In This Body Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:03 -0400 https://in-this-body.com/ en-gb © 2026 In This Body yes 5e7e008f-7d42-5c7a-ad8d-a009383d38f6 hello@in-this-body.com Ailey Jolie episodic false In This Body is a podcast that explores the hidden impact of the unconscious on our lives. Through conversations with global experts, we reveal the silent stories shaping our experiences, paving the way for genuine change and deeper authenticity. In This Body asks the important questions: How does connecting to your body change your life? How will connecting to your body allow you to love better and live more authentically? And how does connecting to your body change the trajectory of our shared world?

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Embodiment, Somatic Therapy, Spirituality, Eco Feminism, Eroticism, Unconscious, Psychotherapy, Somatic Healing Ailey Jolie hello@in-this-body.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9i715595hlr2cy1miyzsqtd0iqfn?.jpg In This Body https://in-this-body.com/ Trusting Your Intuitive Wisdom with Carissa Schumacher Trusting Your Intuitive Wisdom with Carissa Schumacher How do you know when to trust what your body is telling you?

In part two of this conversation, Ailey welcomes back Carissa Schumacher, a neuroscience trained forensic psychic medium and sacred ceremony facilitator, to explore the relationship between intuition, embodiment, and self trust. Together, they examine how we can reconnect with our inner knowing without losing our grounding.

Carissa shares her perspective on the different ways intuition can be experienced and why sensitivity is both a gift and a responsibility. The conversation explores how to distinguish intuition from fear, why boundaries are essential for those who feel deeply, and how our nervous system shapes the way we interpret what we experience.

Ailey and Carissa also reflect on healing as a process of integration rather than elimination. They discuss shadow work, shame, and the importance of developing a relationship with every part of ourselves instead of trying to push difficult experiences away.

If you have ever questioned your intuition or wondered how to trust yourself more deeply, this conversation offers a thoughtful and grounded place to continue the journey.

In this episode:

  • 5:21 Dreams Visions And The Seer Path
  • 10:58 Feelers Knowers And Psychic Clairs
  • 16:01 The Price Of Gifts And Surrender
  • 26:14 Sleep Science And Mental Health Nuance
  • 43:31 Integration Over Eradication
  • 52:02 Interoception Boundaries And Closing Invitations

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In part two of this conversation, Ailey welcomes back Carissa Schumacher, a neuroscience trained forensic psychic medium and sacred ceremony facilitator, to explore the relationship between intuition, embodiment, and self trust. Together, they examine how we can reconnect with our inner knowing without losing our grounding.

Carissa shares her perspective on the different ways intuition can be experienced and why sensitivity is both a gift and a responsibility. The conversation explores how to distinguish intuition from fear, why boundaries are essential for those who feel deeply, and how our nervous system shapes the way we interpret what we experience.

Ailey and Carissa also reflect on healing as a process of integration rather than elimination. They discuss shadow work, shame, and the importance of developing a relationship with every part of ourselves instead of trying to push difficult experiences away.

If you have ever questioned your intuition or wondered how to trust yourself more deeply, this conversation offers a thoughtful and grounded place to continue the journey.

In this episode:

  • 5:21 Dreams Visions And The Seer Path
  • 10:58 Feelers Knowers And Psychic Clairs
  • 16:01 The Price Of Gifts And Surrender
  • 26:14 Sleep Science And Mental Health Nuance
  • 43:31 Integration Over Eradication
  • 52:02 Interoception Boundaries And Closing Invitations

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19608768 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3455 3 78 full false When Life Has Milestones but No Rituals with Carissa Schumacher When Life Has Milestones but No Rituals with Carissa Schumacher What helps us move through life's biggest transitions without losing ourselves?

In this episode, Ailey sits down with Carissa Schumacher, a neuroscience trained forensic psychic medium and sacred ceremony facilitator, to explore what it means to navigate change with the body, rather than simply endure it. Together, they reflect on why major life transitions can leave a lasting imprint and how healing becomes possible when we are witnessed through them.

Carissa shares how her own experiences with illness, sensitivity, and trauma shaped her understanding of embodiment. The conversation explores the relationship between the physical and the spiritual, offering a grounded perspective on what it means to care for both without losing sight of either.

At the heart of the episode is the role of ritual and community. Ailey and Carissa consider what happens when life's thresholds go unnamed, and why grief, loss, and transformation are often easier to carry when they are acknowledged rather than endured alone.

If you are moving through change or searching for a deeper way to understand life's transitions, this conversation offers a thoughtful place to begin.

In this episode:

  • 2:26 Meet Carissa Schumacher
  • 5:44 A Gentle Content Note
  • 6:20 Hope, Essence, And Stewardship
  • 17:11 Childhood Sight Of Spirit
  • 23:07 Building Boundaries With Intuition
  • 27:49 First Period Without A Rite
  • 36:11 Why Rites Of Passage Heal
  • 41:53 Everyday Thresholds You Might Miss
  • 51:12 Purification, Grief, And Channel Work
  • 1:01:08 Liminality, Language, And Listener Next Steps

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In this episode, Ailey sits down with Carissa Schumacher, a neuroscience trained forensic psychic medium and sacred ceremony facilitator, to explore what it means to navigate change with the body, rather than simply endure it. Together, they reflect on why major life transitions can leave a lasting imprint and how healing becomes possible when we are witnessed through them.

Carissa shares how her own experiences with illness, sensitivity, and trauma shaped her understanding of embodiment. The conversation explores the relationship between the physical and the spiritual, offering a grounded perspective on what it means to care for both without losing sight of either.

At the heart of the episode is the role of ritual and community. Ailey and Carissa consider what happens when life's thresholds go unnamed, and why grief, loss, and transformation are often easier to carry when they are acknowledged rather than endured alone.

If you are moving through change or searching for a deeper way to understand life's transitions, this conversation offers a thoughtful place to begin.

In this episode:

  • 2:26 Meet Carissa Schumacher
  • 5:44 A Gentle Content Note
  • 6:20 Hope, Essence, And Stewardship
  • 17:11 Childhood Sight Of Spirit
  • 23:07 Building Boundaries With Intuition
  • 27:49 First Period Without A Rite
  • 36:11 Why Rites Of Passage Heal
  • 41:53 Everyday Thresholds You Might Miss
  • 51:12 Purification, Grief, And Channel Work
  • 1:01:08 Liminality, Language, And Listener Next Steps

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19605225 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0100 3818 3 77 full false Embodiment After Shame with Christian Snuffer Embodiment After Shame with Christian Snuffer What happens when shame becomes the way you experience your body?

In this episode, Ailey sits down with psychedelic somatic therapist Christian Snuffer to explore how shame can shape our relationship with ourselves long before we have words for it. Together, they reflect on what it means to lose touch with the body and why healing often begins with simply noticing what has been there all along.

Drawing from his work in somatic therapy and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, Christian shares how we can begin rebuilding trust in our inner experience. The conversation also explores what it means to reconnect with intuition after years of self doubt, and how staying present can become the foundation for lasting change.

Rather than searching for a quick transformation, Ailey and Christian consider healing as a gradual return to ourselves. They reflect on the quiet work of integration and the possibility of becoming more open to love, connection, and life itself.

If you have ever wondered what it feels like to come home to yourself after shame, this conversation offers a thoughtful and compassionate place to begin.

In this episode:

  • 5:25 What Being Embodied Means
  • 10:10 Intuition And Psycho Spiritual Openness
  • 17:35 Leaving Mormonism And Meeting Shame
  • 20:46 How Shame Lives In The Body
  • 25:22 PSIP And Readiness For Psychedelics
  • 38:34 Ketamine As Resourcing Not Escape
  • 45:21 Integration That Changes Real Life
  • 56:02 Closing Reflections And Ways To Continue

A note: Ailey shares this conversation not as a recommendation but as information. Psychedelics carry real risks, psychological, physical, legal, and aren’t appropriate for everyone. If this is a path you’re interested in, please approach it with care, do your research, and seek appropriate support. This isn’t medical advice or advocating for psychedelic usage. These substances remain illegal in most countries; this is just one perspective in a much larger conversation.

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In this episode, Ailey sits down with psychedelic somatic therapist Christian Snuffer to explore how shame can shape our relationship with ourselves long before we have words for it. Together, they reflect on what it means to lose touch with the body and why healing often begins with simply noticing what has been there all along.

Drawing from his work in somatic therapy and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, Christian shares how we can begin rebuilding trust in our inner experience. The conversation also explores what it means to reconnect with intuition after years of self doubt, and how staying present can become the foundation for lasting change.

Rather than searching for a quick transformation, Ailey and Christian consider healing as a gradual return to ourselves. They reflect on the quiet work of integration and the possibility of becoming more open to love, connection, and life itself.

If you have ever wondered what it feels like to come home to yourself after shame, this conversation offers a thoughtful and compassionate place to begin.

In this episode:

  • 5:25 What Being Embodied Means
  • 10:10 Intuition And Psycho Spiritual Openness
  • 17:35 Leaving Mormonism And Meeting Shame
  • 20:46 How Shame Lives In The Body
  • 25:22 PSIP And Readiness For Psychedelics
  • 38:34 Ketamine As Resourcing Not Escape
  • 45:21 Integration That Changes Real Life
  • 56:02 Closing Reflections And Ways To Continue

A note: Ailey shares this conversation not as a recommendation but as information. Psychedelics carry real risks, psychological, physical, legal, and aren’t appropriate for everyone. If this is a path you’re interested in, please approach it with care, do your research, and seek appropriate support. This isn’t medical advice or advocating for psychedelic usage. These substances remain illegal in most countries; this is just one perspective in a much larger conversation.

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19569623 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3588 3 76 full false What Becomes Possible When Yoga Meets Psychology with Dr. Stephanie Minchin What Becomes Possible When Yoga Meets Psychology with Dr. Stephanie Minchin What if your body has been telling the truth all along?

In this episode, Ailey sits down with Dr. Stephanie Minchin, clinical psychologist and yoga therapist, to explore what becomes possible when psychology and yoga are brought together as one integrated approach to healing. Together, they examine why insight alone is not always enough, and how the body often holds the missing piece.

Stephanie shares how yoga therapy supports people in rebuilding a relationship with themselves through curiosity, nervous system awareness, and gentle embodiment. The conversation explores why healing cannot be rushed, how trauma can reveal itself without words, and what it means to create enough safety for lasting change to unfold.

Ailey and Stephanie also discuss the role of Internal Family Systems, offering simple ways to connect with different parts of ourselves through breath, touch, and felt experience rather than relying on the thinking mind alone.

If you have ever felt like you understand your patterns but still struggle to feel different, this conversation offers a compassionate and embodied path forward.

In this episode:

  • 4:43 Why Yoga And Psychology Belong Together
  • 11:13 What A Yoga Therapy Session Looks Like
  • 18:13 When Talk Therapy Hits A Wall
  • 31:13 Big T Trauma Versus Attachment Wounds
  • 41:43 Bringing Internal Family Systems Onto The Mat
  • 49:13 Breathwork And Interoception Practices

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In this episode, Ailey sits down with Dr. Stephanie Minchin, clinical psychologist and yoga therapist, to explore what becomes possible when psychology and yoga are brought together as one integrated approach to healing. Together, they examine why insight alone is not always enough, and how the body often holds the missing piece.

Stephanie shares how yoga therapy supports people in rebuilding a relationship with themselves through curiosity, nervous system awareness, and gentle embodiment. The conversation explores why healing cannot be rushed, how trauma can reveal itself without words, and what it means to create enough safety for lasting change to unfold.

Ailey and Stephanie also discuss the role of Internal Family Systems, offering simple ways to connect with different parts of ourselves through breath, touch, and felt experience rather than relying on the thinking mind alone.

If you have ever felt like you understand your patterns but still struggle to feel different, this conversation offers a compassionate and embodied path forward.

In this episode:

  • 4:43 Why Yoga And Psychology Belong Together
  • 11:13 What A Yoga Therapy Session Looks Like
  • 18:13 When Talk Therapy Hits A Wall
  • 31:13 Big T Trauma Versus Attachment Wounds
  • 41:43 Bringing Internal Family Systems Onto The Mat
  • 49:13 Breathwork And Interoception Practices

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19534845 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3279 3 75 full false Body Confidence That Works with Phillippa Diedrichs Body Confidence That Works with Phillippa Diedrichs Can a global beauty brand create meaningful change for body image?

In this episode, Ailey sits down with Phillippa Diedrichs, PhD, a Professor of Psychology and leading body image researcher at the Centre for Appearance Research, to explore the complex relationship between science, social impact, and the beauty industry. Together, they examine what it means to create evidence based body confidence programs while working alongside global brands, and why discernment matters more than simple answers.

Drawing on more than two decades of research, Phillippa shares what truly supports a healthier relationship with the body, challenging common assumptions while offering practical strategies that are grounded in evidence rather than trends. The conversation also turns to the personal cost of purpose driven work, exploring burnout through the lens of the nervous system and why disconnection from the body can be a deeply protective response.

Rather than striving for body confidence, Ailey and Phillippa invite a gentler approach rooted in curiosity, compassion, and learning to relate to the body in new ways.

If you are looking for a more thoughtful perspective on body image and what genuine change can look like, this conversation offers both practical insight and hope.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome And Why Body Image Matters
  • 4:25 Working With Big Brands For Change
  • 9:22 Holding Corporate Tension With Discernment
  • 14:55 Strategic Science And Social Impact
  • 18:15 Burnout As A Body-Level No
  • 22:32 Coming Back To The Senses
  • 25:54 Protective Strategies For Body Image
  • 30:17 Tools, Training And Closing Reflections

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In this episode, Ailey sits down with Phillippa Diedrichs, PhD, a Professor of Psychology and leading body image researcher at the Centre for Appearance Research, to explore the complex relationship between science, social impact, and the beauty industry. Together, they examine what it means to create evidence based body confidence programs while working alongside global brands, and why discernment matters more than simple answers.

Drawing on more than two decades of research, Phillippa shares what truly supports a healthier relationship with the body, challenging common assumptions while offering practical strategies that are grounded in evidence rather than trends. The conversation also turns to the personal cost of purpose driven work, exploring burnout through the lens of the nervous system and why disconnection from the body can be a deeply protective response.

Rather than striving for body confidence, Ailey and Phillippa invite a gentler approach rooted in curiosity, compassion, and learning to relate to the body in new ways.

If you are looking for a more thoughtful perspective on body image and what genuine change can look like, this conversation offers both practical insight and hope.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome And Why Body Image Matters
  • 4:25 Working With Big Brands For Change
  • 9:22 Holding Corporate Tension With Discernment
  • 14:55 Strategic Science And Social Impact
  • 18:15 Burnout As A Body-Level No
  • 22:32 Coming Back To The Senses
  • 25:54 Protective Strategies For Body Image
  • 30:17 Tools, Training And Closing Reflections

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19495986 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0100 2137 3 74 full false The Face Beyond Beauty with Shelly Marshall The Face Beyond Beauty with Shelly Marshall What is your face communicating beyond what you see in the mirror?

In this episode, Ailey sits down with Shelly Marshall, founder of Beauty Shamans and Skin Within Studio, to explore the relationship between beauty, embodiment, and the nervous system. After years working as an aesthetician, registered nurse, and nurse injector, Shelly shares why she ultimately chose to step away from injectables.

Together, they unpack how Botox and fillers may influence more than appearance, discussing facial movement, lymphatic flow, inflammation, and the role our expressions play in connection and co regulation. The conversation also explores the growing pressure on women to maintain a youthful appearance and what can be lost when beauty becomes disconnected from the body's natural intelligence.

Rather than focusing on quick fixes, Ailey and Shelly offer gentle alternatives that support the face and nervous system, including facial massage, gua sha, fascia care, and lymphatic drainage.

If you have ever questioned your relationship with beauty or wondered how cosmetic treatments may influence your connection to yourself and others, this conversation offers a thoughtful and empowering perspective.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome And Why Faces Matter
  • 8:14 From Aesthetician To Registered Nurse
  • 18:45 Botox And Autoimmune Concerns
  • 27:28 Facial Mimicry And Co-Regulation
  • 32:31 Fillers Explained And Hidden Risks
  • 42:45 Beauty As A Class Signifier
  • 48:20 Lymph As The Body’s Caretaker
  • 52:32 Nightly Rituals Using Touch And Sound


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In this episode, Ailey sits down with Shelly Marshall, founder of Beauty Shamans and Skin Within Studio, to explore the relationship between beauty, embodiment, and the nervous system. After years working as an aesthetician, registered nurse, and nurse injector, Shelly shares why she ultimately chose to step away from injectables.

Together, they unpack how Botox and fillers may influence more than appearance, discussing facial movement, lymphatic flow, inflammation, and the role our expressions play in connection and co regulation. The conversation also explores the growing pressure on women to maintain a youthful appearance and what can be lost when beauty becomes disconnected from the body's natural intelligence.

Rather than focusing on quick fixes, Ailey and Shelly offer gentle alternatives that support the face and nervous system, including facial massage, gua sha, fascia care, and lymphatic drainage.

If you have ever questioned your relationship with beauty or wondered how cosmetic treatments may influence your connection to yourself and others, this conversation offers a thoughtful and empowering perspective.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome And Why Faces Matter
  • 8:14 From Aesthetician To Registered Nurse
  • 18:45 Botox And Autoimmune Concerns
  • 27:28 Facial Mimicry And Co-Regulation
  • 32:31 Fillers Explained And Hidden Risks
  • 42:45 Beauty As A Class Signifier
  • 48:20 Lymph As The Body’s Caretaker
  • 52:32 Nightly Rituals Using Touch And Sound


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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19465506 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3688 3 73 full false The Hidden Cost of Being the Good Girl with Sara Hirsh Bordo The Hidden Cost of Being the Good Girl with Sara Hirsh Bordo What happens when being "good" comes at the cost of being yourself?

In this episode, Ailey sits down with Sara Hirsh Bordo, author of Autoimmunity and the Good Girls, to explore the connection between people pleasing, self abandonment, and chronic illness. Together, they examine how perfectionism, self silencing, and the pressure to keep others comfortable can become long term strategies for survival.

Drawing from Sara's personal story and the experiences of thousands of women living with autoimmune disease, the conversation explores how early conditioning shapes our relationship with our bodies, our needs, and our sense of worth. They also discuss the importance of moving beyond trauma comparisons and creating space for every person's experience to be honored.

Ailey and Sara examine the relationship between chronic stress, inflammation, and autoimmune disease while emphasizing that illness is never a personal failure. Instead, they explore how self advocacy, nervous system awareness, and learning to disappoint others can become powerful steps toward healing.

If you have ever struggled to put yourself first or felt disconnected from your own needs, this conversation offers a compassionate invitation to begin coming home to yourself.

In this episode:

  • 2:26 Pausing Solo Episodes For Health
  • 5:08 What Being In Your Body Means
  • 10:54 Performing For Approval And Safety
  • 18:58 Trauma Comparisons And Patriarchal Scripts
  • 30:02 Receiving Care As A Nervous System Skill
  • 37:15 What Changes When You Assert Yourself
  • 43:38 Storytelling, Expression, And Identity Crisis
  • 52:06 Science, No Blame, And Next Steps



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In this episode, Ailey sits down with Sara Hirsh Bordo, author of Autoimmunity and the Good Girls, to explore the connection between people pleasing, self abandonment, and chronic illness. Together, they examine how perfectionism, self silencing, and the pressure to keep others comfortable can become long term strategies for survival.

Drawing from Sara's personal story and the experiences of thousands of women living with autoimmune disease, the conversation explores how early conditioning shapes our relationship with our bodies, our needs, and our sense of worth. They also discuss the importance of moving beyond trauma comparisons and creating space for every person's experience to be honored.

Ailey and Sara examine the relationship between chronic stress, inflammation, and autoimmune disease while emphasizing that illness is never a personal failure. Instead, they explore how self advocacy, nervous system awareness, and learning to disappoint others can become powerful steps toward healing.

If you have ever struggled to put yourself first or felt disconnected from your own needs, this conversation offers a compassionate invitation to begin coming home to yourself.

In this episode:

  • 2:26 Pausing Solo Episodes For Health
  • 5:08 What Being In Your Body Means
  • 10:54 Performing For Approval And Safety
  • 18:58 Trauma Comparisons And Patriarchal Scripts
  • 30:02 Receiving Care As A Nervous System Skill
  • 37:15 What Changes When You Assert Yourself
  • 43:38 Storytelling, Expression, And Identity Crisis
  • 52:06 Science, No Blame, And Next Steps



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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19432209 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3356 3 72 full false Your Voice Reveals Where Your Body Still Braces with Jordan Dann Your Voice Reveals Where Your Body Still Braces with Jordan Dann What is your voice communicating before you say a single word?

In this episode, Ailey sits down with Jordan Dann, a psychoanalysis informed somatic practitioner and relationship therapist, to explore the connection between voice, embodiment, and nervous system regulation. Together, they examine how breath, tone, tension, and resonance shape the way we connect, communicate, and respond to one another.

Drawing from her background in theatre and voice work, Jordan explains how the body influences self expression and why the voice can reveal patterns of protection long before we are aware of them. The conversation also explores relationship dynamics, including why conflict can escalate so quickly and how nervous systems interact beneath the surface of everyday conversations.

Ailey and Jordan discuss rupture and repair, the physiology of feeling threatened, and the moments that help the body return to safety and connection. They also reflect on therapy culture, validation, and how different healing approaches can support us at different stages of growth.

If you want a deeper understanding of communication, relationships, and what your body may already be expressing, this conversation offers a thoughtful place to begin.

In this episode:

  • 3:59 Defining What Being Embodied Means
  • 6:54 From Theatre Training To Trauma Work
  • 12:45 Linklater Voice And Releasing Tension
  • 20:43 How Tone Shapes Safety In Couples
  • 29:01 Rupture And Repair As Body Events
  • 45:43 Choosing The Right Therapy Season
  • 47:42 Polyvagal Voice Cues And Responsibility
  • 51:40 Where To Go Next And How To Support

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In this episode, Ailey sits down with Jordan Dann, a psychoanalysis informed somatic practitioner and relationship therapist, to explore the connection between voice, embodiment, and nervous system regulation. Together, they examine how breath, tone, tension, and resonance shape the way we connect, communicate, and respond to one another.

Drawing from her background in theatre and voice work, Jordan explains how the body influences self expression and why the voice can reveal patterns of protection long before we are aware of them. The conversation also explores relationship dynamics, including why conflict can escalate so quickly and how nervous systems interact beneath the surface of everyday conversations.

Ailey and Jordan discuss rupture and repair, the physiology of feeling threatened, and the moments that help the body return to safety and connection. They also reflect on therapy culture, validation, and how different healing approaches can support us at different stages of growth.

If you want a deeper understanding of communication, relationships, and what your body may already be expressing, this conversation offers a thoughtful place to begin.

In this episode:

  • 3:59 Defining What Being Embodied Means
  • 6:54 From Theatre Training To Trauma Work
  • 12:45 Linklater Voice And Releasing Tension
  • 20:43 How Tone Shapes Safety In Couples
  • 29:01 Rupture And Repair As Body Events
  • 45:43 Choosing The Right Therapy Season
  • 47:42 Polyvagal Voice Cues And Responsibility
  • 51:40 Where To Go Next And How To Support

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19395864 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3128 3 71 full false Embodiment Without Force with Alexis Florentina Embodiment Without Force with Alexis Florentina What if your nervous system is asking to be understood, not managed?

In this episode, Ailey sits down with Alexis Florentina, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, to explore how nervous system regulation has become another form of self improvement, and why that can leave us feeling even more disconnected from ourselves.

Drawing from her own experience with chronic illness and medical trauma, Alexis shares a gentler approach to embodiment, one that honors leaving the body as a valid survival strategy and recognizes that healing cannot be forced. Together, she and Ailey explore safety, titration, and the subtle signals that tell us when our nervous system is ready and when it is not.

The conversation also unpacks common misunderstandings about regulation, anxiety, and activation, offering a more compassionate perspective on emotions that are often treated as problems to solve. They discuss the difference between stress and trauma, the role of creativity in healing, and why aliveness, not perfect regulation, may be the real measure of healing.

If you have ever felt pressure to do embodiment the "right" way, this conversation offers a more spacious and supportive path forward.

In this episode:

  • 3:35 An Invitation Back To The Body
  • 4:16 Lexy's Training And Origin Story
  • 11:21 Holism Over Mind Body Polarity
  • 16:46 Regulation Isn’t A Task
  • 21:47 What Trauma Feels Like Clinically
  • 28:15 Writing Creativity And Aliveness
  • 37:13 Meeting Fear Without Fixing
  • 44:59 Fawning People Pleasing And Needs
  • 49:17 Your Body Is Fighting For You

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In this episode, Ailey sits down with Alexis Florentina, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, to explore how nervous system regulation has become another form of self improvement, and why that can leave us feeling even more disconnected from ourselves.

Drawing from her own experience with chronic illness and medical trauma, Alexis shares a gentler approach to embodiment, one that honors leaving the body as a valid survival strategy and recognizes that healing cannot be forced. Together, she and Ailey explore safety, titration, and the subtle signals that tell us when our nervous system is ready and when it is not.

The conversation also unpacks common misunderstandings about regulation, anxiety, and activation, offering a more compassionate perspective on emotions that are often treated as problems to solve. They discuss the difference between stress and trauma, the role of creativity in healing, and why aliveness, not perfect regulation, may be the real measure of healing.

If you have ever felt pressure to do embodiment the "right" way, this conversation offers a more spacious and supportive path forward.

In this episode:

  • 3:35 An Invitation Back To The Body
  • 4:16 Lexy's Training And Origin Story
  • 11:21 Holism Over Mind Body Polarity
  • 16:46 Regulation Isn’t A Task
  • 21:47 What Trauma Feels Like Clinically
  • 28:15 Writing Creativity And Aliveness
  • 37:13 Meeting Fear Without Fixing
  • 44:59 Fawning People Pleasing And Needs
  • 49:17 Your Body Is Fighting For You

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19355396 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3316 3 70 full false The Body Beyond Belief with Arielle Estoria The Body Beyond Belief with Arielle Estoria What happens when you leave a belief system, but your body is still living by its rules?

In this episode, Ailey sits down with poet and spoken word artist Arielle Estoria, author of The Unfolding, to explore faith deconstruction, embodiment, and the journey of coming home to yourself after years of being taught to be smaller.

Arielle shares how embodiment became tangible through everyday choices, from embracing her natural hair to redefining movement, beauty, and self trust on her own terms. Together, she and Ailey explore the grief of losing community when belonging is tied to belief, and the freedom that can emerge when life expands beyond rigid definitions of right and wrong.

The conversation also examines the nervous system impact of religious conditioning and how healing often happens through small, repeated experiences of safety, creativity, and authentic connection.

