Step into the world of movement and self-discovery with our guest, Tracee Kafer, as she shares her lifelong love affair with dance and the transformative power of Finding Your Freestyle® (FYF). With over 30 years of classical and contemporary dance training, Tracee founded FYF in 2012—an immersive movement and lifestyle platform that celebrates freedom in expression, creativity, and community.

Join us as Tracee delves into the essence of embodiment, defining it as the tangible and felt expression of being human. In this insightful conversation, we explore the profound impact of nonlinear movement on fostering acceptance and embracing freestyle expression. Tracee guides us through the importance of approaching movement as a curious inquiry rather than a destination, unlocking the potential for authentic self-discovery.

Tracee shares how the simplicity and effectiveness of dedicating just 5 minutes a day to a self-practice can profoundly support your journey towards embodiment. 

Whether you're a seasoned dancer or someone curious about the transformative power of movement, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips from Tracee Kafer's wealth of experience. Tune in and embark on a journey of self-expression, creativity, and embodiment that transcends the boundaries of dance and resonates with the core of what it means to be human.

Learn more about Tracee’s work from the following links:

https://www.instagram.com/traceekafer/

https://www.instagram.com/findingyourfreestyle/

https://www.findingyourfreestyle.com/

In this episode, join us for a captivating discussion on the profound impact of touch on our well-being. Our guest, Dr. Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM, and a trusted friend, delves into the intricacies of touch and its role in fostering a sense of safety and connection. We explore the fascinating science behind a 20-second hug, discovering how it releases oxytocin and signals to the amygdala of the brain that we're safe, ultimately supporting embodiment.

Dr. Mueller, a seasoned sexual wellness authority, brings a unique blend of extensive educational background and rich clinical and teaching experience to the conversation. As the founder of My Libido Doc, she has played a crucial role in illuminating the discourse on sexual health.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into how touch can positively influence our nervous system, creating an environment where we feel secure and connected. Dr. Diane Mueller's expertise sheds light on the profound ways in which touch contributes to our overall well-being. Whether you're seeking to enhance your understanding of sexual wellness or simply intrigued by the science of touch, this episode is sure to leave you enlightened and inspired.

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My Free Ebook "Revive Your Love Live: 5 Steps to Mindblowing Orgasms and Romance:. https://mylibidodoc.com/revive-your-love-life/

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This week’s podcast episode I had the honor of interviewing Jill Miller. Jill is a pioneer in forging relevant links between the worlds of fitness, yoga, athletics, massage, and pain-management, having studied movement and the human body for more than 30 years.

In this episode, we dove into her personal journey of not feeling grounded in her own body, battling disordered eating, and struggling to connect with her core. A pivotal part of Jill’s recovery was a practice she had every morning doing self-abdominal massage by lying on towels which opened up a space for her to connect with her emotions and discern what her body truly required.

Jill is the creator of Yoga Tune Up®️ and The Roll Model®️ Method, one focused on movement biomechanics, and the other on self-massage & soft tissue recovery/precovery. Both formats support regenerative and performance-based functions to help your body erase pain, reduce stress and improve mobility no matter your stage of fitness or health.

During the podcast, Jill shares the surprising amount of feedback she received from The Roll Model, of how many folks experienced some sort of emotional release from rolling. Jill breaks down how and why this happens from a physiological level. We also unpacked the incredible journey of writing her latest book, "Body by Breath," which took a whopping eight years. Jill breaks down the three zones of breathing and more. 

This episode is like a treasure trove of information – packed to the brim with insights and knowledge.

Find out more about Jill’s work from her website: https://www.tuneupfitness.com/

Check out her books:

The Roll Model

Body by Breath

Or find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thejillmiller/ & https://www.instagram.com/tuneupfitness/

To download Emily’s Free Radical Embodiment Toolkit go here: https://www.radicalembodiment.com/embodimenttoolkit

Join us for a transformative conversation as we delve into the extraordinary life and healing journey of Carrie, a remarkable mama bear to three, ceremonial guide, breathwork facilitator, energy healer, Divine channel, and passionate advocate for Indigenous people and Mother Earth.

Carrie shares her profound insights and experiences, revealing how she shifted from a life of betraying herself and battling chronic illness to embracing a path of love, self-discovery, and connection with her own body wisdom. As a guide into the unseen realms, she empowers individuals to embark on their unique journeys of healing and uncover the profound magic within.

Discover the secrets of Carrie's personal transformation, from the depths of physical and emotional struggles to a life filled with purpose and wellness. Learn how breathwork became a cornerstone in her healing journey, allowing her to listen to the whispers of her body and connect with the divine floaty—the space of co-creating and 

Carrie's story serves as an inspiration for anyone seeking to tap into their inner magic, navigate life's challenges, and embrace a harmonious existence in body, breath, and spirit.

Tune in and embark on a journey of healing, empowerment, and the profound magic that resides within us all.

