first four-year Feldenkrais training program in the U.S. in 1975. He also founded the Novato Institute in 1975.Hanna considered himself a writer, philosopher and teacher, not a bodyworker. He called the hands-on work Clinical Somatic Education. It was his strong belief that real change can only occur from within and not be imposed on someone from the outside. It is the difference between working on someone and working with someone. The goal was not to change tissue but to restore awareness and voluntary control over the sensory-motor system.He believed that people were affected by a condition he termed sensory motor amnesia (SMA), and his work was designed to correct this. The concept of SMA is that if you lose your awareness of a part of your body, either through trauma or habituation, you lose your ability o move that part. Restoring awareness restores voluntary control. This can then be reinforced with simple movement patterns similar to Feldenkrais movement.Hanna often referred to F.M. Alexander and Feldenkrais as important teachers for him. According to Hanna, Feldenkrais has made a tremendously important discovery about body function, but hadn't fully explored the implications of that discovery himself. Hanna used the analogy that Feldenkrais had opened the door to a vast new territory, but had not gone inside to explore. Hanna had gone through the door and was exploring this new territory in light of recent development in neurophysiology, and the implications were breathtaking. Feldenkrais had said, and Hanna reiterated, that there is no limit what people can learn.In an editorial last fall/winter, Hanna wrote about human mortality, analogizing it with his flowers:“There was only one difference between the flowers and me: the impatiens affirmed the eternity of life, and I did not. The impatiens were pure in the way they lived, and I was sullied with contradiction…I realized that, all things considered, it was the impatiens who lived life to the fullest, whereas I was living my life, hamstrung. It was not I who was superior, but they…Is total affirmation of life and growth the highest good, or is it some kind of sinful ignorance? Should I live awaiting the end that I have envisaged, or should I live expecting only life and only future?“Who is wiser? I, or the impatiens? I think the impatiens are wiser. They assume only what they know and feel. They do not assume something they do not know and feel…“And so I water my impatiens this summer and into the autumn. And I gaze at their happy innocence. They are my teachers, just as my mother is my teacher. And the water sinks down into the soil, giving life. It is the same soil from which I sprang and my mother sprang. And it is the same soil that will receive us both.“If I trusted it to give us life at the beginning, I might just as well trust it to give us life at the end. In that way, I have joined in a wisdom that tells me that my mother, my flowers, and I myself are now together and somehow will always be.”- Victoria Carmona, a student of Hanna's, contributed to this report.From Massa...

In today's episode of The Written Compass, I had the pleasure of interviewing Philip Shepherd. Philip is a long-time expert on embodiment and has published several books on the subject. We had so much fun and deep conversations about... - writing as an embodiment tool- how our words are an embodiment of us- what defines embodiment- 5 pillars of presence and wholenessAnd much more! Connect with Philip and see his latest offerings to work with him at https://embodiedpresent.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipshepherdGet a copy of his books Deep Fitness: The Mindful, Science-Based Strength-Training Method to Transform Your Well-Being in Just 30 Minutes a Week: https://a.co/d/17crtZRRadical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being: https://a.co/d/7JHScwXNew Self, New World: Recovering Our Senses in the 21st Century: https://a.co/d/bIGVQ2O If you loved these tips and ideas and want more, head to shanahartman.com/schedule to get on our calendar and talk about next steps. If you are ready to explore what a writing community can do for you and your writing goals, head to shanahartman.com/schedule to get on our calendar and talk about next steps. If you want some help kicking things off, download my Embodied Book Writing Kickstarter: https://shanahartman.com/writingkickstartAs always, leave us a review so that more people see the podcast and get the writing support they need. Then, share your takeaways and this episode on IG, tagging me @shanahartman_ Remember, we are here to change the personal growth and biz strategy publishing world by activating our unique voices and stories.If you are ready to see if working with Shana and her team is your next step for leaving your legacy and getting your core messages from business and life in an empowering book click this link to work with Shana! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Next Level Healing Podcast, Dr. Tara Perry interviews Philip Shepherd & Andrei Yakovenko, co-authors of the renowned book Deep Fitness: The Mindful, Science-Based Strength-Training Method to Transform Your Well-Being in Just 30 Minutes a Week. This is an episode you don't want to miss!Work with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every week for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

THIS IS PART TWO - Listen to part one hereCONTENT HEADS UP:  This episode contains discussions of death, dying, end-of-life care, and sensitive topics related to mortality, including chosen suicide and medicalization of death and illness. Listener discretion is advised, especially for individuals who may find these topics distressing or triggering. Please prioritize your emotional well-being while engaging with this content.Also, Ali wants to note that when she asks Karen about her thoughts on suicide, she meant to make a disctinction between “chosen” suicide (when someone wants to live but they are in too much physical pain/their body is too deteriorated without hope of recovery) and “suicide under duress” (meaning due to emotional/psychological/spiritual pain, that may or may not be accompanied by an unavoidably dying body, the person does not want to live). Of course facing a death someone does not want can also be considered duress!  SYNOPSIS:What does good acting and dying have in common? In this episode, Ali discusses all things death, dying, and living as bodies with Karen Bellone, Certified End-of-Life Doula and Death Educator. They focus on the interconnectedness of life and death, the significance of conscious living, and the complexities of end-of-life care. Karen shares her experiences working with dying individuals, highlighting the challenges of the dying process, including issues related to dementia and Alzheimer's. They discuss the importance of compassionate and holistic approaches to end-of-life care, emphasizing the need for conscious decision-making aligned with personal values to achieve a good death without regrets. Throughout the conversation, they reflect on the essence of embodiment and the importance of being present in the moment, trusting the intelligence of the body to embrace a richer life and ultimately a better death.  ALI & KAREN EXPLORATION POINTS:-  The concept of a 'good death,' this discussion emphasizes the significance of conscious decision-making and holistic approaches to end-of-life care, challenging societal norms and perceptions surrounding death.  -  The complexities, ethical considerations and medicalization surrounding end-of-life decisions, highlighting the need for open dialogue and support for individuals facing such choices.-  The role of a Death Doula, illuminating the profound support and guidance provided by these compassionate professionals in assisting individuals and families through the dying process, fostering a sense of empowerment and comfort.-  How our physical and emotional bodies communicate and play integral roles in the dying process, highlighting the importance of listening to and honoring the body's wisdom. -  Insights into embracing conscious living, pursuing meaningful experiences, and aligning actions with personal values to cultivate a sense of fulfillment and purpose.-  Sensory experiences shape our perception of life and death, emphasizing the significance of sensory elements in the dying process and fostering connections with loved ones.To be an angel to the podcast, click here: To read more about the podcast, click here: MORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  Personal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:Transgenerational Healing Films: MORE KAREN BELLONE:Film Website: Website: The Seventh Sense BIO:Founder, Doula, Educator: Karen Bellone, MFA, is a Certified End-of-Life Doula and Death Educator. She is the founder of The Seventh Sense in NY's Hudson Valley, where she is an integral part of a worldwide community that is reigniting the wisdom of death within our modern lives. She is also founder of Exit Strategy for Dying, a monthly Death, Arts and Culture Readers supporting a resource hub to educate and refocus the narrative around death and grief through the lens of arts, culture, storytelling and innovation. Prior to embracing her passion for end-of-life work, Karen has had a long career as an award-winning filmmaker and internationally collected photographer. She received a BFA in Film Production from New York University, and did graduate work with the world-renowned Actors Studio, through their inaugural program at the New School for Social Research.After training and becoming certified with INELDA (International End of Life Doula Association), Karenworked with an innovative hospice in Los Angeles where her skills as a death doula were developed and broadened. In addition to working with patients in various stages of their life journeys, she was responsible for training the volunteer staff, nurses and other hospice and medical professionals to bring more understanding, humanity and compassion into their work with the dying. She spoke regularly with groups, such as the Alzheimer's Project, about the role of the doula at end-of-life, and the space that can be held to bring about ‘a good death'. She believes strongly in the ability to demystify and assuage the fear that surrounds death in our culture and to foster safe passage for the dying, as well as to aid the families and loved ones through grief and bereavement.As a visual artist and storyteller, Karen acquired a multitude of skills throughout her career that unlocked a deep passion for the healing power of visual and auditory perception on human consciousness. She integrated these strengths and resources into tools to bring aid and comfort for those imminently facing their mortality. Working with somatic and sensory awareness, Karen utilizes visual, sound and meditation therapy, personalized guided imagery, and commemoration of the sacred in the form of ritual, legacy and memory work, in order to bring comfort - physically, emotionally, spiritually to celebrate and commemorate the life of the individual. In addition to her ongoing private practice, Karen is currently directing a feature film about living American artist Michelle Stuart, whose work also engages with the elemental and ineffable nature of existence.RESOURCES:Edgar Allan PoeErik Erikson