Throughout the episode, Arielle offers practical tools for reconnecting with the body, including journaling, movement, interoception, self expression, and learning to trust your own inner knowing.

If you are navigating religious trauma, self acceptance, or the challenge of trusting yourself again, this conversation offers language, permission, and a gentler path forward.

In this episode:

  • 3:09 What Being In Your Body Means
  • 7:41 Growing Up Baptist And Feeling Small
  • 13:43 How Conditioning Shapes The Nervous System
  • 16:05 Artistry As A Way Home
  • 19:23 Faith Deconstruction And Conditional Belonging
  • 29:42 Being Loved Without Shrinking
  • 35:14 Telling Fear From A True No
  • 46:33 The Permission Slips She Wanted Sooner

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In this episode, Ailey sits down with poet and spoken word artist Arielle Estoria, author of The Unfolding, to explore faith deconstruction, embodiment, and the journey of coming home to yourself after years of being taught to be smaller.

Arielle shares how embodiment became tangible through everyday choices, from embracing her natural hair to redefining movement, beauty, and self trust on her own terms. Together, she and Ailey explore the grief of losing community when belonging is tied to belief, and the freedom that can emerge when life expands beyond rigid definitions of right and wrong.

The conversation also examines the nervous system impact of religious conditioning and how healing often happens through small, repeated experiences of safety, creativity, and authentic connection.

Throughout the episode, Arielle offers practical tools for reconnecting with the body, including journaling, movement, interoception, self expression, and learning to trust your own inner knowing.

If you are navigating religious trauma, self acceptance, or the challenge of trusting yourself again, this conversation offers language, permission, and a gentler path forward.

In this episode:

  • 3:09 What Being In Your Body Means
  • 7:41 Growing Up Baptist And Feeling Small
  • 13:43 How Conditioning Shapes The Nervous System
  • 16:05 Artistry As A Way Home
  • 19:23 Faith Deconstruction And Conditional Belonging
  • 29:42 Being Loved Without Shrinking
  • 35:14 Telling Fear From A True No
  • 46:33 The Permission Slips She Wanted Sooner

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19313754 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3130 3 69 full false Reproductive Grief And Embodiment with Ailey Jolie Reproductive Grief And Embodiment with Ailey Jolie What happens when the grief carried inside the reproductive body is never fully named?

In this solo episode, Ailey speaks to miscarriage, endometriosis, adenomyosis, infertility, reproductive surgery, and the quiet grief so many people are forced to hold alone. Drawing from both her clinical work and personal experience, she explores what it means to live in a body shaped by pain, loss, diagnosis, and scar tissue.

Ailey examines how easily self trust can erode when symptoms are dismissed and answers are delayed, and how that experience impacts the nervous system and relationship to the body itself. She also explores the growing conversation around endocrine disrupting chemicals, reproductive health, and the complex realities many women are navigating inside modern environments.

From there, the episode moves into pregnancy, miscarriage, ambiguous loss, and the ways grief can remain invisible when there is no ritual, language, or collective witnessing around it.

This conversation offers a compassionate and grounded space for anyone navigating reproductive grief, chronic pain, or a changing relationship with their body.

In this episode:

  • 2:53 Naming Reproductive Loss Out Loud
  • 11:58 The Bigger Pattern In The Data
  • 22:48 When Systems Shift Blame Onto Women
  • 32:37 Miscarriage As Postpartum In The Body
  • 40:22 Microplastics In Placentas And Loss
  • 45:33 Surgery, Scar Tissue And Proprioception
  • 49:03 Healing Through Witnessing And Choice
  • 53:18 Where To Go Next And Share

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In this solo episode, Ailey speaks to miscarriage, endometriosis, adenomyosis, infertility, reproductive surgery, and the quiet grief so many people are forced to hold alone. Drawing from both her clinical work and personal experience, she explores what it means to live in a body shaped by pain, loss, diagnosis, and scar tissue.

Ailey examines how easily self trust can erode when symptoms are dismissed and answers are delayed, and how that experience impacts the nervous system and relationship to the body itself. She also explores the growing conversation around endocrine disrupting chemicals, reproductive health, and the complex realities many women are navigating inside modern environments.

From there, the episode moves into pregnancy, miscarriage, ambiguous loss, and the ways grief can remain invisible when there is no ritual, language, or collective witnessing around it.

This conversation offers a compassionate and grounded space for anyone navigating reproductive grief, chronic pain, or a changing relationship with their body.

In this episode:

  • 2:53 Naming Reproductive Loss Out Loud
  • 11:58 The Bigger Pattern In The Data
  • 22:48 When Systems Shift Blame Onto Women
  • 32:37 Miscarriage As Postpartum In The Body
  • 40:22 Microplastics In Placentas And Loss
  • 45:33 Surgery, Scar Tissue And Proprioception
  • 49:03 Healing Through Witnessing And Choice
  • 53:18 Where To Go Next And Share

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19170264 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3247 3 68 full false Beneath the Rage with Vanessa Bennett Beneath the Rage with Vanessa Bennett What if anger is not the final destination, but the doorway to something deeper?

In this episode, Ailey sits down with depth psychologist and author Vanessa Bennett to explore the complexity of anger, healing, and what happens when righteous rage becomes the place we live. Together, they examine how anger can protect us while also shielding us from deeper emotions waiting underneath.

Vanessa shares how Jungian psychology, embodiment, and somatic healing can work together to create a more expansive understanding of trauma and identity. The conversation explores inherited pain, collective patterns, and the difference between ego work and deeper soul work, especially in today’s online healing culture.

Ailey and Vanessa also unpack Vanessa’s “Trinity Wounds”: the witch wound, sister wound, and mother wound, and how they quietly shape relationships between women through mistrust, competition, and disconnection.

This episode offers a grounded and nuanced look at healing, one that honours the reality of harm while also asking what becomes possible when anger no longer has to carry everything alone.

In this episode:

  • 4:00 Safety And Stability In The Body
  • 7:25 Why Depth Somatics Feels Different
  • 9:54 Collective Unconscious And Shared Pain
  • 21:53 Ego Work Versus Soul Work
  • 33:12 The Witch Sister Mother Wounds
  • 44:16 Why The Enemy Within Is Hard
  • 47:02 Righteous Rage Versus Real Power
  • 58:04 Owning Your Part Without Blame

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In this episode, Ailey sits down with depth psychologist and author Vanessa Bennett to explore the complexity of anger, healing, and what happens when righteous rage becomes the place we live. Together, they examine how anger can protect us while also shielding us from deeper emotions waiting underneath.

Vanessa shares how Jungian psychology, embodiment, and somatic healing can work together to create a more expansive understanding of trauma and identity. The conversation explores inherited pain, collective patterns, and the difference between ego work and deeper soul work, especially in today’s online healing culture.

Ailey and Vanessa also unpack Vanessa’s “Trinity Wounds”: the witch wound, sister wound, and mother wound, and how they quietly shape relationships between women through mistrust, competition, and disconnection.

This episode offers a grounded and nuanced look at healing, one that honours the reality of harm while also asking what becomes possible when anger no longer has to carry everything alone.

In this episode:

  • 4:00 Safety And Stability In The Body
  • 7:25 Why Depth Somatics Feels Different
  • 9:54 Collective Unconscious And Shared Pain
  • 21:53 Ego Work Versus Soul Work
  • 33:12 The Witch Sister Mother Wounds
  • 44:16 Why The Enemy Within Is Hard
  • 47:02 Righteous Rage Versus Real Power
  • 58:04 Owning Your Part Without Blame

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19165328 Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 4075 3 67 full false How Shame Impacts Intimacy with Aleksandra Trkulja How Shame Impacts Intimacy with Aleksandra Trkulja What if pleasure is not about learning new techniques, but learning how to feel safe in your body?

In this episode, Ailey sits down with sex therapist and sexologist Aleksandra Trkulja to explore the connection between body image, nervous system regulation, and intimacy. Together, they unpack why shame, self criticism, and disconnection from the body can create real barriers to pleasure, arousal, and desire.

Aleks shares insights from her work in eating disorder recovery and explains how control can begin to feel like safety. The conversation also explores the fawn response in sex, the difference between compliance and consent, and why learning your body’s subtle signals can transform the way you relate to intimacy.

From there, Ailey and Aleks move into practical ways to reconnect with desire, beginning outside the bedroom through everyday experiences of pleasure, sensation, and preference. They also discuss co regulation, trauma informed pacing, and the role the nervous system plays in connection and sexuality.

If you have ever felt disconnected from your body or unsure how to access pleasure in an embodied way, this conversation offers a compassionate and grounded place to begin.

In this episode:

  • 4:41 Why Body Hate Blocks Pleasure
  • 11:01Eating Disorders And False Control
  • 17:08 Body Image Patterns In Sex
  • 20:53 Shame Based Messages About Sex
  • 28:03 Desire As A Relearned Skill
  • 34:15 Trauma Informed Safety And Pace
  • 40:22 Co Regulation In Intimacy
  • 45:19 Curiosity Over Shame

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In this episode, Ailey sits down with sex therapist and sexologist Aleksandra Trkulja to explore the connection between body image, nervous system regulation, and intimacy. Together, they unpack why shame, self criticism, and disconnection from the body can create real barriers to pleasure, arousal, and desire.

Aleks shares insights from her work in eating disorder recovery and explains how control can begin to feel like safety. The conversation also explores the fawn response in sex, the difference between compliance and consent, and why learning your body’s subtle signals can transform the way you relate to intimacy.

From there, Ailey and Aleks move into practical ways to reconnect with desire, beginning outside the bedroom through everyday experiences of pleasure, sensation, and preference. They also discuss co regulation, trauma informed pacing, and the role the nervous system plays in connection and sexuality.

If you have ever felt disconnected from your body or unsure how to access pleasure in an embodied way, this conversation offers a compassionate and grounded place to begin.

In this episode:

  • 4:41 Why Body Hate Blocks Pleasure
  • 11:01Eating Disorders And False Control
  • 17:08 Body Image Patterns In Sex
  • 20:53 Shame Based Messages About Sex
  • 28:03 Desire As A Relearned Skill
  • 34:15 Trauma Informed Safety And Pace
  • 40:22 Co Regulation In Intimacy
  • 45:19 Curiosity Over Shame

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19170262 Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3337 3 66 full false Staying In Your Body Through Chronic Illness with Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti Staying In Your Body Through Chronic Illness with Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti What if your body is not betraying you, but asking for a different kind of relationship?

In this episode, Ailey sits down with Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti, psychotherapist, yoga therapist, and mindfulness teacher, to explore what it means to stay connected to the body through chronic illness, pain, and uncertainty. Together, they unpack the grief of living in a culture that treats the body like a machine to fix rather than something to listen to.

Ann shares why the phrase “your body never meant you any harm” can become a doorway back to embodiment. The conversation explores body forgiveness, the power of language, and how certain narratives can either deepen connection or create more fear and distance from ourselves.

Ailey and Ann also discuss medical gaslighting, self advocacy, and the harm of reducing complex illness to trauma alone. Throughout the episode, Anne offers a gentler and more compassionate approach to healing rooted in consistency, relationship, and care.

If you are navigating illness, exhaustion, or a changing relationship with your body, this conversation offers a softer way back to yourself.

In this episode:

  • 4:05 What Being In Your Body Means
  • 9:29 The Phrase That Softened A Room 
  • 15:28 What Body Forgiveness Really Is
  • 20:52 Union With Body During Illness
  • 38:39 Trauma Talk Without Self-Blame
  • 53:27 Self-Compassion And The Trembling Heart
  • 1:00:42 Language, Interoception And Closing

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In this episode, Ailey sits down with Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti, psychotherapist, yoga therapist, and mindfulness teacher, to explore what it means to stay connected to the body through chronic illness, pain, and uncertainty. Together, they unpack the grief of living in a culture that treats the body like a machine to fix rather than something to listen to.

Ann shares why the phrase “your body never meant you any harm” can become a doorway back to embodiment. The conversation explores body forgiveness, the power of language, and how certain narratives can either deepen connection or create more fear and distance from ourselves.

Ailey and Ann also discuss medical gaslighting, self advocacy, and the harm of reducing complex illness to trauma alone. Throughout the episode, Anne offers a gentler and more compassionate approach to healing rooted in consistency, relationship, and care.

If you are navigating illness, exhaustion, or a changing relationship with your body, this conversation offers a softer way back to yourself.

In this episode:

  • 4:05 What Being In Your Body Means
  • 9:29 The Phrase That Softened A Room 
  • 15:28 What Body Forgiveness Really Is
  • 20:52 Union With Body During Illness
  • 38:39 Trauma Talk Without Self-Blame
  • 53:27 Self-Compassion And The Trembling Heart
  • 1:00:42 Language, Interoception And Closing

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19163916 Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3887 3 65 full false A Map of Somatic Therapy Approaches with Ailey Jolie A Map of Somatic Therapy Approaches with Ailey Jolie What if somatic work is not failing you, but simply not the right approach for your body?

In this solo episode, Ailey explores how somatics has become a catch all term for healing, and why that can lead to harm when practices are used without context. As a somatic psychologist, Ailey has seen how well meaning embodiment work can overwhelm the nervous system instead of supporting it.

Ailey offers a clear map of different somatic therapy approaches so you can better understand what you have tried and why it may or may not have worked. We look at expression based methods, as well as slower, more regulated approaches that prioritize safety, awareness, and integration.

The takeaway is simple and relieving. If somatic work has not helped, you are not broken. You may have been given the wrong tool for your history.

If you are navigating healing or trying to understand your nervous system, this conversation offers a more informed and compassionate path forward.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome And Why A Somatics Map
  • 3:48 When Somatic Work Makes You Worse
  • 8:38 Lineage: The Missing Context
  • 13:28 Soma Definition And Western Scope
  • 19:38 Catharsis Lineage And Its Risks
  • 32:03 Feldenkrais And Hakomi Slower Work
  • 40:38 Woodman And The Body’s Story
  • 46:38 Levine And Somatic Experiencing
  • 51:38 Choosing Tools

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In this solo episode, Ailey explores how somatics has become a catch all term for healing, and why that can lead to harm when practices are used without context. As a somatic psychologist, Ailey has seen how well meaning embodiment work can overwhelm the nervous system instead of supporting it.

Ailey offers a clear map of different somatic therapy approaches so you can better understand what you have tried and why it may or may not have worked. We look at expression based methods, as well as slower, more regulated approaches that prioritize safety, awareness, and integration.

The takeaway is simple and relieving. If somatic work has not helped, you are not broken. You may have been given the wrong tool for your history.

If you are navigating healing or trying to understand your nervous system, this conversation offers a more informed and compassionate path forward.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome And Why A Somatics Map
  • 3:48 When Somatic Work Makes You Worse
  • 8:38 Lineage: The Missing Context
  • 13:28 Soma Definition And Western Scope
  • 19:38 Catharsis Lineage And Its Risks
  • 32:03 Feldenkrais And Hakomi Slower Work
  • 40:38 Woodman And The Body’s Story
  • 46:38 Levine And Somatic Experiencing
  • 51:38 Choosing Tools

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19130582 Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3142 3 64 full false Navigating the Psychedelic Landscape with Valeria McCarroll Navigating the Psychedelic Landscape with Valeria McCarroll What if psychedelic healing is not just about the experience, but about what your body can actually integrate?

In this episode, Ailey sits down with Valeria, a counselling psychologist and depth practitioner, to explore the realities of psychedelic assisted therapy beyond the hype. We name the parts often left out of the conversation, including harm, power, and the complexity of what comes after.

We talk about harm reduction in a practical way, from dose and physiology to the importance of the guide’s worldview in shaping the experience. We also explore the gaps in training that continue to surface, especially around consent, somatics, and relational dynamics.

Ailey shares her own experience with MDMA assisted therapy, including the question of whether we can fully consent to something that may fundamentally change us.

We also look at integration as the real work, and why the period after a journey can be one of deep vulnerability without the right support.

If you are curious about psychedelic work, or navigating a meaningful experience, this conversation offers a more grounded and honest perspective.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Safety Notice And Show Premise
  • 7:58 Psychedelics Can Heal And Harm
  • 16:08 Sexuality Consent And Guide Vetting
  • 20:53 Why Ritual Changes The Journey
  • 29:32 The Consent Paradox In Practice
  • 40:15 Power Individualism And The Guru Trap
  • 52:57 Integration Takeaways Book And Closing

You can read the full transcript here.

A note: Ailey shares this conversation not as a recommendation but as information. Psychedelics carry real risks, psychological, physical, legal, and aren’t appropriate for everyone. If this is a path you’re interested in, please approach it with care, do your research, and seek appropriate support. This isn’t medical advice or advocating for psychedelic usage. These substances remain illegal in most countries; this is just one perspective in a much larger conversation.

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In this episode, Ailey sits down with Valeria, a counselling psychologist and depth practitioner, to explore the realities of psychedelic assisted therapy beyond the hype. We name the parts often left out of the conversation, including harm, power, and the complexity of what comes after.

We talk about harm reduction in a practical way, from dose and physiology to the importance of the guide’s worldview in shaping the experience. We also explore the gaps in training that continue to surface, especially around consent, somatics, and relational dynamics.

Ailey shares her own experience with MDMA assisted therapy, including the question of whether we can fully consent to something that may fundamentally change us.

We also look at integration as the real work, and why the period after a journey can be one of deep vulnerability without the right support.

If you are curious about psychedelic work, or navigating a meaningful experience, this conversation offers a more grounded and honest perspective.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Safety Notice And Show Premise
  • 7:58 Psychedelics Can Heal And Harm
  • 16:08 Sexuality Consent And Guide Vetting
  • 20:53 Why Ritual Changes The Journey
  • 29:32 The Consent Paradox In Practice
  • 40:15 Power Individualism And The Guru Trap
  • 52:57 Integration Takeaways Book And Closing

You can read the full transcript here.

A note: Ailey shares this conversation not as a recommendation but as information. Psychedelics carry real risks, psychological, physical, legal, and aren’t appropriate for everyone. If this is a path you’re interested in, please approach it with care, do your research, and seek appropriate support. This isn’t medical advice or advocating for psychedelic usage. These substances remain illegal in most countries; this is just one perspective in a much larger conversation.

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19097307 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3402 3 63 full false Regulation as Capacity Not Constant Calm with Rebekah Ballagh Regulation as Capacity Not Constant Calm with Rebekah Ballagh What if understanding your patterns is not the same as changing them?

In this episode, I’m joined by Rebekah Ballagh, a counsellor, somatic and nervous system coach, and author, to explore the gap between insight and real change. The place where the mind understands, but the body does not yet feel safe enough to follow.

Rebekah shares her experience with panic and illness, and how it revealed the limits of purely cognitive tools. We talk about intellectualising as a form of protection, and explore parts work through the lens of Internal Family Systems, especially the tension between the part that wants to heal and the part that resists.

We also look at the swing between anxiety and freeze, and how patterns that look like avoidance or laziness are often rooted in survival. From there, we unpack somatic practices, what actually works, and why regulation is not about being calm, but about building capacity to stay with what is real.

If you have ever felt stuck despite doing all the work, this conversation offers a more compassionate and embodied way forward.

In this episode:

  • 3:53 What Being In Your Body Means 
  • 9:45 When Therapy Training Helps And Hurts
  • 16:17 Working With The Intellectualiser
  • 21:00 Parts Work And IFS Made Simple
  • 29:50 Somatics Online And Lost Nuance
  • 39:41 Pendulation Titration And Minimum Dose 
  • 47:23 Nothing Is Broken In You
  • 49:16 Closing Reflections And Inbody Invitation

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In this episode, I’m joined by Rebekah Ballagh, a counsellor, somatic and nervous system coach, and author, to explore the gap between insight and real change. The place where the mind understands, but the body does not yet feel safe enough to follow.

Rebekah shares her experience with panic and illness, and how it revealed the limits of purely cognitive tools. We talk about intellectualising as a form of protection, and explore parts work through the lens of Internal Family Systems, especially the tension between the part that wants to heal and the part that resists.

We also look at the swing between anxiety and freeze, and how patterns that look like avoidance or laziness are often rooted in survival. From there, we unpack somatic practices, what actually works, and why regulation is not about being calm, but about building capacity to stay with what is real.

If you have ever felt stuck despite doing all the work, this conversation offers a more compassionate and embodied way forward.

In this episode:

  • 3:53 What Being In Your Body Means 
  • 9:45 When Therapy Training Helps And Hurts
  • 16:17 Working With The Intellectualiser
  • 21:00 Parts Work And IFS Made Simple
  • 29:50 Somatics Online And Lost Nuance
  • 39:41 Pendulation Titration And Minimum Dose 
  • 47:23 Nothing Is Broken In You
  • 49:16 Closing Reflections And Inbody Invitation

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19058358 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3201 3 62 full false Emotional Sobriety with Laura McKowen Emotional Sobriety with Laura McKowen Alcohol can look like the problem, until you notice what it was solving. 

In this episode, Ailey is joined by writer and speaker Laura McKowen, founder of The Luckiest Club and author of We Are The Luckiest, for a conversation that begins with sobriety and opens into something deeper. Embodiment, shame, appetite, and the hidden intelligence behind the ways we cope.

We explore how alcohol can both numb and, at times, create access to sensation when the body feels out of reach. From there, we look at the quiet triangle many people live inside, moving between substances, food, and relationships in search of safety.

We talk about cross addiction and why removing the substance does not remove what is underneath. And we move into the tender terrain of relationships, where emotional sobriety asks how we stay connected without losing ourselves.

We also touch on writing as a tool for healing, and how giving language to our experience can support deeper integration.

If you are exploring sobriety, patterns of coping, or what it means to come back into relationship with yourself, this conversation offers a compassionate place to land.

In this episode: 

  • 1:32 What Embodiment Means Here
  • 7:39 The Story Behind We Are The Luckiest
  • 18:07 Writing As A Way Back
  • 23:09 Addiction And Embodiment Intertwined
  • 32:57 Desire Shame And Addiction Language
  • 41:25 Cross Addiction And Emotional Sobriety

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]]> Alcohol can look like the problem, until you notice what it was solving. 

In this episode, Ailey is joined by writer and speaker Laura McKowen, founder of The Luckiest Club and author of We Are The Luckiest, for a conversation that begins with sobriety and opens into something deeper. Embodiment, shame, appetite, and the hidden intelligence behind the ways we cope.

We explore how alcohol can both numb and, at times, create access to sensation when the body feels out of reach. From there, we look at the quiet triangle many people live inside, moving between substances, food, and relationships in search of safety.

We talk about cross addiction and why removing the substance does not remove what is underneath. And we move into the tender terrain of relationships, where emotional sobriety asks how we stay connected without losing ourselves.

We also touch on writing as a tool for healing, and how giving language to our experience can support deeper integration.

If you are exploring sobriety, patterns of coping, or what it means to come back into relationship with yourself, this conversation offers a compassionate place to land.

In this episode: 

  • 1:32 What Embodiment Means Here
  • 7:39 The Story Behind We Are The Luckiest
  • 18:07 Writing As A Way Back
  • 23:09 Addiction And Embodiment Intertwined
  • 32:57 Desire Shame And Addiction Language
  • 41:25 Cross Addiction And Emotional Sobriety

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-19019592 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 2793 3 61 full false Your Body Is Not An Adversary, It Is Home with Abigail Rose Clarke Your Body Is Not An Adversary, It Is Home with Abigail Rose Clarke What if coming home to your body feels unfamiliar because you were taught to see it as something outside of you?

In this episode, Ailey sits down with somatic educator, author, and artist Abigail Rose Clarke to explore what embodiment actually is beneath the noise. Not a concept to master, but a practice of curiosity, presence, and relationship rooted in lived sensation.

We talk about what pulls us away from ourselves, from objectification to self surveillance, and the cultural belief that the body is something to fix. Abigail offers a powerful reframe: the body is not against you, the body is you.

From there, we expand into ecosomatics, exploring how connection deepens when we remember we are part of a larger living system. Through breath, sensation, and the senses, she offers grounded ways to return to the body.

We also challenge the consumer driven version of wellness and the idea that embodiment is about optimisation. Instead, this conversation invites a more relational and collective approach to being human.

If you are longing to feel more connected to yourself in a real and lasting way, this conversation offers a place to begin.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome To In This Body
  • 8:20 Returning Home After Disconnection
  • 15:45 Ecosomatics And Earth As Home
  • 24:01 Senses As A Way Back
  • 33:42 Why Embodiment Is Political
  • 37:06 From Self Optimisation To Liberation
  • 40:08 The GROWL Method Explained
  • 45:55 A Daily Grounding Practise

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]]> What if coming home to your body feels unfamiliar because you were taught to see it as something outside of you?

In this episode, Ailey sits down with somatic educator, author, and artist Abigail Rose Clarke to explore what embodiment actually is beneath the noise. Not a concept to master, but a practice of curiosity, presence, and relationship rooted in lived sensation.

We talk about what pulls us away from ourselves, from objectification to self surveillance, and the cultural belief that the body is something to fix. Abigail offers a powerful reframe: the body is not against you, the body is you.

From there, we expand into ecosomatics, exploring how connection deepens when we remember we are part of a larger living system. Through breath, sensation, and the senses, she offers grounded ways to return to the body.

We also challenge the consumer driven version of wellness and the idea that embodiment is about optimisation. Instead, this conversation invites a more relational and collective approach to being human.

If you are longing to feel more connected to yourself in a real and lasting way, this conversation offers a place to begin.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome To In This Body
  • 8:20 Returning Home After Disconnection
  • 15:45 Ecosomatics And Earth As Home
  • 24:01 Senses As A Way Back
  • 33:42 Why Embodiment Is Political
  • 37:06 From Self Optimisation To Liberation
  • 40:08 The GROWL Method Explained
  • 45:55 A Daily Grounding Practise

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-18978371 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3119 3 60 full false Botox Changes How You Feel And Read Others with Ailey Jolie Botox Changes How You Feel And Read Others with Ailey Jolie What if Botox is not just changing how you look, but how you feel and connect?

In this episode, Ailey explores the quiet bind many women live inside, where beauty culture tells you your body is a problem to fix, and wellness culture tells you it is something to optimise. Both can sound supportive, yet both can pull you away from your lived experience.

Using Botox as an entry point, we look at research on facial feedback, emotional processing, and how expression shapes connection. She also shares clinical insights from somatic work, where micro expressions and co regulation are central to how we relate.

From there, we move into real life. Dating, friendships, and early attachment, exploring how reduced facial responsiveness may impact how we read and feel with one another. We also touch on objectification, interoception, and how self monitoring can distance you from your body long before any intervention.

