Midlife is more than just a phase—it’s an opportunity to rediscover yourself, let go of what no longer serves you, and embrace a life filled with purpose and joy.

Today, we explore how women can navigate midlife with clarity and intention, releasing negative emotions and creating space for fulfillment.

From releasing the weight of past regrets to cultivating daily practices that inspire presence, today’s conversation offers valuable insights to help you embrace midlife as a time of growth and excitement.

In this podcast episode, Susan takes us through:

- Releasing blame, shame, and regret to invite joy.

- Setting daily intentions to stay present, instead of following a to-do list.

- Creating morning check-ins to align with how you want to feel.

- Unique practices like somatic movements, journaling, and swimming.

- The power of morning rituals to shape your mindset.

- Understanding how past emotions influence the present.

- Fostering self-awareness and compassion in the moment.

- Tailoring your journey to meet your unique needs and fulfillment.

And so much more!

A transformational mindset coach, mentor, and motivational speaker, Susan Lazar Hart has taught and worked with thousands of creatives around the world helping them to find harmony in the inevitability of change. She brings an authentic joyful energy to her coaching that you can’t help but smile and laugh through life’s challenges when speaking with her!

Susan’s expertise in finding harmony and congruency amidst life’s changes comes from her personal experience of going from a vibrant life as a professional artist and world traveler to suffering from heavy metal poisoning which led her down an immersive path of homeopathy, body awareness, and energetic body healing.

Susan then immersed herself in the intriguing world of quantum physics, delving into the mysteries of archangels, soul guides, and spiritual psychology. She pursued certifications in life and mindset coaching, and through these enriching experiences, she birthed the Congruent Life Method and the Congruent Living Academy.

Her newest book, Breaking Free: Your Unique Path to Fearless Living leads readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and breaking free from the barriers that hinder us from creating lives we love living. It empowers readers to create lives they genuinely love, helping them as they embark on an incredible journey towards a fearless and authentic life they can wholeheartedly embrace.

As someone who loves and embraces change, Susan finds joy in changing her environment several times a year, traveling between her home in Montreal, Canada, and her nearly 200-year-old farmhouse in Vermont!

Check out this transformational tool kit on breaking the cycles you were born into: susanselfcheck.com

And her book: Breaking Free: Your Unique Path to Fearless Living ​​https://bit.ly/susanlazarhart_breakingfree_us

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Money is more than just a currency; it’s a deeply personal experience tied to our emotions, body, and sense of self-worth.

In this episode, Aimee explores the topic of money trauma—exploring its roots, its impact on our bodies, and how recognizing and releasing these traumas can bring financial and emotional healing.

She also provides valuable insights for anyone looking to understand and heal their relationship with money through a mind-body approach.

So, whether you're dealing with stress around finances or looking to uncover hidden patterns, stay tuned as this conversation sheds light on money as a pathway to personal growth.

In this podcast episode, Aimee shares:

- How financial stress in Western societies creates "money trauma"

- The concept of money trauma and its effects on the body and nervous system

- Aimee’s personal journey with money trauma from her childhood

- Why feeling guilty about wanting wealth might stem from childhood experiences

- Nine signs that indicate money trauma is stored in the body

- The surprising connection between back pain and financial insecurity

- The importance of self-worth in healing and progressing financially

- Ways to recognize your body's response to financial stress

- Practical techniques for releasing money-related tension from your body

- How somatic release work can help release stored money trauma

And so much more!

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In a world filled with conflict and division, how we show up in our relationships can shape our connections and personal growth.

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Jonathan Marion, a former anthropology professor turned somatic coach, to explore the profound impact of somatic awareness, intentionality, and compassion in our interactions.

Stay tuned and discover how focusing on how we engage, rather than just what we do, can foster meaningful change in ourselves and those around us.

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Marion takes us through:

- The importance of compassion and responsibility in personal relationships.

- The impact of global conflicts on personal connections.

- Focusing on how we engage in relationships to foster presence and intentionality.

- The power of somatic awareness and how the body holds past experiences.

- The practice of "future casting" for more conscious responses.