CONTENT HEADS UP:  This episode contains discussions of death, dying, end-of-life care, and sensitive topics related to mortality, including chosen suicide and medicalization of death and illness. Listener discretion is advised, especially for individuals who may find these topics distressing or triggering. Please prioritize your emotional well-being while engaging with this content. SYNOPSIS:What does good acting and dying have in common? In this episode, Ali discusses all things death, dying, and living as bodies with Karen Bellone, Certified End-of-Life Doula and Death Educator. They focus on the interconnectedness of life and death, the significance of conscious living, and the complexities of end-of-life care. Karen shares her experiences working with dying individuals, highlighting the challenges of the dying process, including issues related to dementia and Alzheimer's. They discuss the importance of compassionate and holistic approaches to end-of-life care, emphasizing the need for conscious decision-making aligned with personal values to achieve a good death without regrets. Throughout the conversation, they reflect on the essence of embodiment and the importance of being present in the moment, trusting the intelligence of the body to embrace a richer life and ultimately a better death.  ALI & KAREN EXPLORATION POINTS:-  The concept of a 'good death,' this discussion emphasizes the significance of conscious decision-making and holistic approaches to end-of-life care, challenging societal norms and perceptions surrounding death.  -  The complexities, ethical considerations and medicalization surrounding end-of-life decisions, highlighting the need for open dialogue and support for individuals facing such choices.-  The role of a Death Doula, illuminating the profound support and guidance provided by these compassionate professionals in assisting individuals and families through the dying process, fostering a sense of empowerment and comfort.-  How our physical and emotional bodies communicate and play integral roles in the dying process, highlighting the importance of listening to and honoring the body's wisdom. -  Insights into embracing conscious living, pursuing meaningful experiences, and aligning actions with personal values to cultivate a sense of fulfillment and purpose.-  Sensory experiences shape our perception of life and death, emphasizing the significance of sensory elements in the dying process and fostering connections with loved ones.To be an angel to the podcast, click here: To read more about the podcast, click here: MORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  Personal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:Transgenerational Healing Films: MORE KAREN BELLONE:Film Website: Website: The Seventh Sense BIO:Founder, Doula, Educator: Karen Bellone, MFA, is a Certified End-of-Life Doula and Death Educator. She is the founder of The Seventh Sense in NY's Hudson Valley, where she is an integral part of a worldwide community that is reigniting the wisdom of death within our modern lives. She is also founder of Exit Strategy for Dying, a monthly Death, Arts and Culture Readers supporting a resource hub to educate and refocus the narrative around death and grief through the lens of arts, culture, storytelling and innovation. Prior to embracing her passion for end-of-life work, Karen has had a long career as an award-winning filmmaker and internationally collected photographer. She received a BFA in Film Production from New York University, and did graduate work with the world-renowned Actors Studio, through their inaugural program at the New School for Social Research.After training and becoming certified with INELDA (International End of Life Doula Association), Karenworked with an innovative hospice in Los Angeles where her skills as a death doula were developed and broadened. In addition to working with patients in various stages of their life journeys, she was responsible for training the volunteer staff, nurses and other hospice and medical professionals to bring more understanding, humanity and compassion into their work with the dying. She spoke regularly with groups, such as the Alzheimer's Project, about the role of the doula at end-of-life, and the space that can be held to bring about ‘a good death'. She believes strongly in the ability to demystify and assuage the fear that surrounds death in our culture and to foster safe passage for the dying, as well as to aid the families and loved ones through grief and bereavement.As a visual artist and storyteller, Karen acquired a multitude of skills throughout her career that unlocked a deep passion for the healing power of visual and auditory perception on human consciousness. She integrated these strengths and resources into tools to bring aid and comfort for those imminently facing their mortality. Working with somatic and sensory awareness, Karen utilizes visual, sound and meditation therapy, personalized guided imagery, and commemoration of the sacred in the form of ritual, legacy and memory work, in order to bring comfort - physically, emotionally, spiritually to celebrate and commemorate the life of the individual. In addition to her ongoing private practice, Karen is currently directing a feature film about living American artist Michelle Stuart, whose work also engages with the elemental and ineffable nature of existence.RESOURCES:Edgar Allan PoeErik EriksonExit strategy for dying (Karen's monthly newsletter)Omega Home NetworkAll the Little DeathsRabbi Leder's book, The Beauty of What RemainsAllen GinsbergHenry Firsco WeissThe Rites of the Dying