This conversation invites you to step out of the cycle of fixing and into something quieter and more honest. Learning to listen. Learning to feel. Learning to be in your body.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome To In This Body
  • 2:25 The Beauty And Wellness Bind
  • 9:54 Facial Feedback In Therapy
  • 16:16 When Symptom Relief Hides Danger
  • 18:47 The Research On Emotion And Botox
  • 30:14 Objectification Cuts Interoception
  • 35:34 Wellness Culture Rebrands Self Surveillance
  • 40:51 Leaving The Loop Through Presence


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]]> What if Botox is not just changing how you look, but how you feel and connect?

In this episode, Ailey explores the quiet bind many women live inside, where beauty culture tells you your body is a problem to fix, and wellness culture tells you it is something to optimise. Both can sound supportive, yet both can pull you away from your lived experience.

Using Botox as an entry point, we look at research on facial feedback, emotional processing, and how expression shapes connection. She also shares clinical insights from somatic work, where micro expressions and co regulation are central to how we relate.

From there, we move into real life. Dating, friendships, and early attachment, exploring how reduced facial responsiveness may impact how we read and feel with one another. We also touch on objectification, interoception, and how self monitoring can distance you from your body long before any intervention.

This conversation invites you to step out of the cycle of fixing and into something quieter and more honest. Learning to listen. Learning to feel. Learning to be in your body.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome To In This Body
  • 2:25 The Beauty And Wellness Bind
  • 9:54 Facial Feedback In Therapy
  • 16:16 When Symptom Relief Hides Danger
  • 18:47 The Research On Emotion And Botox
  • 30:14 Objectification Cuts Interoception
  • 35:34 Wellness Culture Rebrands Self Surveillance
  • 40:51 Leaving The Loop Through Presence


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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-18944067 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 2619 3 59 full false What If Self-Worth Is the Medicine You Are Missing with Dr. Tracy Shevell What If Self-Worth Is the Medicine You Are Missing with Dr. Tracy Shevell What if the reason you struggle to speak up in medical spaces is not weakness, but your body recognizing it is not safe?

In this episode, Ailey Jolie is joined by Dr. Tracy Shevell, a maternal fetal medicine specialist and women’s health advocate, to explore what happens when women enter rushed healthcare systems and leave unheard. Drawing from her experience as both a physician and a patient, Tracy shares how easily voices get lost, even when the stakes are high.

We talk about self advocacy, why women often freeze or fawn with authority figures, and simple ways to prepare for appointments so you can be heard. We also explore physician burnout and how broken systems impact care on both sides of the room.

From there, we expand into a more holistic view of health, one that includes emotional support, community, and nervous system awareness. Tracy connects the dots between trauma, chronic illness, and autoimmune conditions, and shares what trauma informed care can look like when dignity and choice are centered.

If you have ever left an appointment feeling dismissed or unsure how to advocate for yourself, this conversation offers both language and practical support.

In this episode:

  • 2:27 Meet Dr. Tracy Shevell
  • 4:40 Feeling At Home In Your Body
  • 10:34 Self-Worth As Core Healthcare
  • 14:26 How To Get More From Visits
  • 19:20 Moral Injury Inside Modern Medicine
  • 25:54 Spirituality, Ritual, And Miracles
  • 36:12 How Birth Shaped Tracy’s Faith
  • 42:19 Birth Fear, Extremes, And Isolation
  • 47:58 Why Long-Term OBGYN Care Matters
  • 51:51 Trauma-Informed Gynaecology That Respects You
  • 1:02:22 Integration, Resources, And Closing

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In this episode, Ailey Jolie is joined by Dr. Tracy Shevell, a maternal fetal medicine specialist and women’s health advocate, to explore what happens when women enter rushed healthcare systems and leave unheard. Drawing from her experience as both a physician and a patient, Tracy shares how easily voices get lost, even when the stakes are high.

We talk about self advocacy, why women often freeze or fawn with authority figures, and simple ways to prepare for appointments so you can be heard. We also explore physician burnout and how broken systems impact care on both sides of the room.

From there, we expand into a more holistic view of health, one that includes emotional support, community, and nervous system awareness. Tracy connects the dots between trauma, chronic illness, and autoimmune conditions, and shares what trauma informed care can look like when dignity and choice are centered.

If you have ever left an appointment feeling dismissed or unsure how to advocate for yourself, this conversation offers both language and practical support.

In this episode:

  • 2:27 Meet Dr. Tracy Shevell
  • 4:40 Feeling At Home In Your Body
  • 10:34 Self-Worth As Core Healthcare
  • 14:26 How To Get More From Visits
  • 19:20 Moral Injury Inside Modern Medicine
  • 25:54 Spirituality, Ritual, And Miracles
  • 36:12 How Birth Shaped Tracy’s Faith
  • 42:19 Birth Fear, Extremes, And Isolation
  • 47:58 Why Long-Term OBGYN Care Matters
  • 51:51 Trauma-Informed Gynaecology That Respects You
  • 1:02:22 Integration, Resources, And Closing

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-18902134 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 4132 3 58 full false What If Healing Your Nervous System Changes A Lineage with Dr. Genevieve von Lob What If Healing Your Nervous System Changes A Lineage with Dr. Genevieve von Lob What if the hardest moments in parenting are the ones pointing you back toward yourself?

In this episode, Ailey Jolie sits down with Dr. Genevieve von Lob, a clinical psychologist whose work weaves together trauma, mindful parenting, and embodied healing. She shares her journey back into the body, and the role that protection, not failure, plays in our patterns.

We explore the reality of parenting sensitive or strong willed children, how our nervous systems shape connection, and why authenticity creates more safety than trying to get it right. We also touch on shame, inherited patterns, and the importance of being witnessed in community.

If you are learning to meet yourself while raising someone else, this conversation offers a steady and compassionate place to land.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome To Embodiment Work
  • 3:45 Brief, Numbness And Coming Back
  • 8:12 Why Parenting Starts In The Body
  • 13:20 Triggers, Guilt And The Lost Village
  • 18:18 Resonance, Congruence And Repair
  • 26:17 Shame In The Body And Lineage
  • 31:55 Collective Healing And Spiritual Intelligence
  • 55:03 Closing Invites

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In this episode, Ailey Jolie sits down with Dr. Genevieve von Lob, a clinical psychologist whose work weaves together trauma, mindful parenting, and embodied healing. She shares her journey back into the body, and the role that protection, not failure, plays in our patterns.

We explore the reality of parenting sensitive or strong willed children, how our nervous systems shape connection, and why authenticity creates more safety than trying to get it right. We also touch on shame, inherited patterns, and the importance of being witnessed in community.

If you are learning to meet yourself while raising someone else, this conversation offers a steady and compassionate place to land.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome To Embodiment Work
  • 3:45 Brief, Numbness And Coming Back
  • 8:12 Why Parenting Starts In The Body
  • 13:20 Triggers, Guilt And The Lost Village
  • 18:18 Resonance, Congruence And Repair
  • 26:17 Shame In The Body And Lineage
  • 31:55 Collective Healing And Spiritual Intelligence
  • 55:03 Closing Invites

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-18861480 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 3538 3 57 full false Tracing The Echoes Of Inherited Trauma with Mark Wolynn Tracing The Echoes Of Inherited Trauma with Mark Wolynn What if your biggest fear isn’t a flaw, but an echo from a story that began before you were born? In this episode, Ailey Jolie sits down with Mark Wolynn, author of It Didn’t Start With You, to explore how inherited trauma can shape our fears, patterns, and relationships.

Mark shares how intergenerational stress can be passed through families, why symptoms often appear around key life milestones, and how language can reveal whether a struggle comes from personal experience or generational roots. Together, we explore practical ways to heal even when family members are unavailable or unsafe, using imagery, photographs, and simple practices that help the body move toward safety.

If you’ve ever felt fear that seems bigger than your story, this conversation offers language, insight, and tools to help you meet what you carry with compassion and agency. If this resonates, subscribe, share, and leave a review.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome And Embodiment Frame
  • 4:11 Introducing Mark Wolynn And His Work
  • 6:53 What Being In The Body Means
  • 15:03 From Mice To Humans: The Science Arrives
  • 25:53 Defining Inherited Trauma Through Stories
  • 30:48 Ages, Milestones, And Symptom Triggers
  • 41:43 Healing Without Re-Entering Harm
  • 46:43 Positive Experiences That Rewire
  • 52:43 Blending Science And The Spiritual
  • 56:28 The Core Language Approach In Practice

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]]> What if your biggest fear isn’t a flaw, but an echo from a story that began before you were born? In this episode, Ailey Jolie sits down with Mark Wolynn, author of It Didn’t Start With You, to explore how inherited trauma can shape our fears, patterns, and relationships.

Mark shares how intergenerational stress can be passed through families, why symptoms often appear around key life milestones, and how language can reveal whether a struggle comes from personal experience or generational roots. Together, we explore practical ways to heal even when family members are unavailable or unsafe, using imagery, photographs, and simple practices that help the body move toward safety.

If you’ve ever felt fear that seems bigger than your story, this conversation offers language, insight, and tools to help you meet what you carry with compassion and agency. If this resonates, subscribe, share, and leave a review.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome And Embodiment Frame
  • 4:11 Introducing Mark Wolynn And His Work
  • 6:53 What Being In The Body Means
  • 15:03 From Mice To Humans: The Science Arrives
  • 25:53 Defining Inherited Trauma Through Stories
  • 30:48 Ages, Milestones, And Symptom Triggers
  • 41:43 Healing Without Re-Entering Harm
  • 46:43 Positive Experiences That Rewire
  • 52:43 Blending Science And The Spiritual
  • 56:28 The Core Language Approach In Practice

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-18824902 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 3593 3 56 full false Understanding Sexual Trauma Through The Body’s Wisdom with Ailey Jolie Understanding Sexual Trauma Through The Body’s Wisdom with Ailey Jolie What if the responses that seem most confusing after sexual violence are actually the body’s most intelligent survival strategies?

In this episode, Ailey explores how culture has taught women to doubt their instincts and how institutions have historically silenced survivors. She unpacks what truly happens in the nervous system during trauma, including tonic immobility, dissociation, the fawn response, and why arousal during assault can be a protective reflex rather than desire.

Through the lenses of betrayal trauma, complex PTSD, and the window of tolerance, this episode examines why awareness can be delayed, why leaving can feel impossible, and how survival patterns often get misread as consent. Ailey also explores the links between sexual trauma, hypersexuality, eating disorders, and intergenerational patterns.

This is a compassionate guide to understanding survival so shame can give way to clarity, and healing can begin from the inside out.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Setting Intentions For A Hard Topic
  • 4:41 Why Disbelief Persists Culturally
  • 12:43 How Culture Primes The Body
  • 19:01 Betrayal Trauma And Not Knowing
  • 25:23 Why Leaving Isn’t Simple
  • 37:28 Delayed Disclosure And Shame
  • 42:48 Institutional Betrayal And Justice
  • 48:14 Complex PTSD And The Window Of Tolerance
  • 53:56 Hypersexuality As Adaptation
  • 1:00:48 Eating Disorders, Body Image, And Trauma

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]]> What if the responses that seem most confusing after sexual violence are actually the body’s most intelligent survival strategies?

In this episode, Ailey explores how culture has taught women to doubt their instincts and how institutions have historically silenced survivors. She unpacks what truly happens in the nervous system during trauma, including tonic immobility, dissociation, the fawn response, and why arousal during assault can be a protective reflex rather than desire.

Through the lenses of betrayal trauma, complex PTSD, and the window of tolerance, this episode examines why awareness can be delayed, why leaving can feel impossible, and how survival patterns often get misread as consent. Ailey also explores the links between sexual trauma, hypersexuality, eating disorders, and intergenerational patterns.

This is a compassionate guide to understanding survival so shame can give way to clarity, and healing can begin from the inside out.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Setting Intentions For A Hard Topic
  • 4:41 Why Disbelief Persists Culturally
  • 12:43 How Culture Primes The Body
  • 19:01 Betrayal Trauma And Not Knowing
  • 25:23 Why Leaving Isn’t Simple
  • 37:28 Delayed Disclosure And Shame
  • 42:48 Institutional Betrayal And Justice
  • 48:14 Complex PTSD And The Window Of Tolerance
  • 53:56 Hypersexuality As Adaptation
  • 1:00:48 Eating Disorders, Body Image, And Trauma

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-18777392 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 3877 3 55 full false From Mindfulness To Bodyfulness With Christine Caldwell From Mindfulness To Bodyfulness With Christine Caldwell What if the most radical thing you can do for your life and relationships is to feel your body right now? In this episode, we’re joined by somatic psychotherapist and movement pioneer Christine Caldwell to explore bodyfulness, the embodied counterpart to mindfulness, and why attention belongs in sensation, not just thought.

Christine shares how her work integrating dance therapy, body psychotherapy, and Buddhist practice led to founding the Somatic Counselling program at Naropa University. We explore how culture trains disconnection, how language reinforces the mind body split, and how returning to direct experience changes the way we act. She introduces the Moving Cycle of awareness, integration, and natural action, along with a simple practice she calls breathe, move, sense. We also touch on the influence of Thich Nhat Hanh and her book Conscious Moving.

If mindfulness has felt incomplete, this episode offers a grounded path back to your own skin. If it resonates, subscribe, share, and leave a review.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome and Meet Christine
  • 4:10 I Am My Body, Not In It
  • 8:23 Synthesising Dance, Bodywork, And Psychology
  • 12:59 Why Fields Became Siloed
  • 17:43 Defining Bodyfulness Beyond Prescriptions
  • 23:46 Technology, Consumerism, And Disembodiment
  • 28:59 The Moving Cycle: Origins And Phases
  • 33:51 Physical Free Association In Practice
  • 38:40 Buddhism, Attention, And Everyday Practice
  • 43:44 Enlightened Body And Sensorimotor Loop
  • 47:55 A Doorway: Breathe, Move, Sense

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]]> What if the most radical thing you can do for your life and relationships is to feel your body right now? In this episode, we’re joined by somatic psychotherapist and movement pioneer Christine Caldwell to explore bodyfulness, the embodied counterpart to mindfulness, and why attention belongs in sensation, not just thought.

Christine shares how her work integrating dance therapy, body psychotherapy, and Buddhist practice led to founding the Somatic Counselling program at Naropa University. We explore how culture trains disconnection, how language reinforces the mind body split, and how returning to direct experience changes the way we act. She introduces the Moving Cycle of awareness, integration, and natural action, along with a simple practice she calls breathe, move, sense. We also touch on the influence of Thich Nhat Hanh and her book Conscious Moving.

If mindfulness has felt incomplete, this episode offers a grounded path back to your own skin. If it resonates, subscribe, share, and leave a review.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome and Meet Christine
  • 4:10 I Am My Body, Not In It
  • 8:23 Synthesising Dance, Bodywork, And Psychology
  • 12:59 Why Fields Became Siloed
  • 17:43 Defining Bodyfulness Beyond Prescriptions
  • 23:46 Technology, Consumerism, And Disembodiment
  • 28:59 The Moving Cycle: Origins And Phases
  • 33:51 Physical Free Association In Practice
  • 38:40 Buddhism, Attention, And Everyday Practice
  • 43:44 Enlightened Body And Sensorimotor Loop
  • 47:55 A Doorway: Breathe, Move, Sense

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-18738856 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000 3401 3 54 full false Reclaiming Pleasure After Years Of Disconnection with Emma-Louise Boynton Reclaiming Pleasure After Years Of Disconnection with Emma-Louise Boynton What if the thing blocking pleasure isn’t technique, but a long war with your own body? In this episode, we talk with Emma-Louise Boynton, creator of Sex Talks and author of the forthcoming book Pleasure, about her journey from disconnection to desire, and the moment she realized pleasure and self conflict cannot coexist.

We explore how naming shame softens it, why body neutrality can be more sustainable than forced positivity, and how slowness and safety help the nervous system open to arousal. We also challenge cultural sex scripts and reframe sexual liberation as the freedom to choose what truly honours your body and heart.

If you’ve ever wondered if you are just not a sexual person, this episode offers language, tools, and hope. Start small. Pleasure grows where pressure eases. If this resonated, subscribe, share, and leave a review.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome & Embodiment Mission
  • 4:06 The Dinner Party Confession
  • 12:53 Disembodiment & Pleasure Capacity
  • 24:55 Shame, Silence, And Sex Scripts
  • 31:15 From War To Body Neutrality
  • 37:28 Learning Desire And Boundaries
  • 41:49 Beauty Myths And Control
  • 50:49 Debunking Sex Myths

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]]> What if the thing blocking pleasure isn’t technique, but a long war with your own body? In this episode, we talk with Emma-Louise Boynton, creator of Sex Talks and author of the forthcoming book Pleasure, about her journey from disconnection to desire, and the moment she realized pleasure and self conflict cannot coexist.

We explore how naming shame softens it, why body neutrality can be more sustainable than forced positivity, and how slowness and safety help the nervous system open to arousal. We also challenge cultural sex scripts and reframe sexual liberation as the freedom to choose what truly honours your body and heart.

If you’ve ever wondered if you are just not a sexual person, this episode offers language, tools, and hope. Start small. Pleasure grows where pressure eases. If this resonated, subscribe, share, and leave a review.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 Welcome & Embodiment Mission
  • 4:06 The Dinner Party Confession
  • 12:53 Disembodiment & Pleasure Capacity
  • 24:55 Shame, Silence, And Sex Scripts
  • 31:15 From War To Body Neutrality
  • 37:28 Learning Desire And Boundaries
  • 41:49 Beauty Myths And Control
  • 50:49 Debunking Sex Myths

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-18694294 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000 3059 3 53 full false What If Safety Is Costing You Aliveness with Courtney Smith What If Safety Is Costing You Aliveness with Courtney Smith What if the wisest part of you isn’t your thinking mind, but the sensations already alive in your body? In this episode, executive coach and Enneagram expert Courtney Smith joins us to explore how fear quietly shapes our choices and how learning to feel what’s here now can restore agency, presence, and pleasure.

Courtney shares her path from Yale Law and McKinsey to a body first approach blending the Enneagram, conscious leadership, and somatic awareness. We unpack three core fears: loss of security, approval, and control, and how they keep us looping familiar conflicts and drama triangle roles.

We move into practice by welcoming fear, tracking it in the body, and asking, If I weren’t scared, what would I be doing? We also explore pleasure as information, not indulgence, but a compass toward aliveness and truth.

You’ll leave with tools to notice sensation, spot fear driven patterns, and choose presence over performance. If this resonated, subscribe, share, and leave a review, then ask yourself: if fear disappeared for one hour, what would you choose?

In this episode:

  • 0:00 – Opening And Embodiment Mission
  • 5:14 – From Head To Body-Based Presence
  • 10:02 – Enneagram Beyond Typing
  • 16:42 – Presence Begins With Sensation
  • 23:57 – Bypassing With Self‑Knowledge
  • 28:53 – Why Growth Is Uncomfortable
  • 34:55 – Socialisation, Fear, And Scripts
  • 41:48 – The Drama Triangle Explained

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]]> What if the wisest part of you isn’t your thinking mind, but the sensations already alive in your body? In this episode, executive coach and Enneagram expert Courtney Smith joins us to explore how fear quietly shapes our choices and how learning to feel what’s here now can restore agency, presence, and pleasure.

Courtney shares her path from Yale Law and McKinsey to a body first approach blending the Enneagram, conscious leadership, and somatic awareness. We unpack three core fears: loss of security, approval, and control, and how they keep us looping familiar conflicts and drama triangle roles.

We move into practice by welcoming fear, tracking it in the body, and asking, If I weren’t scared, what would I be doing? We also explore pleasure as information, not indulgence, but a compass toward aliveness and truth.

You’ll leave with tools to notice sensation, spot fear driven patterns, and choose presence over performance. If this resonated, subscribe, share, and leave a review, then ask yourself: if fear disappeared for one hour, what would you choose?

In this episode:

  • 0:00 – Opening And Embodiment Mission
  • 5:14 – From Head To Body-Based Presence
  • 10:02 – Enneagram Beyond Typing
  • 16:42 – Presence Begins With Sensation
  • 23:57 – Bypassing With Self‑Knowledge
  • 28:53 – Why Growth Is Uncomfortable
  • 34:55 – Socialisation, Fear, And Scripts
  • 41:48 – The Drama Triangle Explained

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-18655737 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000 2841 3 52 full false Undoing The Gaze with Ailey Jolie Undoing The Gaze with Ailey Jolie In this solo episode of How To Be In This Body, Ailey Jolie reflects on carrying breast implants for 15 years and the moment she finally had enough capacity to hear the “no” she couldn’t access almost two decades ago. This is a conversation about consent, power, and why trauma tools designed for single events often fail to address lives shaped by repetition, surveillance, and the gaze.

Ailey explores how trauma research centered on male bodies overlooks a common female experience: disembodiment without a clear origin story. From self-objectification to the dulling of interoception, she traces the cultural and clinical forces that teach bodies to doubt their own knowing.

Rather than chasing perfect regulation, this episode reframes healing as capacity—the ability to feel fear, grief, and hope while still moving toward what is right. Distinguishing “scoreboard” healing from “story” healing, it invites a different question: not what broke you, but what you were shaped to hold. This episode is for anyone who’s tried every somatic tool and still feels far from home.

In this episode:

  • Opening And Embodiment Mission
  • The Gap In Trauma Theory
  • A Child’s Wish And Split Survival
  • Patterning Danger And Adolescence
  • Violations In Medicine And Aftermath
  • Self‑Objectification And Losing Interoception
  • Beauty Culture’s Profitable Wounds
  • Choosing Explant And Choosing Trust
  • Repair Through Consent And Care

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]]> In this solo episode of How To Be In This Body, Ailey Jolie reflects on carrying breast implants for 15 years and the moment she finally had enough capacity to hear the “no” she couldn’t access almost two decades ago. This is a conversation about consent, power, and why trauma tools designed for single events often fail to address lives shaped by repetition, surveillance, and the gaze.

Ailey explores how trauma research centered on male bodies overlooks a common female experience: disembodiment without a clear origin story. From self-objectification to the dulling of interoception, she traces the cultural and clinical forces that teach bodies to doubt their own knowing.

Rather than chasing perfect regulation, this episode reframes healing as capacity—the ability to feel fear, grief, and hope while still moving toward what is right. Distinguishing “scoreboard” healing from “story” healing, it invites a different question: not what broke you, but what you were shaped to hold. This episode is for anyone who’s tried every somatic tool and still feels far from home.

In this episode:

  • Opening And Embodiment Mission
  • The Gap In Trauma Theory
  • A Child’s Wish And Split Survival
  • Patterning Danger And Adolescence
  • Violations In Medicine And Aftermath
  • Self‑Objectification And Losing Interoception
  • Beauty Culture’s Profitable Wounds
  • Choosing Explant And Choosing Trust
  • Repair Through Consent And Care

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-18611111 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 2638 3 51 full false Stories The Body Won’t Let Us Forget with Hala Alyan Stories The Body Won’t Let Us Forget with Hala Alyan What if the stories your body carries are the map back to belonging? In this conversation with Palestinian–American poet and clinical psychologist Hala Alyan, we explore how narrative, trauma, and the nervous system meet inside a living body. Hala shares how displacement shaped her love of books and oral histories, why writing still arrives as mystery, and how creative practice can offer coherence when life feels scattered.

We move beyond buzzwords to talk about embodiment as a political act—how storytelling becomes witness and resistance when institutions fail. Hala offers practical ways to return to your body: hand over heart, 4-7-8 breathing, hot baths without a phone, and the simple mantra “this is just what’s happening.” She also unpacks why perfectionism makes somatics feel inaccessible and how choosing to feel—even discomfort—builds resilience.

This episode is for anyone curious about creativity as healing, building distress tolerance, and holding grief and agency at the same time. Expect clear language, grounded tools, and gentle guidance for reconnecting to your body and your story.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 – Welcome And Episode Setup
  • 3:37 – Narrative As A Unifying Thread
  • 9:53 – How Narrative Works In The Body
  • 14:46 – Displacement, Reading, And Early Survival
  • 20:47 – Creativity As Conduit And Mystery
  • 30:17 – Safety, Downregulation, And Rewriting
  • 36:52 – Storytelling As Survival And Alliance
  • 42:12 – Memory, Erasure, And Resistance
  • 49:07 – Embodiment As Political Practice

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]]> What if the stories your body carries are the map back to belonging? In this conversation with Palestinian–American poet and clinical psychologist Hala Alyan, we explore how narrative, trauma, and the nervous system meet inside a living body. Hala shares how displacement shaped her love of books and oral histories, why writing still arrives as mystery, and how creative practice can offer coherence when life feels scattered.

We move beyond buzzwords to talk about embodiment as a political act—how storytelling becomes witness and resistance when institutions fail. Hala offers practical ways to return to your body: hand over heart, 4-7-8 breathing, hot baths without a phone, and the simple mantra “this is just what’s happening.” She also unpacks why perfectionism makes somatics feel inaccessible and how choosing to feel—even discomfort—builds resilience.

This episode is for anyone curious about creativity as healing, building distress tolerance, and holding grief and agency at the same time. Expect clear language, grounded tools, and gentle guidance for reconnecting to your body and your story.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 – Welcome And Episode Setup
  • 3:37 – Narrative As A Unifying Thread
  • 9:53 – How Narrative Works In The Body
  • 14:46 – Displacement, Reading, And Early Survival
  • 20:47 – Creativity As Conduit And Mystery
  • 30:17 – Safety, Downregulation, And Rewriting
  • 36:52 – Storytelling As Survival And Alliance
  • 42:12 – Memory, Erasure, And Resistance
  • 49:07 – Embodiment As Political Practice

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-18467938 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 3164 3 50 full false From Yoga Mat To Therapy Room: Embodiment, Burnout, And Belonging with Megan Campbell From Yoga Mat To Therapy Room: Embodiment, Burnout, And Belonging with Megan Campbell What if a devoted practice is quietly pulling you away from your body instead of deeper into it. In this episode, we sit down with Megan Campbell, yoga teacher, trainer, retreat leader, and psychotherapist, to explore what embodiment really asks of us beyond perfect poses or polished language.

Megan shares how grief surfaced unexpectedly through practice, the allure and limitations of modern wellness culture, and the steady courage it took to move from the studio into the therapy room. Together, we examine the ways embodiment can become performative, and how returning to sensation, cycles, and nervous system awareness creates a safer path back to self.

This conversation offers a compassionate look at healing that values both story and somatics, honors fluctuation rather than fixing, and reminds us that sometimes the most therapeutic move is to slow down and feel more, not do more.

