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This energy, this force, this dimension that so many of us feel called toā¦ but struggle to define.
Itās the missing piece, the thing we crave more ofāyet, so many are also uncertain:
Is the feminine harmful? Is it just some new-age fluff? And how do we navigate these gendered terms if weāre not about old-school binaries?As an intersectional feminist, deeply committed to liberation for all bodies (including from gender norms) Iāve been in this contemplation, too. For years.
In this episode, weāll explore:
The heart of the feminine: what it really is, how we find more of it
How to access it responsibly.
Iāll share how I stumbled into this work and why itās so deeply personal for me.
Weāll chat about the 3 books that shaped my explorations
My own ancestral āfeminineā roots
Weāll touch on why patriarchy has silenced the feminine
How capitalist systems have commodified it and
Why we need this force now more than ever.
The feminine is about the full spectrum of feeling, sensation, live-living-itself-ness.
So if youāre ready to explore the wild, the untamed, and the transformational energy of the feminine, this episode is for you.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
The Radiant Sutras by Lorin Roche - Link to book
Mary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & The Christianity We Havenāt Tried Yet by Meggan Watterson - Link to book
If Women Rose Rooted: The Power of Women in the World - Link to book
Somatic Self Coaching - free guide
Primal Feminine Flow - at home embodiment practice
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification - professional training
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What kind of devotional practice can help you to validate your intuition, so you can be more productive & get more done?
The answer is embodied movement practice.
Despite the common belief that intuition or feminine depth has no place in business - our guest on the podcast today, Yael Lagna, finds weaving somatic practices into her work (and world) helps her to get so much more done.
Yael Lagana joins us on the podcast today for an exploration of her experience of Embodied Movement Practice & journey as an entrepreneur and abuse survivor.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Yael Lagana - www.frumfatale.org
Yael on Instagram
Primal Feminine Flow - at home embodiment practice
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification - professional training
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If youāre one of those people who ādoesnāt feel muchā, a kind of flatline without much up or down happening within. Have you ever wonderedā¦
Is there truly nothing happening within me?
ā¦ Or is that I just canāt feel it?One day Sarah SchĆ¼lke found herself wondering about this exact question. It sparked a journey out of her head, into her body, and onto the path of embodied movement practices.
Today weāre speaking with Sarah to explore her experience with:
Moving from an inner flatline - to an inner fulfillment by listening to her body
Using embodied movement practice to figure out her path
As well as navigating physical symptoms, sleep & feeling increasingly safe
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Sarah SchĆ¼lke - Website
Sarah SchĆ¼lke - Instagram (German) | Instagram (English)
Primal Feminine Flow - at home embodiment practice
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification - professional training
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How do we drop the people pleasing tendencies & assumed identities weāve taken onā¦ so we contact our wild self?
This is big, profound work. Yet you donāt need 10 years of therapy or burning down your entire life/marriage/career to do it.
Christina Ryan-Stoltz @she_skool joins us on the podcast today for an exploration of her experience of Embodied Movement Practice & how itās supported her to contact the self she always knew was thereā¦ but wasnāt sure how to access.
In this personal retelling Chrstina shares with us:
The primal, wild woman within that surfaced through embodied movement
Not taking up much space in marriage - to finding more equal partnership
Body image issues & how these held Christina back from inhabiting her body
Why shaking, releasing energy through movement & vocalizing can feel āweirdā and how we can overcome of hesitations to do it
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Christina Ryan-Stoltz - Website
Christina Ryan-Stoltz - Instagram
Clarissa Pinkola EstƩs
Primal Feminine Flow - at home embodiment practice
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification - professional training
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Today, 8+ years later, Hanne-Lina joins us from Sweden to speak about the program and how working with the āraw materials of lifeā has shaped her & her coaching practice.
This podcast is part of the Graduate Spotlight Audio Series ā showcasing how graduates from the past 8 years have woven the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification into their bodies, their work & their purpose.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Hanne-Lina Website
Hanne-Lina Socials
Hanne-Lina š2 free months in the Garden of Aliveness Community
Somatic Self Coaching - free guide
Primal Feminine Flow - at home embodiment practice
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification - professional training
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Today on the podcast weāre joined by Anna Rova to discuss how she went from āI didnāt know what I wanted to do with my lifeā to working with over 500 clients.
We also speak about why sheās chosen to close that business down & is in the midst of evolving her work in a new direction, backed by the same tools & methods.