- His transition from psychology to anthropology and its influence on his work.

- The relationship between body, identity, culture, and somatic practices.

- Moving beyond Western frameworks for a holistic mind-body approach.

And so much more!

Dr. Jonathan Marion is a transformational life coach, consultant, and speaker who helps all kinds of accomplished professionals find fulfillment in their lives. Jonathan believes that when we live, connect, and communicate authentically, we create a ripple effect that turns the world into a more caring and connected place.

He draws on decades of experience teaching diverse audiences and is trained in Emotional Intelligence, Group Coaching, Positive Psychology Coaching, Clear Beliefs Coaching, and Somatic Coaching. His mission is to be a catalyst for transformation, supporting his clients and audiences as they transcend external accomplishments as measures for success and lead more rewarding, meaningful lives.

Links for Jonathan Marion:

For more about Jonathan and his coaching services: www.stepsalongtheway.global

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Chronic pain and physical limitations can feel unchangeable, but what if the body and mind had the power to heal beyond expectation?

Today, Emily Rieker shares her remarkable journey of overcoming a seven-year struggle with dystonia through Hannah Somatic's practice. Emily not only regained function in her hand but experienced profound transformations in her overall well-being.

Her story demonstrates the remarkable capacity of the nervous system to change and heal, even after years of apparent "stuckness." Listen to discover how embracing body-mind awareness can unlock new levels of freedom and healing.

In this episode, Emily Rieker shares:

- Her seven-year journey with dystonia and how she regained function.

- The mind-body connection’s role in physical and emotional healing.

- The unexpected benefits of somatic work, like improved relationships.

- Challenges with traditional medical approaches and misdiagnosis.

- How viewing the body as a dynamic system aids holistic healing.

- How physical improvements extend beyond hand function to whole-body mobility and tension release.

- Encouragement to explore the potential for personal transformation through somatic movement.

And so much more!

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Burnout—it’s a silent epidemic, especially among healthcare professionals. But what if healing from burnout is truly resolved by tuning into the wisdom of your own body?

In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Dr. Jeffrey Carter, a healthcare professional who has experienced burnout firsthand.

He uncovers how perfectionism, high-stress environments, and workaholic tendencies can lead to burnout and, more importantly, how somatic healing can offer a path to recovery and reclaiming balance in life.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Carter takes us through:

- His personal experience with burnout and how it impacts different professions.

- The link between healthcare stress, exhaustion, and burnout.

- How burnout affects relationships and daily interactions.

- His early life struggles with perfectionism and achievement.

- The dangers of using work as a form of escape/numbing mechanism.

- The importance of somatic practices to release tension and heal.

- How self-awareness and taking responsibility can help manage burnout.

- How support systems are crucial for healing.

And so much more!

Dr. Jeffrey Carter, MD, is a practicing Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Doctor, and Integrative Medicine Specialist.

After four years of medical school and eight years of training in Trauma Surgery, Dr. Carter experienced physician burnout during his early thirties, and his health suffered as a result. He initially sought help through the traditional avenues with some success, but still, something was missing.

Ultimately, Dr. Carter dedicated himself to becoming healthy and found power in holistic therapies, which led him to study Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He became a Fellow of Integrative Medicine in 2023.

Dr. Carter believes in partnering with his patients in patient-centered care. This relational doctor-patient relationship produces the best outcomes. He is a Gold Humanism Society Inductee and has contributed to many publications, presentations, posters, and book chapters.

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Ever wonder if your sexual fantasies hold more meaning than just desire?

Today, I dive into the connection between sexual fantasies and personal wisdom with guest Artemisia de Vine, a sexual fantasy expert as well as former sex worker and dominatrix.

We explore how fantasies can unlock deeper insights into our true selves, transforming both our relationships and our understanding of life’s beauty and joy.

