The Embodiment Coaching Podcast

Kristin Neff, a pioneering researcher in self-compassion and Associate Professor at the University of Texas, shares her insights on fostering kindness towards oneself. She defines self-compassion and explains its three key components. The conversation highlights the differences between self-esteem and self-compassion, and how cultural and gender influences shape these ideals. With mental health challenges on the rise post-COVID, Kristin emphasizes self-compassion as a crucial tool for resilience and well-being, especially in high-stress environments.

In this session Jakob talks about methods, tips and information on how men can effectively increase their testosterone naturally. It is the hormone that defines men's essence, and he shows men how to rediscover this power. Not a less valuable episode for females too. Find more information about Jakob here: https://mensrevival.de/ ------------------------------------------ For several years now, Jakob has been studying the incredible tools that evolution has given us as humans. He is fascinated and excited by the question of how we can make the best use of these. We have enormous potential, but we remain far behind our potential because we sabotage ourselves through poor nutrition and poor lifestyle choices. You will find answers to this question in his books... from one perspective or another. He now earns his living from this successful search and passes on his findings in the form of online courses, e-books, blog articles, videos and podcasts. ------------------------------------------ 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/

Keith Martin-Smith, an author and ordained Zen priest, dives into a fascinating exploration of American culture, spirituality, and personal growth. He discusses the intersection of therapy and Buddhism, arguing that true awakening requires emotional awareness. Keith critiques the hyper-individualism in the U.S. and its effects on community. The conversation also humorously touches on what it takes to start an American cult and the importance of embodiment in spirituality, offering insights into contemporary masculinity and self-improvement.

Lead magician Bradley joins me to talk viral videos, everything wrong with social media, not being present, being consumers, fake friends, community, alternatives to it, signature workshops, podcasts. Super useful if you hate FB or Insta, but need to sell. Find out more about Bradley here: MajikMedia.com MajikKids.com BradleyMorrisMeditations.com ------ Bradley T. Morris is the dynamic creative force behind Majik Media & Majik Kids. With two decades of entrepreneurial experience, Bradley's created viral videos, binge-worthy courses, and a meditation library reaching millions. He's led close to 1000 transformational workshops, built a couple dozen thriving online communities and coached hundreds of creators to bring their visions to life in big, bold, beautiful ways. Bradley left social media in 2016 to focus on real-world connections, and in the process re-imagined how humans can do business. He went on to create & tour an incredibly popular signature workshop called, "Thriving in Business without Social Media" which has supported thousands of entrepreneurs to adopt relationships-based marketing strategies to grow their work in the world. In 2021, Bradley partnered with his son, Sauryn to launch Majik Kids where they offer the most magical audio stories, music, meditation and learning activity library for kids, classes and families via their Majik Kids App and book library-- paying their artists 50% of the revenue. As a hobby, Bradley plays professional golf and loves adventuring with his family, dog (Bonkers) and friends. ------ 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/

Therapist and sexuality coach Charna joins me to talk Healing Sex, Staci Haines, somatics, trauma, PTSD, Good Vibrations, armouring, bodywork, boundaries, Love Island, p*n, "green flags", online offerings, her podcast, d*k pics, and more! A deep but fun and useful one for all. Find more about Charna here: https://passionatelife.org/ and www.charnacassell.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Charna Cassell, an LMFT, and a Trauma-Trained Psychotherapist and Sexuality Coach, helps clients heal from trauma and find bodily joy, emotional regulation, vitality, and hope. For over two decades, first, as a sex educator at Good Vibrations located in San Francisco, then, as a Master Somatic Coach, a bodyworker, and now a licensed psychotherapist. Outside of private practice, Charna teaches sexuality education classes, leads body wisdom workshops, and offers trauma and resilience training in various institutions, nonprofits, and therapeutic settings. Currently, she is building an online course, Pathways to Peace: Mindful Practices for Transformative and Vibrant Living (https://courses.charnacassell.com/courses/pathways-to-peace), and writing a book. Charna's work and expertise have been featured in Oprah magazine, TeenVogue.com, InStyle.com, Psychcentral.com, and Askmen.com. Charna is in private practice in Oakland, California. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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/