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The Somatic Primer Podcast promotes a cross discipline of somatic dialogues that strive to discover the common threads that run through them all. The Somatic Primer Podcast hosts interdisciplinary conversations from experts in their fields and sharing those ideas within the larger somatic community.
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Feldenkrais for Life Podcast

Donna Ray and Al Wadleigh

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In each episode, we discuss ideas and experiences about the Feldenkrais Method®. You will learn skills that move you from pain to comfort, anxiety to ease, explore learning and spark creativity. Check it out! You will like what you hear.
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This podcast is full of originally crafted classes by Sarah Baumert. It is an intersection of her yoga teaching and training in the Feldenkrais® method. Classes include sensory rich movement experiences for a more resilient and healthy nervous system to help you feel a greater sense of ease and comfort in yourself.
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Do you want to create a life of movement, connection, and well-being for you and your animals? Whether you’re an equestrian, a dog lover, or both, this podcast is for you! In Easier Movement, Happier Life: For You, Your Horses & Dogs, Feldenkrais® teacher, international clinician, and bestselling author Mary Debono shares insights, tips, and techniques to help you improve movement, mindset, and connection for yourself and your animals. Each week, we explore topics like body awareness, flexib ...
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Sarah has been creating podcast classes since 2007. Listen to free yoga and Feldenkrais® classes to support your home practice. Each podcast is an originally crafted class taught by Sarah Baumert. Episodes range in length, level and style. Sarah's teaching is alignment based, unhurried, and rich with somatic inquiries. Her cueing is effective, easy to follow, and uses visualizations of postures to allow for unexpected growth and depth. You will find live unplugged versions of her classes, as ...
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Hi, I'm Jeffrey and I am a Feldenkrais Method and Kinēsa practitioner. Feldenkrais and Kinesa are somatic practices that focus primarily on helping people become aware of the invisible, habitual choices they make. What we don't know we're doing is where the gold is. Through experimentation, you can find new and better choices. We use movement as the primary vehicle for exploration. But why movement? People are numb and disconnected from their bodies. Movement is connected with and influences ...
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Feldenkrais: Moving into the Unknown

Heidi Carroll, Kym McGregor and Libby Murray

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Our conversations explore embodying human potential. We dive deeply into the connections between the sensory body, the cognitive mind and emotional intelligence - and specifically the relevance of the Feldenkrais Method today. Join us if you are a Feldenkrais enthusiast, movement teacher, philosopher or interested in your own human evolution. Feldenkrais: Moving into the Unknown is led by Heidi Carroll, Kym McGregor and Libby Murray, embodied scientists who are currently training to be Felde ...
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Sex, Money & Rage

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On Sex, Money & Rage, we talk about everything that's "taboo". All the stuff your parents forgot to mention growing up. Psychedelics. BDSM. Kinks. Healthy Rage. Emotions. Boundaries. Sex, Money & Rage provides powerful tools to help you dominate life's toughest moments. Go to https://www.sexmoneyrage.com/podcast to find out more. Email ellie [at] sexmoneyrage.com for guest opportunities and podcast Q&As.
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Sharon Starika is a Guild Feldenkrais Practitioner with over 25 years of experience with thousands of individuals ranging from Children with special needs as young as 7 months old, to adults who have all types of challenges ranging from surgeries to strokes, that bring on movement restrictions, pain, and or daily life limitations making one's life less fulfilled and enjoyable. Her involvement with the Certified Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education began in 1984 when she had a debilitatin ...
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Ever wonder why a hug feels so good? Or a massage? Or hot baths? It is because these are the sorts of “words” our bodies understand. We can’t command a muscle to relax with a thought or a sentence. We have to speak the body’s language. We do this by combining love and attention with movement and touch. Music works too. This is the language our bodies understand. The Happy Body Podcast takes a different approach to tackling the challenge of physical pain and sickness by combining the wisdom o ...
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This is The Future of Wellness, your go-to resource for the art of wellbeing and the science of self-transformation. Explore a holistic approach to life with world-class experts as we uncover the tools and traditions of consciousness transformation. From energy healing to ayurveda, somatic therapies to neuroscience, meditation to enlightenment – we believe the most interesting things happen at the boundaries of disciplines. Whether you’re curious about holistic wellness or deeply committed t ...
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Discover a groundbreaking, self-directed approach to conquering chronic pain with Dr. David Hanscom. In his podcast, Dr. Hanscom shares methods that have helped thousands eliminate pain and reclaim their lives. He highlights the profound human drive to thrive, often overshadowed by chronic pain, which can impact quality of life as severely as terminal illness. Drawing from his personal journey, Dr. Hanscom reveals that chronic pain is curable by systematically applying established medical pr ...
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Welcome to the Thoughtful Movements podcast! My name is Joe Webster and I am a Feldenkrais Practioner. I also have 20 years of experience studying and teaching Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Meditation. In this podcast I am offering recorded lessons that were taught during my online Feldenkrais class. The Feldenkrais Method is a mind-body practice that directs you through various movement sequences, combined with guided attention, in order to effect profound changes in our physical self organisation and ...
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Dosed

