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Sunday Pick: The meaning of embodiment w/ Prentis Hemphill | How to Be a Better Human

Nov 10, 2024

Prentis Hemphill, a therapist, somatics teacher, and founder of The Embodiment Institute, explores the deep mind-body connection. He emphasizes how being fully present in our bodies enhances self-awareness and healing. Through discussions on somatic practices, Hemphill reveals how physicality can transform emotional experiences and foster personal growth. He also highlights the importance of community in healing, advocating for collective practices to address generational trauma. Listeners are inspired to integrate these concepts into their everyday lives for deeper connections.

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Intro

3min

Exploring the Mind-Body Connection in Healing

2min

Exploring Somatics: The Body's Role in Healing and Transformation

2min

Embodiment and the Journey of Self-Discovery

12min

Integration of Mind and Body: The Journey Towards Embodiment

3min

Embodied Healing and Community Connection

17min

A Grateful Conclusion and Encouragement for Engagement

3min

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Our bodies and minds are deeply intertwined, yet we often overlook this vital connection in our daily lives. In this episode of How to Be a Better Human from the TED Audio Collective, host Chris Duffy welcomes therapist, somatics teacher, author, and founder of The Embodiment Institute, Prentis Hemphill. Prentis shares what it means to be fully present in your body -- and explains how cultivating a sense of embodiment can enhance your self-understanding, and your relationship with the world.

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