In this episode: 

  • 0:00 – Setting The Embodiment Intent
  • 7:08 – Teaching Early And Finding Voice
  • 10:02 – Women’s Bodies, Ritual, And Safety
  • 17:06 – Seasons, Cycles, And Chakras
  • 20:28 – Naming Burnout And Aging Out
  • 27:32 – Pedestals, Patriarchy, And Credit
  • 34:27 – Fixing The Body Or Feeling It
  • 39:42 – Seeing Nervous Systems In Motion
  • 45:42 – Windows Of Tolerance In Practice

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]]> What if a devoted practice is quietly pulling you away from your body instead of deeper into it. In this episode, we sit down with Megan Campbell, yoga teacher, trainer, retreat leader, and psychotherapist, to explore what embodiment really asks of us beyond perfect poses or polished language.

Megan shares how grief surfaced unexpectedly through practice, the allure and limitations of modern wellness culture, and the steady courage it took to move from the studio into the therapy room. Together, we examine the ways embodiment can become performative, and how returning to sensation, cycles, and nervous system awareness creates a safer path back to self.

This conversation offers a compassionate look at healing that values both story and somatics, honors fluctuation rather than fixing, and reminds us that sometimes the most therapeutic move is to slow down and feel more, not do more.

In this episode: 

  • 0:00 – Setting The Embodiment Intent
  • 7:08 – Teaching Early And Finding Voice
  • 10:02 – Women’s Bodies, Ritual, And Safety
  • 17:06 – Seasons, Cycles, And Chakras
  • 20:28 – Naming Burnout And Aging Out
  • 27:32 – Pedestals, Patriarchy, And Credit
  • 34:27 – Fixing The Body Or Feeling It
  • 39:42 – Seeing Nervous Systems In Motion
  • 45:42 – Windows Of Tolerance In Practice

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-18467935 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 2801 3 49 full false What If Your Body Is Where The Divine Lives with Brandon Nappi What If Your Body Is Where The Divine Lives with Brandon Nappi What if your body isn’t a barrier to spirituality, but the place where the sacred actually meets you. This is the heart of the conversation with spiritual teacher and retreat leader Brandon Nappi, whose work weaves together Christian mysticism, Zen practice, and somatic healing.

Together, we explore a spirituality that is grounded, honest, and lived through the body. Brandon shares how his understanding of faith was transformed through contemplative practice and relationship, learning to hold both insight and belovedness at once. We name the ways body and spirit have been divided through history, and we also remember the quieter traditions that insisted on an embodied faith.

This episode offers a practical, compassionate invitation to begin where sensation and breath are available, to build capacity through daily practice, and to meet discomfort without bypassing it. For anyone engaged in leadership, healing, or inner work, this conversation is a reminder that the body can be a place of refuge, devotion, and return.

In this episode: 

  • 0:00 – Welcome And Embodiment Framing
  • 3:26 – Body As Home: Defining Embodiment 
  • 11:11 –  Meeting Buddhism And Somatics
  • 16:43 – Practice Grounding: Zazen And Breath
  • 22:24 – How The Body Was Split From Spirit
  • 29:27 – Slow Repair: Somatics And Unlearning
  • 32:42 – Men’s Work: From Fragility To Feeling
  • 39:34 – Why Spirit Still Matters In Somatics
  • 46:00 – The Bandage Story: Sitting With Pain

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]]> What if your body isn’t a barrier to spirituality, but the place where the sacred actually meets you. This is the heart of the conversation with spiritual teacher and retreat leader Brandon Nappi, whose work weaves together Christian mysticism, Zen practice, and somatic healing.

Together, we explore a spirituality that is grounded, honest, and lived through the body. Brandon shares how his understanding of faith was transformed through contemplative practice and relationship, learning to hold both insight and belovedness at once. We name the ways body and spirit have been divided through history, and we also remember the quieter traditions that insisted on an embodied faith.

This episode offers a practical, compassionate invitation to begin where sensation and breath are available, to build capacity through daily practice, and to meet discomfort without bypassing it. For anyone engaged in leadership, healing, or inner work, this conversation is a reminder that the body can be a place of refuge, devotion, and return.

In this episode: 

  • 0:00 – Welcome And Embodiment Framing
  • 3:26 – Body As Home: Defining Embodiment 
  • 11:11 –  Meeting Buddhism And Somatics
  • 16:43 – Practice Grounding: Zazen And Breath
  • 22:24 – How The Body Was Split From Spirit
  • 29:27 – Slow Repair: Somatics And Unlearning
  • 32:42 – Men’s Work: From Fragility To Feeling
  • 39:34 – Why Spirit Still Matters In Somatics
  • 46:00 – The Bandage Story: Sitting With Pain

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-18467932 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 2938 3 48 full false Why People-Pleasing Isn’t Kindness: Healing The Fawn Response With Dr Ingrid Clayton Why People-Pleasing Isn’t Kindness: Healing The Fawn Response With Dr Ingrid Clayton In this episode of How To Be In This Body, we explore the fawn response as an adaptive survival strategy (not a character flaw) and trace a gentle path from self-abandonment back to self-contact. Dr. Ingrid Clayton, clinical psychologist and author, brings together clinical insight, lived experience, and practical tools for building internal safety and reducing shame.

Together, Ailey and Ingrid unpack how fawning develops, why danger can feel familiar, and how our bodies learn to prioritize connection over selfhood. This conversation offers compassion, language, and embodied understanding for anyone who has learned to appease in order to survive and who is ready to begin coming home to themselves.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 – Embodiment And Show Welcome
  • 1:47 – Meet Dr Ingrid Clayton
  • 8:16 – Agency, Validation And Reclaiming Story
  • 16:28 – The Missing Discourse On Fawning
  • 20:26 – Codependency Versus Trauma Response
  • 23:27 – How Fawning Feels In The Body
  • 28:34 – From Self-Abandonment To Self-Contact
  • 34:57 – Fawning In The Therapy Room 
  • 41:34 – Trust Your Body’s Unique Path
  • 44:27 – Everyday Practices For Regulation

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]]> In this episode of How To Be In This Body, we explore the fawn response as an adaptive survival strategy (not a character flaw) and trace a gentle path from self-abandonment back to self-contact. Dr. Ingrid Clayton, clinical psychologist and author, brings together clinical insight, lived experience, and practical tools for building internal safety and reducing shame.

Together, Ailey and Ingrid unpack how fawning develops, why danger can feel familiar, and how our bodies learn to prioritize connection over selfhood. This conversation offers compassion, language, and embodied understanding for anyone who has learned to appease in order to survive and who is ready to begin coming home to themselves.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 – Embodiment And Show Welcome
  • 1:47 – Meet Dr Ingrid Clayton
  • 8:16 – Agency, Validation And Reclaiming Story
  • 16:28 – The Missing Discourse On Fawning
  • 20:26 – Codependency Versus Trauma Response
  • 23:27 – How Fawning Feels In The Body
  • 28:34 – From Self-Abandonment To Self-Contact
  • 34:57 – Fawning In The Therapy Room 
  • 41:34 – Trust Your Body’s Unique Path
  • 44:27 – Everyday Practices For Regulation

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-18464131 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 2742 3 47 full false Who Am I When I'm Not Needed: Health, Identity, and the End of Performing with Ailey Jolie Who Am I When I'm Not Needed: Health, Identity, and the End of Performing with Ailey Jolie Join Ailey Jolie for a raw and personal solo episode of How To Be In This Body. In this New Year's reflection, Ailey shares what happened when her body stopped letting her perform; a year of health crises, the real story behind her viral posts, and the decision to focus her attention on her upcoming book and course INBODY. 

In this episode, she explores what it means to let go of an identity built around being needed, why she's done setting goals from the neck up, and the question she's carrying into this year: how do I actually want to spend my time? This episode is for anyone in their own season of stopping, listening, or questioning what comes next. 

In this episode: 

  • 0:00 – Welcome and Embodiment Focus 
  • 1:16 – New Year Messaging Challenged 
  • 3:06 – Illness as Unwanted Teacher 
  • 8:15 – Writing from Inside the Body 
  • 10:31 – Calm Versus Capacity 
  • 22:31 – Stopping the Performance 
  • 26:00 – Self-Regulation Needs Co-Regulation 
  • 33:20 – Holding Less to Live More 
  • 39:20 – Capacity, Fawn Response, and Needs

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In this episode, she explores what it means to let go of an identity built around being needed, why she's done setting goals from the neck up, and the question she's carrying into this year: how do I actually want to spend my time? This episode is for anyone in their own season of stopping, listening, or questioning what comes next. 

In this episode: 

  • 0:00 – Welcome and Embodiment Focus 
  • 1:16 – New Year Messaging Challenged 
  • 3:06 – Illness as Unwanted Teacher 
  • 8:15 – Writing from Inside the Body 
  • 10:31 – Calm Versus Capacity 
  • 22:31 – Stopping the Performance 
  • 26:00 – Self-Regulation Needs Co-Regulation 
  • 33:20 – Holding Less to Live More 
  • 39:20 – Capacity, Fawn Response, and Needs

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-18437816 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 2471 3 46 full false The Body Knows: Healing, Hypervigilance, and the Pace of Trust with Ailey Jolie The Body Knows: Healing, Hypervigilance, and the Pace of Trust with Ailey Jolie Join Ailey Jolie for a tender and personal solo episode of In This Body, where she weaves a health update, insights from a sacred MRI, and listener questions into a nuanced meditation on embodiment. Ailey explores the delicate terrain between anxiety and intuition, the truth about hypervigilance and self-trust, and how regulation can sometimes be disguised compliance. She reflects on the role of anger as sacred information, the necessity of honoring the body’s pace, and the deep practice of meeting life without forcing it. Through her own story, she invites you to listen more deeply; to yourself, to your body, and to the spaces in between. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

01:00 – Personal Journey through medical Challenges
03:18 – The Importance of listening to the Body
07:53 – Navigating Intuition vs. Anxiety
10:32 – Understanding Hypervigilance and Nervous System Regulation
28:29 – Navigating Disconnection and Cultural Norms
32:25 – Understanding the Threat of Embodiment Work
37:16 – Distinguishing authentic Needs from Conditioning
41:08 – The Challenge of receiving Love
45:06 – Authentic Regulation vs. Comliance
49:15 – Reclaiming Anger without bypassing

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie for a tender and personal solo episode of In This Body, where she weaves a health update, insights from a sacred MRI, and listener questions into a nuanced meditation on embodiment. Ailey explores the delicate terrain between anxiety and intuition, the truth about hypervigilance and self-trust, and how regulation can sometimes be disguised compliance. She reflects on the role of anger as sacred information, the necessity of honoring the body’s pace, and the deep practice of meeting life without forcing it. Through her own story, she invites you to listen more deeply; to yourself, to your body, and to the spaces in between. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

01:00 – Personal Journey through medical Challenges
03:18 – The Importance of listening to the Body
07:53 – Navigating Intuition vs. Anxiety
10:32 – Understanding Hypervigilance and Nervous System Regulation
28:29 – Navigating Disconnection and Cultural Norms
32:25 – Understanding the Threat of Embodiment Work
37:16 – Distinguishing authentic Needs from Conditioning
41:08 – The Challenge of receiving Love
45:06 – Authentic Regulation vs. Comliance
49:15 – Reclaiming Anger without bypassing

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-17646500 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100 3189 2 45 full false The Art of Listening Within: Internal Family Systems & Inner Peacekeeping with Mariel Pastor The Art of Listening Within: Internal Family Systems & Inner Peacekeeping with Mariel Pastor Join Ailey Jolie and Mariel Pastor, therapist, trainer, and creator of Character Mapping, on this episode of In This Body. The conversation moves through the heart of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy; exploring how self-energy, parts work, and somatic presence can bring us into deeper peace with ourselves and with one another. Mariel shares reflections on spiritual embodiment, cultural conditioning, and the healing power of love in therapeutic spaces. Together they speak to the nuanced relationship between trauma and creativity, the sacredness of the client-clinician connection, and how healing opens us to both tenderness and aliveness. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode: 

  • 02:04 Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) 
  • 08:11 The Systemic Nature of Mind, Body, Spirit, and Culture 
  • 12:09 Navigating the Challenges of IFS 
  • 18:02 The role of Somatics in IFS Practice 
  • 26:03 The importance of Connection in Therapy 
  • 34:14 The Role of Nature in Healing 
  • 37:21 Creativity and Healing: a deep Connection 
  • 39:34 The importance of doing our own Work 4
  • 43:53 Artists and the wounds of Creativity 
  • 52:09 The Nuances of Performance in Therapy

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Mariel Pastor, therapist, trainer, and creator of Character Mapping, on this episode of In This Body. The conversation moves through the heart of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy; exploring how self-energy, parts work, and somatic presence can bring us into deeper peace with ourselves and with one another. Mariel shares reflections on spiritual embodiment, cultural conditioning, and the healing power of love in therapeutic spaces. Together they speak to the nuanced relationship between trauma and creativity, the sacredness of the client-clinician connection, and how healing opens us to both tenderness and aliveness. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode: 

  • 02:04 Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) 
  • 08:11 The Systemic Nature of Mind, Body, Spirit, and Culture 
  • 12:09 Navigating the Challenges of IFS 
  • 18:02 The role of Somatics in IFS Practice 
  • 26:03 The importance of Connection in Therapy 
  • 34:14 The Role of Nature in Healing 
  • 37:21 Creativity and Healing: a deep Connection 
  • 39:34 The importance of doing our own Work 4
  • 43:53 Artists and the wounds of Creativity 
  • 52:09 The Nuances of Performance in Therapy

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-17562918 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100 3360 2 44 full true Trauma, Tradition, and our Body’s Wisdom with Jambo Truong Trauma, Tradition, and our Body’s Wisdom with Jambo Truong Join Ailey Jolie and Jambo Truong, bodyworker, yogi, clinician, and mystic, on this episode of In This Body. The conversation journeys into the rich intersection of yoga, trauma recovery, and spiritual ritual—exploring how forest yoga can become both a refuge and a catalyst for transforming self-loathing into embodied presence. Jambo shares his story of growing up between East and West, the healing potential of holding poses long enough to meet what’s hidden, and how mantra, tantric practice, and somatic awareness can root us more fully in our bodies. Together, they reflect on spiritual sovereignty, compassion as an embodied frequency, and how to meet discomfort with curiosity rather than escape. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

02:48 – What It Means to Be Present and Embodied

03:45 – Bridging Buddhist Ritual and Western Healthcare

06:30 – Early Meditation Practice and Learning to Feel the Body

08:53 – What Is Forest Yoga and Why It’s Unique

13:03 – Eating Disorders, Self-Loathing, and Finding Joy in the Body

18:52 – Trauma, Karma, and the Gifts Hidden in Discomfort

24:28 – Adapting Ancient Practices in Modern Culture

30:08 – Mantra and Tantra as Somatic Tools for Embodiment

36:34 – How Tantra Can Ground or Dissociate Us

41:59 – Final Reflections on Choosing Practices That Cultivate Presence

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Jambo Truong, bodyworker, yogi, clinician, and mystic, on this episode of In This Body. The conversation journeys into the rich intersection of yoga, trauma recovery, and spiritual ritual—exploring how forest yoga can become both a refuge and a catalyst for transforming self-loathing into embodied presence. Jambo shares his story of growing up between East and West, the healing potential of holding poses long enough to meet what’s hidden, and how mantra, tantric practice, and somatic awareness can root us more fully in our bodies. Together, they reflect on spiritual sovereignty, compassion as an embodied frequency, and how to meet discomfort with curiosity rather than escape. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

02:48 – What It Means to Be Present and Embodied

03:45 – Bridging Buddhist Ritual and Western Healthcare

06:30 – Early Meditation Practice and Learning to Feel the Body

08:53 – What Is Forest Yoga and Why It’s Unique

13:03 – Eating Disorders, Self-Loathing, and Finding Joy in the Body

18:52 – Trauma, Karma, and the Gifts Hidden in Discomfort

24:28 – Adapting Ancient Practices in Modern Culture

30:08 – Mantra and Tantra as Somatic Tools for Embodiment

36:34 – How Tantra Can Ground or Dissociate Us

41:59 – Final Reflections on Choosing Practices That Cultivate Presence

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-17488955 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100 2716 full false Somatic Intelligence and Trauma Recovery in Modern Times with Dr. Christy Gibson Somatic Intelligence and Trauma Recovery in Modern Times with Dr. Christy Gibson Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Christy Gibson, physician, trauma educator, and author of Modern Trauma, on this rich and timely episode of In This Body. Together they explore how trauma lives not just in our minds but in our bodies, and how the pressures of modern life—from the climate crisis to constant digital exposure—shape our nervous systems in ways both visible and hidden. Dr. Gibson shares her vision of trauma as an adaptive response rather than a pathology, highlighting the importance of creativity, interoception, and somatic awareness as tools for personal and collective healing. The conversation weaves through the power of language, the necessity of flexible approaches to care, and the hope that arises when we reclaim agency in our healing journeys. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

01:48 – Redefining Trauma as an Internal Process

03:29 – What is Modern Trauma? Collective Exposure and Overuse of the Term

07:16 – The Body’s Memory: Amygdala, Triggers, and Stuck Responses

09:34 – How Trauma Shapes Core Beliefs About Safety and Worth

13:28 – Finding Safety Inside When the World is Unsafe

17:40 – Creating an Island of Sanity: Somatic Practices and Grounding

19:23 – Personalizing Your Pathway to Post-Traumatic Growth

23:40 – Challenging Dogma: Flexibility Over Prescriptive Trauma Modalities

27:45 – Creativity, Community, and Ancient Ways of Healing

41:17 – Collective Trauma, Hope, and Changing Systems

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Christy Gibson, physician, trauma educator, and author of Modern Trauma, on this rich and timely episode of In This Body. Together they explore how trauma lives not just in our minds but in our bodies, and how the pressures of modern life—from the climate crisis to constant digital exposure—shape our nervous systems in ways both visible and hidden. Dr. Gibson shares her vision of trauma as an adaptive response rather than a pathology, highlighting the importance of creativity, interoception, and somatic awareness as tools for personal and collective healing. The conversation weaves through the power of language, the necessity of flexible approaches to care, and the hope that arises when we reclaim agency in our healing journeys. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

01:48 – Redefining Trauma as an Internal Process

03:29 – What is Modern Trauma? Collective Exposure and Overuse of the Term

07:16 – The Body’s Memory: Amygdala, Triggers, and Stuck Responses

09:34 – How Trauma Shapes Core Beliefs About Safety and Worth

13:28 – Finding Safety Inside When the World is Unsafe

17:40 – Creating an Island of Sanity: Somatic Practices and Grounding

19:23 – Personalizing Your Pathway to Post-Traumatic Growth

23:40 – Challenging Dogma: Flexibility Over Prescriptive Trauma Modalities

27:45 – Creativity, Community, and Ancient Ways of Healing

41:17 – Collective Trauma, Hope, and Changing Systems

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-17416607 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100 2825 2 42 full false Pain, Pleasure, and Pelvic Power with Dr. Christine Pieton Pain, Pleasure, and Pelvic Power with Dr. Christine Pieton Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Christine Pieton, physical therapist, Pilates instructor, and founder of Pieton Physical Therapy, on this illuminating episode of In This Body. Together they explore the often overlooked world of pelvic health—how our relationship to this part of the body shapes everything from intimacy and emotional wellbeing to physical freedom and self-trust. Christine shares her unexpected path into pelvic floor therapy, weaving in insights about shame, trauma, nervous system regulation, and the importance of consent in healing spaces.

The conversation touches on cultural silence, medical trauma, and how honouring the intelligence of the pelvic floor can open up new dimensions of embodiment. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

  • 01:56 – The Journey into Movement and Healing
  • 04:24 – Foundations of Integrative Bodywork and Movement Therapy
  • 09:15 – Understanding Body-Mind Centering and Authentic Movement
  • 11:32 – The Power of Witnessing in Movement Therapy
  • 13:52 – The Rise of Somatic Practices Post-COVID
  • 16:43 – Introducing Embodied Spirit and Conscious Earth
  • 24:04 – Embodiment of Spirit and Consciousness
  • 25:13 – Trauma and Transpersonal Experience
  • 27:36 – Honoring the Earth Body in Healing
  • 34:43 – Grief and Gratitude in Healing

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Christine Pieton, physical therapist, Pilates instructor, and founder of Pieton Physical Therapy, on this illuminating episode of In This Body. Together they explore the often overlooked world of pelvic health—how our relationship to this part of the body shapes everything from intimacy and emotional wellbeing to physical freedom and self-trust. Christine shares her unexpected path into pelvic floor therapy, weaving in insights about shame, trauma, nervous system regulation, and the importance of consent in healing spaces.

The conversation touches on cultural silence, medical trauma, and how honouring the intelligence of the pelvic floor can open up new dimensions of embodiment. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

  • 01:56 – The Journey into Movement and Healing
  • 04:24 – Foundations of Integrative Bodywork and Movement Therapy
  • 09:15 – Understanding Body-Mind Centering and Authentic Movement
  • 11:32 – The Power of Witnessing in Movement Therapy
  • 13:52 – The Rise of Somatic Practices Post-COVID
  • 16:43 – Introducing Embodied Spirit and Conscious Earth
  • 24:04 – Embodiment of Spirit and Consciousness
  • 25:13 – Trauma and Transpersonal Experience
  • 27:36 – Honoring the Earth Body in Healing
  • 34:43 – Grief and Gratitude in Healing

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-17346142 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100 2846 2 41 full false Listening to the Body and Listening to the Earth with Linda Hartley Listening to the Body and Listening to the Earth with Linda Hartley Join Ailey Jolie and Linda Hartley, somatic practitioner, author, and a teacher of The Discipline of Authentic Movement, on this contemplative episode of In This Body. Together, they explore embodiment as an evolving, relational journey—shaped by age, memory, and the quiet intelligence of the body itself. Linda shares her path from early dance to the development of a healing modality rooted in Body-Mind Centering and Authentic Movement, offering insight into how presence, witnessing, and somatic attunement can transform personal and collective experience. The conversation also touches on the Earth body, the arc of aging, and the grief and gratitude that accompany living in connection with all that is. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

  • 00:00 – Introduction to Embodiment and the Podcast
  • 01:00 – Linda's Journey into Somatic Practices
  • 03:04 – The Development of Integrative Bodywork and Movement Therapy
  • 05:47 – Understanding Body-Mind Centering and Authentic Movement
  • 08:58 – The Importance of Witnessing in Somatic Practices
  • 12:02 – The Rise of Somatic Movement and Therapy
  • 15:00 – Exploring Linda's Book
  • 17:51 – The Connection Between Personal Healing and Earth Healing
  • 21:09 – Grief, Gratitude, and Healing
  • 26:51 – Final Thoughts on Being in the Body

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Linda Hartley, somatic practitioner, author, and a teacher of The Discipline of Authentic Movement, on this contemplative episode of In This Body. Together, they explore embodiment as an evolving, relational journey—shaped by age, memory, and the quiet intelligence of the body itself. Linda shares her path from early dance to the development of a healing modality rooted in Body-Mind Centering and Authentic Movement, offering insight into how presence, witnessing, and somatic attunement can transform personal and collective experience. The conversation also touches on the Earth body, the arc of aging, and the grief and gratitude that accompany living in connection with all that is. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

  • 00:00 – Introduction to Embodiment and the Podcast
  • 01:00 – Linda's Journey into Somatic Practices
  • 03:04 – The Development of Integrative Bodywork and Movement Therapy
  • 05:47 – Understanding Body-Mind Centering and Authentic Movement
  • 08:58 – The Importance of Witnessing in Somatic Practices
  • 12:02 – The Rise of Somatic Movement and Therapy
  • 15:00 – Exploring Linda's Book
  • 17:51 – The Connection Between Personal Healing and Earth Healing
  • 21:09 – Grief, Gratitude, and Healing
  • 26:51 – Final Thoughts on Being in the Body

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-17280733 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100 2703 2 40 full false Opening to the Body’s Intelligence and Inner Teacher with Andrea Juhan Opening to the Body’s Intelligence and Inner Teacher with Andrea Juhan Join Ailey Jolie and Andrea Juhan, psychotherapist, embodiment teacher, and co-founder of Open Floor International, on this expansive episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the healing potential of movement, not as performance, but as presence. Andrea shares her journey from Esalen bodyworker to somatic psychotherapist, weaving a life devoted to understanding how the body stores story, spirit, and self. The conversation traces the lineage of movement-based therapies, the relational field of embodiment, and the wild intelligence of the body as teacher. Andrea invites us to consider what it means to feel and deal—with fewer defences and more receptivity. This is a dialogue for anyone craving a deeper relationship with their body, their longing, and their own unfolding truth.

In this episode:

  • 02:05 – Understanding Being in Your Body
  • 03:32 – The Journey of Movement and Psychology
  • 06:07 – Dance Movement Therapy: A Healing Approach
  • 09:51 – Movement as Healing vs. Performance
  • 11:50 – Collective Stories in the Body
  • 15:46 – Gabrielle Roth and the Five Rhythms
  • 27:32 – Exploring the Relational Body
  • 31:43 – The Essence of Open Floor Movement
  • 35:11 – Spirituality and Movement
  • 41:42 – Evolution of Embodiment Practices

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Andrea Juhan, psychotherapist, embodiment teacher, and co-founder of Open Floor International, on this expansive episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the healing potential of movement, not as performance, but as presence. Andrea shares her journey from Esalen bodyworker to somatic psychotherapist, weaving a life devoted to understanding how the body stores story, spirit, and self. The conversation traces the lineage of movement-based therapies, the relational field of embodiment, and the wild intelligence of the body as teacher. Andrea invites us to consider what it means to feel and deal—with fewer defences and more receptivity. This is a dialogue for anyone craving a deeper relationship with their body, their longing, and their own unfolding truth.

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  • 02:05 – Understanding Being in Your Body
  • 03:32 – The Journey of Movement and Psychology
  • 06:07 – Dance Movement Therapy: A Healing Approach
  • 09:51 – Movement as Healing vs. Performance
  • 11:50 – Collective Stories in the Body
  • 15:46 – Gabrielle Roth and the Five Rhythms
  • 27:32 – Exploring the Relational Body
  • 31:43 – The Essence of Open Floor Movement
  • 35:11 – Spirituality and Movement
  • 41:42 – Evolution of Embodiment Practices

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-17175730 Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100 3002 2 39 full false Eating Disorders as Metaphor and the Feminine Path to Healing with Dr Anita Johnston Eating Disorders as Metaphor and the Feminine Path to Healing with Dr Anita Johnston Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Anita Johnston, clinical psychologist, storyteller, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the symbolic language of food and body image, revealing how struggles with eating are often expressions of deeper, unspoken hungers. Through myth, metaphor, and archetype, Dr. Johnston shares how reconnecting with the inner feminine voice—and listening to the body as a source of wisdom—can support healing and liberation. They discuss the cultural narratives that silence women’s intuition, the role of storytelling in making meaning, and why the journey home to ourselves begins not with control, but with curiosity. This episode invites listeners into a tender, soulful dialogue on embodiment, empowerment, and the truths our hunger is trying to tell us. We hope you enjoy the episode.