SYNOPSIS:Following the enthusiastic feedback from Philip's inaugural appearance on the podcast with his episode "Embodied Intelligence: Wholeness, Sensitivity, and the Pelvic Bowl," we knew we had to bring him back! If you haven't listened to his episode yet, we highly recommend you do! In this recorded version of our live Q&A event, step into the world of the body's intelligence – delve deep into the intricacies of embodiment where our audience had the opportunity to interact directly with Philip and Ali. Enjoy a grounding meditation to start it off, offered up by Phlip as a unifying and grounding exercise as well as a basis for questions to arise. Some of the questions posed: How do you experience the thought or the mind of the body?Could you discuss the difference between our conventional understanding of vigilance and the vigilance of the present moment, and how we might underestimate its potential significance in our lives?What does it mean if we open ourselves to the information that's available and we think with all of our senses, not just our brain? Please talk about how you understand that.What is the fear or resistance to just turn ourselves over to the body as the medium for knowing the world?Philip, where are you mapping the body, considering the balance between conscious and unconscious processes? How can we navigate our conscious mind to avoid potential pitfalls? Can you elaborate on mastering the mind within the broader context, where the heart houses the mind?I felt comfortable and truthful when I was in my head, but descending to my heart felt like entering a dogfight. There's a constant tug of war between being present and feeling pulled away by a powerful force that insists I shouldn't be here. It's a struggle filled with violence as I try to stay grounded. While there's relief in being in my body, it feels temporary, like I can't stay for long. How can I navigate this internal conflict and find a sense of home within myself?What can you say of the differences or advantages of spending time relating with people living from their head and those who are living from a greater sense of  wholeness and embodiment? How do we be with others from that perspective?I'm curious about your perspective on the phenomenon of projection. After spending time with someone, I often find myself experiencing emotions that I don't believe are my own. For instance, if I'm with someone who appears sad, I might leave the interaction feeling sad myself. This seems to blur the line between feeling and thinking, as I'm left questioning why I'm experiencing certain emotions. How do you understand and navigate this process of projection?How do you approach or reconcile this heightened awareness of the Earth's pain as you become more connected to your body and the Earth itself?Regarding the concept of wholeness, groundedness, and centeredness. During the exercise, as we delved deeper towards the pelvic bowl, there was a profound sense of resonance and silence that felt ancient and powerful. Can you speak to the significance of this resonance and the profound silence experienced in that moment, where it felt like one unified body rather than individual bodiesTo be an angel to the podcast, click here: To read more about the podcast, click here: MORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  https://www.alimezey.comPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:Transgenerational Healing Films: FOR MORE PHILIP SHEPHERD: https://embodiedpresent.comBIO: Philip Shepherd is recognized as a leader in the global embodiment movement. He is the creator of The Embodied Present Process™ (TEPP), which provides both potent insights into how our culture desensitizes the body, and a series of over 150 practices to help people renew their sensitivity to the world and reclaim their calm, centered presence in it. He shares TEPP worldwide through in-person workshops and Facilitators Training, and has articulated the need for a new, more embodied way of being in two books: Radical Wholeness and New Self, New World. Both books identify the causes, perils and challenges of our culture's disembodiment. Philip's personal path to embodiment includes a two-year journey as a teenager, during which he traveled alone by bicycle through Europe, the Middle East, Iran, India and Japan. He has also studied classical Japanese Noh Theater; co-founded an interdisciplinary theater company; written two internationally produced plays and a television documentary; designed and built several houses; co-founded an arts magazine called Onion; played lead roles on stages in London, New York, Chicago and Toronto; and earned a reputation as a coach, both with individual clients seeking a deeper experience of embodiment, and for corporate clients seeking to improve their presentation skills. He developed TEPP with his co-director and wife Allyson Woodrooffe, who also shares the practices in person. His website and online courses are found at EmbodiedPresent.com. His newest book, Deep Fitness, was co-authored with Andrei Yakovenko and offers a revolutionary and highly effective approach to fitness.PHILIP BOOKS: (these links are to Amazon, but all distributed by Random House (yay, Philip!), you can find them in your friendly, neighborhood bookstores)Radical WholenessNew Self, New WorldDeep FitnessWatch other episodes:Episode Three: PHILIP SHEPHERD --  Embodied Intelligence: Wholeness, Sensitivity, and the Pelvic Bowl

Enjoy a profound meditation gifted by Philip Shepherd at the beginning of our recent live Q&A event as a grounding exercise and basis for profound state-shifts through the geography of the body. We've provided a stand-alone version of the mediation for those of you who want to use it on a regular basis.This meditation offers a practice to explore the body's intelligence and challenge cultural beliefs about the supremacy of the mind over the body. By focusing on our centre of awareness, and connecting with the fluidity of the body's inner ocean, the meditation guides participants to center themselves first in the head, then in the heart, in the tanden and finally on the pelvic floor.Each centering allows for a unique experience and awareness of the world from that altered perspective. Participants are encouraged to soften into each experience, notice how it feels, and label it with a word to aid in remembrance. This practice offers an opportunity to ground oneself, explore different centers of awareness within the body, and attune to the world within and around them.To be an angel to the podcast, click here: To read more about the podcast, click here: MORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  https://www.alimezey.comPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:Transgenerational Healing Films: FOR MORE PHILIP SHEPHERD: https://embodiedpresent.comBIO: Philip Shepherd is recognized as a leader in the global embodiment movement. He is the creator of The Embodied Present Process™ (TEPP), which provides both potent insights into how our culture desensitizes the body, and a series of over 150 practices to help people renew their sensitivity to the world and reclaim their calm, centered presence in it. He shares TEPP worldwide through in-person workshops and Facilitators Training, and has articulated the need for a new, more embodied way of being in two books: Radical Wholeness and New Self, New World. Both books identify the causes, perils and challenges of our culture's disembodiment. Philip's personal path to embodiment includes a two-year journey as a teenager, during which he traveled alone by bicycle through Europe, the Middle East, Iran, India and Japan. He has also studied classical Japanese Noh Theater; co-founded an interdisciplinary theater company; written two internationally produced plays and a television documentary; designed and built several houses; co-founded an arts magazine called Onion; played lead roles on stages in London, New York, Chicago and Toronto; and earned a reputation as a coach, both with individual clients seeking a deeper experience of embodiment, and for corporate clients seeking to improve their presentation skills. He developed TEPP with his co-director and wife Allyson Woodrooffe, who also shares the practices in person. His website and online courses are found at EmbodiedPresent.com. His newest book, Deep Fitness, was co-authored with Andrei Yakovenko and offers a revolutionary and highly effective approach to fitness.PHILIP'S BOOKS: (these links are to Amazon, but all distributed by Random House (yay, Philip!), you can find them in your friendly, neighborhood bookstores)Radical WholenessNew Self, New World Deep Fitness [From time to time, a word or phrase goes wonky. Please forgive my wandering wifi.]

Philip Shepherd on the importance of recovering “radical wholeness” and experiencing a new way of being. The post Fund Drive Special: Embodied Intelligence appeared first on KPFA.

We frequently encounter challenges in conveying the depth and breadth of our experiences of being our bodies, using everyday language, particularly when newly popular terms become “buzz” words quickly obscuring, or not continuing to explore, what they even mean. At the end of each episode of The Brilliant Body Podcast, I pose a simple yet profound question to my guests: "How do you define embodiment?" I've combined the responses to form this mini-sode, offering you a mosaic of perspectives and language used to describe embodiment by pioneering body masters who have studied their own, and others bodies for years.Enjoy listening to what they have to say, and hopefully enrich your definition, and understanding, of what embodiment means to you.In order of appearance in this trailer (full episode of each guest is on the way if it isn't linked below):Philip Shepherd, Embodiment LeaderSarah Peyton, Neuroscience EducatorMarcella Boterro, Continuum Movement & Somatic EducatorHolden Zalma, Master Bodyworker & TrainerMona Wind, Spiritual Teacher & HealerBarry Krost, Family Constellation Facilitator & BodyworkerJoseph Culp, Walking-In-Your-Shoes Co-Founder & Actor/Director Rachel Fell, Business Coach & Creative StrategistCameron West, Aquatic Integration Founder & EducatorGil Hedley, Integral AnatomistRose Mary Riggs, Equine TherapistTo watch The Brilliant Body Podcast, head HERETo subscribe now, click hereTo be an angel to the podcast, click here To read more about the podcast, click here FOR MORE ALI MEZEY:ALI - WebsiteALI - LinkTreeALI's Course Information: Personal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat WorkALI's Transgenerational Healing Film Series