Jamie North

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Two regular guys living on the beautiful island of Malta, with interests in gut health, research chemicals and spirituality combine, to go on a journey through the unknowns in alternative health, fitness, medicine and science to create more awareness for themselves, in turn providing small doses of positive information for their listeners. Jamie and Stephen aim to tackle difficult topics covering mental health, auto immune illnesses and spirituality, through interviews with experts and those ...
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A podcast for the Nordic Walking Community, both current members; those considering taking up this wonderful exercise; and people who want to learn more. Each week, I interview an expert in Nordic Walking and discuss the benefits of Nordic Walking on both physical and mental health. I am Mary Fulton, a British Nordic Walking instructor with Nordic Walking East Anglia.
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A podcast about creating balance, using reward based training techniques with host Angelica Hesselius and guests. Coming from the view on horse training as enrichment we will look at ways to create a relaxed, gymnastically sound horse who wants to train as much as we do. Groundwork, riding, husbandry or vet care training all will work better if our horse´s is in balance. But what do different types of balance look like and how do we create it? This podcast aims to explore different ways of a ...
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Sylvan Healing Sanctuary

Sylvan Healing Sanctuary

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Sylvan Healing, a charitable organisation focussed on bringing healing to everyone, shares in this podcast recordings from our various meditations, healing sessions and guest talks. If you are able to make a donation, however small, it would be greatly appreciated as it is only by these that we are able to continue to give healing to all those in need. Donate here: https://sylvanhealing.org/donations/donate-to-support-the-sylvan-healing-sanctuary/ Join with us by listening today.
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Movement and Creativity Podcast

Tiffany Sankary, Artist, JKA, Feldenkrais® and Organic Intelligence® Practitioner