This podcast is part of the Graduate Spotlight Audio Series ā showcasing how graduates from the past 8 years have woven the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification into their bodies, their work & their purpose.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Anna on Instagram
Rosie Rees
Somatic Self Coaching - free guide
Primal Feminine Flow - at home embodiment practice
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification - professional training
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In todayās conversation, Raja shares her personal journey of discovering embodiment as a way to reconnect with her feminine natureāmoving from a life of overwhelm and overachievement to one of relaxation, receptivity, and trust in divine guidance.
Through practices rooted in embodiment & her Islamic faith, she has found liberation and healing, for generations current, past and future.
If youāve ever felt disconnected from your body, caught in cycles of ādoingā rather than ābeing,ā or longed for a closer connection to your inner nature and divine purpose, this conversation is for you.
This podcast is part of the Graduate Spotlight Audio Series ā showcasing how graduates from the past 8 years have woven the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification into their bodies, their work & their purpose.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Raja - Website
Raja - Socials
Raja - Meditation
Somatic Self Coaching - free guide
Primal Feminine Flow - at home embodiment practice
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification - professional training
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In 2020 Laura Wiest was a highly sensitive woman & new coach wondering how she could find the āmissing pieceā to move beyond the superficial with her clients...
While sheād done all the āspiritualā workshops, training and experiencesā¦ there was a glass ceiling she wanted to understand on a deeper level.
Enter the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification.
Today, 4 years later, Laura joins us on the podcast to speak about the program & how itās shaped her and her coaching work in the years since graduating.
We also dive into Lauraās work now - supporting women to deepen their own embodied boundaries & Laura shares tips into how sheās retired her inner people pleaser & found more self honouring boundaries with herself, her mother & supports her clients to do the same.
This podcast is part of the Graduate Spotlight Audio Series ā showcasing how our graduates from the past 8 years have woven the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification into their bodies, their work & their purpose.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Laura - Lauraās Website
Laura - on Instagram
Laura - free workshop
Somatic Self Coaching - free guide
Primal Feminine Flow - at home embodiment practice
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification - professional training
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In this episode, Iām joined by the incredible DC Hill, a Gender & Sexuality Studies Professor we have the honour of working with in the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification for rich conversation exploring vulnerability, movement, and how we can connect deeper with our bodies
We dive into how DC uses embodiment as a tool for challenging systems like those that impact Black girls and women.
From hair policies in schools to deeper conversations about spirit murder and the embodiment of Black girlhood, DC shares powerful insights on how our bodies hold both oppression and potential for liberation.
This podcast is part of the Graduate Spotlight Audio Series ā showcasing how graduates from the past 8 years have woven the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification into their bodies, their work & their purpose.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
DC Hill on Instagram - Socials
DC Hill on Bsky - Socials
Black Gurl Reliable: Pedagogies of Vulnerability and Transgression by Dominique C. Hill - Pre-Order the book here
Spirit-Murdering - Patricia Williams
Somatic Self Coaching - free guide
Primal Feminine Flow - at home embodiment practice
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification - professional training
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Today we welcome past graduate Tertia Riegler to the podcast to share with us her journey into Feminine Embodiment, and how itās shaped her coaching practice on the other side.
Tertia Riegler specializes in supporting high-achieving women to step out of the stress spiral and into a life where achieving big goals doesnāt mean sacrificing yourself.
This podcast is part of the Graduate Spotlight Audio Series ā showcasing how graduates from the past 8 years have woven the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification into their bodies, their work & their purpose.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Tertia - Website
Tertia - Instagram
Tertia - Feel It First Guided Practice
Somatic Self Coaching - free guide
Primal Feminine Flow - at home embodiment practice
https://jennaward.co/feminine-embodiment-coach-directory/- Discover more Feminine Embodiment Coaches here
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Today weāre joined by Sharon Kaur, Master Feminine Embodiment Coach & Teacher here at the School of Embodied Arts to learn about her journey with embodiment.
Sharon takes us on her journeyā¦
From breaking the spell of internalized program around being the obedient Indian daughter, to navigating complex PTSD and what it means to reclaim the body as a South Asian Womanā¦
Sharon shares with us her journey of navigating into a felt experience of āI deserve to exist, and exist magnificentlyā
In this conversation we explore:
Sharonās personal experience of leaving an abusive marriage & finding a way out
What it means for different identities & different bodies to go on the journey
Sharonās passion around supporting South Asian Women to deepen their pleasure & sensual aliveness
Wanting to help others, but feeling like youāve āstill got further to goā on your healing journey
Sharonās experience as a Teacher & Master Coach in the Coaching Cert
This podcast is part of the Graduate Spotlight Audio Series ā showcasing how graduates from the past 8 years have woven the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification into their bodies, their work & their purpose.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Sharon - Website
Sharon - Socials
Somatic Self Coaching - free guide
Primal Feminine Flow - at home embodiment practice
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification - professional training
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Want to take the risk out of investing in your next bold move?