THE BRILLIANT BODY PODCAST w/ ALI MEZEY:"Embodied Intelligence with Philip Shepherd: Wholeness, Sensitivity, and the Pelvic Bowl"TO VIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/RjXbXboi6m8To subscribe now, click hereTo be an angel to the podcast, click here To read more about the podcast, click here FOR MORE ALI MEZEY:ALI - WebsiteALI - LinkTreeSYNOPSIS:In this episode of The Brilliant Body Podcast, Ali Mezey interviews Philip Shepherd, a luminary in the global embodiment movement. Together, Ali and Philip explore countercultural aspects of embodiment, the importance of challenging societal norms, and the need to advocate for a shift towards present-centered awareness.Central to the conversation is the profound impact of the pelvic bowl, a core element of Philip's teachings. Drawing inspiration from cultures that value the body differently, Philip highlights the concept of Hara in Japanese Noh theater. He traces the historical shift in Western culture from the belly as the thinking center to the current emphasis on the head, revealing a narrative of mistrust in the body.Sensitivity emerges as a core theme of the conversation, which Philip positions as the foundation of intelligence. Ali and Philip delve into the subtleties of staying “dropped in” to the pelvic floor, stressing the gentle and patient approach required for restoring sensitivity, especially in individuals who have experienced trauma. Throughout the episode, the exploration of embodiment, cultural shifts, and the profound connection between the body and the world converges into a call to action. The duo inspires listeners to nurture sensitivity, embrace radical wholeness, and reclaim their true intelligence, fostering the evolution of both individual and collective consciousness.EXPLORATION POINTS:Ali and Philip discuss the geography of intelligence and the significance of the pelvic bowl as the base of experiencing our wholeness.Philip traces the d/evolution of Western culture from valuing the belly as the center to the current emphasis on the head and mistrust of the body.They discuss sensitivity as the foundation of intelligence and explore the nuances of restoring sensitivity, particularly in trauma survivors.Philip unpacks the fallacy of independence, and vividly describes the self as being in constant felt-relationship with the world.The conversation ultimately advocates that we recognize and learn to live from our full intelligence as a key to cultural evolution. FOR MORE PHILIP SHEPHERD:BIO: Philip Shepherd is recognized as a leader in the global embodiment movement. He is the creator of The Embodied Present Process™ (TEPP), which provides both potent insights into how our culture desensitizes the body, and a series of over 150 practices to help people renew their sensitivity to the world and reclaim their calm, centred presence in it. He shares TEPP worldwide through in-person workshops and Facilitators Trainings, and has articulated the need for a new, more embodied way of being in two books: Radical Wholeness and New Self, New World. Both books identify the causes, perils and challenges of our culture's disembodiment. Philip's personal path to embodiment includes a two-year journey as a teenager, during which he traveled alone by bicycle through Europe, the Middle East, Iran, India and Japan. He has also studied classical Japanese Noh Theater; co-founded an interdisciplinary theatre company; written two internationally produced plays and a television documentary; designed and built several houses; co-founded an arts magazine called Onion; played lead roles on stages in London, New York, Chicago and Toronto; and earned a reputation as a coach, both with individual clients seeking a deeper experience of embodiment, and for corporate clients seeking to improve their presentation skills. He developed TEPP with his co-director and wife Allyson Woodrooffe, who also shares the practices in person. His website and online courses are found at EmbodiedPresent.com. His newest book, Deep Fitness, was co-authored with Andrei Yakovenko and offers a revolutionary and highly effective approach to fitness.And my website, as you may have gathered from the above, is EmbodiedPresent.comPHILIP – Facebook PHILIP – InstagramPHILIP BOOKS: (these links are to Amazon, but all distributed by Random House (yay, Philip!), you can find them in your friendly, neighborhood bookstores)Radical WholenessNew Self, New WorldDeep FitnessOTHER RESOURCES, LINKS AND INSPIRATIONS: IAIN McGILCHRIST – websiteILARION MERCULIEFF – Aleut Nation TedTalks: Native KnowingThe Womb at the Center of the Universe RICHARD LATTIMORE – his translation of The OdysseyNOH THEATRE:A short National Geographic filmA Noh play called Tomoe  BYRON ROBINSON: The Abdominal and Pelvic Brain PDF selections The Abdominal and Pelvic Brain book TANDEM:

Philip Shepherd is recognized as a leader in the global embodiment movement. He is the creator of The Embodied Present Process(TM) (TEPP), a modality that uniquely combines the two resources necessary for embodiment: effective practices (TEPP has over a hundred), and a deep understanding of our culture's blind spots, which tend to keep us in our heads. TEPP is based on Shepherd's two books - Radical Wholeness and New Self, New World - and his forty years' experience teaching embodiment techniques. He currently travels the world sharing workshops, and running year-long Facilitators Trainings with his co-director and wife Allyson Woodrooffe.https://www.facebook.com/EmbodiedPresenthttps://embodiedpresent.com/Become a Patreon Member today! Get access to podcast bonus segments, ask questions to podcast guests, and even suggest future podcast guests while supporting Warwick: https://www.patreon.com/journeyonpodcastWarwick has over 650 Online Training Videos that are designed to create a relaxed, connected, and skilled equine partner. Start your horse training journey today!https://videos.warwickschiller.com/Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarwickschillerfanpageWatch hundreds of free Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/warwickschillerFollow us on Instagram: @warwickschiller

Can we find belonging, peace, and deep healing in the gym, of all places? Embodiment guide Philip Shepherd shows us how.

Louis Pelliccioni, JrAuthor – Become Your BestDeep Fitness: The Mindful, Science-Based Strength-Training Method to Transform Your Well-Being in Just 30 Minutes a Week Book by Andrei Yakovenko and Philip ShepherdThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240061/advertisement

Osha and Philip Shepherd discuss Deep Fitness, an anti-aging  exercise practice that builds muscle, promotes the health of every tissue and organ in your body, and brings you into harmony with your body-mind-spirit.  Research has proven that aging can be - at a cellular level - reversed by putting stress on our muscles which then triggers longevity regulators that science has revealed.  Can you just take a magic pill? No. What's required is to push yourself beyond your comfort zone.  And this is where mindful and embodied presence brings you home to yourself.It does require some effort on your part - but the good news is - our bodies have evolved to protect and repair our DNA - and it only takes 30 minutes once or twice a week to gain the benefits.No matter how old you are, current research shows that you can gain muscle mass and get stronger.  We now know that when muscles are challenged to work, messenger molecules are released that promote the health of every tissue and organ. Science has discovered that strength training is powerful anti-aging medicine.  Philip Shepherd and Andrei Yakovenko co-authored the book:Deep Fitness: The Mindful, Science-Based Strength-Training Method to Transform Your Well-Being in Just 30 Minutes a Week.According to Dr. Doug McGuff, MD. and physiology expert, “Aging and diseases of modern civilization are 100% related to pathological muscle loss that occurs with aging.” Philip Shepherd and Andrei Yakovenko have studied metabolic health and the science of exercise and claim that we can build muscle and increase our fitness dramatically in just 30 minutes a week.  These discoveries are the result of cutting edge research that has proven the powerful effects of this type of exercise training.Prior to co-authoring Deep Fitness, Philip Shepherd created The Embodied Present Process, which he developed over 40 years of teaching embodiment practices and now shares worldwide. His other books include Radical Wholeness and -  New Self, New World.Originally from Ukraine, Andrei Yakovenko worked as a geophysics scientist prior to setting up up New Element Training, a group of strength-training studios in Toronto, Canada. In his ten years of running his gyms he has trained thousands of clients.If you enjoyed this show, please leave a positive review and share with your friends. Thank you! Osha

From our 'Best of The Embodiment Conference' series. In this episode an 'embodiment legends' panel answer these two clarifying questions.  A great one for optimists, skeptics and those who are new or old to the term, practices and field of embodiment. For the purposes of this episode the embodiment legends are: Ken Wilber Michaela Boehm Philip Shepherd Michelle Boulé Steve Hoskinson Leslie Kaminoff Ilan Stephani Dylan Newcomb Gil Hedley   If you are interested in becoming an embodiment coach visit www.embodimentunlimited.com   And for this year's Live Embodiment Coaching Certificate / LECC https://embodimentunlimited.com/lecc/        

Join host Cyrus Webb for Conversations LIVE with Philip Shepherd and Andrei Yakovenko to discuss their new book DEEP FITNESS. 