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Nervous system love and inspiration exploring the intersection of Feldenkrais®, Organic Intelligence®, Authentic Movement, and creative process. Audio collages, interviews, and guided practices with Tiffany Sankary and guests. Movement from pain, stress, anxiety, and disconnection towards ease, pleasure, creativity, and community.
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OneTaste (onetaste.us), a leading educational organization in the field of relationships, intimacy and mindful sexuality offers a lecture series of wide ranging interest – from leadership and purpose to music, spirituality and sexuality. Join Professor Jorge Ferrer of the California Institute of Integral Studies in an exploration of the intersection between sex and spirit; or folk musician, Jennifer Berezan, as she opens to music and the sacred. Meet environmental pioneer Ocean Robbins as he ...
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Hello, friends! My name is Samantha Elizabeth, I am the founder and master coach at Samantha Elizabeth Coaching and Consulting. As a self-proclaimed “stress mess”, I understand the weight of stress and how it impacts everything we do. Stress can get the better of us, so why not talk about how we can survive and perhaps thrive in this life? In this new podcast series, we will explore what causes stress and stress management techniques to help you find some inner peace. Some episodes it will j ...
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Can a gentle movement practice reshape your life? Meet Nick Strauss-Klein, a Guild-certified Feldenkrais practitioner and founder of The Feldenkrais Project, who shares his journey from a concert pianist sidelined by a repetitive strain injury to a passionate advocate and teacher of the Feldenkrais Method. Discover how his experience sparked a prof…
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In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Mags Clark Smith, a specialist in somatic work and mindfulness, and a contributor to a textbook on psychophysiological disorders. She discusses her unique approach to chronic pain and body awareness. Inspired by identifying her twin brothers through their gaits, she developed a fascination with movement…
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Send us a text If you’ve been listening to this podcast for any length, you know that I’ve been on a mission to help you and your horse/dog improve movement, connection, and well-being for you and your animals. For quite a while now, I’ve been hosting two separate podcasts: "Easier Movement, Happier Horses" and "Easier Movement, Happier Dogs." Afte…
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Episode Summary Days for Girls is an organization empowering communities worldwide through menstrual health education and resources. Today, I’m thrilled to welcome the founder of Days for Girls, Celeste Mergens, along with her husband, Don. This episode dives deeper than just menstrual equity and the work of DfG. We discuss Celeste’s memoir, The Po…
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C.P. Ong is a 20th-generation Chen Family Taijiquan lineage disciple of both Chen Xiaowang and Chen Zhenglei. He has also studied extensively with Zhu Tiancai. He first began his Taiji studies in 1972 learning the Guang Ping Yang Style from Master Y.C. Chiang in Berkeley, CA. He is also a student of vipassana (insight) meditation and has attended s…
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Experience the "contact points" meditation with Dr. Liz Stanley, a practical guided exercise that integrates seamlessly into your daily routine and can transform your stress resilience and self-regulation. Liz Stanley, PhD, is the creator of Mindfulness-Based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT®), speaker and award-winning author of Widen the Window and Pa…
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C.P. Ong is a 20th-generation Chen Family Taijiquan lineage disciple of both Chen Xiaowang and Chen Zhenglei. He has also studied extensively with Zhu Tiancai. He first began his Taiji studies in 1972 learning the Guang Ping Yang Style from Master Y.C. Chiang in Berkeley, CA. He is also a student of vipassana (insight) meditation and has attended s…
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Our special guest for today’s New Year episode is Rollin McCraty, Ph.D., innovator, psychophysiologist and director of research at HeartMath® Institute Research Center. One of Rollin's primary areas of focus is the physiology of emotion, investigating the mechanisms by which emotions influence cognitive processes, behavior and health. Hear his tran…
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Episode Summary Craig and Karey Packard share their inspiring story about facing an unexpected health crisis that forever changed their lives. They recount how the life-saving power of CPR played a critical role in a miraculous outcome. Their story is one of faith and resilience and a good reminder of the power of preparation in the event of the un…
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Peter Russell is an author, speaker and leading thinker on consciousness and contemporary spirituality. Join us in this compelling episode with a luminary whose journey from theoretical physics to spiritual traditions and meditation offers profound insights. Peter's principal interest is the deeper, spiritual significance of the times we are passin…
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Send us a text Want to sit in a more balanced, secure way? Click here for all the details on our new series. The extra-early bird discount expires on Dec. 31, 2024, so act fast. It makes a great gift, too! 🎁 Effortless, Balanced Sitting: A FeldenkraisⓇ Movement Series ⬅️⬅️⬅️ Resources: 💥Learn how the Feldenkrais Method can help improve your seat, p…
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Episode Summary In this bonus episode, you will hear Erica DeMarch interview me on her Balance Matters podcast. We not only discuss my TEDx talk Your Socks May Hold the Key to Aging Better. We also dive deep into the themes of the talk—exploring what else I would have shared if given more than 10 minutes to speak. In addition, we discuss the import…
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On today’s episode I had the pleasure to speak to Dr. Shin Lin. Dr Lin is Professor Emeritus, Developmental & Cell Biology School of Biological Sciences. He is also a Chen Tai Chi linage holder and lifetime practitioner. In his Laboratory Dr LIn studies changes in physiological functions and bioenergy levels associated with the ancient mind-body pr…
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Have you ever wondered how specific wavelengths of light can boost your health and vitality? Discover the transformative power of red light therapy - also known as Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) or Photobiomodulation (PBM) - with Bryant Meyers, a leading expert in energy-based therapies. Together we delve into the practical aspects of integrating r…