Today on the podcast, we're diving into how to make successful personal investments ā like gaining new skills, finding creative freedom, starting a business or making space for passions ā that pay dividends in growth and satisfaction.
Together, weāll unpack why itās so easy to second-guess these kinds of investments, especially when they donāt match up with traditional ideas of what āgoodā investments look like.
Weāll dive into examples of my own investments across the years, explore navigating tough conversations with loved ones & explore the 2 key questions I ask before investing time or money.
Hereās a snapshot of what weāll explore:
Why investing in yourself is worth the risk (& how to reduce the risk)
Common internalized beliefs around what "smart" investments look like & how to rewrite them
My personal investment journey, from small luxuries to career-defining decisions
How to know if your investment will bring you real ROI
Strategies for sharing your vision with loved ones who may have doubts
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Making Bold Moves Workshop - live in November
Somatic Self Coaching - free guide
Primal Feminine Flow - at home embodiment practice
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification - professional training
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Will AI replace coaches?
And how can we use AI to self coach us through everyday challenges?
Lately a dear friend of mine, also an embodiment practitioner, & I have been joking about āAI Therapyā.
Weāve had a few tricky situations, and have turned to chat GPT to channel advice in the tone of some of our favorite authors, mentors and coaches.Itās been illuminating, funny, and sometimes insightful. Itās gotten me thinking about the role of AI in replacing coaches.
Itās also opened up some ideas about how we can use AI for self coachingā¦
Today on the podcast I want to open up the conversation.
In this episode we:
First we discuss AI replacing coaches
I share both my thoughts & the insights ChatGPT provided (naturally)
We dissect the role of a coach & which parts AI might be able to replicate
We then dive into Self-Coaching, we define what it is
I share some AI prompts Iāve been using lately (with various levels of success)
And I share some free Somatic Self-Coaching resource you can use at home
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Somatic Self Coaching - free guide
Primal Feminine Flow - at home embodiment practice
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification - professional training
The Big Leap by Gay Hendrix
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Can I translate somatic coaching skills into a profitable business & sustainable income?
If you (or your loved ones) have been asking this question, todayās podcast is for you.
This line of thinking is VALID.
In the age of the āInstagram Coachā whoā¦ with no valid experience or informed ways of working, can update their bio every 5 minutes to be an āembodiment coachā or feminine mentor....
Itās valid to wonder if you can truly earn a livelihood as an Embodiment Coach.
So letās break it down.
In todayās podcast we dive into:
The 2 distinct skill sets you need The difference between practitionership & entrepreneurship We look at 3 different business models & calculate both income & hour worked We dive into the common challenges & worries like āwho will pay thisā and ācan anyone afford thisā We speak about investing in yourself, when everyone else around you thinks itās a wild and risky moveā¦Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Find the profit plan Jenna mentions on this podcast at www.jennaward.co/profit
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification - professional training
Praise from past participants of the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Cert
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Catch Part 1 of this 2-part series here.
Raising kids the embodied way is an experiment Iām in the midst of.
I have a 5 year and 8 month old who are both stubborn, intelligent, creative, brilliant kids.
Iām constantly exploring how I can employ emotionally intelligent values in the way I parent.To be clear, this isnāt my speciality, or body of work. Iām a somatic educator & coach, but parenting isnāt my zone of mastery. Todayās podcast came about from a listener's request and itās something Iām so happy to shed some light on.
Today Iām sharing 10 strategies I use with my kids.
Specific little techniques, tricks, approaches or resources I do.
This is moreso with my 5 year old, but the principles and some of the practices still apply for my baby. If you have old kids, most of these will still be relevant.
Resources from todayās podcast
Podcast Part 1
In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek and Christine Roussey
Book of Invisible Things
Dr. Becky Kennedy
Hold On To Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld.
Primal Feminine Flow - at home embodiment practice
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification
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How can we support our kids to be the most embodied, emotionally intelligent generation ever?
I recently received a request from a podcast listener to speak about embodied mothering.
Iām not an expert in this area, but as a Feminine Embodiment Coach & international founder of a somatic school of training AND parent to two little humansā¦ I do have lots of thoughts on the topic that Iām so happy to share.