when i began reading radical wholeness by philip shepherd i cried. these words, this man. how did he put into words what was lining the insides of my soul? how did he know the answers to questions i'd held on to for years?philip teaches embodiment but “unlike the prevailing view of embodiment which involves sitting in the head and ‘listening to your body,' philip's approach helps you listen to the world through the body. what the body most deeply understands is that it belongs to the world. what the body most deeply feels is the present. when we join its intelligence, we discover companionship in the world rather than alienation; we recognize guidance where before we saw only obstacles; and we ground ourselves in the security of being, rather than seeking to build security for ourselves with symbols of external value. ultimately, it's about coming home to yourself.”philip is the author of three books, new self new, new world, radical wholeness and deep fitness. he is the creator of the embodied present process which he teaches online and in workshops around the world.philip is gently and powerfully shifting the way we are in the world. through practices and processes, he is teaching us how to be radically whole and live free.he is one of the most masterful teachers i've encountered and it is a great honor to share my conversation with him.some of the things we talk about how to fill your emptiness foreverthe center of stillness in the bodythe only real security in lifewhat lies at the core of our sufferinghow to know your purpose andan extremely powerful yet simple tool for coming into the body and the presentto learn more about philip go here.to catch up on past episodes of the BEYOND podcast go here.

https://www.deepfitness.life/ Philip Shepherd Founder of The Embodied Present Process™ Philip Shepherd isrecognized as a leader in the global embodiment movement. He is the creator ofThe Embodied Present Process™ (TEPP), which he developed over 40 years ofteaching embodiment practices and shares worldwide in both workshops andFacilitators Trainings. TEPP uniquely combines the two resources necessary forembodiment: effective practices, and a deep understanding of our culture'sblind spots, which tend to keep us in our heads. TEPP is based on Philip's twobooks—Radical Wholeness and New Self, New World—whicharticulate the causes, perils, and challenges of our culture's disembodiment.Philip's personal journey to embodiment includes cycling alone as a teenagerthrough Europe, the Middle East, Iran, India, and Japan; studying classicalJapanese Noh Theater; co-founding an interdisciplinary theater company inCanada; writing two internationally produced plays and a televisiondocumentary; and playing lead roles on stages in London, New York, Chicago, andToronto. He shares workshops and runs year-long Facilitators Trainings with hisco-director and wife Allyson Woodrooffe, and lives with her in a car-freeisland community in a house they designed and built. AndreiYakovenko Founder of New Element Training Originally from Ukraine, Andrei Yakovenko left for Israel at theage of 20 with less than $5 in his pocket. Three years later he decided, alongwith his fiancée, to permanently move to Canada. Determined to succeed, hegot a Bachelor of Science degree from the Universityof Toronto, went to graduate school atMcMaster University, and then built a successfulcareer as a partner in a geophysics business. Years later, Andrei came acrossthe book Body by Science, which introduced him to the scientific principle ofhigh-intensity strength training (HIT). After putting the training principlesinto practice with a group of friends, Andrei saw profound physical changes,and began learning as much as he could about high-­intensity strength trainingand its unmatched health benefits. He discovered how proper exercise, and inparticular HIT, had the power to transform lives, including his own. Andreidecided to leave his highly paid career in geophysics and set up New ElementTraining, a group of premier, high-intensity strength-training studios in Toronto, Canada.NET features the largest selection of MedX equipment in Canada andspecializes in the time-efficient method of Mindful Strength Training toFailure. Whatif there were something you could do for just half an hour, once or twice aweek, that had the power to transform your well-being? We aren't promising amagic diet or a ‘secret' pill. This ‘something' is a practice that has beendeveloped in accord with the most up-to-date science, and is verified byfindings that have come to light only in the last 15 years, say Philip Shepherdand Andrei Yakovenko, the authors of Deep Fitness: The Mindful, Science-BasedStrength-Training Method to Transform Your Well-Being in Just 30 Minutes aWeek. Here's what science has found. We all know what muscle does: it moves usaround. And that was the whole story until recently, when researchersdiscovered myokines – messenger molecules created only by muscle when it works.Myokines promote longevity, bone mineral density, mental sharpness,cardiovascular health, everything. And the stronger a muscle is, the moremyokines it produces. Here's the problem.

Philip Shepherd is the author of two books, Radical Wholeness and New Self, New World, and co-author of Deep Fitness. He also originated The Embodied Present Process (TEPP), which is taught online as well as in workshops, retreats and Facilitators Trainings worldwide. The practices of TEPP help people recognize how well-being is undermined by the disembodiment of our culture. As people recover the intimacy of true presence, they soften into the deeper intelligence of the body, reconnect with purpose, and discover a new kind of freedom and possibility in their lives.To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv.The current edition of The 'X' Chronicles Newspaper is available at www.xchronicles.net.This episode of The ‘X' Zone with Rob McConnell is brought to you by BEAUTIFUL MIND COFFEE - For the coffee that your brain will love, visit Beautiful Mind Coffee, www.beautifulmindcoffee.ca. It's Brainalicious!

The one and the only Morgan Day Cecil, creator of the Feminine Wholeness Method, is a feminine embodiment coach and seductress of soulfulness. The Woman Beings sit down with Morgan to talk about how to embody feminine wholeness, and what launched her on her journey of finding healing and freedom. If you're looking to be more present within your body and reclaim your femininity, this episode is for you! Follow Morgan https://morgandaycecil.com/ https://www.instagram.com/morgandaycecil/ Resources Marion Woodman: http://bit.ly/3kSvwU7 Coming Home to Myself by Marion Woodman: http://bit.ly/3F0myuW New Self, New World by Philip Shepherd: http://bit.ly/3SSWuHL Radical Wholeness by Philip Shepherd: http://bit.ly/3muxYRn If you want to help support our content, feel free to shop these affiliate links from brands we love! Girlfriend Collective: https://girlfriendcollective.pxf.io/jWdG4Z --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womanbeingpodcast Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/

As a podcast host, you never know where you will meet your next guest. While traveling earlier this year in Eastern Europe I met a woman whose deep roots in the theater led to many intriguing conversations. No, she isn't my guest today. But she introduced me to her long-time friend with equally deep roots in the theater, and whose passion for freedom and truth led him on a life-long quest into embodiment. Listen in.Philip Shepherd is the author of two books, Radical Wholeness and New Self, New World, and co-author of Deep Fitness. He originated The Embodied Present Process (TEPP), which is taught worldwide. The practices of TEPP help people recognize how their well-being is restricted by our disembodied culture. As those practices help people recover the intimacy of true presence, they soften into the fathomless intelligence of the body, reconnect with deep purpose, and discover a new kind of freedom and peace in their lives. Find Philip Shepherd at EmbodiedPresent.com    Coming up March 2-3, 2023 Radical Wholeness 2-day Workshop: Hudson, NYFind Laurie Seymour at https://thebacainstitute.com/ .If you are enjoying our show and you'd like to spread the love, please subscribe, download, comment, and tell your friends and family about us. We want to thank you for your continued support. We really appreciate it! Check us out on Facebook at the link below or by searching "Wisdom Talk Radio"https://www.facebook.com/wisdomtalkradioDiscover your Quantum Connection Style! (QUIZ)The first step to mastering your Quantum Connection is to know your natural style of being in the world.We are each designed to connect with Source differently. Knowing your style is the first step of aligning with your inner guidance at a deeper level than you ever thought you could. It's the secret to creating what you truly want in your life.Click here to take the quiz now: Quantum Connection QuizSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wisdom-talk-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this engaging dialogue, Jeff and Phil discuss embodiment—as a way of being, a healing path, the primary way to escape our dissociating cultural web. Jeff reads various excerpts from Phil's brilliant book—Radical Wholeness—and listens in while Phil shares meaningful and relatable details of his own embodiment journey. His quest for wholeness is an inspiration for us all.Links and Resources:Jeff Brown's primary website (courses and books): https://jeffbrown.co/Phil's website: https://embodiedpresent.com/Phil's book, “Radical Wholeness”: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Wholeness-Embodied-Present-Ordinary/dp/1623171776/Jeff's book, "Hearticulations": https://www.amazon.com/Hearticulations-Friendship-Healing-Jeff-Brown/dp/198864805X/Trevor Hall's website: https://www.trevorhallmusic.com/His album, “The Fruitful Darkness”: https://open.spotify.com/album/4ahv1YI2hpYOtXZsTIqYyGHis album, "In and Through the Body":https://open.spotify.com/album/3RthcMmqG13Kk0jxR0Up0aOthers mentioned in the podcast: https://www.lowenfoundation.org/https://www.stangrof.com/