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Send us a text Discover how selecting a keystone practice like Feldenkrais can create positive chain reactions throughout your life. Learn how gentle movement sequences can improve your riding, sleep, emotional resilience, and creativity while building a foundation for lasting transformation. Key Takeaways A keystone goal or practice creates positi…
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In this enlightening episode we connect with Ariel Giarretto, an internationally known body-oriented trauma therapist and Somatic Sex Educator. Ariel's initial intrigue with the body's physiology began during her work as a birth doula, and deepened during her experiences at the Esalen Institute and her extensive study with Somatic Experiencing (SE)…
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Send us a text Discover how addressing your horse's entire body, especially back tension, can transform difficult hoof handling into a calm, cooperative experience. Learn gentle, effective practices that replace force with understanding, creating lasting positive change in your horse's hoof care routine. Key Takeaways: Resistance to hoof handling o…
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Send us a text Discover the four hallmarks of healthy movement that can improve athletic performance for you and your horse. Learn how effortlessness, breathing, reversibility, and posture reveal physical and emotional states, leading to better communication and partnership with your horse. Resources: 💥Learn how the Feldenkrais Method can help impr…
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Don Hanlon Johnson is a professor at CIIS in San Francisco and the founder of the first graduate degree program in Somatics. He is the author of a body of literature on the intersections among bodily experience, the natural world, spirituality, social justice, and health. Don Hanlon Johnson began his training with Dr. Ida Rolf and joined Thomas Han…
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Send us a text 💥Video: Finding Your Hips Joints 💥 Your hip joints hold the key to better riding – but only if you know where they really are. Learn why traditional approaches often fail and discover a gentle, proven process that creates lasting change for you and your horse using the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ. Most riders struggle with hip mobility becau…
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Get ready for a new perspective on the secrets of better sleep with Dr. W Chris Winter, an international expert on sleep who has helped more than 10,000 patients rest better at night. A dynamic speaker and researcher on the science of sleep, he is author of two acclaimed books, The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child. In a wellness world where prio…
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In this insightful Spotlight episode, we explore the gentle yet profound world of Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) techniques. Discover how these hands-on, non-invasive approaches tap into the body’s natural rhythms of self-healing in different ways. We discuss the subtle power of craniosacral rhythms, the role …
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Send us a text 💥Click here to lengthen your hamstrings without stretching! 💥 Discover why traditional stretching might be holding you back. Learn how the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ and Debono Moves offer a revolutionary, science-backed approach to improving flexibility and movement for both riders and horses - without the risks of conventional stretching.…
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Wasentha Young is a lifelong practitioner of Tai Chi, Qigong, and Meditation. She is a founding board member of the Association of Women Martial Arts Instructors. Wasentha was a student of Grandmaster William CC Chen. Master Young received formal training in Buddhist and Taoist meditation respectfully from Trungpa Rinpoche and Gia-Fu Feng in additi…
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What is PEMF therapy and how does it work? In today's episode we get clear on Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy with our guest Bryant Meyers, B.S. M.A. Physics, a bestselling author and leading expert in the field of energy medicine and PEMF therapy. Discover how PEMF devices can be a potent tool in promoting relaxation and supporting holistic h…
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Send us a text 💥Important! Click here for your Freer Shoulders in Ten Minutes video.⬅️⬅️⬅️ Follow along with this video to make riding, grooming, and leading your horse easier and more enjoyable. By understanding the natural connection between your shoulder blade and rib cage, you'll discover how to have lighter, more independent hands - without st…
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In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Dr. Susanna Calvert, founder and executive director of the Foundation for Family and Community Healing and Sanctuary of Earth. She explains the themes of healing, authenticity, and spirituality that her foundations focus on. She explores the significance of teaching self-regulation an…
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A short podcast: In this short recording, I introduce you to the three different modes that your autonomic nervous system can be in at any time: Connected, Action, or Shutdown. It's completely natural to be moving between these modes, Mostly this is taking place at a level of consciousness that you're not aware of for example I give a story here ab…
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Send us a text Discover how changing how you breathe can transform your interactions with your horse. Learn practical ways to calm an anxious horse or enliven a "lazy" one, plus a Feldenkrais-inspired quadrant breathing lesson that can enhance your seat and connection! You'll learn: Why tension in your breathing affects your horse's responsiveness …
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Experience the Feldenkrais Method directly in this Spotlight episode, and learn how this somatics practice can help you move through life with greater efficiency, enhance your thinking and problem solving abilities and support emotional regulation. Teacher Nick Strauss-Klein is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and founder of The Feldenkra…
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In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Dr. Susanna Calvert, founder and executive director of the Foundation for Family and Community Healing and Sanctuary of Earth. She shares her personal narrative as a Chinese American who followed a traditional path to success, culminating in a tenure-track position at Virginia Commonwealth University. H…
