The Embodiment Coaching Podcast

Michaela has a strong background in therapy as well as spiritual arts like tantra, did thousands of hours of couples counselling and runs her own podcast successfully. In this interview she will take Mark through questions around embodiment and intimacy, trauma patterns and love attraction. Please note this is the audio of an audio-visual session with a live Zoom group so there may be reference to things shown and comments in the chat. To access the full visual recording and 140 others go to https://embodiedfacilitator.com/e-conf2018-bonus-2/

Jewish mystical specialist Gavriel joins me today. We discuss the Jewish tradition and its more Mystical side, exploring such topics as: trauma (ancestral and personal), Shabbat, Passover, the relevance of Judaism to everyone, the essence of the Jewish practice, the right and left line, shadow work, "God", the mystery of the body, expanding identity, healing the world, "eco-kosher", mythical vs alchemical, Kabbalah, natural cycles, and gratitude. A deep passionate one. http://www.gavrielstrauss.com/

A solo one where I go though the main models, tips and tools I use for coaching with the body. I describe the main skill-sets involved and offer practical techniques. https://embodiedfacilitator.com/

Somatic movement therapist Dieter joins me to discuss the Central European tradition, innovation, expressive dance, beginners vs intermediate teaching, operational language, Buddhist mind theory, self-organising, dialogue, "jamming", somatic movement coaching, what embodiment is anyway, bodymind vs mindbody, contact improv and "controlology". A free flowing fun one, with a bit of geekery. http://www.pme.or.at/

Psychedelic trip guide Andrew joins me to discuss his work, "set and setting", dosage, the 60's, safety, integrating states, ibogaine, increasing extremity, the relationship of the body to psychedelics, trauma, are some substances more "bodily", the guided tripping coaching process, and we finish with a funny Halloween tripping story. A wild ride! http://www.guidedtripping.com/

Yoga teacher Adrian joins me to discuss going from drug addiction to practice. We talk Rick Astley, Thailand, what magik is, intention, ritual, the "law" of attraction, the elements, angels, modern postural yoga, rebirthing and breath-work, does yoga make you wiser, growing up vs waking up vs cleaning up, the increase in altered state-altering techniques, what makes a technique "powerful", second order change, what success is and how we know we've grown. An enjoyable, wide ranging and very "live" conversation. https://www.adriancox.com/

Somatic movement specialist Jamie McHugh joins me to talk creative dance, community dance, Laban movement choirs, Anna Halprin, online work, the "basic 5", developmental movement, the body politic, humane technology, busyness, "digesting" information, feeling safe and does mindfulness need an upgrade. A wide ranging, rich and up to date one! www.somaticexpression.com www.naturebeingart.org

Integral philosopher Ken Wilber joins me for a deeply personal as well as cerebral interview. Ken opens up about his life, loves, body practices, obsessive search for integration and the state of world politics. Heart and head, an epic interview. https://integrallife.com/

Psoas queen Liz Koch joins us to discuss the "muscle of the soul". We talk body as process, language of the body, cannibalism, anatomy vs embryology, fight-flight, car seats, birth, sex, modern disconnection and more. https://coreawareness.com

Jaci Hull, a body therapist specializing in the Hakomi Method, shares insights into mindfulness-centered somatic therapy. She unpacks the intriguing principles of Hakomi, emphasizing the essential role of bodily awareness in emotional healing. The conversation dives into relational mindfulness and creating safe therapeutic environments, highlighting how trauma shapes behavior. Jaci also discusses the significance of 'contact statements' in therapy, revealing how deep emotional connections can nurture personal growth.