In this conversation with embodiment coach Philip Shepherd we explore the concept of wholeness as an embodied practice, attuning to the world through embodied sensitivities, the intelligence of the pelvic floor, five qualities of being and the gateway of surrender. Philip Shepherd is an international authority on embodiment. He travels the world teaching The Embodied Present Process™ (TEPP), a unique set of practices he developed for getting us out of our heads and reconnected with the profound intelligence of the body. He is the author of two ground-breaking books, New Self, New World: Recovering Our Senses in the Twenty-first Century, and Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being and is the co-author, with Andrei Yakovenko, of Deep Fitness: The Mindful Science-Based Strength-Training Method to Transform your Well-Being in Just 30 Minutes a week. Visit coachesrising.com to see our acclaimed online coach trainings and other offerings.

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 31 - "Should we tell you what the 12 Universal Needs are?" is now live! Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide Today's podcast is going to be a little bit different because today we are going to have an open and frank discussion about how we are conflicted about whether to share the detail of the 12 Universal Needs with the public or not. We'll be debating the reasons to do it, and not to do it, and asking for you to share your opinions with us too! In this episode we cover: We share a little Larry love...and how Serena respected his boundaries How Claire created a 'Plot twist' for The Universal Needs plans The criticism we've received about the podcast so far Claire's quote about opinions The two main reasons why we wouldn't we share the detail of The 12 Universal Needs? Why we prefer a big AND to a big BUT How the lack of understanding the Needs Formula can lead people to compromising their needs when they are actually trying to meet them How sharing the detail of the needs could be harmful How awareness of needs can be weaponized or used to manipulate others, and when it is, it harms EVERYONE including the person wielding the weapon The levels at which your needs are being met (or not) How our unmet needs are subconsciously pulling the strings on our every thought, feeling, action, choice, behavior... Why would we even CONSIDER sharing the detail of the 12 Universal Needs knowing all of this? Where is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs being used, and why is that a problem? How the argument is strong on BOTH sides of this choice How important the NUANCE of needs is, and how hard this is to understand without knowing all 12 Understanding the power of the Needs Lens What REALLY created the labor crisis/Great Resignation...and how it's not what most people think it is Why overly simplifying needs can be harmful to yourself and others Why the needs might NOT be Universal...and how this was a surprise to Serena (live as we recorded!) How we are always discovering new applications and benefits of The Universal Needs work Why we are continually revisiting, refining and improving our content...and a transparent example of how we did this recently The culture/community referenced by Philip Shepherd in the book Radical Wholeness that Claire mentioned in the podcast is the Anlo-Ewe (pronounced AHNG-low EH-vay) culture of West Africa.

In today's episode, we're joined by author and embodiment expert Philip Shepherd. Philip is also an actor, and thus a wonderfully entertaining tour guide. He takes us into the body's “grounded sensitivity” – really the perfect phrase for it, a place both of exquisite intelligence and dependable common sense. Under Philip's careful guidance, we explore how to move past the mind's imaginary constraints, softening and merging with the world around us. It's an ambitious itinerary with many practical take-aways. Come feel reality beyond the head! To go straight to Philip's grounded sensitivity practice, it begins at 3:59 and ends at 18:03.Links:• Philip's website: https://embodiedpresent.com/• Philip's online courses: https://embodiedpresent.com/experience/online-learning/Support the show

Philip Shepherd and Andrei Yakovenko discuss their book Deep Fitness. The popular understanding of exercise and its benefits lags about fifty years behind contemporary research. Deep Fitness brings you up to date on that research, introducing you to a recent revolution in our understanding of human health – one that can help you boost your strength and vitality, reduce your risk of chronic disease, and turn back the clock on aging.That doesn't mean you need to devote hours every week to exercise. Deep Fitness introduces Mindful Strength Training to Failure (MSTF), a workout that is so simple and efficient, you can steadily increase your strength with just one or two half-hour sessions a week. By doing so, you'll be achieving a state of ‘deep fitness'.Find out more at:www.deepfitness.lifewww.newelementtraining.com

Show Notes: Philip Shepherd is an international authority on embodiment and author of New Self, New World - Recovering our Senses in the 21st Century and Radical Wholeness - The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being.   This is a specially curated edition of a more extensive interview I had with Philip back in August of 2020. In today's conversation he  shares guidance and tools for shifting from the head driven strategies of control and order to an embodied and deep connection with the present moment. He offers thought-provoking wisdom on these important questions:If our essential nature is wholeness then why do we act against the whole in service of our own best interests?Rather than striving for answers, how can we formulate meaningful questions in a world of disinformation, divisiveness, polarization and chaos?How do we stay in connection as we navigate diverse perspectives and challenging dialogues?Why do we lapse back into old patterns, and how do we choose the thing we know is better for us?  How do we access our body's inherent wisdom and find creative ways forward in times of crisis and social uprising?Does Philip feel we're headed for self-termination and if so, how does he orient to that possible reality?SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Great chance to hear Philip LIVE!Saturday February 26th, 2022 at 11am MT. He'll be leading an insightful hour long talk and a guided practice which will support you in experiencing a softer receptive state of awareness that enables you to listen to the world through your body.You'll also learn about his new 7-week live video course on how to radically embody your humanity and wholeness for greater healing, alignment, and clarity within yourself and the world. *If you can't make the call you'll still receive a recording.Listen to our original, full length interview:Radical Wholeness and Embodied Activism with Philip Sheperd - Part 1Radical Wholeness and Embodied Activism with Philip Sheperd - Part 2Today's Guest: Philip Shepherd's unique techniques have been developed to transform our disconnected experience of self and world. The practices of TEPP help people reunite the thinking of the head with the deep, present and calm intelligence of the body. Philip's approach helps you listen to the world through the body, and come to know what the body most deeply understands: that it belongs to the world. Philip's website: PhilipSheperd.comConnect with me online:Liz Wiltzen Coaching WebsiteTracking Yes BlogInstagramIf you like the show, I'd so appreciate it if you'd follow and share it with people you know would love it. It's an unpaid labour of love, and your support encourages me to keep it coming!

