The Embodiment Coaching Podcast

Breath and creativity teacher Tom Granger joins me Mark Walsh, to discuss his Draw Breath book, Enzo circles, changing the breath, coherent breathing, HRV, vagus "resets", CO2, yogic mice, mindful music and more. A geeky breath-out. Tom's website - you can contact him here : https://www.breathewithtom.com You can purchase the Draw Breath book here : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draw-Breath-Breathing-Tom-Granger/dp/1787830330

A heartfelt update from Mark Walsh and informationn about our new Embodiment Explorers : If you're seeking a relaxed peer-to-peer, and Walsh-to-you way to learn, then look no further… Embodiment Explorers is a new, weekly, online community and group coaching session with me (Mark Walsh). It exists to connect and support embodiment adventurers. It's for people who LOVE embodiment, who have a sense of humour, understand what a joke is and their feet on the ground. We will be having fun. Each week will be uplifting, educational, and give you practical tools to deal with the stressful mess that is 2022. Embodiment Explorers is: Group coaching with me (Mark Walsh) An ongoing learning group A space for playful connection with other embodiment enthusiasts Embodiment Explorers this way! Embodiment Unlimited is coming to Lisbon September 7th - September 11th 2022 : Embodiment Unlimited - Live Event in Lisbon See you there!

Mark reconnects with Gabor Maté to discuss Trauma and its recent popularity. As our most talked about guest from the world renowned Embodiment Conference. Mark first and foremost passed on the Embodiment Unlimited's community gratitude and appreciation. Then Mark and Gabor traverse how and why trauma conversations have touched so many people globally, beginning at the beginning with aspects of Gabor's life story. You can pre order Gabor's new book 'The Myth of Normal' here : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Myth-Normal-Illness-Healing-Culture/dp/1785042718 The Myth of Normal will be released in September 2022!

Tantra, Taoism, Osho, Transpersonal psychology, philosophy and a host of quantum growth-accelerating practices I use to propel clients into higher stratospheres of connection, intimacy, energy and creativity. Published in : Playboy, Elle, Oprah Magazine, Marie Claire, Allure, Glamour, Women's Health, Shape, Cosmopolitan, Self, Flare, The Sunday Times (UK), The Daily Mirror (UK), The Daily Mail (UK), The Daily Express (UK), The Independent (UK), GQ, FHM, Maxim, Metro, In Touch, People, Closer, Grazia, The Huffington Post, The Huffington Post Live, Salon, Yahoo, BuzzFeed, Mashable, national talk shows from E! Network and CNN to NPR and various international radio and television programs around the globe. Website : https://kimanami.com/

Somatic sex educator Emily Athena joins Mark Walsh and Patricia Aguirre to discuss why people have low libido, pleasure, culture, shame and embodiment. Patricia is also present for a nice change. A pleasant triologue. Where you can find Emily Athena : Website https://www.erosparkmovement.com/ Social https://www.instagram.com/emily_athena/

A real-world intellectual talk about the process of embodiment and how seminal moments of realisation, recognition and knowledge inspire learning and development along the way. How the connection to inner voice or intuition and embodied communities bring us to our own resources. https://www.facebook.com/melthebodywitch https://melgutierrez.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thebodywitch/

Author professor Richard Boyatzis joins me to talk how management isn't about just IQ, competencies, Daniel Goleman, why leadership training doesn't work, emotional contagion, neuroscience, nature, stress, renewal movements, play, hope, what leads to change, sobriety, weight loss, and narcissism. A wise experienced man worth listening to. Richard E. Boyatzis is Distinguished University Professor of Case Western Reserve University, He graduated from MIT and Harvard. He has authored more than 200 articles and 9 books on leadership, competencies, emotional intelligence, competency development, coaching, neuroscience and management education, including the international best-seller, Primal Leadership with Daniel Goleman and Annie McKee and the recent Helping People Change with Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten. His Coursera MOOCs have over a million enrolled. Professor, Departments of Organizational Behavior, Psychology, and Cognitive Science Connect with Richard Boyatzis : https://www.facebook.com/richard.boyatzis Read also Helping People Change from Harvard Business Review Press on Amazon.com at https://www.amazon.com/Helping-People-Change-Coaching-Compassion/dp/1633696561/ Our latest paper on renewal and stress: Boyatzis, R.E., Goleman, D., Dhar, U., & Osiri, J.K. (2021). Thrive and survive: Assessing personal sustainability. Consulting Psychology Journal. 73 (1).27-50. https://doi.org/10.1037/cpb0000193 To access a free copy of our recent paper on quality of relationships: Boyatzis, R.E., & Rochford, K. (2020). Relational climate in the workplace: Dimensions, measurement and validation. Frontiers in Psychology. 11(article 85). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00085 Check out my FREE online course, Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence https://www.coursera.org/#course/lead-ei