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  • 03:11 The Evolution of Eating Disorder Treatment
  • 06:04 Understanding Disordered Eating as a Metaphor
  • 09:05 The Role of Storytelling in Recovery
  • 12:04 Archetypes and the Feminine Principle
  • 15:04 Connecting Emotions and Eating Behaviors
  • 18:12 Bringing Consciousness to Unconscious Patterns
  • 23:59 Understanding Emotional Eating
  • 29:22 The Language of Food and Emotions
  • 32:54 Reconnecting with Mother Nature
  • 36:49 Grounding and Body Awareness
  • 40:01 Cultural Pressures and Body Image
  • 41:24 The Journey to Self-Acceptance

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Anita Johnston, clinical psychologist, storyteller, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the symbolic language of food and body image, revealing how struggles with eating are often expressions of deeper, unspoken hungers. Through myth, metaphor, and archetype, Dr. Johnston shares how reconnecting with the inner feminine voice—and listening to the body as a source of wisdom—can support healing and liberation. They discuss the cultural narratives that silence women’s intuition, the role of storytelling in making meaning, and why the journey home to ourselves begins not with control, but with curiosity. This episode invites listeners into a tender, soulful dialogue on embodiment, empowerment, and the truths our hunger is trying to tell us. We hope you enjoy the episode.

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  • 03:11 The Evolution of Eating Disorder Treatment
  • 06:04 Understanding Disordered Eating as a Metaphor
  • 09:05 The Role of Storytelling in Recovery
  • 12:04 Archetypes and the Feminine Principle
  • 15:04 Connecting Emotions and Eating Behaviors
  • 18:12 Bringing Consciousness to Unconscious Patterns
  • 23:59 Understanding Emotional Eating
  • 29:22 The Language of Food and Emotions
  • 32:54 Reconnecting with Mother Nature
  • 36:49 Grounding and Body Awareness
  • 40:01 Cultural Pressures and Body Image
  • 41:24 The Journey to Self-Acceptance

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-17087473 Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100 2945 2 38 full false Movement as Medicine: Exploring the Class with Jaycee Gossett Movement as Medicine: Exploring the Class with Jaycee Gossett Join Ailey Jolie and Jaycee Gossett, movement artist and founding teacher of The Class, on this episode of In This Body. The conversation explores embodiment as a lifelong practice, the evolution from performance-based movement to somatic healing, and how the body can become a portal to truth, compassion, and vitality. Jaycee shares her personal journey through competitive dance, burnout, and reconnection—offering insight into how movement, breath, and intentional practice can shift both inner and outer landscapes. The episode also speaks to the power of community, agency, and somatic presence as tools for transformation. We hope you enjoy the episode.

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  • 03:04 – Personal Journey to Embodiment
  • 06:03 – The Impact of Dance on Self-Connection
  • 09:06 – Exploring Different Movement Practices
  • 11:57 – Collective Healing Through Movement
  • 14:50 – Understanding the Class Structure and Philosophy
  • 20:58 – Navigating Pain and Discomfort in Practice
  • 24:03 – Liberation Through Movement
  • 30:41 – Clairvoyance and Body Awareness
  • 34:44 – Cultivating Self-Compassion Through Movement
  • 38:17 – The Power of Community

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  • 03:04 – Personal Journey to Embodiment
  • 06:03 – The Impact of Dance on Self-Connection
  • 09:06 – Exploring Different Movement Practices
  • 11:57 – Collective Healing Through Movement
  • 14:50 – Understanding the Class Structure and Philosophy
  • 20:58 – Navigating Pain and Discomfort in Practice
  • 24:03 – Liberation Through Movement
  • 30:41 – Clairvoyance and Body Awareness
  • 34:44 – Cultivating Self-Compassion Through Movement
  • 38:17 – The Power of Community

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16953017 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100 2860 2 37 full false The Intelligence of Feminine Feeling with Jenna Ward The Intelligence of Feminine Feeling with Jenna Ward Join Ailey Jolie and Jenna Ward, a feminine embodiment coach and founder of the School of Embodied Arts, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the transformative path of returning to the body as a site of power, pleasure, and profound self-awareness. Jenna shares her journey from clinical pharmacist to embodiment practitioner, offering insight into how feminine embodiment became both a personal healing practice and a professional calling. The conversation touches on the role of disembodiment in navigating systemic oppression, the politicisation of the body, and the ways we reclaim our power through sensation and presence. They also discuss the intersection of spirituality and embodiment, the importance of language, and how collective liberation begins with personal connection. This episode is an invitation to experience embodiment not just as a concept, but as a radical, lived devotion. We hope you enjoy the episode.

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  • 00:00 Introduction to Embodiment and the Podcast
  • 01:00 Jenna's Journey to Feminine Embodiment
  • 04:19 Curiosity and the Call to Embodiment
  • 10:19 Defining Feminine Embodiment
  • 15:28 Exploring the Power of the Feminine
  • 23:02 The Intersection of Personal and Collective Power
  • 28:28 Embodiment and Collective Liberation
  • 35:43 Navigating Systemic Challenges in Coaching
  • 44:25 Spirituality and Embodiment
  • 50:16 The Importance of Language in Embodiment
  • 53:53 Tending to Our Bodies: A Daily Practice

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Jenna Ward, a feminine embodiment coach and founder of the School of Embodied Arts, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the transformative path of returning to the body as a site of power, pleasure, and profound self-awareness. Jenna shares her journey from clinical pharmacist to embodiment practitioner, offering insight into how feminine embodiment became both a personal healing practice and a professional calling. The conversation touches on the role of disembodiment in navigating systemic oppression, the politicisation of the body, and the ways we reclaim our power through sensation and presence. They also discuss the intersection of spirituality and embodiment, the importance of language, and how collective liberation begins with personal connection. This episode is an invitation to experience embodiment not just as a concept, but as a radical, lived devotion. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Embodiment and the Podcast
  • 01:00 Jenna's Journey to Feminine Embodiment
  • 04:19 Curiosity and the Call to Embodiment
  • 10:19 Defining Feminine Embodiment
  • 15:28 Exploring the Power of the Feminine
  • 23:02 The Intersection of Personal and Collective Power
  • 28:28 Embodiment and Collective Liberation
  • 35:43 Navigating Systemic Challenges in Coaching
  • 44:25 Spirituality and Embodiment
  • 50:16 The Importance of Language in Embodiment
  • 53:53 Tending to Our Bodies: A Daily Practice

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16876932 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100 3471 2 36 full false Astrology in Motion: How the Stars Live in Our Bodies with Heidi Rose Robbins Astrology in Motion: How the Stars Live in Our Bodies with Heidi Rose Robbins Join Ailey Jolie and Heidi Rose Robbins, a poet, astrologer, and author, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the profound link between astrology, embodiment, and creative self-expression. Heidi shares how astrology serves as a tool for encouragement, self-awareness, and connection, highlighting its role in understanding both personal and collective shifts. The conversation touches on the physical manifestations of zodiac signs, the intersection of astrology and poetry, and how embodiment practices can help deepen our relationship with the cosmos. They also discuss the importance of intuitive wisdom, artistic expression, and finding community in times of transformation. This episode is an invitation to see astrology not just as a mental framework but as a lived, embodied experience. We hope you enjoy the episode.

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  • 00:00 Introduction to Embodiment and Astrology
  • 02:23 Understanding Astrology: A Tool for Self-Discovery
  • 04:41 The Intersection of Astrology and Poetry
  • 07:01 Embodiment as a Portal to Astrology
  • 12:45 Zodiac Signs and Their Connection to the Body
  • 18:39 Using Astrology for Greater Embodiment
  • 22:07 Current Astrological Influences on Embodiment
  • 25:39 Seismic Shifts in Astrology
  • 31:00 The Healing Power of Poetry
  • 43:34 Intuition and Astrology

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Heidi Rose Robbins, a poet, astrologer, and author, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the profound link between astrology, embodiment, and creative self-expression. Heidi shares how astrology serves as a tool for encouragement, self-awareness, and connection, highlighting its role in understanding both personal and collective shifts. The conversation touches on the physical manifestations of zodiac signs, the intersection of astrology and poetry, and how embodiment practices can help deepen our relationship with the cosmos. They also discuss the importance of intuitive wisdom, artistic expression, and finding community in times of transformation. This episode is an invitation to see astrology not just as a mental framework but as a lived, embodied experience. We hope you enjoy the episode.

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  • 00:00 Introduction to Embodiment and Astrology
  • 02:23 Understanding Astrology: A Tool for Self-Discovery
  • 04:41 The Intersection of Astrology and Poetry
  • 07:01 Embodiment as a Portal to Astrology
  • 12:45 Zodiac Signs and Their Connection to the Body
  • 18:39 Using Astrology for Greater Embodiment
  • 22:07 Current Astrological Influences on Embodiment
  • 25:39 Seismic Shifts in Astrology
  • 31:00 The Healing Power of Poetry
  • 43:34 Intuition and Astrology

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16829610 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 3114 2 35 full false Understanding the Barriers to Desire and Reconnecting with Pleasure with Dr. Kate Balestrieri Understanding the Barriers to Desire and Reconnecting with Pleasure with Dr. Kate Balestrieri Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Kate Balestrieri, a clinical psychologist, certified sex therapist, and author, on this episode of In This Body. The conversation explores how systemic oppression—particularly patriarchy—shapes our relationships with gender, sexuality, and embodiment. Dr. Balestrieri unpacks the misconceptions around patriarchy, the impact of gender essentialism, and how masculinity can become a prison, disconnecting men from their emotional world. Ailey and Dr. Balestrieri discuss how trauma influences sexuality, why pleasure is a form of power, and the barriers that prevent individuals from viewing sex as a practice of play rather than a currency of worth. The episode also highlights the importance of reclaiming agency within cultural narratives that shape our desires, bodies, and relationships. We hope you enjoy the episode.

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  • 00:00 Introduction to Embodiment and Connection
  • 01:00 Exploring Trauma, Sexuality, and Relational Healing
  • 06:18 The Impact of Patriarchy on Relationships
  • 11:04 The Suppression of Emotions in Men
  • 18:44 Gender-Based Violence and Masculinity
  • 23:06 Sexuality as a Playground for Healing
  • 26:27 Unlearning Shame and Embracing Play
  • 30:16 The Madonna-Whore Complex and Its Impact
  • 36:06 Insights from What Happened to My Sex Life?
  • 41:30 Sexuality as Currency and Power

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Kate Balestrieri, a clinical psychologist, certified sex therapist, and author, on this episode of In This Body. The conversation explores how systemic oppression—particularly patriarchy—shapes our relationships with gender, sexuality, and embodiment. Dr. Balestrieri unpacks the misconceptions around patriarchy, the impact of gender essentialism, and how masculinity can become a prison, disconnecting men from their emotional world. Ailey and Dr. Balestrieri discuss how trauma influences sexuality, why pleasure is a form of power, and the barriers that prevent individuals from viewing sex as a practice of play rather than a currency of worth. The episode also highlights the importance of reclaiming agency within cultural narratives that shape our desires, bodies, and relationships. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Embodiment and Connection
  • 01:00 Exploring Trauma, Sexuality, and Relational Healing
  • 06:18 The Impact of Patriarchy on Relationships
  • 11:04 The Suppression of Emotions in Men
  • 18:44 Gender-Based Violence and Masculinity
  • 23:06 Sexuality as a Playground for Healing
  • 26:27 Unlearning Shame and Embracing Play
  • 30:16 The Madonna-Whore Complex and Its Impact
  • 36:06 Insights from What Happened to My Sex Life?
  • 41:30 Sexuality as Currency and Power

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16778185 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 2847 2 34 full false How We Carry and Transform Reproductive Experiences with Kristen Portney How We Carry and Transform Reproductive Experiences with Kristen Portney Join Ailey Jolie and Kristen Portney, a therapist and reproductive health specialist, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the unconscious narratives surrounding reproductive health—how they are shaped by family systems, culture, and internalized beliefs, and how they manifest in the body. Kristen shares insights on navigating the complex emotions tied to pregnancy, abortion, and loss, shedding light on the somatic imprints of these experiences. They discuss the role of creativity, ritual, and storytelling in reclaiming agency over reproductive narratives, as well as the link between self-forgiveness, pleasure, and embodiment. This conversation offers a nuanced and compassionate perspective on reshaping one’s relationship with the body after reproductive experiences, inviting listeners into a space of self-inquiry and possibility. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

  • 01:30 – Exploring reproductive narratives and trauma
  • 03:54 – Motherhood myths and societal pressures
  • 09:14 – The Madonna-Whore complex in motherhood
  • 15:17 – The role of self-compassion in healing
  • 24:30 – Rewriting reproductive stories
  • 28:40 – The importance of self-forgiveness
  • 34:12 – Reclaiming pleasure in the body
  • 42:47 – Reproductive patterns and healing
  • 46:39 – Therapeutic change beyond the session
  • 53:43 – Creativity after reproductive loss

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Kristen Portney, a therapist and reproductive health specialist, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the unconscious narratives surrounding reproductive health—how they are shaped by family systems, culture, and internalized beliefs, and how they manifest in the body. Kristen shares insights on navigating the complex emotions tied to pregnancy, abortion, and loss, shedding light on the somatic imprints of these experiences. They discuss the role of creativity, ritual, and storytelling in reclaiming agency over reproductive narratives, as well as the link between self-forgiveness, pleasure, and embodiment. This conversation offers a nuanced and compassionate perspective on reshaping one’s relationship with the body after reproductive experiences, inviting listeners into a space of self-inquiry and possibility. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

  • 01:30 – Exploring reproductive narratives and trauma
  • 03:54 – Motherhood myths and societal pressures
  • 09:14 – The Madonna-Whore complex in motherhood
  • 15:17 – The role of self-compassion in healing
  • 24:30 – Rewriting reproductive stories
  • 28:40 – The importance of self-forgiveness
  • 34:12 – Reclaiming pleasure in the body
  • 42:47 – Reproductive patterns and healing
  • 46:39 – Therapeutic change beyond the session
  • 53:43 – Creativity after reproductive loss

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16698299 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 4529 2 33 full false Embodied Systems: How Structures Shape Our Bodies and Lives with Dr Roger Kuhn Embodied Systems: How Structures Shape Our Bodies and Lives with Dr Roger Kuhn Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Roger Kuhn, a Poarch Creek Two-Spirit Indigiqueer soma-cultural sex therapist, sexuality educator, writer, activist, and musician, on this episode of In This Body. Together they discuss the nuances behind embodiment, cultural identity, creativity, and liberation, exploring how systems—both personal and societal—shape our relationship with our bodies, the privilege of embodiment, and how capitalism influences disconnection. Dr. Kuhn challenges traditional somatic narratives, emphasising the need to recognise culture’s role in shaping bodily experience. They also discuss the link between creativity and embodiment, the power of community in fostering self-acceptance, and the importance of breath as a starting point for those new to this work. This conversation invites a deeper, more inclusive understanding of what it truly means to be present in the body. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

  • 00:00 – Introduction to Embodiment and the Podcast
  • 01:00 – Meet Dr. Roger Kuhn
  • 06:29 – The Neglect of Culture in Somatics
  • 10:08 – Embodiment as a Privilege
  • 14:56 – Capitalism and Disconnection from the Body
  • 25:31 – The Essence of Embodiment and Liberation
  • 35:23 – The Connection Between Embodiment and Creativity
  • 40:40 – Community's Role in Embodiment and Creativity

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Roger Kuhn, a Poarch Creek Two-Spirit Indigiqueer soma-cultural sex therapist, sexuality educator, writer, activist, and musician, on this episode of In This Body. Together they discuss the nuances behind embodiment, cultural identity, creativity, and liberation, exploring how systems—both personal and societal—shape our relationship with our bodies, the privilege of embodiment, and how capitalism influences disconnection. Dr. Kuhn challenges traditional somatic narratives, emphasising the need to recognise culture’s role in shaping bodily experience. They also discuss the link between creativity and embodiment, the power of community in fostering self-acceptance, and the importance of breath as a starting point for those new to this work. This conversation invites a deeper, more inclusive understanding of what it truly means to be present in the body. We hope you enjoy the episode.

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  • 00:00 – Introduction to Embodiment and the Podcast
  • 01:00 – Meet Dr. Roger Kuhn
  • 06:29 – The Neglect of Culture in Somatics
  • 10:08 – Embodiment as a Privilege
  • 14:56 – Capitalism and Disconnection from the Body
  • 25:31 – The Essence of Embodiment and Liberation
  • 35:23 – The Connection Between Embodiment and Creativity
  • 40:40 – Community's Role in Embodiment and Creativity

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16617333 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000 3149 2 32 full false How Love Lives in the Body with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh How Love Lives in the Body with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, an author, speaker and thinking partner with a PhD in Social Psychology and specialisation in Sexuality, Relationships, and Intercultural Fluency, on this episode of In This Body. They discuss the Emergent Love Model, which identifies six essential ingredients for lasting relationships: attraction, respect, trust, compassion, shared vision, and loving behaviors. The conversation explores the importance of understanding where efforts in relationships should be directed, the cultural influences on relational dynamics, and the distinction between sexual chemistry and sexual harmony. Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh emphasizes the role of the nervous system in relationships and the need for effective communication to foster healthy connections. The episode concludes with insights on creating a more equitable world through improved relationships. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Embodiment and Love
02:06 The Emergent Love Model Explained
05:48 Understanding the Ingredients of Love
11:52 Efforts in Relationships: Where to Focus
18:06 Cultural Influences on Relationships
23:54 Sexual Chemistry vs. Sexual Harmony
30:00 The Role of the Nervous System in Relationships
35:53 Navigating Relationship Dynamics and Communication
41:57 Conclusion and Future Endeavors

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, an author, speaker and thinking partner with a PhD in Social Psychology and specialisation in Sexuality, Relationships, and Intercultural Fluency, on this episode of In This Body. They discuss the Emergent Love Model, which identifies six essential ingredients for lasting relationships: attraction, respect, trust, compassion, shared vision, and loving behaviors. The conversation explores the importance of understanding where efforts in relationships should be directed, the cultural influences on relational dynamics, and the distinction between sexual chemistry and sexual harmony. Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh emphasizes the role of the nervous system in relationships and the need for effective communication to foster healthy connections. The episode concludes with insights on creating a more equitable world through improved relationships. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Embodiment and Love
02:06 The Emergent Love Model Explained
05:48 Understanding the Ingredients of Love
11:52 Efforts in Relationships: Where to Focus
18:06 Cultural Influences on Relationships
23:54 Sexual Chemistry vs. Sexual Harmony
30:00 The Role of the Nervous System in Relationships
35:53 Navigating Relationship Dynamics and Communication
41:57 Conclusion and Future Endeavors

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16528116 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 2930 2 31 full false Integrating the Body in Meditation with Dawn Mauricio Integrating the Body in Meditation with Dawn Mauricio Join Ailey Jolie and Dawn Mauricio, a Buddhist Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, Author, and Mentor, on this episode of In This Body. The conversation centers on the connection between embodiment and Vipassana meditation, with a focus on trauma sensitivity in meditation settings and the importance of approaching practice with compassionate curiosity. Dawn and Ailey explore the relationship between meditation and somatic experiencing, highlighting their complementary nature and the significance of being present in the body. The episode also addresses common misconceptions about meditation and offers practical advice for integrating mindfulness into daily life. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode: 

  • 02:02 The Meaning of Being in Your Body
  • 03:54 Journey into Meditation and Insight Practices
  • 07:50 Understanding Vipassana and Its Variants
  • 12:05 Trauma Sensitivity in Meditation
  • 16:09 Navigating Challenges in Silent Retreats
  • 24:51 Exploring the Intersection of Meditation and Somatic Experiencing
  • 28:10 Understanding the Differences Between Meditation and Somatic Practices
  • 32:44 The Misunderstandings and Misuses of Meditation
  • 37:09 Corporate Mindfulness: Ethics and Intentions
  • 40:25 Spirituality in Meditation: A Personal Journey
  • 44:51 Bringing Life to Practice: Accessible Meditation Techniques

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Dawn Mauricio, a Buddhist Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, Author, and Mentor, on this episode of In This Body. The conversation centers on the connection between embodiment and Vipassana meditation, with a focus on trauma sensitivity in meditation settings and the importance of approaching practice with compassionate curiosity. Dawn and Ailey explore the relationship between meditation and somatic experiencing, highlighting their complementary nature and the significance of being present in the body. The episode also addresses common misconceptions about meditation and offers practical advice for integrating mindfulness into daily life. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode: 

  • 02:02 The Meaning of Being in Your Body
  • 03:54 Journey into Meditation and Insight Practices
  • 07:50 Understanding Vipassana and Its Variants
  • 12:05 Trauma Sensitivity in Meditation
  • 16:09 Navigating Challenges in Silent Retreats
  • 24:51 Exploring the Intersection of Meditation and Somatic Experiencing
  • 28:10 Understanding the Differences Between Meditation and Somatic Practices
  • 32:44 The Misunderstandings and Misuses of Meditation
  • 37:09 Corporate Mindfulness: Ethics and Intentions
  • 40:25 Spirituality in Meditation: A Personal Journey
  • 44:51 Bringing Life to Practice: Accessible Meditation Techniques

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16436311 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 3064 2 30 full false Emotional Inheritance with Dr Galit Atlas Emotional Inheritance with Dr Galit Atlas Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Galit Atlas, a psychoanalyst, clinical supervisor, essayist, and author, on this episode of In This Body. Dr. Atlas explores her work on emotional inheritance and the connections between desire, sexuality, and trauma. The conversation delves into how body awareness shapes emotions, behaviors, relationships, and life choices. Topics include emotional inheritance, intergenerational trauma, the complexities of human bonds, and the transformative shift that occurs when one becomes aware of their inherited emotional legacy. This episode offers deep insights into how understanding these dynamics can foster greater authenticity and healing.

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  • 00:00 Introduction to In This Body Podcast
  • 01:02 Meet Dr. Galit Atlas
  • 02:39 Exploring Emotional Inheritance
  • 05:31 The Concept of the ‘Ghostly Experience’
  • 08:04 Noah's Story: A Case Study
  • 21:06 Desire and Emotional Inheritance
  • 26:10 The Dead Mother Concept
  • 32:15 Integrating Life and Death
  • 50:17 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Offerings

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Galit Atlas, a psychoanalyst, clinical supervisor, essayist, and author, on this episode of In This Body. Dr. Atlas explores her work on emotional inheritance and the connections between desire, sexuality, and trauma. The conversation delves into how body awareness shapes emotions, behaviors, relationships, and life choices. Topics include emotional inheritance, intergenerational trauma, the complexities of human bonds, and the transformative shift that occurs when one becomes aware of their inherited emotional legacy. This episode offers deep insights into how understanding these dynamics can foster greater authenticity and healing.

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  • 00:00 Introduction to In This Body Podcast
  • 01:02 Meet Dr. Galit Atlas
  • 02:39 Exploring Emotional Inheritance
  • 05:31 The Concept of the ‘Ghostly Experience’
  • 08:04 Noah's Story: A Case Study
  • 21:06 Desire and Emotional Inheritance
  • 26:10 The Dead Mother Concept
  • 32:15 Integrating Life and Death
  • 50:17 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Offerings

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16311023 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000 3165 1 29 full false Uncovering Sibling Abuse with Dr Amy Meyers Uncovering Sibling Abuse with Dr Amy Meyers Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Amy Meyers, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, professor, and prominent researcher on sibling abuse, in this enlightening episode of In This Body. Dr. Meyers delves into her extensive research, highlighting the emotional and developmental impacts of sibling abuse, how it distinctly differs from typical sibling rivalry, and the often-overlooked ramifications it can have on adult relationships. This episode offers valuable insights for navigating the complexities of family dynamics, including practical strategies for self-preservation during family gatherings. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

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  • 00:00 Introduction to In This Body Podcast
  • 01:03 Meet Dr. Amy Meyers: Expert on Sibling Abuse
  • 02:01 Understanding Sibling Abuse
  • 02:59 Personal Journey and Research Insights
  • 04:54 Defining Sibling Abuse vs. Sibling Rivalry
  • 07:25 Long-term Impacts of Sibling Abuse
  • 12:00 Challenges in Recognizing Sibling Abuse
  • 15:31 Systemic Issues and Lack of Awareness
  • 24:19 Parental Neglect and Family Dynamics
  • 28:31 Exploring Sibling Abuse Awareness
  • 28:56 Recognizing Abusive Patterns
  • 30:37 Therapeutic Approaches to Healing
  • 34:11 Navigating Family Dynamics During Holidays
  • 35:55 Self-Preservation and Setting Boundaries
  • 37:24 Understanding the Abuser's Perspective
  • 44:44 Reflective Questions for Identifying Abuse
  • 47:24 Final Thoughts and Resources

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Amy Meyers, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, professor, and prominent researcher on sibling abuse, in this enlightening episode of In This Body. Dr. Meyers delves into her extensive research, highlighting the emotional and developmental impacts of sibling abuse, how it distinctly differs from typical sibling rivalry, and the often-overlooked ramifications it can have on adult relationships. This episode offers valuable insights for navigating the complexities of family dynamics, including practical strategies for self-preservation during family gatherings. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

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  • 00:00 Introduction to In This Body Podcast
  • 01:03 Meet Dr. Amy Meyers: Expert on Sibling Abuse
  • 02:01 Understanding Sibling Abuse
  • 02:59 Personal Journey and Research Insights
  • 04:54 Defining Sibling Abuse vs. Sibling Rivalry
  • 07:25 Long-term Impacts of Sibling Abuse
  • 12:00 Challenges in Recognizing Sibling Abuse
  • 15:31 Systemic Issues and Lack of Awareness
  • 24:19 Parental Neglect and Family Dynamics
  • 28:31 Exploring Sibling Abuse Awareness
  • 28:56 Recognizing Abusive Patterns
  • 30:37 Therapeutic Approaches to Healing
  • 34:11 Navigating Family Dynamics During Holidays
  • 35:55 Self-Preservation and Setting Boundaries
  • 37:24 Understanding the Abuser's Perspective
  • 44:44 Reflective Questions for Identifying Abuse
  • 47:24 Final Thoughts and Resources

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16262098 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3169 1 28 full false Embodying Authenticity with Giselle La Pompe-Moore Embodying Authenticity with Giselle La Pompe-Moore In this episode of In This Body, host Ailey Jolie welcomes back Giselle La Pompe-Moore—author, artist, speaker, slow living advocate, and creator of the Substack Be Difficult, Darling. Giselle discusses how deepening her connection with her body has guided her into alignment with her life, the importance of her relationships with women, and the value of centring an equitable lens within manifestation practices. She also explores how to approach the new year with a more intentional and embodied mindset. Giselle also shares her unique life audit practice and the vital role devotion plays in shaping a fulfilling life. This episode gently encourages listeners to move away from the Capitalist hustle culture and embrace a lifestyle rooted in intentionality and depth. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

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  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:02 Meet Today's Guest: Giselle La Pompe-Moore
  • 02:27 Exploring Embodiment and Manifestation
  • 03:33 The Journey of Healing and Trauma
  • 05:24 Guiding Wisdom for Spiritual Practices
  • 07:56 Manifestation and Societal Influences
  • 10:26 Intersectionality in Manifestation
  • 12:09 The Role of Community and Sisterhood
  • 16:31 Navigating Social Media for Connection
  • 28:50 Breaking Free from Algorithm Dependency
  • 29:26 Redefining Engagement and Connection
  • 30:46 Healing Divisiveness Through Conversation
  • 33:06 The Concept of Slow Living
  • 35:21 Overcoming Barriers to Slow Living
  • 36:35 Shifting Away from Hustle Culture
  • 39:30 Embracing Your Existence as Enough
  • 43:51 Setting Holistic New Year Intentions
  • 47:58 Conducting an End-of-Year Audit
  • 52:40 Finding Joy in the Mundane
  • 55:32 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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]]> In this episode of In This Body, host Ailey Jolie welcomes back Giselle La Pompe-Moore—author, artist, speaker, slow living advocate, and creator of the Substack Be Difficult, Darling. Giselle discusses how deepening her connection with her body has guided her into alignment with her life, the importance of her relationships with women, and the value of centring an equitable lens within manifestation practices. She also explores how to approach the new year with a more intentional and embodied mindset. Giselle also shares her unique life audit practice and the vital role devotion plays in shaping a fulfilling life. This episode gently encourages listeners to move away from the Capitalist hustle culture and embrace a lifestyle rooted in intentionality and depth. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:02 Meet Today's Guest: Giselle La Pompe-Moore
  • 02:27 Exploring Embodiment and Manifestation
  • 03:33 The Journey of Healing and Trauma
  • 05:24 Guiding Wisdom for Spiritual Practices
  • 07:56 Manifestation and Societal Influences
  • 10:26 Intersectionality in Manifestation
  • 12:09 The Role of Community and Sisterhood
  • 16:31 Navigating Social Media for Connection
  • 28:50 Breaking Free from Algorithm Dependency
  • 29:26 Redefining Engagement and Connection
  • 30:46 Healing Divisiveness Through Conversation
  • 33:06 The Concept of Slow Living
  • 35:21 Overcoming Barriers to Slow Living
  • 36:35 Shifting Away from Hustle Culture
  • 39:30 Embracing Your Existence as Enough
  • 43:51 Setting Holistic New Year Intentions
  • 47:58 Conducting an End-of-Year Audit
  • 52:40 Finding Joy in the Mundane
  • 55:32 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16233974 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3522 1 27 full false Dismantling Diet Culture with Dr Emilia Thompson Dismantling Diet Culture with Dr Emilia Thompson Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Emilia Thompson, a Registered Nutritionist, Educator, Mentor, and Meditation Teacher, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the often-overlooked connection between embodiment, nutrition, and fitness while addressing pervasive myths spread by diet culture. The discussion delves into Emilia's personal experience with disordered eating, the transformative role of reconnecting with the body in the healing process, and the challenges posed by the wellness industry. Emphasising the value of individualised support for fostering a healthy relationship with food and body, this conversation is as enlightening as it is comforting. We hope you enjoy the episode.