Reluctant to move on too quickly from my recent conversations with Michael Trotta and Philip Shepherd, I invited my friend Don McLeod to spend some time with me processing what we'd heard. Don, the co-founder of the Wisdom Centre, sees connections between what Michael and Philip were saying and the ancient Wisdom tradition--a way of knowing that is imaginal, embodied, and holistic. Jesus himself, Don believes, was a Wisdom teacher. In the end we found ourselves feeling new hope for the world in the cosmic story that is now emerging. How to find Michael and Philip:Michael Trotta: https://www.storymischief.comPhilip Shepherd: https://embodiedpresent.comOther resources referred to in this episode:The Wisdom Centre: https://wisdomcentre.caDavid Hatfield: https://davidhatfield.ca/edges-process-transformation"The Complete Gospels" (collection of all the known gospels); Robert J. Miller, ed"The Gnostic Gospels" by Elaine Pagels"The Journey of Soul Initiation" by Bill Plotkin"Grounded Spirituality" by Jeff Brown

It's not that we think too much; it's that we think too much using only our heads! We have cut ourselves off at the neck, losing touch with the natural intelligence of our bodies. Philip Shepherd wants to remove the barriers between the head and body and return to a wholeness we have not known since the Neolithic revolution had us subduing the earth and, by extension, becoming alienated from our own bodies. The head and body need to be reunited not just for our own sakes, but for the sake of the world.Philip's Books:New Self, New WorldRadical WholenessDeep FitnessPhilip's Workshops and Courses:Website: https://embodiedpresent.com

Summary:   Host Scott McInnes' guest on this episode of Building Better Cultures exemplifies the passion she prescribes for strong leadership. Zana Goic Petricevic, founder and managing director of Bold Leadership Culture, brings a uniquely compelling brand of coaching and transformational approach to empowering workplace cultures. Her new book, “Bold Reinvented: Leading with Courage, Consciousness and Conviction,” lays out foundational steps that leaders can take to inspire the best in their teams.  Communication is key, and it starts with setting the right tone and vision. The strongest leaders, says Zana, are constantly learning. They're able to hear all kinds of perspectives and embrace a broad spectrum of viewpoints. In other words, they are learners (the No. 1 trait Zana believes the strongest leaders share). There is an infectious energy communicated when corporate decision-makers are unafraid to do the digging, entertain the feedback and explore new, potentially better paths.   Zana shares with us a powerful model for corporate self-actualization with the acronym SOUL, Self, Other, Universe and Legacy. In this episode she spells out each of these four elements, providing personal examples and a challenge to leaders who are stuck in a “check-the-box” mentality. She wants all of us to ask – at work and in life – are we leaving it all on the field? Are we approaching the world from a place of fear or love? Passion is contagious and the visionaries who bring it transfuse everything and everyone around them.   Zana gives a shout-out to a book that has informed her thinking. Click here to learn more about “Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being,” by Philip Shepherd.   You can discover more about the Building Better Cultures podcast and related services, by visiting www.buildingbettercultures.com If you're struggling with communications in this time of hybrid workplace, click here to explore Workvivo, a collaboration platform that offers seamless digital integration.  Key Takeaways:   Originally from Croatia, Zana introduces herself as a coach and consultant, as well as an author who understands ways in which conversations can be valuable tools for dissecting and improving leadership styles.  Different cultures and a global orientation are integral to Zana's approach.  The single word that for Zana embodies the best leaders? Learners. They share a common ability to stop and think, understand, raise their own awareness and grow.  Another core competency prevalent among strong leaders? Decisiveness. Interestingly, it correlates back to being a learner. Doing your homework and pausing to reflect enables clear, decisive decision-making.  Shifting perspective about what constitutes development can be powerful. Beyond the classroom, it can occur in myriad unexpected places, even among difficult colleagues.  Does everyone have the potential to be a competent leader? Zana unequivocally says, “Yes!” It all depends on whether we actually choose to engage those innate abilities.  About Zana's model and the four things she believes are key to sound leadership, which all require that we bring a strong sense of soul to the mission. Those elements are:  S: Self. The journey begins with raising our own self-awareness and confronting ourselves honestly as to our beliefs, preconceptions and blind spots.   O: Other. Leadership doesn't occur in isolation. When we lean into each other and bring compassion, we are strengthening a message of trust that builds strong cultures.  U: Universe. On the leadership journey, there comes an inevitable point of adjusting to the larger atmosphere we're co-creating around us. What are we doing to impact and shape our overarching culture? We are part of a whole.  L: Legacy. Great leaders bring a passion. They see the value and meaning in the work they are doing, and that commitment to honoring purpose is contagious.  How do you know if you're laboring under an unconscious bias? We need to tune in and receive the feedback. We cannot grow ourselves alone, and devoid of how we're impacting those around us. It can be a calling “forth” rather than a calling “out.”  Zana shares thoughts on the subject of trust, which she believes has three faces that are inextricably intertwined:  Trusting ourselves: You need to believe that what you are bringing is worthy and unapologetically embrace it, as well as take responsibility for your impact.   Trusting others: It comes down to a decision to invest in a relationship, allow mistakes and provide a safe space to grow a mutual bond.  Trusting something bigger than ourselves: We must come to terms with the fact that not everything is under our control, much as we would like it to be.  It all comes down in the end to impact. Are you being the leader you are meant to be and bringing to each day a commitment to eliciting your best self in every endeavor?  Zana's #1 Leadership Gamechanger: Ask yourself whether you're playing to win, or playing not to lose. These are two drastically different approaches that determine whether you're doing things from a place of fear or a place of love. Are you staying silent and safe or speaking up? Are you taking risks to create what's missing or are you hanging back?  About Zana: More information about Zana's new book, “Bold Reinvented: Next Level Leading with Courage, Consciousness and Conviction,” is available here.  Website: www.boldleadership-culture.com Zana @LinkedIn  About ScottLearn more about Scott McInnes, your host and the Founder and Director of Inspiring Change, by clicking here. About WorkvivoTo discover Workvivo, a workplace communication and engagement platform that offers seamless digital integration, please click here.

My guest today is Philip Shepherd, an international authority on embodiment. He is the author of two books New Self, New World and Radical Wholeness, along with the developer of The Embodied Present Process, a series of practices for people to undo the stress and imbalances that are caused by disconnection, and find instead what it means to rest in the deeper, connected wisdom of the body. Philip's personal path was shaped by his adventures as a teenager, when he cycled alone through Europe, the Middle East, India and Japan; by his deep commitment to and studies of bodywork; and by his experiences as an actor, playing lead roles on stages in London, New York, Chicago and Toronto. In our conversation today, we explore: why living in the head, as many men do, guarantees a state of loneliness, how to tap into the emergent intelligence of life, and why the future of humanity may depend on our ability to finally come home, to your body and the earth. We begin with a guided presence practice led by Philip Shepherd.

In this episode I have the unique opportunity to have a deep dive conversation with the author of Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being, Philip Sheperd. This profound book really touched me and gave expression to many of my own experiences of wholeness. Philip shares my love of creativity and the power of present moment awareness for helping us move from our head back into our bodies intelligence where we can ground ourselves in the wholeness of being. We also touch on how we are a 'standing wave' not an object in space, which is very aligned with our understanding on Musitations, that we are music! From his amazing soul adventure at the age of 18 biking from England to Japan to study Noh Theatre, to his playing lead roles on stages in London, New York, Chicago and Toronto, to the international teaching he now does on The Embodied Present Process™(TEPP), Philip is on a mission to help wake us up to the inherent wholeness and grace of our being. Join me in this very rare and not to be missed soulversation. For me a soulversation - is two souls encountering each other in the present moment with the intention of exploring what arises. I hope you'll enjoy ours!

