Wisdom from Within

I'm Ready to Be Seen | Ep 8

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Dr. Anna Marie shares the powerful moment her body forced her to walk away from medication, and how that awakening led her to rewire her brain, reclaim her health, and transform her life. This episode dives into body intelligence, nervous system healing, and how to listen when your body is screaming for change. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment, this conversation will show you how to reconnect and take your power back.

Chapters

04:30 – Breaking Free from Medication

07:30 – Why We Ignore Our Body’s Signals

10:00 – Rewiring the Brain & Asking Better Questions

13:30 – Becoming the “Actor” of Your Own Life

17:00 – Rewriting Your Past to Empower Your Future

21:00 – Healing the Nervous System & Emotional Release

27:30 – When Success No Longer Feels Aligned

30:00 – The Hard Decision That Changed Everything

34:00 – What to Do When Fear Takes Over

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🎵 Music by Max Lilivois @prd.maxxell

When You Stop Proving Yourself | Ep 7

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Madison Malloy shares her wild journey with Wall Street, comedy, reinvention, and the powerful moment she stopped trying to prove herself. This episode dives into intuition, anxiety, manifestation, and why listening to your gut can completely transform your life. If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing validation or living in stress, this conversation will challenge you to trust yourself, take risks, and finally lighten up.

Chapters:

03:30 – The Hidden Stress of “Success”

08:30 – Living in Fight-or-Flight Without Knowing It

12:00 – The Pivot: Listening to Intuition

15:00 – Manifestation vs Intuition: What’s the Difference?

18:30 – Learning to Trust Your Gut

22:00 – From Scarcity to Abundance Mindset

26:30 – Rock Bottom & The Power of Gratitude

30:00 – Rewiring Thoughts & Rejecting Negative Energy

33:30 – Comedy, Risk, and Not Taking Life So Seriously

40:00 – Finding Alignment, Freedom & a New Environment

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My Book: Your Body is Speaking

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🎵 Music by Max Lilivois @prd.maxxell

Your Body Knows Before Your Brain | Ep 6

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Dr. Ryan Williamson shares how the brain holds both conscious and unconscious wisdom, and why true healing begins when we stop chasing external validation and start listening within. In this episode, Ryan opens up about trauma, perfectionism, and the stress patterns that shaped his life, while also explaining the science behind movement, breathwork, meditation, and the brain-body connection. It’s a powerful conversation on how to rewire your mind, regulate your body, and live with greater clarity and purpose.

Chapters

00:00 – Trauma, Achievement & Never Feeling Good Enough

03:00 – The Brain’s Wisdoms: Conscious vs Unconscious Memory

08:00 – External Success Can’t Heal Inner Pain

11:00 – How Stress Rewires the Brain & Body

16:30 – The Science Behind the Power of Gesture

23:00 – Why Movement, Breathwork & Meditation Matter

28:00 – Tapping Into the Brain-Body Connection

32:00 – The Incredible Brain and Living With Purpose

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My Book: Your Body is Speaking

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🎵 Music by Max Lilivois @prd.maxxell

Unlock Confidence Lead with Intuition | Ep 5

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

A powerful, science-backed perspective on how to unlock confidence, intuition, and true leadership from within. After reaching external success, Courtney McDermott realized something was missing, and began a journey of trusting inner intelligence over external expectations. In this episode, she explains why slowing down, relaxing, and even simply lying down can reconnect you to your deepest wisdom and transform your life.

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🎵 Music by Max Lilivois @prd.maxxell

Chapters

03:00 – Success Without Fulfillment
06:00 – The “Cold Shower” Wake Up Moments
10:00 – Inner Knowing vs External Expectations
14:00 – Trusting Intuition as Intelligence
20:00 – Why We Don’t Trust Ourselves
27:00 – The Power of Relaxation (Lie Down Practice)
33:00 – Releasing Stress Through the Body
39:00 – Leadership, Vulnerability & Inner Trust
43:00 – Final Takeaway: You Don’t Need More, You Need to Relax

Say It And Be Free | Ep. 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Erin Washington shares her deeply personal journey about hidden struggles with body image and disordered eating to living a life of authenticity and purpose. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about vulnerability, self-worth, and the courage to speak the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. Erin reveals how embracing her story led to healing, alignment, and the creation of her Blue Butterfly Foundation, helping others feel seen and empowered.

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🎵 Music by Max Lilivois @prd.maxxell

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to Erin Washington

04:30 – Identity, Soccer, and Losing Self-Worth

09:00 – Hidden Struggles with Body Image & Eating Disorders

13:30 – The Turning Point

20:00 – Learning to Trust Your Body

25:30 – Creating the Blue Butterfly Foundation

34:00 – Signs, Intuition, and Following Nudges

41:00 – Leadership Through Authentic Living

44:00 – Modeling Truth for Your Children

47:00 – Final Message: Trust Yourself and Your Story

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Without Your Heart, There's Nothing | Ep. 3

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Ben Katt shares his journey from burnout and external expectations to rediscovery. Through stories of spiritual awakening, the hero’s journey, and learning to trust the inner voice, Jen and Ben explore how reconnecting with ourselves allows us to live with greater purpose, clarity, and impact. This episode is a moving reminder that the path forward begins within.

https://jenaks.com/

My Book: Your Body is Speaking

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🎵 Music by Max Lilivois @prd.maxxell

Chapters:

01:30 – Ben’s Work and Background in Transformation
04:00 – “The Way Forward Is Within” Explained
06:30 – Ben’s Early Spiritual Journey
09:00 – Losing Connection While Helping Others
11:00 – The Moment That Changed Everything
13:30 – Recognizing Burnout and External Living
16:30 – Learning to Trust the Inner Voice
18:30 – The Masks We Wear in Life
22:00 – The Power of Letting Go
24:30 – Awakening Inner Wisdom
26:30 – Why Inner Work Matters for Leadership
29:00 – Purpose, Presence, and Service
32:00 – Ben’s Book and Where to Find His Work

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My Body Led the Lesson | Ep. 2

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Books and business strategist Amber Vilhauer shares the powerful moment her body led her to create a new framework for alignment. In this conversation, Amber explains how listening to intuition, understanding unmet needs, and serving the right person can transform both business and personal life. She dives into the “Foundational Four” alignment framework and reveals how true success comes from reconnecting with yourself.

https://jenaks.com/

My Book: Your Body is Speaking

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🎵 Music by Max Lilivois @prd.maxxell

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From Self-Doubt to Embodied Leadership | Ep. 1

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0500

In this powerful first episode of The Wisdom From Within, host Jen Aks shares the deeply personal story that sparked her mission. Jen discovered that intelligence comes in many forms, far beyond what schools measure.

Through Jen's journey of healing, learning, and teaching others, she reveals how reconnecting with your body, emotions, and inner wisdom can restore confidence and purpose. This episode introduces the concept of “bodyset”, the idea that true leadership and clarity come from listening to the intelligence within.

If you’ve ever doubted your worth or felt like you didn’t fit the traditional mold, this conversation will remind you: you are intelligent, you are worthy, and your voice matters!

Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to Wisdom From Within
07:00 – The Dinner Invitation That Triggered a Turning Point
10:00 – A Moment of Breakdown and the Decision to Change
19:00 – COVID and the Birth of the Gesture Practice
22:00 – The Universal Language of Expansion and Contraction
23:30 – The Science: How Your Hands Connect to Your Brain
24:30 – Introducing “Bodyset” and Leading From Within
27:00 – Final Message: You Are Intelligent, Worthy, and Needed

🎵 Music by Max Lilivois

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