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  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:04 Meet Emilia Thompson: A Journey of Transformation
  • 03:32 Understanding Disordered Eating and Body Image
  • 06:22 The Intersection of Diet Culture and Fitness
  • 14:23 Reintegrating Movement in Eating Disorder Recovery
  • 20:31 Navigating Social and Cultural Influences
  • 31:23 Challenging the Fear of Listening to Your Body
  • 34:42 Fitness Culture: Red Flags and Misinformation
  • 40:48 Diet Culture's Infiltration into Wellness
  • 46:19 The Capitalist Influence on Wellness and Embodiment
  • 01:00:23 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Programs

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Emilia Thompson, a Registered Nutritionist, Educator, Mentor, and Meditation Teacher, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the often-overlooked connection between embodiment, nutrition, and fitness while addressing pervasive myths spread by diet culture. The discussion delves into Emilia's personal experience with disordered eating, the transformative role of reconnecting with the body in the healing process, and the challenges posed by the wellness industry. Emphasising the value of individualised support for fostering a healthy relationship with food and body, this conversation is as enlightening as it is comforting. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:04 Meet Emilia Thompson: A Journey of Transformation
  • 03:32 Understanding Disordered Eating and Body Image
  • 06:22 The Intersection of Diet Culture and Fitness
  • 14:23 Reintegrating Movement in Eating Disorder Recovery
  • 20:31 Navigating Social and Cultural Influences
  • 31:23 Challenging the Fear of Listening to Your Body
  • 34:42 Fitness Culture: Red Flags and Misinformation
  • 40:48 Diet Culture's Infiltration into Wellness
  • 46:19 The Capitalist Influence on Wellness and Embodiment
  • 01:00:23 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Programs

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16205142 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3807 1 26 full true Exploring Masculinity and Men’s Work with Dr. Darragh Stewart Exploring Masculinity and Men’s Work with Dr. Darragh Stewart Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Darragh Stewart, a PhD graduate and co-founder of InwardBound who specialises in psychedelic retreats and men’s work, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Darragh explore the intersection of psychedelics and embodiment in the healing process, delving into ancestral traditions through the lens of Irish culture, intergenerational trauma, masculinity, and the importance of men’s work in fostering meaningful male connections. Dr. Stewart reflects on his personal journey from a career in science and academia to facilitating transformative healing through psychedelic retreats. The conversation also examines the unique challenges men face in connecting with their bodies and the systemic and cultural messages that shape these experiences. We hope you enjoy the episode.

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  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:03 Meet Dr. Dar Stewart: Co-Founder of Inward Bound
  • 01:29 Exploring Psychedelics and Embodiment
  • 03:05 Dar's Personal Journey and Inward Bound's Mission
  • 05:58 The Intersection of Science and Psychedelics
  • 12:09 Healing Through Psychedelics: Personal and Professional Insights
  • 17:30 Cultural and Ancestral Connections to Psychedelics
  • 28:28 Men's Work and Psychedelic Healing
  • 31:24 The Beauty of Vulnerability in Men's Spaces
  • 32:23 Impact of Female Presence in Men's Groups
  • 33:13 Personal Journey into Men's Work
  • 35:09 Challenges in Men's Mental Health Language
  • 37:01 Overcoming Shame and Anger
  • 41:43 Connecting Men to Their Bodies
  • 45:15 Men's Relationship with Their Bodies
  • 52:13 Community and Support in Men's Work
  • 54:46 Advice for Embodiment and Self-Acceptance
  • 58:19 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Darragh Stewart, a PhD graduate and co-founder of InwardBound who specialises in psychedelic retreats and men’s work, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Darragh explore the intersection of psychedelics and embodiment in the healing process, delving into ancestral traditions through the lens of Irish culture, intergenerational trauma, masculinity, and the importance of men’s work in fostering meaningful male connections. Dr. Stewart reflects on his personal journey from a career in science and academia to facilitating transformative healing through psychedelic retreats. The conversation also examines the unique challenges men face in connecting with their bodies and the systemic and cultural messages that shape these experiences. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:03 Meet Dr. Dar Stewart: Co-Founder of Inward Bound
  • 01:29 Exploring Psychedelics and Embodiment
  • 03:05 Dar's Personal Journey and Inward Bound's Mission
  • 05:58 The Intersection of Science and Psychedelics
  • 12:09 Healing Through Psychedelics: Personal and Professional Insights
  • 17:30 Cultural and Ancestral Connections to Psychedelics
  • 28:28 Men's Work and Psychedelic Healing
  • 31:24 The Beauty of Vulnerability in Men's Spaces
  • 32:23 Impact of Female Presence in Men's Groups
  • 33:13 Personal Journey into Men's Work
  • 35:09 Challenges in Men's Mental Health Language
  • 37:01 Overcoming Shame and Anger
  • 41:43 Connecting Men to Their Bodies
  • 45:15 Men's Relationship with Their Bodies
  • 52:13 Community and Support in Men's Work
  • 54:46 Advice for Embodiment and Self-Acceptance
  • 58:19 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16187824 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3641 1 25 full false Befriending your Nervous System through Polyvagal Theory with Deb Dana Befriending your Nervous System through Polyvagal Theory with Deb Dana Join Ailey Jolie and Deb Dana, a clinician, consultant, author, and international lecturer on polyvagal theory-informed work, for this episode of In This Body. The conversation explores Deb's contributions to adapting polyvagal theory for trauma therapy, emphasising the importance of understanding and befriending our nervous systems to enhance well-being. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of core polyvagal principles, the significance of co-regulation, and practical steps to build resilience and reconnect with their bodies. The discussion also sheds light on the nuanced and deeply individualized nature of nervous system regulation and trauma healing, encouraging a slow, patient approach. 

They discuss In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:03 Exploring Trauma Healing with Deb
  • 04:41 Deb's Journey to Polyvagal Theory
  • 08:17 Understanding Polyvagal Theory
  • 17:46 Misconceptions and Clarifications
  • 27:17 Finding Clarity Through Nervous System Awareness
  • 29:55 Identifying Dysregulation and Triggers
  • 31:12 Understanding the Triggers and Glimmers Map
  • 34:11 The Importance of Celebrating Moments of Regulation
  • 34:58 Sociocultural Influences on Nervous System Regulation
  • 42:26 Building Resilience in a Challenging World
  • 44:56 Creating a Personalised Self-Care Menu
  • 48:23 Gentleness in Trauma Healing
  • 50:50 Final Thoughts on Embodiment and Healing

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Deb Dana, a clinician, consultant, author, and international lecturer on polyvagal theory-informed work, for this episode of In This Body. The conversation explores Deb's contributions to adapting polyvagal theory for trauma therapy, emphasising the importance of understanding and befriending our nervous systems to enhance well-being. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of core polyvagal principles, the significance of co-regulation, and practical steps to build resilience and reconnect with their bodies. The discussion also sheds light on the nuanced and deeply individualized nature of nervous system regulation and trauma healing, encouraging a slow, patient approach. 

They discuss In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:03 Exploring Trauma Healing with Deb
  • 04:41 Deb's Journey to Polyvagal Theory
  • 08:17 Understanding Polyvagal Theory
  • 17:46 Misconceptions and Clarifications
  • 27:17 Finding Clarity Through Nervous System Awareness
  • 29:55 Identifying Dysregulation and Triggers
  • 31:12 Understanding the Triggers and Glimmers Map
  • 34:11 The Importance of Celebrating Moments of Regulation
  • 34:58 Sociocultural Influences on Nervous System Regulation
  • 42:26 Building Resilience in a Challenging World
  • 44:56 Creating a Personalised Self-Care Menu
  • 48:23 Gentleness in Trauma Healing
  • 50:50 Final Thoughts on Embodiment and Healing

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16132146 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3226 1 24 full false The Role of Embodiment in Trauma Recovery with Dr Arielle Schwartz The Role of Embodiment in Trauma Recovery with Dr Arielle Schwartz Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Arielle Schwartz, a licensed clinical Psychologist and the developer of Resilience-Informed Therapy, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Dr Schwartz explore essential concepts such as somatic psychology, EMDR, and polyvagal theory, dive into personal and collective definitions of embodiment, and reflect on the integration of yoga and meditation practices. The conversation extends into generational wisdom, resilience, and the nuanced process of healing trauma. It is a rich dialogue aimed at supporting listeners on their journeys toward reconnecting with their bodies and enhancing their capacity for authentic living. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

They discuss In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:00 Exploring Trauma with Dr. Arielle Schwartz
  • 02:21 Arielle's Journey and Yoga's Role in Embodiment
  • 13:27 Defining Embodiment and Its Importance
  • 24:47 Polyvagal Theory and Trauma Recovery
  • 30:37 Collective and Generational Healing
  • 38:13 Resilience Informed Therapy
  • 48:19 Personal Inspirations and Future Events
  • 56:55 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Arielle Schwartz, a licensed clinical Psychologist and the developer of Resilience-Informed Therapy, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Dr Schwartz explore essential concepts such as somatic psychology, EMDR, and polyvagal theory, dive into personal and collective definitions of embodiment, and reflect on the integration of yoga and meditation practices. The conversation extends into generational wisdom, resilience, and the nuanced process of healing trauma. It is a rich dialogue aimed at supporting listeners on their journeys toward reconnecting with their bodies and enhancing their capacity for authentic living. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

They discuss In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:00 Exploring Trauma with Dr. Arielle Schwartz
  • 02:21 Arielle's Journey and Yoga's Role in Embodiment
  • 13:27 Defining Embodiment and Its Importance
  • 24:47 Polyvagal Theory and Trauma Recovery
  • 30:37 Collective and Generational Healing
  • 38:13 Resilience Informed Therapy
  • 48:19 Personal Inspirations and Future Events
  • 56:55 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16082852 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3504 1 23 full false Navigating Abortion, Miscarriage, and Unexpected Pregnancies with Kristen Portney Navigating Abortion, Miscarriage, and Unexpected Pregnancies with Kristen Portney Join Ailey Jolie and Kristen Portney, a psychotherapist specializing in reproductive mental health, for this episode of In This Body. Kristen shares her personal journey through multiple abortions and the psychological intricacies of her experiences, highlighting the importance of self-forgiveness and self-compassion. The conversation also covers the similarities and differences between abortion and miscarriage, while addressing the socio-political climate affecting women's reproductive rights. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Ailey and Kristen illuminate the critical need for integrating embodiment and somatics into reproductive mental health practices. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

They discuss In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:01 Introducing Kristen Portney
  • 02:11 Kristen's Journey into Reproductive Mental Health
  • 04:53 The Intersection of Reproductive Mental Health and Embodiment
  • 08:15 Navigating Trauma and Unexpected Pregnancy
  • 22:18 Relational Aspects of Abortion
  • 39:49 Similarities and Differences Between Abortion and Miscarriage
  • 52:25 Conclusion and Upcoming Offerings

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Kristen Portney, a psychotherapist specializing in reproductive mental health, for this episode of In This Body. Kristen shares her personal journey through multiple abortions and the psychological intricacies of her experiences, highlighting the importance of self-forgiveness and self-compassion. The conversation also covers the similarities and differences between abortion and miscarriage, while addressing the socio-political climate affecting women's reproductive rights. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Ailey and Kristen illuminate the critical need for integrating embodiment and somatics into reproductive mental health practices. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

They discuss In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:01 Introducing Kristen Portney
  • 02:11 Kristen's Journey into Reproductive Mental Health
  • 04:53 The Intersection of Reproductive Mental Health and Embodiment
  • 08:15 Navigating Trauma and Unexpected Pregnancy
  • 22:18 Relational Aspects of Abortion
  • 39:49 Similarities and Differences Between Abortion and Miscarriage
  • 52:25 Conclusion and Upcoming Offerings

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16043312 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3290 1 22 full false Navigating Strained Family Relationships with Joanna Townsend Navigating Strained Family Relationships with Joanna Townsend Join Ailey Jolie and Joanna Townsend, a therapist, teacher, and mentor specializing in integrative approaches to trauma, spirituality, and personal transformation, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Joanna discuss how embodiment can help manage family interactions, set boundaries, and handle unresolved trauma. In particular, Ailey and Joanna focus on family relationships, including the significance of setting boundaries, and practical ways to stay grounded and true to oneself amidst the societal pressures of the upcoming holiday season. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

They discuss In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:00 Meet Joanna Townsend: Expertise and Experience
  • 01:25 Navigating Family Dynamics During the Holidays
  • 05:33 Understanding Therapy and Its Relational Impact
  • 09:14 Holiday Anxiety and Socialization
  • 14:24 Inner Child Work and Family Interactions
  • 23:45 Setting Boundaries with Family
  • 29:00 Dealing with Guilt and Shame in Setting Boundaries
  • 30:27 Understanding Emotions Underneath Guilt and Shame
  • 31:59 Strategies for Handling Guilt and Shame During Holidays
  • 32:51 Redefining Holiday Traditions
  • 37:15 The Role of Holidays in Self-Discovery
  • 40:36 Mindfulness and Body Connection During Holidays
  • 45:05 Listening to Our Bodies and Setting Boundaries
  • 50:51 Compassion and Connection: Final Thoughts
  • 53:47 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Joanna Townsend, a therapist, teacher, and mentor specializing in integrative approaches to trauma, spirituality, and personal transformation, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Joanna discuss how embodiment can help manage family interactions, set boundaries, and handle unresolved trauma. In particular, Ailey and Joanna focus on family relationships, including the significance of setting boundaries, and practical ways to stay grounded and true to oneself amidst the societal pressures of the upcoming holiday season. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

They discuss In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:00 Meet Joanna Townsend: Expertise and Experience
  • 01:25 Navigating Family Dynamics During the Holidays
  • 05:33 Understanding Therapy and Its Relational Impact
  • 09:14 Holiday Anxiety and Socialization
  • 14:24 Inner Child Work and Family Interactions
  • 23:45 Setting Boundaries with Family
  • 29:00 Dealing with Guilt and Shame in Setting Boundaries
  • 30:27 Understanding Emotions Underneath Guilt and Shame
  • 31:59 Strategies for Handling Guilt and Shame During Holidays
  • 32:51 Redefining Holiday Traditions
  • 37:15 The Role of Holidays in Self-Discovery
  • 40:36 Mindfulness and Body Connection During Holidays
  • 45:05 Listening to Our Bodies and Setting Boundaries
  • 50:51 Compassion and Connection: Final Thoughts
  • 53:47 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-16009106 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3388 1 21 full false The Integration of Sexuality and Internal Family Systems with Patricia Rich The Integration of Sexuality and Internal Family Systems with Patricia Rich Join Ailey Jolie and Patricia Rich, a Certified IFS Therapist, Approved Consultant and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Patricia explore the intersection of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, somatics, and sexuality. The episode introduces Patricia's 'Self-Led Sexuality' model, emphasizing the six S's of sexual self-energy: safe, sensual, spacious, sensitive, steamy, and satisfied. Key topics include overcoming shame, integrating diverse sexualities, and addressing sexual trauma through body connection and embodiment practices. They discuss the importance of consent, hope, and self-compassion in therapy, with practical insight into helping clients reconnect with their bodies. The conversation also touches on helping therapists integrate their sexuality and internal systems. Overall, the episode offers a blend of personal journeys, therapeutic techniques, and the significance of social justice in sexual healing. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

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  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:02 Meet Patricia Rich: Expert in Sex Therapy and IFS
  • 03:06 Patricia's Journey into Sexuality and Therapy
  • 06:01 Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • 10:59 Integrating IFS with Sex Therapy
  • 18:13 The Self-Led Sexuality Model
  • 31:56 Supporting Therapists in Sexuality Work
  • 37:01 Addressing Sexual Trauma with IFS
  • 51:36 Final Thoughts and Resources
  • 56:04 Introduction to the Podcast
  • 57:50 Meet Patricia Rich: Expert in Sex Therapy and IFS
  • 59:53 Patricia's Journey into Sexuality and Therapy
  • 01:02:49 Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • 01:07:47 Integrating IFS with Sex Therapy
  • 01:15:05 The Six S's of Sexual Self Energy
  • 01:33:49 Addressing Sexual Trauma with IFS
  • 48:38 Final Thoughts and Resources

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Patricia Rich, a Certified IFS Therapist, Approved Consultant and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Patricia explore the intersection of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, somatics, and sexuality. The episode introduces Patricia's 'Self-Led Sexuality' model, emphasizing the six S's of sexual self-energy: safe, sensual, spacious, sensitive, steamy, and satisfied. Key topics include overcoming shame, integrating diverse sexualities, and addressing sexual trauma through body connection and embodiment practices. They discuss the importance of consent, hope, and self-compassion in therapy, with practical insight into helping clients reconnect with their bodies. The conversation also touches on helping therapists integrate their sexuality and internal systems. Overall, the episode offers a blend of personal journeys, therapeutic techniques, and the significance of social justice in sexual healing. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

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  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:02 Meet Patricia Rich: Expert in Sex Therapy and IFS
  • 03:06 Patricia's Journey into Sexuality and Therapy
  • 06:01 Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • 10:59 Integrating IFS with Sex Therapy
  • 18:13 The Self-Led Sexuality Model
  • 31:56 Supporting Therapists in Sexuality Work
  • 37:01 Addressing Sexual Trauma with IFS
  • 51:36 Final Thoughts and Resources
  • 56:04 Introduction to the Podcast
  • 57:50 Meet Patricia Rich: Expert in Sex Therapy and IFS
  • 59:53 Patricia's Journey into Sexuality and Therapy
  • 01:02:49 Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • 01:07:47 Integrating IFS with Sex Therapy
  • 01:15:05 The Six S's of Sexual Self Energy
  • 01:33:49 Addressing Sexual Trauma with IFS
  • 48:38 Final Thoughts and Resources

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15967681 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3450 1 20 full true Moving from Numbness into Sensuality with Henika Patel Moving from Numbness into Sensuality with Henika Patel Join Ailey Jolie and Henika Patel, the founder of the School of Sensual Arts and the bestselling author of SENSUAL, for this episode of In This Body. Henika discusses her personal journey from numbness in the realm of sexuality to rediscovering her sensual aliveness, as well as her experience as a teacher, and the misconceptions surrounding tantric philosophies. Henika’s work seamlessly weaves together Eastern traditions with Western therapeutic principles. This episode is a must listen for anyone interested in healing their relationship to their body, sexuality, sensuality, and self. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

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  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:03 Meet Henika Patel: Teacher of Embodiment and Sensuality
  • 01:24 Henika's Journey and Heritage
  • 02:38 Exploring Embodiment and Sensuality
  • 04:32 Henika's Personal Experiences and Teachings
  • 06:52 Challenges and Integration of Eastern and Western Practices
  • 12:22 Understanding Tantra and Sensuality
  • 14:22 Henika's Book: Sensual
  • 18:42 Writing Journey and Rediscovering Sensuality
  • 25:58 Practical Approaches to Sensuality and Embodiment
  • 29:47 School of Sensual Arts and Community
  • 42:55 Misconceptions and Deeper Understanding of Tantra
  • 51:59 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Henika Patel, the founder of the School of Sensual Arts and the bestselling author of SENSUAL, for this episode of In This Body. Henika discusses her personal journey from numbness in the realm of sexuality to rediscovering her sensual aliveness, as well as her experience as a teacher, and the misconceptions surrounding tantric philosophies. Henika’s work seamlessly weaves together Eastern traditions with Western therapeutic principles. This episode is a must listen for anyone interested in healing their relationship to their body, sexuality, sensuality, and self. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

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  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:03 Meet Henika Patel: Teacher of Embodiment and Sensuality
  • 01:24 Henika's Journey and Heritage
  • 02:38 Exploring Embodiment and Sensuality
  • 04:32 Henika's Personal Experiences and Teachings
  • 06:52 Challenges and Integration of Eastern and Western Practices
  • 12:22 Understanding Tantra and Sensuality
  • 14:22 Henika's Book: Sensual
  • 18:42 Writing Journey and Rediscovering Sensuality
  • 25:58 Practical Approaches to Sensuality and Embodiment
  • 29:47 School of Sensual Arts and Community
  • 42:55 Misconceptions and Deeper Understanding of Tantra
  • 51:59 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15902675 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3430 1 19 full false Eating Disorder Recovery and Body Image with Joy Dorsey Eating Disorder Recovery and Body Image with Joy Dorsey Join Ailey Jolie and Joy Dorsey, an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Joy delve into how embodiment can enhance love, authenticity, and transform one's relationship with food and body image. Joy shares her personal journey through disordered eating and substance abuse, emphasizing recovery as a process of learning to trust and listen to one’s body. The conversation provides insights into overcoming the holiday season challenges and family dynamics that often exacerbate disordered eating. They also touch on validating personal experiences, understanding the safety mechanisms behind disordered eating behaviors, and reestablishing a connection with the self. Joy highlights the importance of support, patience, and compassion throughout the recovery journey. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

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  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:00 Meet Joy Dorsey: A Journey Through Recovery
  • 06:06 Defining Recovery and the Role of a Coach
  • 09:40 Personal Stories and Insights on Recovery
  • 13:00 Navigating the Holiday Season with Compassion
  • 21:24 Understanding the Deeper Roots of Eating Disorders
  • 30:13 Parental Fears and Eating Disorders
  • 31:25 Supporting Parents and Loved Ones
  • 32:23 Advice for Those Struggling with Food and Body
  • 34:20 Coping Mechanisms and Emotional Regulation
  • 38:42 Family Dynamics and Disordered Eating
  • 41:51 The Journey of Recovery
  • 47:03 Navigating Celebratory Moments
  • 50:46 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Joy Dorsey, an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Joy delve into how embodiment can enhance love, authenticity, and transform one's relationship with food and body image. Joy shares her personal journey through disordered eating and substance abuse, emphasizing recovery as a process of learning to trust and listen to one’s body. The conversation provides insights into overcoming the holiday season challenges and family dynamics that often exacerbate disordered eating. They also touch on validating personal experiences, understanding the safety mechanisms behind disordered eating behaviors, and reestablishing a connection with the self. Joy highlights the importance of support, patience, and compassion throughout the recovery journey. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

They discuss In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:00 Meet Joy Dorsey: A Journey Through Recovery
  • 06:06 Defining Recovery and the Role of a Coach
  • 09:40 Personal Stories and Insights on Recovery
  • 13:00 Navigating the Holiday Season with Compassion
  • 21:24 Understanding the Deeper Roots of Eating Disorders
  • 30:13 Parental Fears and Eating Disorders
  • 31:25 Supporting Parents and Loved Ones
  • 32:23 Advice for Those Struggling with Food and Body
  • 34:20 Coping Mechanisms and Emotional Regulation
  • 38:42 Family Dynamics and Disordered Eating
  • 41:51 The Journey of Recovery
  • 47:03 Navigating Celebratory Moments
  • 50:46 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15889044 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3309 1 18 full false Embodied Oppression with Hala Khouri Embodied Oppression with Hala Khouri Join Ailey Jolie and Hala Khouri, a therapist, yoga teacher, and somatic experiencing practitioner, for this episode of In This Body. Hala shares her insights and experiences on embodiment, trauma healing, and social justice activism. The discussion delves into Hala’s personal journey, the importance of connecting to one's body, and how somatic practices can inform activism and collective healing. They also explore approaches to making yoga and other somatic practices inclusive and effective for diverse communities. Listeners are offered practical tips to begin and sustain their own embodiment practices. This is a truly potent episode centered in rich wisdom around social justice, oppression, and liberation. We hope you enjoy the episode.