In this podcast episode, Artemisia explores:

- How sexual fantasies can be a source of wisdom and deeper self-understanding

- How fantasies are symbolic stories, not meant to be taken literally

- How fantasies help resolve internal conflicts around sex and intimacy

- Fantasies often facilitate movement from separation to connection

- Three main paradoxes: self vs. self, self vs. lover, and self vs. community

- Why desire shouldn't be suppressed but understood for its insights

- Safe exploration through consensual play with a partner

- "The deVinery Method" and how it helps people understand their erotic psyche

- Integrating mind and body leads to more holistic experiences

- Desire is "genius," and how learning to interpret it accesses its wisdom safely

And so much more!

Artemisia de Vine is a sexual Fantasy expert who teaches the world's leading sexperts the meaning of our sexual fantasies, and how to bring them out of our heads and into our beds! Author of upcoming book: The Spirituality of Smut: The surprising wisdom of sexual fantasies.

Certified somatic sexologist, BA in anthropology, and former sex worker and professional dominatrix.

Offering a groundbreaking new theory! Understand how stories work, and you understand why we have sexual fantasies - and how to create powerful, real-life transformative sexperiences that satisfy the real desire behind the story symbolism.

Links:

Celeb Swoon Technique free mini course - MyFantasyIs.com

Work with Artemisia de Vine: artemisiadevine.com

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Did you know that your emotions are not just feelings but powerful messengers guiding you toward deeper self-awareness?

In today’s episode, I have invited Julie Lucas, an I-Rest and Yoga-Nidra instructor, to explore the transformative journey of connecting with our inner resources.

Stay tuned to discover how embracing the full spectrum of emotions can lead to greater awareness, ease, and lightness in your life.

In this podcast episode, Julie takes us through:

- Julie's transition from analytical footwear designer to Yoga Nidra practitioner.

- Interoception: learning to feel the body from the inside out.

- Treating emotions as messengers to convey inner state rather than obstacles.

- The journey of self-discovery: from feeling stuck to achieving awareness and aliveness.

- Using "inner resource" practice to find safety and ease in the body.

- Redirecting attention inward as a powerful tool for transformation.

- Connection between feeling "homesick" and bodily disconnection.

- Simple techniques for nervous system regulation.

- The ultimate goal of cultivating ease and lightness by fully engaging with and understanding our emotional landscape. And so much more!

As a designer and certified iRest® yoga nidra teacher, I help people get out of the mind maze and into a life they love from the inside out.

I had my first experience with Yoga Nidra almost a decade ago. Even as I write this, I can feel what a pivotal encounter it was…a Wizard of Oz kind of moment when life shifted from shades of grey to full spectrum color.

Prior to that day, I had slowly, unknowingly set up camp in my head; life had started to feel robotic and lifeless. The daily grind of analyzing, comparing, judging, and overthinking had become my new normal. During and after the yoga nidra class, everything changed…I felt drastically more alive, lit up, and full of sensations that previously had been drowned out by the noise of my mind. All of the sudden I could feel tingling in my fingers, a full body pulsation, and a playfulness that I now know as innate and ever-available.

In awe of its ability to bring me home to myself, I felt called to study and share this transformative practice. As a certified iRest® yoga nidra teacher, I create space to explore our moment to moment experience with wonder and curiosity – gracefully remembering the truth of our wholeness.

In classes and 1:1 sessions, I help people to meet anxiety and pain as messengers.

As we allow our inner landspace to be seen, felt, and heard, we make space for all this “friction” to be digested and begin to move through us naturally. There’s no longer a desperate need to over-analyze… your inner knowing rises to the surface, and the way forward reveals itself.

The practice builds interoception, resilience, and fluency of emotions…with a sensitivity to each person's unique experience and history.

Weaving together her training in iRest, Mindful Schools, and Imagination Yoga, Julie offers practices for both adults and children, in-person and virtually. Whether she's teaching in a 7th grade homeroom, a backyard yurt or an elementary gymnasium, Julie brings her whole heart to the collaborative adventures. Her background in both design and posture therapy informs her creative, body-centered approach to the practice.

Book Julie’s 4-session Embodiment Series or Discover How Embodied You Are With A FREE Online Assessmenthttps://www.withinwonder.com/

And find her collection of kids' meditations on Zenimal and Insight Timer. https://insighttimer.com/within.wonder/

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