في الحلقة  قلب قران، عن آيات القلب في القران الكريم. حالات القلب في السلام و الحرب، مكانة القلب في حياتنا، اهمية ، التفكر والتدبر في القران، الذكاء القلبي، اهمية القلب في الادارة، القلب يختزن الذاكرة،  The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Peace-Resolving-Heart-Conflict/dp/1626564310 The Heart's Code: Tapping the Wisdom and Power of Our Heart Energy https://www.amazon.com/Hearts-Code-Tapping-Wisdom-Energy/dp/0767900952 The Instinct to Heal: Curing Depression, Anxiety and Stress Without Drugs and Without Talk Therapy https://www.amazon.com/Instinct-Heal-Depression-Anxiety-Without/dp/1594861587 Margret Wheatley https://margaretwheatley.com/ Green Deen: What Islam Teaches about Protecting the Planet https://www.amazon.com/Green-Deen-Teaches-Protecting-Planet-ebook/dp/B00F9FMYDM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Green+Deen&qid=1589027982&s=books&sr=1-1 Philip Shepherd https://philipshepherd.com/ عن رزانا البنوي  متخصصة في التطوير القيادي و علم النفس  مؤسسة حساب و مشروع قلب قران  @qlbquran  @rozanaalbanawi شكرا Thank you   للتواصل Contact info  منال الدباغ Manal Aldabbagh  IG @manal.aldabbagh manal@manalaldabbagh.com  www.manalaldabbagh.com  تصميم الشعار  GraPhi  التدقيق الصوتي Sound Editing  عبدالله غانم  www.arcast.fm  Email: a.ghanem@arcast.fm

Our culture encourages us to live in our heads, exiled from the grounded, subtle intelligence of the body. Hi friend!Stacey June here! Please enjoy this favourite episode of mine while I am currently learning how to be a Mum!This and some of your fan favourites will help you navigate through life and give you the tools to better trust your gut and find your inner spark! If you are interested in what I am up to in regards to coaching, workshops, events or new podcasts - make sure you are on my mail list. Chat soon,Stace xWelcome to episode NUMBER 73 of The Stacey June Show.Enlightening is the only way to describe this conversation between Stace and Philip Shepherd. Phillip is recognised as an international authority on embodiment. His unique techniques have been developed to transform our disconnected experience of self and world, and are based on the vision articulated in his celebrated books, New Self, New World (2010) and Radical Wholeness (Nov 2017). He developed the practices of TEPP to help people reunite the thinking of the head with the deep, present and calm intelligence of the body. Unlike the prevailing view of embodiment – which involves sitting in the head and ‘listening to your body' – Philip's approach helps you listen to the world through the body. What the body most deeply understands is that it belongs to the world. When our thinking is tempered by that understanding, we discover companionship in the world rather than alienation; we recognise guidance where before we saw only obstacles; and we ground ourselves in the security of being, rather than seeking to build security for ourselves with symbols of external value. Ultimately, TEPP is about coming home to yourself.You can learn more about TEPP herePhillip's book Radical Wholeness can be found hereMore from Stacey -Couplegoals? Podcast is UP! Listen hereJoin Stacey's mail list hereCoaching info is hereCoaching enquiries can be emailed hereA note from Stacey -Hey Guys, did you learn something about yourself on this episode? Are you unsure I made sense? Do you need to sit with this? Listen back to it if you need. I would love to hear your thoughts, where you are at with this topic or a suggestion of what I can cover next week!DM / Email /Website is the place to let me know.The Stacey June Show is a podcast that has been built to celebrate your differences, find the funny in the f*cked and give you the tools to help you be the person you know you can be. Make no mistake - this is no motivational meme. The conversations with thought... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E16 Philip Shepherd  Radical Wholeness  In the episode  Reuniting the thinking of the brain with the deep, present, and calm intelligence of the body. Gentleness and beauty. The hero vs. the Tyrant. Surrendering and sensitivity to what is.  Free Audio Exercise https://philipshepherd.com/ The Embodiment Manifesto  https://philipshepherd.com/manifesto/  About Philip Shepherd  Philip Shepherd is recognized as an international authority on embodiment. His unique techniques have been developed to transform our disconnected experience of self and world, and are based on the vision articulated in his celebrated books, New Self, New World (2010) and Radical Wholeness (Nov 2017). He developed the practices of TEPP (The Embodied Presence Process)  Connect with Philip  https://philipshepherd.com/ Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/philipshepherd/ YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Y1JwpGhFJvU0kp8V26RkA شكرا   للتواصل Contact info  منال الدباغ Manal Aldabbagh  IG @manal.aldabbagh manal@manalaldabbagh.com  www.manalaldabbagh.com  تصميم الشعار  GraPhi  التدقيق الصوتي Sound Editing  عبدالله غانم  www.arcast.fm  Email: a.ghanem@arcast.fm

How can we better ourselves without going to war with ourselves? How can we engage in "self-improvement" - around habits of mind and habits of action - without setting up a supervisor and a supervised? How can we pursue mastery without subjugating ourselves to a master - even if that master is some part of ourselves?

There are qualities we all yearn to experience in our lives—peace, simplicity, grace, connection, clarity. Yet these qualities evade us because each of them arises from an experience of wholeness, and we live in a culture that enforces divisions within each of us. In Radical Wholeness, Disconnected from the body's intelligence, we also disconnect from the wholeness of the present. This schism within us is the primary source of stress not just in our personal lives, but for the systems of the planet.

Our culture’s all brain and no soul, No connection and too much control. Philip Shepherd’s the man With a radical plan: Reconnecting our parts with the whole. The Story of a culture (e.g. Why should wearing a necktie make you feel respectable or competent?) independence is an illusion “The very idea that reality can be […]

Here’s more I learned from Philip Shepherd, and everything I learned from Sheva Carr at IEA 2017. And of course, we talk about racism. Some fabulous speakers on scene, A focus on practice: that’s keen. We’re still old and white, But there’s a lot we got right at IEA 2017! Part 1: Wholeness and sensing […]

Philip Shepherd is recognized as an international authority on embodiment.  His unique techniques have been developed to transform our experience of self and world, and are based on the vision articulated in his celebrated books, New Self New World (2010) and Radical Wholeness (expected for release on Nov 2017).   If you enjoy this podcast, kindly leave a review in the iTunes store. 

Some fabulous speakers on scene, A focus on practice: that’s keen. We’re still old and white, But there’s a lot we got right at IEA 2017! What is IEA 2017 and why do you care? The three centers: head, heart, and belly The enteric brain (“gut brain”) Western culture is mostly orange/rationalistic worldview: WCME 019: […]

There is an unseen paradigm in our culture that affects everything we do. It sows anxiety into our daily lives, skews our experience of what it means to be human, and disrupts our relationship with the natural world. The problem is, the paradigm is something we have come to accept as a given – so normal to us that it remains invisible, even as it confines and drives and frustrates us. New Self, New World exposes the deficiencies of that paradigm, traces the roots of its inception to the Neolithic Revolution, and pinpoints the way we live in our heads as the most evident and damaging expression of it.

Host Stefana Serafina speaks to Canadian author and teacher Philip Shepherd about sensitivity as intelligence, being in the world through our bodies,  and  why we can't live intelligently without returning to our body's capacity for deep knowing and presence. Philip Shepherd is an international expert on embodiment, and is the author of  New Self, New World: Recovering our Senses in the Twenty-first Century. He teaches his unique embodiment techniques around the world through his Embodied Present Process,  a method for returning to wholeness by healing the frantic, restless intelligence in the head and uniting it with the deep, calm intelligence of the body. This Episode's Wisdom Quote: “All of the body's sensations are forms of thinking. And there is this wound in our culture: We've divided our thinking from our being, with the mistaken believe that we can think better with a part of ourselves than we can with the whole of our being present. So that wound deprives us our thinking of the body's sensitivity- and our body is only bridge to the present? It is not until a perspective is brought down through the body and into the pelvic bowl and allow to integrate that it can rebirth as a sensitivity. And without sensitivity we cannot live intelligently. We can live in very clever ways, but not intelligently. “ To find out more about Philip's work and teachings, visit www.philipshepherd.com More about host Stefana Serafina's embodiment work with women: www. intuitivedance.org