Mark Walsh shares Embodiment Unlimited News and Sane Ukraine update. Listen for details on our FREE online events and In-Person events across Europe. Calm in the storm: self-care for chaotic times July 11-13, 2022 Signup here: Selfcare Online Event For everything Embodiment Unlimited : https://embodimentunlimited.com/

Jane is a somatic and therapeutic yoga teacher and coach specialising in supporting women through rites of passage and the cycles of life. Jane and Karin discuss the life-long journey to find the best ways to practice in order to more fully embody, understand and appreciate the feminine and the cycles of life. Including some simple, kind and profoundly helpful practices to connect to the moment in an embodied and pleasurable way. https://janedancey.com/

Can trauma look different for neurodiversity? Matt Zakreski expert in working with Gifted Children and adhd and Patricia start this conversation. Dr Matt Zakreski website : https://www.drmattzakreski.com/

Tenchi Centre owner and Social Presencing Theatre facilitator Rita joins Mark Walsh to talk collaboration, improvisation, nature, 4D Mapping, stewardship, online vs in-person, virtual working, and post COVID hope. Enjoy and listen to the birds. Website http://www.quintatenchi.org

A joyful and thoughtful conversation between Julia Johannson and Karin about the importance of laughter and how to bring more of it into your life and practice. Julia is a systemic embodiment coach and writer, with a poetic, fun, devotional and sensitive approach to journeying fully through life with the body. A good reminder that you don't have to wait for someone / something else to make you laugh and that yoga can be artful. You can find Julia Johannson here : https://sensewise.de https://www.instagram.com/sense.wise/

Mark candidly shares his latest thoughts, experiences and whats next for the Embodiment Unlimited global community. Hear all about the new "Embody Your Leadership" - Get the tools you need to make a difference in the world. Identify what's holding you back, then move past it and start taking action. Embody Your Leadership https://embodimentunlimited.com/

James Tripp is a Coach trained in Hypnosis, who talks with Mark Walsh about the shift from philosophy to the applied pratice of real change, chi gong, tai chi, aikido, connecting to your true grit strength, ability to self regulate, psychic abilites and his personal realisation that led to a deeper psycholigical learning. You will find James here: https://www.jamestripp.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/thetrippnotist/?hl=en

Neuroscience coach trainer Ann Betz joins Mark Walsh to discuss using brain science for validation, "neurobunk", stress, efficiency, states vs stages, triune brain theory, brain scans, gender differences, cultural differences and the extended mind. A clarifying geek out. You can find out all about Ann Betz here: Website www.beaboveleadership.com Socials LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-betz-a6b31018/ / Twitter: @beabovecoach Read Ann's articles and books here: www.yourcoachingbrain.wordpress.com / https://www.amazon.com/Integration-Power-Being-Co-Active-Work/dp/178279865X

Buddhist nun, international charity CEO, dharma teacher and single mum Emma Slade joins Karin for a thoughtful and inspirational discussion on the embodiment of compassion in daily life. With practical tips on how to integrate practice and purpose into the complexities of everyday life. You can find Emma Slade here: www.emmaslade.com www.openingyourhearttobhutan.com

Christina meets with Lorraine Taylor to talk: Feminine Yoga, using ancient tantric wisdom goddesses as an access point to cultivating qualities and skills for daily life. Why there is no 'one style fits all approach', the power of women-only-spaces and how doing Yoga non-dogmatically, ethically and trauma aware represents a future direction away from Guru mindset. Lorraine specialises in offering an insightful feminine way of practising Yoga, bringing forth her love of Tantra and Kashmir Shaivism. Website for Lorraine : https://lorrainetayloryoga.com

Ian MacKenzie shares his epic creative journey, projects to date and, his personal awakening. He opens up about trauma and being authentic in the world including how events inform and allow for growth within the masculine and feminine. He demonstrates how cataylsts in his life manifested into globoal works such as Sacred Economics, Amplify Her, Lost Nation Road and many, many more. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ianalexanderm Website https://www.ianmack.com/my-story

Natural movement coach joins Mark Walsh to chat skateboarding, parkour, play, "vision", authority and freedom, Foucault, airports, ageing, fear, fight and flight, transferable learning, and snacks! A wonderful intellectual ramble. Julie Angel's website https://julieangel.com/ Films https://julieangel.com/films-photos-books-and-a-ph-d/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/positiveageing101/

Jungian psychologist Liana joins Mark Walsh from Brazil to discuss Jung, masculine and feminine, pathology vs purpose, complexes and trauma, archetypes, the terrific and the terrible, immature politicians, and Brazilian culture. A different take on some of our classic themes. You can find Liana Netto here: https://www.liananetto.com.br/ https://www.instagram.com/liananetto/

