Radical Embodiment

In this week's episode I share the concept of 'Your Line'. How it relates to you physically, emotionally, energetically, & spiritually. At the end of the episode, I take listeners through a guided body meditation on how to access Your Line. Connecting with Your Line can support you in experiencing more clarity, trust, and connection. I hope you enjoy!

Hey there, in this episode, I'm gonna dive into why Season 4 of the podcast took an unexpected 7-week breather. I'll chat about how I had to tackle my inner resistance, toss aside the master plan, and just embrace a break. Oh, and I've got a gem of an embodiment practice to share – it's like my secret weapon – called "finding your Line." 

Tapping into your Line can seriously amp up your clarity and trust levels. So kick back, tune in, and hopefully, you'll get a kick out of this episode!

Welcome to Season 4 of the Radical Embodiment podcast! In the first episode, titled "Building Emotional Resilience through Fascia Health," I dive into the fascinating world of fascia and its potential role in our emotional well-being. This episode is perfect for women who desire to love their bodies more, feel confident in their physical selves, and seek a deeper sense of embodiment.

Fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and interconnects every structure in our bodies, is a crucial network that provides structural integrity and facilitates communication. Recent research has also explored the possibility that fascia may play a role in storing and containing emotional stress.

To better comprehend the impact of emotions on fascia health, I explore the concept of emotional holding patterns. These patterns suggest that unresolved or unprocessed emotions can become stored in the body, leading to physical manifestations and tension. Suppressed emotions, due to societal conditioning, traumatic experiences, or a lack of emotional awareness, can create "holding" patterns in the fascia. This can result in chronic tension, stiffness, and restricted movement in specific areas.

To further understand the relationship between emotions and fascia, I delve into the role of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS, responsible for regulating our body's responses to stress and emotions, can activate the stress response, causing increased muscle tension. Prolonged exposure to stress can even lead to the development of adhesions or restrictions within the fascial network, resulting in pain, decreased flexibility, and compromised well-being.

In the episode, I also share practical techniques and exercises to help manage and release overwhelming emotions. Mind-body practices, such as mindfulness, breathwork, meditation, and movement therapies, have been found to positively influence both emotional well-being and fascia health. These practices promote relaxation, release emotional tension stored in the fascia, and support the overall health of this vital system.

I emphasize the importance of approaching the exploration of emotional holding patterns with gentleness, self-compassion, and, when necessary, seeking guidance from trained professionals such as therapists, bodyworkers, or somatic practitioners. Acknowledging and releasing stored emotions can promote greater emotional well-being, restore natural movement and flow within the body, and nurture a deeper sense of embodiment.

As I wrap up the episode, I summarize the key points discussed, highlighting the significant connection between emotional health and fascia. I encourage you, the listener, to incorporate the shared techniques and practices into your daily life, offering practical suggestions such as breathwork exercises, body scan meditations, movement practices, and journaling prompts for emotional exploration and release.

Remember, by nurturing emotional resilience through fascia health, you can cultivate a deep sense of embodiment and discover a greater love and appreciation for your body.

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As a listener of the Radical Embodiment podcast, I know you desire to feel confident, safe, and deeply connected to your sensual and embodied self. That's why I want to share with you a FREE transformative practice called "Stop the Body Hate."

In this podcast episode, Alejandra recounts her experience of struggling with financial difficulties, feeling dissatisfied with her body, and battling with depression. She had reached a point where she had lost all direction in life and despised herself deeply. However, things took a dramatic turn for the better when she discovered how to communicate with her own body and psyche, and channeled the energy within her to bring about the transformations she desired. Alejandra is an author and animal flow instructor, who I had the pleasure of meeting during a mentorship program in Greece. Our connection was instant.

Alejandra Diaz Mercado is the award winning author of the book “Energy in Motion: How to Unleash Your Mind and Take Action Now.” She is an accomplished movement educator and NLP Master Practitioner with 12 years of experience in the fitness and coaching industry. In 2015 she placed 4th as an Amateur in one of the 2 biggest bodybuilding shows in the world, The Arnolds. 

Looking to gain a deeper understanding of your body and how it impacts your overall well-being? 

In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into the fascinating world of fascia and self-perception. Discover the crucial role fascia plays in your body, including how it stores emotions, trauma, and memories, and why consistent hydration is essential for your tissue. 