Parenting isnāt my body of work. Itās not the space of genius Iām here to contribute to the world. So I havenāt analyzed my parenting in depth to give it language, structures or frameworks (unlike somatic coaching, which I do love to dissect in fine detail!).
Also, Iām a parent to a 8 month old and 5 year old, so thereās a certain level of emotional and physical maturity that my kids have, which might be different if your kids are older, or hold different genders or identities.
Personally I want to be the one to teach my children their values & an embodied culture in how they relate to themselves, others and the world.
In Part 1 (this episode) weāre diving into embodiment for yourself as a mother or parent.
In Part 2 (coming soon) Iām sharing 10 approaches I use to parent my kids.
Weāre doing it in this order because you canāt foster deeper embodiment with your kids if youāre not practicing it yourself.
The person you are BEING is the clearest teacher for your child.
Iām not an expert in this area, but as a Feminine Embodiment Coach AND parent to two little humansā¦ I do have lots of thoughts on the topic that Iām so happy to share.
Resources from todayās podcast:
Hold On To Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld.
Primal Feminine Flow - at home embodiment practice
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification
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Is it a good time to become a coach?
You might be thinking of changing careers, or specializing in embodiment coaching.
Yet at the same time thereās talk of a recession. Record rates of inflation, cost of living crisis.
Itās valid to wonder, are these conditions creating the worst time to become a coach?
Because times are a-changin. But not for the worse.
On the podcast this week Iām sharing a market update & some insights into the maturing Coaching Industry.
In this episode we explore:
Reflections on the global coaching industry
What a busy market place means
What buyers are looking for
How competition factors in
If youād like to dive into mapping your signature journey & define the unique magic youāre here to bring a coach, thereās never been a better timeā¦ Sharon, Kate & I from the FEC Teaching Team are hosting a virtual immersion exclusively available to our Coaching Certification community to support them map their signature journey.
If youād like to chat to us about the program & our special immersionā¦Find a time in our calendar to chat ā
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How can we weave somatic skills into our client work?
What is a Feminine Embodiment Coach?
And what makes this style of coaching & school different?
We answer these questions (and more) during our Information Session for the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification.
Join Program Founder, Jenna Ward & the teaching team to explore our philosophy, take a tour of the school & get these questions (and more) answered.
This podcast is a preview of our Info Session held in September 2024.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification Download the Curriculum Watch the full info session here (video & audio) Speak with the Teaching Team here Testimonials & Praise from past participants -
My kids are the most embodied people I know.
They are effortlessly, fully, deeply IN their bodies. Feeling and EXPRESSING their inner sensations moment to moment.
They remind me embodiment isnāt something we DO to the body.
Somatic work isnāt about imposing or doing MORE. It is instead the process of peeling back what isnāt sincere, so weāre left with our simple, yet profound soma.
This concept is a bit of a head fuck because so much modern therapy, development & personal growth is about doing or applying something TO the body. Modulating it. Hacking it for better performance.
So if somatic work is more akin to stripping back, whatās the philosophy that supports it?
If youāre hungry to dive into the schoolsā of thought that underpin Feminine Embodiment Coaching, this podcast explores our technical approach to the world of somatic coaching.
In this conversation, we discuss:
The impact of late-stage capitalism on our bodies
Trauma therapy and the work of Peter Levine
Polyvagal therapy and the neurobiology of embodiment
Feminist & spiritual influences, including a powerful essay
Where the intellectual property of āFeminine Embodiment Coachingā comes from
The difference between coaching & therapy
Our influences as a school are wide & diverse. From the realm of Embodiment, Somatics, Dance & Movement Therapy, Coaching, Polyvagal Theory, Trauma Theory, Feminism, Somatic Abolitionism and more.
Resources from this podcast include:
Peter Levine - Somatic Experiencing
Audre Lorde Essay - Uses of The Erotic: The Erotic As Power
Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification
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Want to banish hollow action & replace it with potent, magnetic doing throughout your day? In today's episode, I share tips on turning on magnetism in everyday, mundane moments.
Centering magnetism in the way I work has been a game-changer. It meansā¦
ā Getting more of what matters done
ā Having those actions work to their fullest potential
ā Avoiding busy work that keeps me busy but doesnāt DO anythingTurning on your magnetism is a (happy) side effect of embodiment.
The more we contact the deep currents of aliveness within us, the more we can attune those currents to the object of our desires.
Check out these resources from the podcast:
Download the free Magnetism Map Check out the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification Embodied Movement Practice - learn more here - Laat meer zien