Yes, there is something called mindful improv! Andrew Cain joins Karin to discuss how clowning, comedy and improv can help you to develop curiosity, kindness, acceptance and openness. And how trying on other embodiments in a playful way can help us to let go of self-imposed restrictions and free us up to be more ourselves as well as live more fully in the moment. A good one to help you to not take yourself and your practice too seriously! Play / Connect with Andrew Cain here : https://playconnect.co.uk/

Body poem creator Katie and teacher Julian join Mark Walsh to discuss, tantra, sexological bodywork, anal mapping, clean language, Playback Theatre, deep body listening, the process of creating a "brand", and embodiment in Portugal. A exploration of an interesting practice. Find out more at : Julian https://julianmarcus.net/ Katie https://www.seaschoolofembodiment.com/

Mark Walsh gives his update on what's new, improved and coming up in the global Embodiment Unlimited community. Gems: best videos, expert teaching, resources for embodiment students, free coaching, subscriptions, Ukraine and lots, lots more. The best stuff is here : https://embodimentunlimited.com/

Vix Anderton and Christina Dohr talk about Vix's journey from air force officer to embodiment coach and authentic relating facilitator. Vix now shares tools and guidance to help perfectionists recover to embrace their power. We talk about how she discovered embodiment, what perfectionism entails and how it shows up in the body, why getting rid of it is just perpetuating it and how rest, self-care, cyclical awareness and embodiment practices are crucial tools. Vix Anderton : www.vixanderton.com Social : https://instagram.com/vix_anderton

Embodied philosopher Ligia joins Mark Walsh to talk skateboarding with Kant, ways of learning, systems thinking, embodied ethics, bodily boundaries, individual vs collective ethics, fear and denial of death, what is happiness, conformity, Dutch culture, and critical thinking. For Ligia Koijen Ramos : http://ligiakoijen.com Social Accounts : https://www.facebook.com/in2motivation https://www.linkedin.com/in/ligiakoijenramos/

Trauma Releasing Exercises founder David Berceli joins Mark Walsh to for a dialogue to discuss shaking, shock, war, leadership, bomb shelters, extreme situations, complicated terminology, natural healing, self deception, dark humour, modern vs archaic, and Zelensky. A rich up to the moment conversation. Websites for David Berceli : https://traumaprevention.com https://www.david-berceli.com

Yoga and movement teacher Michael Taylor joins Mark Walsh to discuss loss, cancer, extreme sports, martial arts, yoga and yoga frustration, cult control, "softness", creativity, joy, his wife Tara Stiles, trauma and yoga, and completing his own healing journey. A deep and iconoclastic one. Website : Stralayoga.com

Embodied meditation teacher Neil joins Mark Walsh to talk definitions of meditation and embodiment. Intermediate mistakes, Gom, Pema Chrodron, fluidity and rigidity in practise, the postmodern age, meditation technology, committing to a teacher, why meditate, suffering, life application, the Zoom contexts, Buddha Nature, and Roger Federer. A lovely and deep chat. You can find Neil here : https://neilmckinlay.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NeilMcKinlayMeditation/

Patricia talks with Bryan truth, relating, relationships and about thriving and how embodiment practices allow integration, presence and connection. Book "Choose Her Every Day" https://bryanreeves.com/book Book "Tell the Truth" Amazon https://bryanreeves.com/

Founder of the Franklin Method Eric joins me to discuss injuries, use of imagery, inner vs outer focus, embodied anatomy, evolution, posture and mood, self massage, sciatica, breath work, teaching online, trauma and more. A really interesting and practical one. Website : https://franklinmethod.com/ About About Eric Franklin Eric Franklin is the Founder and Director of the Franklin Method. Eric created the Method over 25 years ago, initially teaching it in Switzerland, Germany and Austria before spreading his message to the USA, China, Japan and beyond.

Patricia chats with Mark - Live from Lviv! Mark gives us the lowdown on the trauma education project there and tells stories of his adventures.

Shamash Alidina (teacher and author of Mindfulness for Dummies) and Karin had a fun, light and meaningful conversation discussing the application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training to mindfulness practice and the relevance and importance of community and values to support practitioners and teachers. With a couple of simple insightful experiments and practical tips to support your embodied mindfulness / kindfulness practice. Website : https://www.shamashalidina.com/

Compassion-focussed therapists Chris and Eliane join me to discuss Paul Gilbert, what compassion really is, courage, the two parts of compassion, culture and kindness, politics, how not to be an arsehole, top compassion tools, COVID, burnout, "evil", the importance of context, and helpful motives. A good one on the heart of being human. Chris Irons https://twitter.com/drchrisirons Elaine Beaumont https://twitter.com/beaumontelaine Book Available Here : https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-compassionate-mind-workbook/chris-irons/dr-elaine-beaumont/9781472135902