With insights into the relationship between fascia and body confidence, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to improve their self-awareness and well-being. Tune in now to unlock the secrets of fascia and enhance your mind-body connection!

In this episode, we have a very special guest - Alex, who is not only a dear friend but also my Rolfer. Our conversation is laid-back and casual, reflecting the comfort and familiarity that comes with knowing each other well. Alex opens up about her personal journey with body image, discussing how she has dealt with her preoccupation with weight and shares practical tips that have helped her overcome negative self-talk. This is a heartwarming and authentic conversation that everyone can relate to.

Alex Ferm received her Rolfing certification in 2014 and is passionate about sharing the benefits of Rolfing with those who are looking to move through their lives with more physical, mental, emotional, and energetic ease. Her intention in all the work she does is to create a lighthearted and comfortable space in which her clients can unwind the limiting beliefs and movement habits that contribute to their discomfort, so that they can move freely, have less pain and more joy.

Welcome to this week's episode of Radical Embodiment, where we explore the intersection between the mind and the body. In this episode, we dive into a fascinating topic that we all can relate to: the connection between sex, desire, and appetite.

Many of us have been conditioned to suppress our sexual desires and appetites, leading to a host of disorders and diseases. But in this episode, we explore how embracing and celebrating our desires can lead to a greater sense of empowerment and fulfillment.

We'll also discuss the importance of feeling safe in our bodies and how we can cultivate that to allow for a deeper connection to our desires and ultimately improve our overall health and well-being. We will explore practical tips on how to become more in tune with our natural rhythms and how to embrace our desires without judgment.

So, if you're ready to explore your sexual desires and appetites and learn how to feel safer in your body, tune in to this week's episode of Radical Embodiment.

Welcome to our Radical Embodiment podcast where we explore the transformative power of healing through the lens of the body. In this episode, Emily has the honor of interviewing Caytlyn Dee, founder of Integrative Pelvic Care & Free Spirit Living. Caytlyn shares her inspiring journey of reclaiming safety and freedom in her body after surviving trauma and loss.

Through her work, Caytlyn facilitates healing journeys for women to remember their innate wisdom, power & capacity to heal. Her nervous system-centered approach in Integrative Pelvic Care reweaves every aspect of Self back into relation with your sacred center. It's a pilgrimage deep into the shadows, ancestry, trauma, and emotions held within, and a rebirth into love, embodiment, pleasure, abundance, wisdom, power & healing.

In this interview, Caytlyn shares her insights on how to alchemize painful experiences, return to a deep sense of belonging in our bodies, and access our innate capacity for healing. Her programs and in-person experiences create sacred, tender containers for women ready to embark on this life-changing work. Join us as we dive deep into the power of embodiment and reclaim our wholeness.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and share it with your friends and family.

To learn more about Caytlyn, find her on Instagram at integrativepelviccare.

Today's episode is a shorter one focusing on what to do on the days you're tired and aren't able to rest.

In the episode I share how to:

• support yourself when you're tired
• better listen to your body
•  access your easiest entry point into your body
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This is a very special episode as I get to share with you an incredibly loving woman who is the very reason I have the domain for Radical Embodiment, Coco Rosenblatt-Farrell. Coco and I met because she was the former domain owner of RadicalEmbodiment.com.

Coco defines embodiment as the combination of presence in your body, the awareness of your body, and the pleasure of aliveness. In the episode she shares on, unconditional love and radical embodiment, her journey of coming out of body negativity, the turning point in her health, the importance of not weighing yourself every morning, viewing your body as a Sacred garment, and loving your way through. 

Coco is a former women’s empowerment coach and group facilitator who supported individual clients and led women’s circles and retreats for over 15 years with a focus on unconditional self-love and joyful embodiment. 

Growing up Catholic in a small New England town with early and ongoing exposure to body negativity as well immersion in the diet culture, Coco worked for many years to unwind the familial, religious, and societal conditioning that had shaped her relationship with herself, her body, her sexuality, and food, ultimately leading her to discover a deep & abiding love for her body, or what she calls her “sacred garment.” 

In the spring of 2019, Coco was diagnosed with invasive, multi centric breast cancer. With her body as her sanctuary, she knew that she could not adopt the familiar battle mentality of “kicking cancer’s ass” that would have her view part of her body as the enemy and bring the energy of fear and fight into her already taxed system. Instead, she decided to love her way through the experience, cultivating a soft, relaxed body, and an open, undefended heart that ultimately made her cancer journey one of the most profoundly beautiful and transformative adventures of her life. 