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Ruthy Alon was one of 6 Feldenkrais Method trainers, who actually worked with and were trained by Moshe Feldenkrais. This made them first generation trainers, who actually attended in the room lessons with Moshe himself. Feldenkrais died on 1 July 1984. and I started my discoveries into his work in 1992, working with one of his First Gen group. I'm…
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Born in Casablanca, Morocco, Jean-Louis Rodrigue is a movement director, acting coach, and senior teacher of the Alexander Technique. For over 40 years, he has worked professionally in Los Angeles and New York in theatre, film, television, and digital media; his unique approach to character movement and improving the levels of performance has broug…
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Send us a text Feeling stuck in your horse routine? Discover practical, science-backed ways to refresh your horse time. From simple changes in daily habits to mindset shifts, learn how to reignite your passion and deepen your connection with your horse through novel experiences and mindful practices. Key Takeaways Small changes in routine can creat…
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Discover the transformative power of Yoga Nidra with Anne Douglas, a trailblazer of this deeply restorative practice long before it was recently popularized through scientific research on non-sleep deep rest (NSDR). Anne has been practicing yoga and meditation for over three decades and teaching since 1989, having studied many hatha yoga approaches…
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This is the skeleton lesson of AY 17, which is really quite simple. When the AY lessons were published they included a lot of details that Moshe would have included to assist the people actually doing the lesson in a class on the day. So, if I was working with a group I would add in dozens of small directions to assist each person. However, here ar…
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Send us a text Let’s take a journey into the future—but not with a time machine. Instead, we’ll do a powerful mental exercise designed to help you shape the future you desire, whether it's improving your mobility, strengthening your relationship with your horse, or achieving new levels of well-being and connection. When we create a compelling “futu…
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Ever wondered how the energy surrounding you shapes your relationships and social interactions? In this empowering Spotlight episode, Christabel explores the nuanced world of empathic communication - the subtle art of recognizing and honouring your own energy amidst the influence of others. Highly sensitive people with active extrasensory perceptio…
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Yogi Sivadas was born into the traditional Ayurvedic and Yoga practices of Kerala. As a teenager, he left home to continue his quest for deeper knowledge, traveling throughout India and the neighboring countries. After more than twelve years of exploring throughout India gaining spiritual wisdom he founded the Kailash Tribal School of Yoga and Holi…
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Meet Ian White, author and fifth-generation Australian herbalist and the creative force behind Australian Bush Flower Essences. Ian invites us into his world, sharing how the ecology of the bush and his grandmother's wisdom ignited his lifelong passion for natural remedies. His journey is a testament to the transformative potential of flower essenc…
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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the concept of reframing and its impact on your equestrian journey. Host Mary Debono shares personal anecdotes and practical examples to illustrate how changing your perspective can revolutionize your approach to challenges, both in and out of the saddle. Mary emphasizes that reframing is not about sugarco…
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Can we create calm in chaos? Can we learn techniques, process, practices to help us rise and thrive? Yes, we can The first place to start is within ourselves, feeling, listening to feelings from the body and hearing the messages, the habits and patterns, the changes that happen micro-second to micro-second These days, there's a lot of attention pla…
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We used to call it stress management, and decades ago I went into Hewlett Packard and trained people in practical ways they could manage their "stress". These days, there's a lot of attention placed on becoming more resilient, to see the work place as a place to thrive. However, the number of people coming to my practice with chronic mental and phy…
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Episode Summary Sheila Nevins, a prominent documentary filmmaker and best-selling author, discusses her experiences with her son's Tourette syndrome and speaks about the broader themes of aging, disability, and authenticity. Through personal stories and reflections, she sheds light on often misunderstood topics, emphasizing the importance of genuin…
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Send us a text You can learn the secret to your horse being able to round the back easily. This episode explores how the sternum and ribs can help—or hinder—a horse's ability to collect, and introduces a gentle, hands-on method to help horses rediscover comfortable movement, leading to improved performance and well-being. You’ll also learn the diff…
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Dive into the fascinating world of the Psoas muscle, often referred to as the "muscle of the soul". We explore how this powerful muscle - nestled deep in the core of the body - plays a pivotal role in our body's movement and posture, and also our emotional balance and fight-or-flight response. As the muscle of emotion, the psoas stores stress and t…
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Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Matty Lansdown, an acclaimed speaker, scientist and nutritionist. Years ago, surrounded by doctors, PhD’s, nurses and fellow scientists, Matty began to feel like an imposter; he was asking questions that no one else seemed to be asking, about the cause of disease and the impact of food on the body. In th…
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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the importance of the body-mind connection with equine interactions. Host Mary Debono shares insights on harnessing this powerful link to improve your relationship with your horse and enhance your overall riding experience. Key topics include: Understanding the bidirectional nature of the body-mind conn…
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