Feldenkrais teacher Paul joins me to talk ballet, the dance profession, the "magic" of dance, meaning, how we discovered Feldenkrais, feedback loops, self care, dignity, choice in the nervous system, aware sex, the matrix. An inspiring thoughtful yet fun one. Website: https://feldenkraismovementbook.com/contributors/paul-pui-wo-lee/ https://www.movementandcreativity.com/paul-pui-wo-lee

Mark Walsh talks about how we are assisting in Ukraine and how you can stay in touch or help via our crowdfunder page. Sane Ukraine

Embodied entrepreneur and music producer Alex joins me to discuss music, the magic and healing of music, "yoga music", Yogitunes, being a yoga rock star, original play, identity, parenting, men's work, grief, "village life", dying well, and the end of our culture. https://www.yogi-tunes.com/

In this episode I introduce the three new podcast hosts, we take a look back and a look forward. Also, details of the latest giveaways. https://embodimentunlimited.com

Anatomy teacher Gill joins me to talk, Holism, mechanical models, how we cut things up, what's normally left out, vagina awe, diversity in anatomy, tone, habits and personality, technology and his mission. Some anatomy surprises here! https://www.gilhedley.com/Home

Kathy Kain joins Allison Lindsay to talk about trauma and the body, the impact of the pandemic and working with trauma online, embodiment practices to build resilience, the power of an intentional touch, epigenetics, the connection between trauma and disease, and ways to create safety and belonging. www.somaticpractice.net

Vocologist Leslie Helpert joins me to discuss sacred music, what "voice" actually is, how voice helps us tune in, being an instrument, self-criticism, why we're embarrassed by our own voice, the three layers of voice, breath warm-ups, "false holds", voice preferences, and annoying voices. https://www.dynamicvoicetraining.com

Contact improvisation dance momma bear Angelika joins me to discuss Moldova, the "different world" of contact improv, dance and age, Martin Keogh, teaching and certification, influences on contact, conflict in contact, Steve Paxton, and how to be human. A lovely one with someone I wish was my grandmother. https://in-touch.es/en/concept/teacher/angelika-doniy.html

My thoughts on self-regulation in the current times and news of a free event this week https://embodimentunlimited.com

Holistic health practitioner Paul joins me to discuss diet, "The Four Doctors", happiness, values, rest, sleep, "the pain teacher", dreams vs crisis, play, consciousness and health. A super useful one for all of us. https://chekinstitute.com

Mindful embodied leadership coach and martial arts teacher join me to talk crazy monkey martial arts, traditional vs modern martial arts, life transfer, sympathetic activation, corporate embodiment, making embodiment accessible, indigenous knowledge, podcasting, body language and trying things on yourself. A good one to review practical embodiment fundamentals. https://drrodneyking.com https://embodiedperformancecoaching.com

Mary Gordon joins Allison Lindsay to talk about the neuroscience of empathy, mirror neurons, growing emotional literacy in children and adults, connecting to compassion through body-based experiences, the role of play in developing a world free of aggression, and how we can create a society based on empathy. https://rootsofempathy.org

Meditation teacher joins me to discuss being yourself, Zen vs Vipasana, monasticism vs life, choices around Meditation, ADHD, Shinzen Young, technology, noble truths, analogies, The Secret, preview pleasure, and eyes open or closed sitting. A good mindfulness geek out. https://intromeditation.com/Wordpress/about/meet-adam-coutts/

Ann Rodiger joins Allison Lindsay to talk about Alexander Technique, shifting our spatial awareness, creating space in our bodies and finding a sense of inner movement, how Alexander Technique can support those with hypermobility, finding three-dimensionality in our embodiment and ways to allow better posture to emerge. https://www.balanceartscenter.com

Meditation teacher joins me to discuss how she started out, why sitting alone isn't enough, what's changed since Buddhist times, what "embodied" meditation actually is, meditating AS a body, nature connection, and our free events coming up. A good week out on how meditation and embodiment fit together. https://embodimentunlimited.com/embodied-events/embodied-meditation-sessions/

Rochelle Calvert meets ecotherapist Adrian Harris to discuss her synthesis of mindfulness in nature and somatic therapy. Rochelle's work takes us from healing individual trauma to "living an ethical, embodied life" in a time of ecological crisis. Join us to learn the principles and practice of personal and global healing. Rochelle Calvert: https://newmindfullife.com Adrian Harris: bodymindplace.org

Author of Getting to Zero and Founder of The Relationship School joins me to discuss communication skills, listening, conflict, polarisation, NVC, co-regulation, the five types of the fight, top tips and more. A beneficial one for anyone who has relationships of any kind! https://www.jaysongaddis.com