Coco is currently at work on a book about her experience entitled “loving my way through,” and when she is not writing she nourishes her body and spirit by spending quality time with her beloved family & friends, playing in nature, cooking her favorite foods, and dancing sensually to a wide variety of music.

Connect with Coco on Instagram @lovingmywaythrough 

In this Radical Embodiment episode, Emily interviews Jamie Elizabeth Thompson, Holistic Sex & Intimacy Coach. This is a juicy episode with so much depth. Jamie shares how she got into the field of sex and intimacy, on reclaiming her heart and her pussy, how to identify & name what you want, and on developing a loving and truthful relationship with your body.

Jamie is the founder of Awakened Woman, a curriculum and community for women to reconnect with their feminine sensuality and allure, and turn on their orgasmic potential. This brings deeper alignment everywhere, and particularly in connection with romantic partners. Thousands of women have taken her courses and attended her retreats. Fun fact: Jamie teaches the ‘Art of Lap Dancing’. ;)

Learn more & connect with Jamie through the following links:

Website/Free Feminine Allure Workshop

https://awakenedwoman.life/signup/

Telegram Community

https://awakenedwoman.life/telegram

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/missjamieelizabeth

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/holisticsexcoach/

I love getting to share with my listeners women who are dear to me in my community. In this episode, I get to interview Katie Sorka, a women’s embodiment guide and energy healer, who I am in a community with where we do some deep, intimate work together.

In the episode Katie shares her own personal story of going through a divorce and how that propelled her into her own embodiment journey. She shares that embodiment means having a deeply connected relationship with your body. You know your body’s sensations & you’re there with them. You don’t try to control them, you don’t try to run from them, whether they’re pleasant or unpleasant. Having a relationship means having a conversation with your body.

Katie is dedicated to living from the truth of her body and heart. Her journey began after a divorce where she learned her greatest gift — that of choosing and loving herself. She now guides women to do the same by connecting to their inner compass. Katie is a trauma-informed certified life coach, Reiki practitioner, The Non-Linear Movement Method® facilitator, triple Capricorn, mystic, and is wholly captivated by the beauty of nature.

Welcome to Season 3 of the Radical Embodiment podcast!

In today's episode, I share what embodiment means. When I have a guest on the podcast, the first question I ask them is what embodiment means to them. I went through & listened to all of my interviews thus far and summarized the definitions shared to bring into one episode. I also share what embodiment means to me and what it means to be radically embodied.

Radical - a person who holds or follows strong convictions

Embodiment - having the ability to utilize your physical body to anchor into the present moment;  the integration of your physical and energetic bodies

What is radical embodiment to me?

• Making the radical choice to no longer accept the societal conditioning of placing your the majority of your focus and power on the external world
• Instead, you intentionally choose each & every day to BE in your body
• This is radical because in our typical life, we aren’t ever invited into our body. Instead we are being sold to by marketing and advertising, we are getting lost in the social media scroll of comparison and lack.
• Living a Radically Embodied life means CHOOSING YOU. Prioritizing some sort of daily consistent embodiment practice that helps you drop underneath the surface into what is truly present for, connecting to how you actually feel and what you truly need.
• My mission with Radical Embodiment is to help shift the narrative that a woman’s worth is tied into her weight and physical appearance.

To learn more about my work head on over to:

This episode marks the final episode of Season 2 of Radical Embodiment the podcast. I am honored to bring a dear friend and incredible woman, Stephanie Domingue, a Certified Holistic Doula, Mother Roaster & Ceremonialist.

This is a valuable conversation and Stephanie shares from such a loving, warm, understanding, but clear place of what moms-to-be and new moms really need in regards to food, rest, and care. Stephanie goes in depth on the 3 phases of a woman’s life, how to integrate all 3 stages, and how that supports us to be more embodied and fulfilled in our life experience. She shares the importance for new moms to receive nourishment and rest.

Stephanie is a Colorado native and mother of three who is deeply passionate about supporting women through their pregnancy and birth experiences. She strives to create a safe and supportive space for birthing persons, honor their intuition, and guide them through the threshold of transition. Her own experiences with birth and loss have led her to a desire to help cultivate a nourishing pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience for all, including those who have experienced loss.

