The Embodiment Coaching Podcast

The co-founder of Circling Europe John Thompson joins me to discuss his beginnings as an integral tennis coach, postmodernism, "quadrants", Circling, intuition, connection, relating, surrendered leadership, being in the moment, facts vs opinions, and the current "take down" climate. A very honest chat between two friends, more than an interview. He also demos what his work is all about live. https://circlingeurope.com

Two of my favourite teachers join us Paul Linden and Shinzen Young! We discuss the relationship between science and contemplative practice, traditions and discomfort, passive language, The Buddha as a scientist, linguistics, six directions techniques, stilling Parkinson's, love and power, the role of humour, Shamanic ordeal, Judaism, empowerment, the importance of definitions. A really special one with two (slightly mad) geniuses, The Holocaust, polarisation, ethics and gurus, human flourishing and the world today. This one is a very special geek-out treat. https://www.shinzen.org/ https://www.being-in-movement.com/

Irene Lyon is one of the world's leading experts in working with trauma. In this interview she touches base on what trauma actually is, she explores together with Mark Walsh how events affects the person's body-systems and what allows them to process the situation, which another person with a different body-system would have tipped over. 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/

Coach trainer and women's embodiment teacher Susie joins me to discuss coaching, Tony Robbins, dance, why work with embodiment, "transformation", practice, state to trait, being a woman in a yang world, "femininity", the lead edge, young women and the commodification of sexuality, palpability, trauma and the honour of doing this work. A wide ranging one with some classic embodied themes. http://susieheath.com/

Alexander technique teacher and trauma educator Betsy joins me today. We discuss her background in dance, how she discovered trauma work, Somatic Experiencing and Peter Levine, why somatic practitioners need to know about trauma, somatic influence, Stephen Porges, creating "safety", welcoming vs warning, trauma and identity, flight vs social engagement, the triune brain, "neuro-bunk", embodiment as a perspective on life, "inhibition", ground and the empowerment of trauma work. A wide-ranging accessible one with a practical exercise at the end. http://www.betsypolatin.com https://embodiedfacilitator.com/brighton-trauma-awareness-for-facilitators-with-betsy-polatin/ https://www.theactorssecretbook.com/

Diane is a zen teacher and highly skilled mediator and facilitator. In this interview with Mark Walsh, she talks about how the body and mindful awareness is crucial for conflict resolution, shadow playing out in conflict and zen. 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/

Writer and environmental activist Charles joins me to discuss the story and consequences of disconnection. We cover many topics that connect to this such as community, masculinity, objectification, the gift economy, feminine rage, control, myth and more. A deep satisfying one. https://charleseisenstein.org/courses/

In this very practical session with easy and down to earth instructions, Wendy is bringing Aikido and Mindfulness together. Out of that she developed a model of embodiment leadership used successfully for many years within big companies and organizations. 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/

Spiritual author and integral thinker Roger Walsh joins me to discuss his Australian athletic abilities, Californian awakenings, Ken Wilber, the feast of spirituality in the modern world and the traps that come with that, the importance of teachers, his book essential spirituality, embodied/ spiritual "food groups", maps of how we develop, ethics and stages of ethics, "shoulding", how to be more ethical, mentorship, what's new in the spiritual world, monophasic vs polyphasic cultures, practice overwhelm, karma yoga, technology and spiritual kids today! https://drrogerwalsh.com

Proud rebel mama, Somatic Experiencing and Mindfulness Instructor Karine Bell joins Maud to discuss the power of motherhood as embodied transformational experience. She passionately discusses the work she offers mothers around reconnecting to their bodies so they can interrupt the cycle of intergenerational traumas, transform the embodied narratives that their bodies have stored, and develop the self-trust that enables them to show up as empowered and empowering parents. https://www.karinebell.com/