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  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:03 Meet Hala Khouri: Somatic Counselor and Yoga Teacher
  • 02:34 Hala's Journey: From Psychology to Somatics
  • 04:58 Discovering Yoga and Somatic Therapy
  • 07:40 The Birth of 'Off the Mat, Into the World'
  • 11:50 Intersection of Activism and Embodiment
  • 18:26 Challenges in Embodied Healing and Community Support
  • 24:40 Survival Strategies and Psychoeducation
  • 25:58 Reinhabiting the Body and Identity Shift
  • 26:44 Changes in Relationships and Self-Perception
  • 29:25 Yoga and Somatic Practices
  • 33:54 Compassionate Movement and Body Positivity
  • 37:32 Addressing Negative Body Stories
  • 38:39 Environmental Influence on Body Image
  • 42:23 Practical Tips for Body Connection
  • 44:28 Final Thoughts and Resources

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Hala Khouri, a therapist, yoga teacher, and somatic experiencing practitioner, for this episode of In This Body. Hala shares her insights and experiences on embodiment, trauma healing, and social justice activism. The discussion delves into Hala’s personal journey, the importance of connecting to one's body, and how somatic practices can inform activism and collective healing. They also explore approaches to making yoga and other somatic practices inclusive and effective for diverse communities. Listeners are offered practical tips to begin and sustain their own embodiment practices. This is a truly potent episode centered in rich wisdom around social justice, oppression, and liberation. We hope you enjoy the episode.

They discuss In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:03 Meet Hala Khouri: Somatic Counselor and Yoga Teacher
  • 02:34 Hala's Journey: From Psychology to Somatics
  • 04:58 Discovering Yoga and Somatic Therapy
  • 07:40 The Birth of 'Off the Mat, Into the World'
  • 11:50 Intersection of Activism and Embodiment
  • 18:26 Challenges in Embodied Healing and Community Support
  • 24:40 Survival Strategies and Psychoeducation
  • 25:58 Reinhabiting the Body and Identity Shift
  • 26:44 Changes in Relationships and Self-Perception
  • 29:25 Yoga and Somatic Practices
  • 33:54 Compassionate Movement and Body Positivity
  • 37:32 Addressing Negative Body Stories
  • 38:39 Environmental Influence on Body Image
  • 42:23 Practical Tips for Body Connection
  • 44:28 Final Thoughts and Resources

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15850468 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0100 2861 1 17 full false Reconnecting with Sisterhood, Spirituality, and Embodiment with Chameli Ardagh Reconnecting with Sisterhood, Spirituality, and Embodiment with Chameli Ardagh Join Ailey Jolie and Chameli (pronounced sha-meh-lee), a yogini, mystic and a Goddess Wisdom Keeper, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Chameli touch on the themes of embodiment, spiritual awakening, and the intertwining paths of personal and collective healing. Chameli shares her journey of spiritual exploration which led her to integrate ancient wisdom teachings and goddess-centered practices into her life's work. The episode explores the role of sisterhood, the interplay between spirituality and therapy, and the significance of embodying and integrating all parts of oneself, including pain and pleasure. This conversation offers valuable guidance and inspiration for listeners seeking deeper connection and wholeness in their own lives. We hope you enjoy the episode.

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  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:04 Meet Chameli: A Journey of Spiritual Awakening
  • 02:48 The Transformative Power of Sisterhood
  • 04:05 Chameli's Spiritual Path: From Suffering to Awakening
  • 06:41 Discovering the Goddess Path
  • 09:09 Integrating Spirituality into Everyday Life
  • 11:53 The Role of Embodiment in Healing
  • 13:46 A Commitment to Embodying Love
  • 24:08 Therapy vs. Spiritual Awakening
  • 28:07 Embracing Diversity and Social Justice
  • 34:38 Reclaiming Sensuality and Setting Boundaries
  • 36:25 The Challenge of Compassion and Boundaries
  • 37:04 Therapeutic Insights and Personal Growth
  • 39:26 Empathy, Boundaries, and Presence
  • 41:07 The Role of Generosity and Codependency
  • 47:54 Women's Liberation and Surrender
  • 52:26 Embracing Receptivity and Connection
  • 53:02 Living in Gratitude and Divine Connection
  • 01:00:48 The Practice of Receptivity
  • 01:03:00 Final Reflections and Gratitude

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Chameli (pronounced sha-meh-lee), a yogini, mystic and a Goddess Wisdom Keeper, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Chameli touch on the themes of embodiment, spiritual awakening, and the intertwining paths of personal and collective healing. Chameli shares her journey of spiritual exploration which led her to integrate ancient wisdom teachings and goddess-centered practices into her life's work. The episode explores the role of sisterhood, the interplay between spirituality and therapy, and the significance of embodying and integrating all parts of oneself, including pain and pleasure. This conversation offers valuable guidance and inspiration for listeners seeking deeper connection and wholeness in their own lives. We hope you enjoy the episode.

They discuss In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:04 Meet Chameli: A Journey of Spiritual Awakening
  • 02:48 The Transformative Power of Sisterhood
  • 04:05 Chameli's Spiritual Path: From Suffering to Awakening
  • 06:41 Discovering the Goddess Path
  • 09:09 Integrating Spirituality into Everyday Life
  • 11:53 The Role of Embodiment in Healing
  • 13:46 A Commitment to Embodying Love
  • 24:08 Therapy vs. Spiritual Awakening
  • 28:07 Embracing Diversity and Social Justice
  • 34:38 Reclaiming Sensuality and Setting Boundaries
  • 36:25 The Challenge of Compassion and Boundaries
  • 37:04 Therapeutic Insights and Personal Growth
  • 39:26 Empathy, Boundaries, and Presence
  • 41:07 The Role of Generosity and Codependency
  • 47:54 Women's Liberation and Surrender
  • 52:26 Embracing Receptivity and Connection
  • 53:02 Living in Gratitude and Divine Connection
  • 01:00:48 The Practice of Receptivity
  • 01:03:00 Final Reflections and Gratitude

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15807729 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3961 1 16 full false The Poet of Tantra Traditions with Chandresh Bhardwaj The Poet of Tantra Traditions with Chandresh Bhardwaj Join Ailey Jolie and Chandresh, a seventh-generation spiritual teacher, author, and founder of the 'Break The Norms' movement, for this episode of In This Body. Together they discuss Chandresh's journey from Wall Street to becoming a tantra teacher and his views on modern spirituality. Chandresh shares his insights on the difference between textbook spirituality and lived experience, the importance of self-reverence, and how slowing down can enhance one's spiritual connection. The conversation also delves into topics like death and sexuality, and how embodiment plays a crucial role in fostering a true spiritual connection. We hope you enjoy the episode.

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  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:01 Meet Chandresh: Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Spirituality
  • 02:27 Growing Up in a Spiritual Lineage
  • 04:59 Textbook Spirituality vs. Embodied Wisdom
  • 07:24 Understanding Tantra and Embodiment
  • 09:56 Challenges and Misconceptions in Tantra
  • 13:39 Leaving Wall Street for a Spiritual Path
  • 16:35 Respecting Feminine Energy and Breaking Free
  • 23:37 Embracing Vulnerability and Writing 'Break the Norms'
  • 26:42 Breaking Norms and Family Narratives
  • 27:34 Understanding and Overcoming Mental Blockages
  • 29:55 Unconscious Loyalty and Its Impact
  • 35:43 Connecting with Your Inner Artist
  • 42:40 The Importance of Slowing Down
  • 47:11 Starting Your Tantra Journey
  • 49:10 Final Thoughts on Tantra and Self-Acceptance

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Chandresh, a seventh-generation spiritual teacher, author, and founder of the 'Break The Norms' movement, for this episode of In This Body. Together they discuss Chandresh's journey from Wall Street to becoming a tantra teacher and his views on modern spirituality. Chandresh shares his insights on the difference between textbook spirituality and lived experience, the importance of self-reverence, and how slowing down can enhance one's spiritual connection. The conversation also delves into topics like death and sexuality, and how embodiment plays a crucial role in fostering a true spiritual connection. We hope you enjoy the episode.

They discuss In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:01 Meet Chandresh: Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Spirituality
  • 02:27 Growing Up in a Spiritual Lineage
  • 04:59 Textbook Spirituality vs. Embodied Wisdom
  • 07:24 Understanding Tantra and Embodiment
  • 09:56 Challenges and Misconceptions in Tantra
  • 13:39 Leaving Wall Street for a Spiritual Path
  • 16:35 Respecting Feminine Energy and Breaking Free
  • 23:37 Embracing Vulnerability and Writing 'Break the Norms'
  • 26:42 Breaking Norms and Family Narratives
  • 27:34 Understanding and Overcoming Mental Blockages
  • 29:55 Unconscious Loyalty and Its Impact
  • 35:43 Connecting with Your Inner Artist
  • 42:40 The Importance of Slowing Down
  • 47:11 Starting Your Tantra Journey
  • 49:10 Final Thoughts on Tantra and Self-Acceptance

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15767408 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3115 1 15 full false Personal and Social Transformation with Staci Haines Personal and Social Transformation with Staci Haines Join Ailey Jolie and Staci Haines, an innovator in the field of Somatics, for this episode of In This Body. Together, Ailey and Staci discuss the essence of somatics and embodiment, their relevance in personal and collective healing, and how these practices intersect with social justice issues such as racism, sexism, and climate justice. Stacey shares insights from her extensive work, including her influential books 'The Politics of Trauma' and 'Healing Sex.' The conversation delves into the nuances of somatic practices, the importance of social analysis in healing, and ways to cultivate a deeper relationship with one's body amidst a world that often promotes disconnection. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:03 Meet Stacey Haynes: Pioneer in Somatics
  • 02:49 Defining Somatics and Embodiment
  • 05:03 The Link Between Personal and Collective Healing
  • 08:12 Core Components of True Somatic Work
  • 13:09 Challenges and Misrepresentations in Somatics
  • 20:39 Redefining Power Through Somatics
  • 25:10 De-objectifying the Body
  • 30:48 Exploring Collective Healing
  • 31:16 Prevention Strategies in Public Health
  • 32:02 Empowering Change Makers
  • 33:32 Therapeutic Models and Collective Healing
  • 35:04 Somatics as a Spiritual Path
  • 38:26 Challenges in Somatic Practices
  • 44:26 Finding the Right Somatic Practitioner
  • 47:51 Healing from Personal and Systemic Trauma
  • 53:57 Reconnecting with the Body
  • 56:19 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Staci Haines, an innovator in the field of Somatics, for this episode of In This Body. Together, Ailey and Staci discuss the essence of somatics and embodiment, their relevance in personal and collective healing, and how these practices intersect with social justice issues such as racism, sexism, and climate justice. Stacey shares insights from her extensive work, including her influential books 'The Politics of Trauma' and 'Healing Sex.' The conversation delves into the nuances of somatic practices, the importance of social analysis in healing, and ways to cultivate a deeper relationship with one's body amidst a world that often promotes disconnection. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:03 Meet Stacey Haynes: Pioneer in Somatics
  • 02:49 Defining Somatics and Embodiment
  • 05:03 The Link Between Personal and Collective Healing
  • 08:12 Core Components of True Somatic Work
  • 13:09 Challenges and Misrepresentations in Somatics
  • 20:39 Redefining Power Through Somatics
  • 25:10 De-objectifying the Body
  • 30:48 Exploring Collective Healing
  • 31:16 Prevention Strategies in Public Health
  • 32:02 Empowering Change Makers
  • 33:32 Therapeutic Models and Collective Healing
  • 35:04 Somatics as a Spiritual Path
  • 38:26 Challenges in Somatic Practices
  • 44:26 Finding the Right Somatic Practitioner
  • 47:51 Healing from Personal and Systemic Trauma
  • 53:57 Reconnecting with the Body
  • 56:19 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15727004 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3638 1 14 full false Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy with Angela Cara Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy with Angela Cara Join Ailey Jolie and Angela Cara, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, for their second episode together on In This Body. Ailey and Angela engage in an in-depth discussion on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, covering the risks, benefits, and legalities. Angela shares her pioneering work as the first therapist in Canada to support a client under a Schedule 56 exemption for psilocybin and discusses her experiences integrating somatics and psychedelics in therapy. They also explore how these therapies can connect or disconnect individuals from their bodies and the importance of integration for truly impactful healing. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
  • 00:35 Welcome to In This Body
  • 01:34 Introducing Angela Caro
  • 01:50 Exploring Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
  • 03:46 Angela's Journey with Ayahuasca
  • 05:26 Mentorship and Early Experiences
  • 08:13 Therapeutic Insights and Challenges
  • 11:09 The Role of Self-Care in Psychedelic Therapy
  • 13:38 Mind-Body Connection in Psychedelic Therapy
  • 19:08 Integration and Embodiment
  • 29:00 Critique and Realistic Expectations
  • 39:43 Personal Reflections and Final Thoughts
  • 56:41 Conclusion and Call to Action

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Angela Cara, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, for their second episode together on In This Body. Ailey and Angela engage in an in-depth discussion on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, covering the risks, benefits, and legalities. Angela shares her pioneering work as the first therapist in Canada to support a client under a Schedule 56 exemption for psilocybin and discusses her experiences integrating somatics and psychedelics in therapy. They also explore how these therapies can connect or disconnect individuals from their bodies and the importance of integration for truly impactful healing. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
  • 00:35 Welcome to In This Body
  • 01:34 Introducing Angela Caro
  • 01:50 Exploring Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
  • 03:46 Angela's Journey with Ayahuasca
  • 05:26 Mentorship and Early Experiences
  • 08:13 Therapeutic Insights and Challenges
  • 11:09 The Role of Self-Care in Psychedelic Therapy
  • 13:38 Mind-Body Connection in Psychedelic Therapy
  • 19:08 Integration and Embodiment
  • 29:00 Critique and Realistic Expectations
  • 39:43 Personal Reflections and Final Thoughts
  • 56:41 Conclusion and Call to Action

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15686757 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3480 1 13 full false Being in Relationship with the Body with Dr. Hillary McBride Being in Relationship with the Body with Dr. Hillary McBride Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Hillary McBride, a registered psychologist, researcher, and podcaster, for this episode of In This Body. Together, Ailey and Dr. McBride explore how reconnecting with one's body can enhance both our personal and professional lives, as well as its role in trauma recovery. Dr. McBride shares her personal experiences and professional insights, touching on eating disorders, trauma, and the impact of societal and spiritual structures on body connection. The conversation delves into how embodiment can reshape collective well-being, with practical advice for those struggling to connect with their bodies. Dr. McBride also speaks on the intersection of psychedelic therapy and embodiment and discusses her upcoming book, Holy Hurt. This episode is a reminder of the potential that awaits us once we reconnect with our bodies. We hope you enjoy it.

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  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:03 Meet Dr. Hillary McBride
  • 02:44 The Impact of Embodiment on Personal and Professional Life
  • 04:24 Eating Disorder Recovery and Embodiment
  • 06:56 Bridging Embodiment and Research
  • 10:30 Navigating Disconnection and Trauma
  • 19:17 Exploring Psychedelics and Embodiment
  • 27:08 Discovering the Body's Hidden Fears
  • 27:35 The Power of Dissociation
  • 28:48 Societal Trauma and Microaggressions
  • 29:38 Navigating Systemic Injustices
  • 32:54 Reconnecting with the Body
  • 41:22 Religion, Spirituality, and Embodiment
  • 43:53 Purity Culture and Its Impact
  • 47:32 Queerness and Embodiment
  • 49:59 The Power of True Stories
  • 51:04 Final Reflections and Future Insights

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In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:03 Meet Dr. Hillary McBride
  • 02:44 The Impact of Embodiment on Personal and Professional Life
  • 04:24 Eating Disorder Recovery and Embodiment
  • 06:56 Bridging Embodiment and Research
  • 10:30 Navigating Disconnection and Trauma
  • 19:17 Exploring Psychedelics and Embodiment
  • 27:08 Discovering the Body's Hidden Fears
  • 27:35 The Power of Dissociation
  • 28:48 Societal Trauma and Microaggressions
  • 29:38 Navigating Systemic Injustices
  • 32:54 Reconnecting with the Body
  • 41:22 Religion, Spirituality, and Embodiment
  • 43:53 Purity Culture and Its Impact
  • 47:32 Queerness and Embodiment
  • 49:59 The Power of True Stories
  • 51:04 Final Reflections and Future Insights

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]]> Buzzsprout-15642676 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3303 1 12 full true Understanding the Role of Nightmares with Dr. Leslie Ellis Understanding the Role of Nightmares with Dr. Leslie Ellis Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Leslie Ellis, a leading expert in the use of experiential and somatic approaches in psychotherapy, for this episode of In This Body. In this episode, Ailey and Dr Ellis discuss the intricate connections between nightmares, embodiment, and trauma. The conversation covers the significance of nightmares, their impact on mental health, including their link to suicide risk, and ways to therapeutically engage with and heal from recurring nightmares. Dr. Ellis shares insights from her extensive research, her therapeutic methods, and the broader implications of dreams on individual and collective well-being. This episode provides valuable information and practical techniques for anyone interested in understanding and working with both idiopathic and trauma-related nightmares. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:01 Meet Dr. Leslie Ellis: Expert in Somatic Therapy and Dreamwork
  • 02:19 Exploring Nightmares: Definitions and Significance
  • 03:06 The Link Between Nightmares and Nervous System Activation
  • 06:06 Common Themes in Nightmares and Their Meanings
  • 07:52 Recurring Nightmares and Nervous System Responses
  • 14:31 Nightmares and Suicide Risk: Understanding the Connection
  • 18:35 Types of Nightmares: Trauma-Related vs. Idiopathic
  • 24:29 Intergenerational Trauma and Nightmares
  • 28:36 Exploring Dreaming and Collective Consciousness
  • 29:10 Dreams as Messages from the World
  • 29:33 Personal and Collective Unconscious in Dreams
  • 30:43 Animal Dreams and Visitations
  • 31:21 The Infinite Possibilities of Dreaming
  • 31:53 Precognitive Dreams and Their Explanations
  • 33:45 Indigenous Cultures and Shamanism in Dreaming
  • 41:02 Dreams Influenced by Geographical Locations
  • 43:15 Healing Nightmares: Methods and Approaches
  • 52:16 Using Dreams for Deeper Embodiment
  • 55:05 Nightmares as Indicators of Suicide Risk
  • 56:39 Conclusion and Final Though

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Leslie Ellis, a leading expert in the use of experiential and somatic approaches in psychotherapy, for this episode of In This Body. In this episode, Ailey and Dr Ellis discuss the intricate connections between nightmares, embodiment, and trauma. The conversation covers the significance of nightmares, their impact on mental health, including their link to suicide risk, and ways to therapeutically engage with and heal from recurring nightmares. Dr. Ellis shares insights from her extensive research, her therapeutic methods, and the broader implications of dreams on individual and collective well-being. This episode provides valuable information and practical techniques for anyone interested in understanding and working with both idiopathic and trauma-related nightmares. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:01 Meet Dr. Leslie Ellis: Expert in Somatic Therapy and Dreamwork
  • 02:19 Exploring Nightmares: Definitions and Significance
  • 03:06 The Link Between Nightmares and Nervous System Activation
  • 06:06 Common Themes in Nightmares and Their Meanings
  • 07:52 Recurring Nightmares and Nervous System Responses
  • 14:31 Nightmares and Suicide Risk: Understanding the Connection
  • 18:35 Types of Nightmares: Trauma-Related vs. Idiopathic
  • 24:29 Intergenerational Trauma and Nightmares
  • 28:36 Exploring Dreaming and Collective Consciousness
  • 29:10 Dreams as Messages from the World
  • 29:33 Personal and Collective Unconscious in Dreams
  • 30:43 Animal Dreams and Visitations
  • 31:21 The Infinite Possibilities of Dreaming
  • 31:53 Precognitive Dreams and Their Explanations
  • 33:45 Indigenous Cultures and Shamanism in Dreaming
  • 41:02 Dreams Influenced by Geographical Locations
  • 43:15 Healing Nightmares: Methods and Approaches
  • 52:16 Using Dreams for Deeper Embodiment
  • 55:05 Nightmares as Indicators of Suicide Risk
  • 56:39 Conclusion and Final Though

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15611840 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3531 1 11 full false The Body as an Ally in Therapeutic Settings with Angela Cara The Body as an Ally in Therapeutic Settings with Angela Cara Join Ailey Jolie and Angela Cara, a Registered Clinical Counsellor holding a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Cara discuss the challenges of integrating somatics into traditional therapy, the role of mindfulness and focusing-oriented therapy, and the profound impact of authentic, embodied presence. Angela also delves into her practices of women's work, dream interpretation, and approaches to enhancing sexual well-being through embodied experiences, highlighting the importance of moving at the pace of safety and cultivating intimacy with oneself. This episode is full of wisdom for both the Therapist and individual. We hope you enjoy the episode. 


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  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:01 Meet Angela Cara
  • 02:59 Angela's Journey into Somatic Therapy
  • 07:01 Challenges and Integration of Somatic Practices
  • 09:21 The Role of Mindfulness and Client-Centered Therapy
  • 24:26 Exploring Dream Work and Its Impact
  • 28:45 Connecting Dream Work with Embodiment and Sexuality
  • 38:18 The Power of Women's Work and Community
  • 44:26 Practical Tips for Reconnecting with Your Body
  • 52:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Angela Cara, a Registered Clinical Counsellor holding a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Cara discuss the challenges of integrating somatics into traditional therapy, the role of mindfulness and focusing-oriented therapy, and the profound impact of authentic, embodied presence. Angela also delves into her practices of women's work, dream interpretation, and approaches to enhancing sexual well-being through embodied experiences, highlighting the importance of moving at the pace of safety and cultivating intimacy with oneself. This episode is full of wisdom for both the Therapist and individual. We hope you enjoy the episode. 


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  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:01 Meet Angela Cara
  • 02:59 Angela's Journey into Somatic Therapy
  • 07:01 Challenges and Integration of Somatic Practices
  • 09:21 The Role of Mindfulness and Client-Centered Therapy
  • 24:26 Exploring Dream Work and Its Impact
  • 28:45 Connecting Dream Work with Embodiment and Sexuality
  • 38:18 The Power of Women's Work and Community
  • 44:26 Practical Tips for Reconnecting with Your Body
  • 52:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15575912 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3326 1 10 full false Healing Feminine Wounding through Embodiment with Sarah Warnaar Healing Feminine Wounding through Embodiment with Sarah Warnaar Join Ailey Jolie and Sarah Warnaar, a mentor, artist and women’s work facilitator, for this episode of In This Body. Sarah shares about her transition from international modeling to supporting women in embodying their sensuality, creativity, and power. The conversation touches on topics such as body image, healing through plant medicine, sisterhood, and the importance of connecting with one's body. Sarah shares her personal experiences with ayahuasca, embodiment practices, and the challenges of embracing feminine energy in a competitive world.

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  • 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
  • 00:36 Welcome to In This Body
  • 01:34 Introducing Sarah Warner
  • 03:03 Sarah's Journey from Modeling to Mentorship
  • 07:52 Challenges and Insights on Sensuality
  • 11:46 The Importance of Inner Fullness
  • 15:37 Sisterhood and Healing the Feminine
  • 19:44 From Competition to Connection
  • 24:08 Embracing Radiance and Inner Union
  • 30:23 Understanding Insecurity and Self-Acceptance
  • 30:53 The Power of Embodiment and Breathwork
  • 31:43 Exploring Plant Medicine: Ayahuasca
  • 32:20 Personal Experiences with Ayahuasca
  • 33:21 Ayahuasca in Healing and Transformation
  • 34:19 Integrating Ayahuasca into Retreats
  • 35:24 The Role of Ayahuasca in Expanding Reality
  • 42:35 The Importance of Humility and Authenticity
  • 49:31 Simple Practices for Embodiment
  • 55:20 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Sarah Warnaar, a mentor, artist and women’s work facilitator, for this episode of In This Body. Sarah shares about her transition from international modeling to supporting women in embodying their sensuality, creativity, and power. The conversation touches on topics such as body image, healing through plant medicine, sisterhood, and the importance of connecting with one's body. Sarah shares her personal experiences with ayahuasca, embodiment practices, and the challenges of embracing feminine energy in a competitive world.

In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
  • 00:36 Welcome to In This Body
  • 01:34 Introducing Sarah Warner
  • 03:03 Sarah's Journey from Modeling to Mentorship
  • 07:52 Challenges and Insights on Sensuality
  • 11:46 The Importance of Inner Fullness
  • 15:37 Sisterhood and Healing the Feminine
  • 19:44 From Competition to Connection
  • 24:08 Embracing Radiance and Inner Union
  • 30:23 Understanding Insecurity and Self-Acceptance
  • 30:53 The Power of Embodiment and Breathwork
  • 31:43 Exploring Plant Medicine: Ayahuasca
  • 32:20 Personal Experiences with Ayahuasca
  • 33:21 Ayahuasca in Healing and Transformation
  • 34:19 Integrating Ayahuasca into Retreats
  • 35:24 The Role of Ayahuasca in Expanding Reality
  • 42:35 The Importance of Humility and Authenticity
  • 49:31 Simple Practices for Embodiment
  • 55:20 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15538689 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3475 1 9 full false Breeding a Culture of Homogeneity in the Beauty Industry with Ellen Atlanta Breeding a Culture of Homogeneity in the Beauty Industry with Ellen Atlanta Join Ailey Jolie and Ellen Atlanta, a writer and brand consultant specializing in Gen-Z and millennial culture, for this episode of In This Body. Ellen discusses her journey through the beauty industry, her departure from it, and the insights garnered from her book 'Pixel Flesh.' Ailey and Ellen explore the detrimental impact of beauty culture, the commodification and objectification of women's bodies, and how these issues intersect across various demographics. Ailey and Ellen share how reconnecting with one's body, facing uncomfortable truths, and collectively working towards a more authentic and embodied existence is in the greatest interest of the collective. “Pixel Flesh” is based on interviews with over 100 women and discusses the issues surrounding the promotion of sameness in beauty standards. This episode is profoundly impactful and will have listeners reflect not only on the systems they find themselves in, but also on how we all ultimately possess the gift of choice in whether or not we wish to participate.

In this episode: 

  • 01:04 Meet Ellen Atlanta
  • 03:17 Ellen's Journey in the Beauty Industry
  • 05:55 The Shift in Beauty Standards and Industry
  • 07:21 The Impact of Beauty Culture on Women
  • 09:19 Writing 'Pixel Flesh': Ellen's Motivation
  • 22:14 The Intersection of Beauty, Wellness, and Class
  • 28:39 The Importance of Embodiment and Authenticity
  • 32:01 Collective Stories and Shared Struggles
  • 49:54 Practical Advice for Navigating Beauty Culture
  • 57:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Ellen Atlanta, a writer and brand consultant specializing in Gen-Z and millennial culture, for this episode of In This Body. Ellen discusses her journey through the beauty industry, her departure from it, and the insights garnered from her book 'Pixel Flesh.' Ailey and Ellen explore the detrimental impact of beauty culture, the commodification and objectification of women's bodies, and how these issues intersect across various demographics. Ailey and Ellen share how reconnecting with one's body, facing uncomfortable truths, and collectively working towards a more authentic and embodied existence is in the greatest interest of the collective. “Pixel Flesh” is based on interviews with over 100 women and discusses the issues surrounding the promotion of sameness in beauty standards. This episode is profoundly impactful and will have listeners reflect not only on the systems they find themselves in, but also on how we all ultimately possess the gift of choice in whether or not we wish to participate.