In this week’s Radical Embodiment podcast episode, Emily interviews a fellow Animal Flow Instructor, Taylor Burch. Taylor has her Masters in Kinesiology and Psychology and has developed a passion for helping others build healthier habits and find movements that they actually enjoy.

In the episode Taylor shares a bit of her own personal story, how disconnection leads to insecurity, and her experience with confirmation bias and exposure therapy.

As a personal trainer, Taylor heard countless stories from female clients about feeling intimidated or out of place in the weight room. What started out as a joke, quickly evolved into an idea for a tshirt. She figured this was the best way to deliver her message. KFO was created to empower women to own their space, feel confident in their bodies, and above all to stand up for themselves. But if they don’t want to say it, she’ll say it for them: Kindly F*ck Off.

To learn more about Taylor & KFO visit:

In this week’s episode, Emily gets to interview a friend of hers, Amy Young, who is a coach and guide to women who are committed to Patriarchal Deprogramming, and the energetic dissolution of our dysfunctional Masculine paradigm.

In the episode, Amy goes deeper into what the above means, how to shift from deprioritizing and dismissing the feminine to begin to trust the internal subtle cues within yourself, and emphasizes the importance of relating to yourself with curiosity and compassion. She describes embodiment as your capacity to receive the messages your body is trying to send to you; internalized intimacy and safety with yourself.

This is a juicy conversation with a lot of depth & I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

In this week’s podcast episode Emily interviews Kavita J Patel, a world-renowned relationship coach for women who are professional, high-achieving, successful, and single. For more than a decade, she has supported thousands of clients in helping them find what she calls their Soul Level Love™.

Emily worked as a coach for Kavita for about a year and a half so was particularly excited to get to interview her for the podcast. In the episode, Kavita shares what a Karmic Pattern is, how to release it, how that impacts your relationship with your body and others, and what Soul Level Love is.

Kavita also hosts her own YouTube channel, and has been featured on CBS News, FoxNews, Women’s Health, Brides, and more.

In episode 5 of Season 2 of Radical Embodiment the Podcast, I interview my first male guest, Mark Walsh, “Mr Embodiment”. Mark is the author of Embodiment, Working with the Body in Training and Coaching, and Embodied Meditation. He hosts The Embodiment Podcast (1 million+ downloads), and led The Embodiment Conference (1000 teachers, 500,000 delegates).

In the interview, Mark shares his main takeaway for a person who desires to live a more Radically Embodied life (place, people, practice), the demands that society puts on males to look a certain way, the opportunity for each of us to discern more how different practices & body parts feel, a bit about his work in Ukraine, & more.

Mark is a wealth of information in the embodiment world so I was excited to get to have him on. He founded the Embodied Facilitator Course,  and has trained over 2000 embodiment coaches in over 40 other countries (some of which will even let him back in).

Embodiment is his obsession, life’s work, and frankly at this point he couldn’t get a job doing anything else. He dances like your dad at a wedding, overshares about his gorgeous Ukrainian wife, and offends pirates with his swearing.

To learn more about Mark & his offerings, check out the Embodiment Unlimited Website:

Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 2 for Radical Embodiment the Podcast!

In this episode, I get to interview Dawn Todd who is a teacher, author, serial entrepreneur, and a lifelong seeker of bliss for herself and others. I have known Dawn since the very start of my business, for about 7 years now. She has been my personal business coach and teacher. I have deep appreciation for and have been personally impacted positively by her work.

In the episode, Dawn teaches on the 3 Power Centers of the Body for the Feminine Manifesting Map and why she believes seduction is the law of attraction.

With over thirty years as a bodyworker and energy medicine teacher and fifteen years as an author, speaker and executive business consultant, Dawn brings a deep understanding of trauma healing, prosperity consciousness and intention alongside grounded business practices.

In this podcast episode, I get to interview someone I have known for several years. She has been a tremendous support to me and is how I met the publishers of my book, Suzanne Hanna.

Suzanne has a wealth of knowledge specifically in the world of Shadow Work. In our conversation, she shares what exactly shadow work is, how it supports you in living a more fulfilled life, and more. There is so much wisdom and insight in this episode and I hope it is impactful to you.

