The Embodiment Coaching Podcast

In a captivating discussion, Daniel Kingsley, a former barrister turned embodied public speaking coach, shares his journey from high-stakes law to helping others find their voice. He tackles the roots of public speaking anxiety, emphasizing self-reassurance and the power of vulnerability. Daniel reveals practical techniques to cultivate relational presence and enhance audience connection through eye contact and breathing. He advocates for authenticity over memorization, guiding listeners to engage with courage and warmth while serving their audience's needs.

   Compassion teacher Chris joins me to talk public speaking, self-compassion, treating ourselves as friends, self-hatred, the body of self compassion, breath and metta practice, the two self compassion fears, resilience, shame, intention, trauma, “backdraft”, failure, and paradox.     A lovely one for all of us.    Find more about Christopher Germer here: https://chrisgermer.com/  ------------------------------------------------------------------------    Chris Germer, PhD is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program with Kristin Neff in 2010 and MSC has since been taught to over 250,000 people worldwide. They co-authored two books on MSC, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program.    Chris spends most of his time lecturing and leading workshops around the world on mindfulness and self-compassion.  He is also the author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion; he co-edited two influential volumes on therapy, Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, and Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy; and he maintains a small online practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. -------------------------------------------------------------------------    Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about CEC – https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cec    Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demo sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/  

   In this episode, stick with us throughout the first ten minutes while Mark's microphone gets upgraded - the content is well worth it & does get event better!    Movement nerd and yogi Julie, joins me to talk embodiment, “queenagers”, working through BS, what truth is, activism, ageing, beauty, mental health, information overload, no-electrics cafe, doom scrolling, travel tips, the wild ride of life, teaching in person, and more.     A friendly ramble.     Find out more about Julie Martin here: https://www.brahmaniyoga.com/  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------    Raised as a Vedantist, Julie grew up immersed in the philosophy of yoga. In her 20's she began to practice asana and research different ways of moving while studying the history of yoga. The resulting discovery is that yoga is EVOLVING and always has, so we have permission to explore these practices, challenge the myths, and move forward with knowledge and awareness.    Julie's mission is to EMPOWER your practice. To help find your own pace, fluidity, and strength in a structure that is an invitation, not a rule.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------    Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about CEC – https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cec    Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demo sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

   Former professional dancer turned dance psychologist Peter, has spent the past two decades studying why we dance and what it does for us. We talk learning, language, what dance is, where it starts, why people don’t dance, innate dance, attractive dance, social functions of dance, Parkinson’s, and what a more dancephillic world would be like.     A fun and sciencey one.     Find out more about Dr.Peter Lovatt here: https://www.peterlovatt.com/  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------    Dr Peter Lovatt is a Psychologist with a special interest in movement, dance and well-being. Peter spent twenty years working in university research labs, where he studied the impact of movement on human thinking and behaviour, and on the symptoms of the neurodegenerative condition known as Parkinson’s disease. Peter’s expertise is in experimental cognitive psychology and his work on memory, thinking, mood, language learning, problem solving, dance and Parkinson’s disease has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals. He is the author of two books – The Dance Cure: The surprising secret to being smarter, stronger, happier and Dance Psychology: the science of dance and dancers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------       Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about CEC – https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cec    Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demo sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

In this episode Mark shares about his two latest initiatives. One is to support women in the world of embodiment & even out the field of the currently prominent male names by showcasing some amazing female teachers. Secondly, he's announcing his new body of work - supporting male youth through coaching, while lifting weights at the gym. Join this free Women Rising event next week, or suggest it to a friend:  https://embodimentunlimited.com/women-rising-panels/  Check out Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: https://youtube.com/@feralphilosophy_mw?si=PHJcNwK4GYpRSflK  --------------------------------------------- Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

   Mindfulness teacher and TV personality Ruby joins me to talk mindfulness, our evolutionary alarm system, the science of mindfulness, yoga, the taboos of mental health, trauma, therapy, humour, being the centre of attention, her husband, and her new show. A fast paced feast.      Find more about Ruby Wax here: https://www.rubywax.net/  -----------------------------------    Ruby Wax is a comedian, performer, best-selling author & corporate speaker. She works towards better mental health for us all.  She helps us understand how we can take control of our overstressed and over critical minds. -----------------------------------    Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about CEC – https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cec    Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demo sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

   Fitness pro Andrew joins me to talk “fitness for normal people”, women in gyms, stereotypes, mental health, habits, behaviour change, aspirational identity, “body positivity”, food buckets, bears, personal responsibility and victimhood.     A super useful one if you’d like to be healthier.    Find more about Andrew here: https://andrewcoatesfitness.com/  --------------------------------------------------    The work of Andrew Coates with clients doesn’t begin and end in the gym. It takes into account all relevant aspects of lifestyle and interactive support throughout - not only on exercise and improved nutrition, but on strategies to get better sleep, better self talk and mindset.    Add to that he cohosts a weekly fitness podcast called Lift Free & Diet Hard, where he speaks to local and international fitness industry leaders on important fitness and nutrition topics. -------------------------------------------------    Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about CEC – https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cec    Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demo sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

   Power expert Kasia joins me to talk Taoism, being a Dominatrix, taking the lead, “scenes”, trauma and kink, stagnation, shame, why people are anxious, embodied morality, rage, victimhood, “victim wars” and stages, why hippies are scared of power, and verbal self defence.     A juicy and important one.    Learn more about Kasia here: https://www.kasiaurbaniak.com/  ------------------------------------------------------------------    Kasia Urbaniak is the founder and CEO of The Academy, a school that teaches women the foundations of power and influence.     Kasia's perspective on power is unique. Over the course of nearly 20 years, she has worked as professional Dominatrix, practiced Taoist alchemy in one of the oldest female-led monasteries in China and obtained dozens of certifications in different disciplines, including Medical Qi Gong and Systemic Constellations.    Since founding The Academy in 2013, Kasia has taught over 4,000 women practical tools to step into leadership positions in their relationships, families, workplaces, and wider communities. She has spoken at corporations and conferences worldwide. -------------------------------------------------------------------       Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about CEC – https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cec    Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demo sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

   Business coach Caroline joins me to talk coaching, what makes marketing ethical, slowing down sales, authenticity, pricing, “feast and famine”, strategy, reframing “marketing”, giving vs over-giving, niching, procrastination and the biggest mistakes people make. A super useful one.    Find out more about Caroline here: https://www.carolineleon.com/blog/  -------------------------------------------------------------------------    Caroline Leon is a business coach who specializes in supporting service-based, online business owners - such as coaches, healers and teachers - to build and grow sustainable businesses.    She supports business owners to do away with the gross and manipulative tactics so prevalent these days online and instead adopt ethical growth strategies that put people before profits.    Find her online: Facebook | Instagram | Community | Website    To receive the best of what she knows about building a business with integrity, sign up to her weekly Soulful Strategies e-letter here. -------------------------------------------------------------------------    Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about CEC – https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cec    Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

   Business coach Gemma joins me to talk motherhood, passive income, business models, memberships vs group calls, launches, VIP day, why selling is hard, pricing, “pay what you can”, accessibility, course completion, boundaries, YouTube, referrals, and the most common mistakes people make. A super useful one if you run a business.    Find out more about Gemma here: https://www.gemmagilbert.com/  -------------------------------------    Gemma is a Business Coach helping fully-booked service-providers scale to 10-20K months with an evergreen group programme, without exhausting high-pressure launches. ------------------------------------- Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about CEC – https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cec Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/