In this episode: 

  • 01:04 Meet Ellen Atlanta
  • 03:17 Ellen's Journey in the Beauty Industry
  • 05:55 The Shift in Beauty Standards and Industry
  • 07:21 The Impact of Beauty Culture on Women
  • 09:19 Writing 'Pixel Flesh': Ellen's Motivation
  • 22:14 The Intersection of Beauty, Wellness, and Class
  • 28:39 The Importance of Embodiment and Authenticity
  • 32:01 Collective Stories and Shared Struggles
  • 49:54 Practical Advice for Navigating Beauty Culture
  • 57:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15508199 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3554 1 8 full false Reclaiming Passion and Sexual Pleasure through Somatics with Dr Holly Richmond Reclaiming Passion and Sexual Pleasure through Somatics with Dr Holly Richmond Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Holly Richmond, a Somatic Psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor, for this episode of In This Body. Dr Holly shares her experience at the Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center which propelled her to pursue advanced education in somatic psychology and sex therapy. She discusses the importance of integrating somatic approaches with cognitive skills and education in therapeutic practices. Ailey and Dr Holly delve into the unique challenges faced by sexual trauma survivors, highlighting the need for specialized therapy. Dr Holly outlines several somatic interventions and how they aid clients in regaining control, experiencing pleasure, and fostering reconnection with their bodies. Ailey and Dr Holly discuss practical advice for both survivors seeking therapy and clinicians wanting to enhance their practice with somatic and sex-positive approaches.This is a fantastic episode that leaves no question unanswered. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode: 

01:04 Pursuing Somatics and Embodiment

02:09 Integrating Cognitive and Somatic Therapies

04:17 Understanding Different Therapy Specializations

07:10 The Importance of Pleasure in Therapy

08:58 Reclaiming Pleasure: A Guide for Survivors

10:37 Control, Pleasure, and Connection in Healing

15:08 Addressing Sexual Trauma and the Healing Journey

22:03 Navigating Sexual Frustration and Control

22:30 Understanding Somatic Awareness

22:55 Techniques for Body Awareness

25:50 Addressing Cultural and Psychological Barriers

26:35 Importance of Embodiment in Sexuality

28:07 Creating a Safe Environment for Healing

30:00 Mindfulness Alternatives to Meditation

31:30 Somatic Homework and Community Engagement

33:31 Clinician Challenges and Education Gaps

37:38 Addressing Sexual Trauma and Shame

41:19 Common Misconceptions About Sexuality

42:21 Final Thoughts on Body Awareness and Healing


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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Holly Richmond, a Somatic Psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor, for this episode of In This Body. Dr Holly shares her experience at the Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center which propelled her to pursue advanced education in somatic psychology and sex therapy. She discusses the importance of integrating somatic approaches with cognitive skills and education in therapeutic practices. Ailey and Dr Holly delve into the unique challenges faced by sexual trauma survivors, highlighting the need for specialized therapy. Dr Holly outlines several somatic interventions and how they aid clients in regaining control, experiencing pleasure, and fostering reconnection with their bodies. Ailey and Dr Holly discuss practical advice for both survivors seeking therapy and clinicians wanting to enhance their practice with somatic and sex-positive approaches.This is a fantastic episode that leaves no question unanswered. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode: 

01:04 Pursuing Somatics and Embodiment

02:09 Integrating Cognitive and Somatic Therapies

04:17 Understanding Different Therapy Specializations

07:10 The Importance of Pleasure in Therapy

08:58 Reclaiming Pleasure: A Guide for Survivors

10:37 Control, Pleasure, and Connection in Healing

15:08 Addressing Sexual Trauma and the Healing Journey

22:03 Navigating Sexual Frustration and Control

22:30 Understanding Somatic Awareness

22:55 Techniques for Body Awareness

25:50 Addressing Cultural and Psychological Barriers

26:35 Importance of Embodiment in Sexuality

28:07 Creating a Safe Environment for Healing

30:00 Mindfulness Alternatives to Meditation

31:30 Somatic Homework and Community Engagement

33:31 Clinician Challenges and Education Gaps

37:38 Addressing Sexual Trauma and Shame

41:19 Common Misconceptions About Sexuality

42:21 Final Thoughts on Body Awareness and Healing


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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15467634 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0100 2893 1 7 full false The Impact of Weight Stigma and Social Biases on Embodiment with Dr Jason Jones The Impact of Weight Stigma and Social Biases on Embodiment with Dr Jason Jones Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Jason Jones, a registered psychologist and certified sex therapist, as they explore topics such as weight stigma, embodiment, sexuality, therapeutic support, and mind-body holism. Dr. Jones shares his professional journey into psychology and sex therapy, as well as insights on how these factors influence mental health, personal relationships, and self-appreciation. They also discuss practical advice for seeking therapy and navigating cultural shifts in understanding sexuality and body image, emphasizing the importance of trust and the ongoing learning process. Dr Jones’ has a significant amount of professional wisdom to share and this episode is as informative as it is validating. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:04 Meet Dr. Jason Jones
  • 03:10 Dr. Jones' Journey and Expertise
  • 05:08 Understanding Vulnerability and Behavioral Addictions
  • 14:11 Navigating Therapy and Finding the Right Fit
  • 20:41 Holistic View on Psychological Well-being
  • 25:30 Impact of Weight Stigma on Body Connection
  • 34:27 Reconnecting with the Body and Sexuality
  • 57:59 Final Thoughts 

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Jason Jones, a registered psychologist and certified sex therapist, as they explore topics such as weight stigma, embodiment, sexuality, therapeutic support, and mind-body holism. Dr. Jones shares his professional journey into psychology and sex therapy, as well as insights on how these factors influence mental health, personal relationships, and self-appreciation. They also discuss practical advice for seeking therapy and navigating cultural shifts in understanding sexuality and body image, emphasizing the importance of trust and the ongoing learning process. Dr Jones’ has a significant amount of professional wisdom to share and this episode is as informative as it is validating. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

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  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:04 Meet Dr. Jason Jones
  • 03:10 Dr. Jones' Journey and Expertise
  • 05:08 Understanding Vulnerability and Behavioral Addictions
  • 14:11 Navigating Therapy and Finding the Right Fit
  • 20:41 Holistic View on Psychological Well-being
  • 25:30 Impact of Weight Stigma on Body Connection
  • 34:27 Reconnecting with the Body and Sexuality
  • 57:59 Final Thoughts 

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15421975 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3624 1 6 full false How Professional Athleticism Alters Your Relationship With Your Body with Khan Porter How Professional Athleticism Alters Your Relationship With Your Body with Khan Porter Join Ailey Jolie and Khan Porter as they explore how mental health and early childhood trauma can influence the relationship a cis-gendered male has with their very own body. Khan opens up about his formative childhood years as a young boy who was bullied for being isolated and overweight and how this influenced a perception of himself and his body that still lingers in the back of his mind today. In this episode, Khan reflects on his struggle with his mental health, specifically his experience of an eating disorder. This conversation is vulnerable, informative and helps to illuminate a path forward to dissect the influences that keep us in and out of our bodies. 

In this episode: 

  • 01:04 Meet Khan Porter: Athlete and Mental Health Advocate
  • 03:58 Khan's Early Struggles with Body Image
  • 05:22 The Turning Point: Embracing Athleticism
  • 09:00 Battling an Eating Disorder
  • 17:50 The Fitness Industry's Dark Side
  • 23:12 The Alter Ego Effect in Sports
  • 30:09 Reconnecting with the Body
  • 35:43 Exploring Altered States of Consciousness
  • 36:42 Struggles with Self-Criticism and People-Pleasing
  • 37:54 Philosophical Pursuits: Ethics and Existentialism
  • 39:00 The Impact of External Validation
  • 40:05 Connecting to Your Body: A Guiding Force
  • 41:43 The Importance of Contentment
  • 43:14 Navigating Negative Patterns and Physical Feelings
  • 53:42 External Influences on Disembodiment
  • 01:04:01 Balancing Mindful and Mindless Moments
  • 01:07:14 Concluding Thoughts on Embodiment

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Khan Porter as they explore how mental health and early childhood trauma can influence the relationship a cis-gendered male has with their very own body. Khan opens up about his formative childhood years as a young boy who was bullied for being isolated and overweight and how this influenced a perception of himself and his body that still lingers in the back of his mind today. In this episode, Khan reflects on his struggle with his mental health, specifically his experience of an eating disorder. This conversation is vulnerable, informative and helps to illuminate a path forward to dissect the influences that keep us in and out of our bodies. 

In this episode: 

  • 01:04 Meet Khan Porter: Athlete and Mental Health Advocate
  • 03:58 Khan's Early Struggles with Body Image
  • 05:22 The Turning Point: Embracing Athleticism
  • 09:00 Battling an Eating Disorder
  • 17:50 The Fitness Industry's Dark Side
  • 23:12 The Alter Ego Effect in Sports
  • 30:09 Reconnecting with the Body
  • 35:43 Exploring Altered States of Consciousness
  • 36:42 Struggles with Self-Criticism and People-Pleasing
  • 37:54 Philosophical Pursuits: Ethics and Existentialism
  • 39:00 The Impact of External Validation
  • 40:05 Connecting to Your Body: A Guiding Force
  • 41:43 The Importance of Contentment
  • 43:14 Navigating Negative Patterns and Physical Feelings
  • 53:42 External Influences on Disembodiment
  • 01:04:01 Balancing Mindful and Mindless Moments
  • 01:07:14 Concluding Thoughts on Embodiment

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15354547 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0100 4344 2 5 full false The Importance of Embodiment in the Expression of Sexuality with Paula Leech The Importance of Embodiment in the Expression of Sexuality with Paula Leech Join Ailey Jolie and Paula Leech for the fourth episode of "In This Body." In this episode, Ailey and Paula speak to the crucial role embodiment plays in the expression of healthy sexuality. Paula shares the early influences of her work and what led her to become a sex therapist and relationship counselor. Together, they delve into topics such as the impact of culture on sexuality, the manifestation of intergenerational sexual trauma, the significance of vulnerability in sexual dynamics, the role of intimacy and trust in overcoming sexual anxiety, and the importance of viewing sex as a form of play and expression. Paula introduces her embodiment model, Sensate Focus, as a therapeutic technique to enhance body connection and sexual experiences. This episode is as engaging as it is educational. We hope you enjoy it.

In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:04 Meet Paula Leach: An Expert in Sex Therapy
  • 03:18 Paula's Personal Journey into Therapy
  • 06:23 Intergenerational Sexual Trauma
  • 13:31 Growing Up in a Sex-Positive Household
  • 17:00 Cultural Impact on Sexuality
  • 20:02 The Concept of Sexual Performance
  • 25:51 Sensate Focus and Mindful Embodiment
  • 29:51 Understanding Initiation in Relationships
  • 30:48 The Role of Body Image and Trauma
  • 31:47 Quick Fix Culture and Sexuality
  • 33:23 The Depth of Sex Therapy
  • 36:38 Physiology and Sexual Functions
  • 39:52 Sexuality as a Healing Process
  • 41:57 Exploring Sexual Anxiety
  • 43:56 Sources of Sexual Anxiety
  • 46:02 Anxiety's Impact on Sexuality
  • 48:22 Consent and Power Dynamics in Sex
  • 51:13 Sexuality as Play and Exploration
  • 55:47 Intimacy Challenges and Authenticity
  • 57:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Paula Leech for the fourth episode of "In This Body." In this episode, Ailey and Paula speak to the crucial role embodiment plays in the expression of healthy sexuality. Paula shares the early influences of her work and what led her to become a sex therapist and relationship counselor. Together, they delve into topics such as the impact of culture on sexuality, the manifestation of intergenerational sexual trauma, the significance of vulnerability in sexual dynamics, the role of intimacy and trust in overcoming sexual anxiety, and the importance of viewing sex as a form of play and expression. Paula introduces her embodiment model, Sensate Focus, as a therapeutic technique to enhance body connection and sexual experiences. This episode is as engaging as it is educational. We hope you enjoy it.

In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:04 Meet Paula Leach: An Expert in Sex Therapy
  • 03:18 Paula's Personal Journey into Therapy
  • 06:23 Intergenerational Sexual Trauma
  • 13:31 Growing Up in a Sex-Positive Household
  • 17:00 Cultural Impact on Sexuality
  • 20:02 The Concept of Sexual Performance
  • 25:51 Sensate Focus and Mindful Embodiment
  • 29:51 Understanding Initiation in Relationships
  • 30:48 The Role of Body Image and Trauma
  • 31:47 Quick Fix Culture and Sexuality
  • 33:23 The Depth of Sex Therapy
  • 36:38 Physiology and Sexual Functions
  • 39:52 Sexuality as a Healing Process
  • 41:57 Exploring Sexual Anxiety
  • 43:56 Sources of Sexual Anxiety
  • 46:02 Anxiety's Impact on Sexuality
  • 48:22 Consent and Power Dynamics in Sex
  • 51:13 Sexuality as Play and Exploration
  • 55:47 Intimacy Challenges and Authenticity
  • 57:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15326177 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3578 1 4 full false The Power of Dream Work with Dr. Leslie Ellis The Power of Dream Work with Dr. Leslie Ellis Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Leslie Ellis for In This Body's third episode. In this episode, Ailey and Dr Ellis discuss focusing-oriented therapy, the transformative power of dream work, and how dreams serve as profound access points to the unconscious. Dr. Ellis shares her journey from journalism to psychology, her experiences working with trauma, and the importance of embodiment in addressing unfelt experiences. Together they  also explore the relationship between dream work and trauma, the often misunderstood nature of nightmares, and their potential for profound healing.We hope you enjoy the episode. 

In this episode: 

  • 01:04 Meet Dr. Leslie Ellis: Expert in Somatic Therapy and Dream Work
  • 03:20 Leslie's Journey into Depth Psychology and Somatics
  • 06:09 Integrating Focusing and Dream Work in Therapy
  • 08:04 Challenges and Adaptations in Early Practice
  • 09:03 The Unconscious in the Body: Insights from Pacifica
  • 15:13 Focusing-Oriented Therapy vs. Traditional Therapy
  • 19:17 Creating Safe Spaces for Trauma Healing
  • 24:21 The Power of Focusing in Trauma Therapy
  • 32:57 Dream Work: A Gateway to the Unconscious
  • 36:11 The Nature of Dream Processing
  • 36:43 Emotional Significance of Dreams
  • 37:22 Dreams as a Therapeutic Tool
  • 39:05 Bias Against Dreamwork
  • 40:32 The Unconscious and Felt Sense
  • 42:56 Understanding Nightmares
  • 45:58 Case Study: Transformative Nightmare
  • 51:20 The Value of Nightmares
  • 56:40 Dreams and Embodiment
  • 01:04:13 Resources for Therapists

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Leslie Ellis for In This Body's third episode. In this episode, Ailey and Dr Ellis discuss focusing-oriented therapy, the transformative power of dream work, and how dreams serve as profound access points to the unconscious. Dr. Ellis shares her journey from journalism to psychology, her experiences working with trauma, and the importance of embodiment in addressing unfelt experiences. Together they  also explore the relationship between dream work and trauma, the often misunderstood nature of nightmares, and their potential for profound healing.We hope you enjoy the episode. 

In this episode: 

  • 01:04 Meet Dr. Leslie Ellis: Expert in Somatic Therapy and Dream Work
  • 03:20 Leslie's Journey into Depth Psychology and Somatics
  • 06:09 Integrating Focusing and Dream Work in Therapy
  • 08:04 Challenges and Adaptations in Early Practice
  • 09:03 The Unconscious in the Body: Insights from Pacifica
  • 15:13 Focusing-Oriented Therapy vs. Traditional Therapy
  • 19:17 Creating Safe Spaces for Trauma Healing
  • 24:21 The Power of Focusing in Trauma Therapy
  • 32:57 Dream Work: A Gateway to the Unconscious
  • 36:11 The Nature of Dream Processing
  • 36:43 Emotional Significance of Dreams
  • 37:22 Dreams as a Therapeutic Tool
  • 39:05 Bias Against Dreamwork
  • 40:32 The Unconscious and Felt Sense
  • 42:56 Understanding Nightmares
  • 45:58 Case Study: Transformative Nightmare
  • 51:20 The Value of Nightmares
  • 56:40 Dreams and Embodiment
  • 01:04:13 Resources for Therapists

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]]> Ailey Jolie Buzzsprout-15273860 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0100 4107 1 3 full false Exploring the Intersection of Somatic Healing & Sexual Wellbeing with Ariel Giarretto Exploring the Intersection of Somatic Healing & Sexual Wellbeing with Ariel Giarretto Join Ailey Jolie and Ariel Giarretto for In This Body's second episode. In this episode, Ariel shares their personal path to discovering the deep connection between body awareness and sexual well-being. Ariel discusses the different approaches of a sex educator and a somatic sexologist, and why integrating a trauma-informed lens is critical when addressing sexuality and the body. Importantly, Ariel touches on cultural and societal barriers that lead to sexual and somatic disconnection. Ariel and Ailey explore what it means to be disconnected from one’s sexuality and the implications this disconnection has on individual and societal well-being. Ariel discusses her work in the full embodiment model, which entails a holistic approach to sexual healing and building body awareness. This discussion highlights the importance of being fully present in one’s body to live a life anchored in our values, our expression, and our truth. Join us for a rich conversation that not only explores the intersections of somatics and sexuality but also offers practical insights and inspiration for personal growth and healing. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 00:55 Meet Ariel Giarretto: Her Journey into Somatic Therapy
  • 03:32 Ariel's Early Influences and Career Path
  • 06:16 Discovering Somatic Experiencing and Sexuality
  • 10:40 Combining Somatic Therapy with Sexual Education
  • 14:51 Developing the Full Embodiment Model
  • 28:19 The Political and Cultural Dimensions of Sexuality
  • 32:26 The Importance of Sexuality
  • 34:14 Challenges in Developing the Model
  • 34:34 Cultural Differences in Sexuality
  • 35:28 Teaching Methods and Overcoming Barriers
  • 38:21 Repatterning and Somatic Awareness
  • 49:20 Embodiment and Infertility
  • 58:54 Final Thoughts on Embodiment

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and Ariel Giarretto for In This Body's second episode. In this episode, Ariel shares their personal path to discovering the deep connection between body awareness and sexual well-being. Ariel discusses the different approaches of a sex educator and a somatic sexologist, and why integrating a trauma-informed lens is critical when addressing sexuality and the body. Importantly, Ariel touches on cultural and societal barriers that lead to sexual and somatic disconnection. Ariel and Ailey explore what it means to be disconnected from one’s sexuality and the implications this disconnection has on individual and societal well-being. Ariel discusses her work in the full embodiment model, which entails a holistic approach to sexual healing and building body awareness. This discussion highlights the importance of being fully present in one’s body to live a life anchored in our values, our expression, and our truth. Join us for a rich conversation that not only explores the intersections of somatics and sexuality but also offers practical insights and inspiration for personal growth and healing. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 00:55 Meet Ariel Giarretto: Her Journey into Somatic Therapy
  • 03:32 Ariel's Early Influences and Career Path
  • 06:16 Discovering Somatic Experiencing and Sexuality
  • 10:40 Combining Somatic Therapy with Sexual Education
  • 14:51 Developing the Full Embodiment Model
  • 28:19 The Political and Cultural Dimensions of Sexuality
  • 32:26 The Importance of Sexuality
  • 34:14 Challenges in Developing the Model
  • 34:34 Cultural Differences in Sexuality
  • 35:28 Teaching Methods and Overcoming Barriers
  • 38:21 Repatterning and Somatic Awareness
  • 49:20 Embodiment and Infertility
  • 58:54 Final Thoughts on Embodiment

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]]> Ailey Buzzsprout-15222996 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3800 1 2 full false This Body Is Home with Ailey Jolie This Body Is Home with Ailey Jolie Join Ailey Jolie and her interviewer, Giselle La Pompe-Moore for the first episode of In This Body. Giselle is a slow living advocate, author of "Take It In," artist, and writer of "Be Difficult, Darling" on Substack. Her approach to slow living emphasizes making joy, healing, and reflection more accessible to help us cope with fast-paced, distracted, and disconnected living. Giselle explores how we can find Quiet Joy in simple, everyday things, practice Quiet Rebellion by questioning hustle culture, and embrace Quiet Healing without the pressure of perfect wellness. Her ultimate goal is to inspire a Quiet Revolution, where we slow down enough to reconnect with our humanity and create meaningful social change.

In this episode Ailey reflects on her early childhood experiences of sexual abuse and neglect, and how this led to her life almost ending due to an eating disorder. She speaks to how struggling with an eating disorder was a result of wanting to numb the pain she had experienced as a young girl. Ailey reflects on how her personal experiences are woven into her professional life, and how her work as a psychotherapist is rooted in what her younger self needed. This interview is vulnerable, tender, and will open your heart to the grief and joy that is inhabiting a body. We hope you enjoy. 

In this episode: 

  • 1.04 - Ailey speaks on why it was so hard to record her own solo episode
  • 9.09 - Ailey reflects on how the relationship with her body has influenced her personal and professional life
  • 14:40 - Ailey speaks to the unconscious mechanisms which led her to dancing
  • 17:50 - The experiences that shaped Ailey’s understanding of embodiment
  • 19:39 - Ailey shares some personal stories highlighting the journey it has been to connect with her body
  • 22:09 - What Ailey wants everyone to know about the relationship she has with her body
  • 25:04 - How Ailey reconciles feeling safe as an individual vs feeling unsafe as a woman in the world 
  • 28:59 - What led Ailey to be so passionate about embodiment 
  • 32:44 - The challenges Ailey had to overcome in her journey towards embodiment 
  • 42:54 - How the relationship Ailey has with her body has influenced how she moves through life 
  • 47:49 - How connecting to Ailey’s body impacted the relationships she has with others 
  • 51:34 - The role people play in their own embodiment 
  • 54:54 - How societal expectations affect the relationship Ailey has with her body 
  • 59:44 - How Ailey’s work in embodiment contributes to deeper social and political change 
  • 1:03:04 - How embodiment can lead you into authenticity with your Self 
  • 1:11:04  - Ailey speaks to the misconceptions people have around embodiment 
  • 1:14:49 - How your body can communicate with you
  • 1:17:59 - The advice Ailey would give to her younger self
  • 1:21:49 - What Ailey hopes listeners will take from this podcast

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]]> Join Ailey Jolie and her interviewer, Giselle La Pompe-Moore for the first episode of In This Body. Giselle is a slow living advocate, author of "Take It In," artist, and writer of "Be Difficult, Darling" on Substack. Her approach to slow living emphasizes making joy, healing, and reflection more accessible to help us cope with fast-paced, distracted, and disconnected living. Giselle explores how we can find Quiet Joy in simple, everyday things, practice Quiet Rebellion by questioning hustle culture, and embrace Quiet Healing without the pressure of perfect wellness. Her ultimate goal is to inspire a Quiet Revolution, where we slow down enough to reconnect with our humanity and create meaningful social change.

In this episode Ailey reflects on her early childhood experiences of sexual abuse and neglect, and how this led to her life almost ending due to an eating disorder. She speaks to how struggling with an eating disorder was a result of wanting to numb the pain she had experienced as a young girl. Ailey reflects on how her personal experiences are woven into her professional life, and how her work as a psychotherapist is rooted in what her younger self needed. This interview is vulnerable, tender, and will open your heart to the grief and joy that is inhabiting a body. We hope you enjoy. 

In this episode: 

  • 1.04 - Ailey speaks on why it was so hard to record her own solo episode
  • 9.09 - Ailey reflects on how the relationship with her body has influenced her personal and professional life
  • 14:40 - Ailey speaks to the unconscious mechanisms which led her to dancing
  • 17:50 - The experiences that shaped Ailey’s understanding of embodiment
  • 19:39 - Ailey shares some personal stories highlighting the journey it has been to connect with her body
  • 22:09 - What Ailey wants everyone to know about the relationship she has with her body
  • 25:04 - How Ailey reconciles feeling safe as an individual vs feeling unsafe as a woman in the world 
  • 28:59 - What led Ailey to be so passionate about embodiment 
  • 32:44 - The challenges Ailey had to overcome in her journey towards embodiment 
  • 42:54 - How the relationship Ailey has with her body has influenced how she moves through life 
  • 47:49 - How connecting to Ailey’s body impacted the relationships she has with others 
  • 51:34 - The role people play in their own embodiment 
  • 54:54 - How societal expectations affect the relationship Ailey has with her body 
  • 59:44 - How Ailey’s work in embodiment contributes to deeper social and political change 
  • 1:03:04 - How embodiment can lead you into authenticity with your Self 
  • 1:11:04  - Ailey speaks to the misconceptions people have around embodiment 
  • 1:14:49 - How your body can communicate with you
  • 1:17:59 - The advice Ailey would give to her younger self
  • 1:21:49 - What Ailey hopes listeners will take from this podcast

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]]> Ailey Buzzsprout-15168579 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0100 5090 1 1 full false Introducing: In This Body the Podcast Introducing: In This Body the Podcast In This Body is a podcast dedicated to providing thoughtful dialogue to demystify the unseen influence of the unconscious in your life. Through consciously curated conversations with leading experts from across the globe, we’ll uncover the silent stories woven into the fabric of our lives, unlocking the door to genuine change and deeper authenticity. Everything your mind has not processed lives inside your body. Everything your mind has not processed will rule your life until it is revealed. Repeating patterns isn’t fate. You are not destined to live the same life as your parents or keep dating the same type of people. In This Body will support you to bring more awareness to the wisdom that is within your very own skin.

You can find more about the podcast over on our website and Instagram. 

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]]> In This Body is a podcast dedicated to providing thoughtful dialogue to demystify the unseen influence of the unconscious in your life. Through consciously curated conversations with leading experts from across the globe, we’ll uncover the silent stories woven into the fabric of our lives, unlocking the door to genuine change and deeper authenticity. Everything your mind has not processed lives inside your body. Everything your mind has not processed will rule your life until it is revealed. Repeating patterns isn’t fate. You are not destined to live the same life as your parents or keep dating the same type of people. In This Body will support you to bring more awareness to the wisdom that is within your very own skin.

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