Learn more about Carrie’s work at https://www.solbreath.com/ & https://www.carriealunasky.com/

To download Emily’s Free Radical Embodiment Toolkit go here: https://www.radicalembodiment.com/embodimenttoolkit

This week on Radical Embodiment, we delve into the fascinating world of movement and embodiment with our special guest, Nikki Olsen. Nikki is not just a Certified Advanced Rolfer® and Movement Practitioner; she's also a dedicated mom of two. Join us as we unravel her incredible journey in the movement realm, exploring the depths of embodiment, and embracing the challenges and joys of motherhood.

In this insightful interview, Nikki shares her unique perspective on how she perceives embodiment and paralysis, providing a fresh and inspiring take on the mind-body connection. 

One of the highlights of our conversation is Nikki's expertise in somatic strength training. Discover the transformative power of this approach and how it can enhance your overall well-being. Whether you're a movement enthusiast, a parent, or someone seeking new insights into the mind-body connection, this episode promises a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.

Get ready for an episode brimming with insights, personal anecdotes, and actionable tips to elevate your mind-body connection.

In the interview, Nikki mentions the book, The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker
Find out more about Nikki’s work from her website: https://nikkiolsen.com/ or follower her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/movefreelylivesimply/

Embark on a transformative exploration with our guest, Alexandra Durigan, RN & Women’s Pelvic Health Specialist and Holistic Womb Guide, a passionate advocate for recreating women's gynecology into a more whole, integrative, and loving approach. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of women's pelvic health, shedding light on the importance of considering the nervous system and creating spaces where women can feel safe in their lives and bodies.

Alexandra founded Origin Pelvic Care, where she takes a well-woman care response, unveiling the beauty, pleasure, and gifts that lie within the pelvic bowl. Alexandra takes us on a journey through the realms of menstruation, love, sexuality, fertility, birth, and beyond, emphasizing the crucial need for care in these reproductive and sexual spaces.

Discover the concept of a "well-watered woman" and the profound impact of pelvic care on optimal function and women's overall well-being. Alexandra unveils the underserved and undereducated nature of this field, expressing a commitment to change the narrative through the initiative of Origin Pelvic Care.

Join us as we explore the power of touch in women's pelvic care and delve into a community of women engaged in deeply transformative work and dance. It's time to bring awareness to the essential nature of pelvic care, empowering women to experience the full spectrum of beauty and joy their bodies have to offer.

Learn more about Alexandra’s work here: 

https://www.originpelviccare.com/

https://www.instagram.com/originpelviccare/

This week’s Radical Embodiment podcast brings you my teacher, mentor, colleague, office mate & friend, Suzanne Picard. One of the last things Suzanne shares is an offering for anyone who wants to make the daily choice to be more embodied, do anything that helps ‘your velocity to settle’; inviting your velocity to settle, slowing down, connecting within. 

In the interview, Suzanne shares a bit on her life journey, sharing her experience as a mom of two and now as a postmenopausal woman. Embodiment is a practice, some folks find it easier to connect ‘skin in’ = interoception, closing your eyes and connecting within, what sensations are coming from my whole system? Some folks find it easier to connect ‘skin out’ = exteroception, eyes open and looking out. There is no wrong or right way.

Listen to the interview for plenty of golden nuggets. 

Suzanne is a Certified Advanced Rolfer and Rolfing Movement Therapist, in practice since 1992. Over the past 30 years she has deepened her studies with several styles of movement modalities, cranial sacral therapies and osteopathic inspired trainings in the nuero, vascular and visceral systems. She is a practicing visual artist with an MFA in sculpture. Suzanne cultivates the technical and the art of her manual therapy.

Resource Books that Suzanne mentions

Rest in Resistance by Tricia Hersey

The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe by Stephen Porges

She also mentions Kaiut yoga which you can learn more about here. 

Website

https://www.suzannepicard.com/

Art

https://www.suzannepicardart.com/

I was moved multiple times during this interview. This week’s podcast episode brings you Gil Hedley. Gil has profound reverence and insight on the human body, anatomy, and embodiment. Over the past 27 years, he has spent hundreds of hours of Hands-On Human Dissection Workshops in the laboratory. He has a background with a Ph.D. in Theological Ethics, Rolfing, and psychodynamics and energy healing. Through his combined interests and training, he has developed an integral approach to the study of human anatomy. 

It was a tremendous honor to get to interview Gil for the podcast. I have been following Gil’s work for years. As many of you know, earlier this year, I participated in a cadaver dissection lab. One of the primary motivating factors behind my decision to pursue that experience was from listening to a handful of interviews with Gil and being taken aback by his deep reverence and amazement for the human body as he speaks.

Gil is currently on his Nerve Tour, which I was fortunate to attend here in Boulder, Colorado just this past weekend. He is likely coming to a city near you. Check out the tour dates here, if you’re someone who is curious to better understand the nervous system, I highly encourage you to check it out.

At the very least, take a peek at Gil’s website and consider becoming an Explorer member. He has an abundance of dissection videos and more so that you can better understand your own anatomy. 

Download my FREE Radical Embodiment Toolkit here. 

Thanks for listening and sharing!