Suzanne is a licensed psychotherapist, seasoned shadow coach, writer and speaker. She is the founder and creator of The Wilderness Walk, an experiential hero’s journey through the fears of the subconscious mind and the pain of the wounded heart. She designed the journeys to help others integrate ALL aspects of their being, both the light and dark. Her three and nine-week journeys are changing lives all over the world and leading people on a path toward internal freedom. Suzanne co-founded the Shadow Coach Certification Program in order to create more impact and global healing. Suzanne works with courageous souls who want to embody the best versions of themselves and be a positive ripple in this world for others. She has a passion for the mountains, animals and nature. She is currently working on her first book.

In Episode 2 of Season 2 of Radical Embodiment the Podcast I interviewed Amy Lynn, a licensed psychotherapist in Colorado, and a true artist and psychic who supports you in healing trauma and aligning with more of your soul so that you can embody your wholeness.

In the episode, Amy shares what happens when we are in a trauma response. What happens with trauma is we can’t bring all of the parts of who we are into the body. There are ways we are suppressing, ignoring, or overemphasizing parts of ourselves because of dysregulation. Amy defines trauma as anytime our sense of security or status quo is abruptly shifted & we’re not able to immediately self regulate.

Amy is an expert trauma healing and offers a unique and powerful transformation model combining intuitive counseling and plant medicine integration. She has a rich vast of wisdom, knowledge, & insight. 

To learn more about Amy & her work, check out the following links:

Welcome to Season 2 of the Radical Embodiment podcast!

This season I am bringing you interviews with 12 leaders in the embodiment, coaching, & movement world. They're going to be some juicy conversations.

This season kicks off with me interviewing Victoria Kleinsman who is a Food Freedom & Body Love Coach, inspirational speaker, podcast host, and writer.

Victoria shares her own personal story, we talk about what true self love really means, what happens when you restrict good, & more. This is a juicy conversation & I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it! 

Victoria helps women to make peace with food, become besties with their bodies & fall madly in love with themselves.

After surviving anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and an abusive relationship, Victoria truly understands what it's like to feel out of control around food and disgusted with the reflection in the mirror.

Having alchemized her pain into her passion and power, Victoria helps women from all around the world to positively transform their relationship with food and their bodies.

Find out more about Victoria through these links here:

In this episode, Emily shares on what to do when you feel a 'bump along the way.' A moment in your growth journey where you feel like you've taken a step back. 

In today's episode, Emily shares on the last of the 7 main beliefs that keep you stuck in body hate, 'I am not worthy'.

Is the belief of ‘I am not worthy’ holding you back?

If you don’t feel worthy, you get to stay comfortable. You don’t have to risk much. You get to stay in your little bubble.

What you are missing out on from not feeling your worth is tremendous.

Emily shares on what it means to inhabit your body, interception, integrity, & a simple practice you can begin using every day to express your worthiness to yourself.

The story you tell yourself is the story you will see created throughout your day & throughout your life. 

In the episode, I distinguish between your conscious mind & your subconscious mind, share a bit on each of the 7 main beliefs that keep you stuck in body hate, & share a practice that will support you in rewiring your habitual thought patterns.

The 7 Main Beliefs that Keep You Stuck in Body Hate

1. I am too fat
   1. I am weak
   2. I am not enough
2. I am fake
   1. I am wrong
3. I am too much
4. I am not worthy

If you let the limiting belief weeds grow wild, you will continue to see more of that same story in your reality. They will cloud your judgment & perception.

When most of us try to change a habit or behavior, our tendency is to be hard on ourselves, to be restrictive & controlling. Instead, on this journey towards body love & healing old wounds & patterns, I invite you to be GENTLE with Yourself.

The intention of this podcast is to support you in shifting the narrative of feeling like your physical body is the problem and trying to escape your body and, instead, take the courageous & brave choice to inhabit your body & choosing to feel yourself more fully.

In today's episode, I share on why I believe my own journey of hating my body was ultimately one of my greatest gifts. 

Welcome to Episode 1: My Body, the Problem of the Radical Embodiment Podcast.

In this episode, I share about how women are conditioned from a young age to believe their worth is tied to their weight. 

How being obsession with your body & the way it looks puts you in an contractive energetic state versus when you can learn to love, or even feel neutral, about your body puts you in a more expansive state & how to distinguish between the two.

I share a practice, Lovingly Unplug, a bit of my own story, & more.