Embodied with Anthea Bell

Grief, Sex & Joy: Feeling Fully with Death Doula Echo

What if your deepest resilience came not from avoiding pain, but from moving through it again and again - in the body, in a sacred relationship with life itself as your teacher? In this stirring episode of Embodied, Echo - Somatic Practitioner, Death-Doula, DJ and Tantrika - joins the conversation from Austin, Texas, to explore what it means to live and love in a world coloured by loss, lineage, and longing. You'll discover why Echo credits nature with saving her life, how grief and rage become portals to collective healing, and what it means to hold vigil for the dying and for a humanity in flux. With candid stories from the deathbed, she reveals how presence and surrender - not control or avoidance - let us feel the fullness of being alive. This episode is a call to feel more, not less: to honour the cycles of life and death present in everything, and to trust that even in the darkest moments, "the first step of life is death." Echo invites us to stay with what is, breathe through the discomfort, and remember that every end brings a new beginning. Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Echo: healing through presence 02:12 Roots and finding belonging in the forest 05:37 Death as the portal to the heart 08:21 Becoming a death doula: early initiations 13:41 Honouring ancestors and "anti-role models" 23:00 Moving rage and grief: singing, shaking, surrender 29:45 Healing gendered wounds through conscious sexuality 34:38 Learning to lead with love, not hatred 48:57 From grief dances in nature to global DJ 55:49 Still worth loving and fighting for If this episode resonated with you, share with someone who needs to remember their capacity to feel and heal. About Echo: Echo is a guide of embodied transformation, working at the crossroads of sound, movement, shadow, and spirit. Through music, ritual, yoga, meditation, and dance, she creates ceremonial spaces where the body becomes a safe vessel for truth, healing, and remembrance. As a shadow worker and medicine guide, Echo walks with those navigating initiation, grief, desire, and rebirth—holding space for the unraveling of old identities and the return to embodied sovereignty. Through collective presence and honest embodiment, Echo guides others home - to the self, to community, and to the mystery that unites us. Connect with Echo: Website: https://www.ourecho.life/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ourecho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ourecho_ Working together, beyond the podcast If something in this episode landed in your body, there are a few doors open to you. For 1:1 coaching, this is a bespoke and intimate partnership, curated by you and who you know you can become. If you're a woman of unmistakable talent who has hit a ceiling, in confidence, in bandwidth, in the career you're building, this is deep, targeted work. Together we locate the blocks in body, mind and context, and cultivate what it takes to move beyond them. For a compact immersion, the Embodiment Coach Training runs each year. Applications for the September 2026 cohort are now closed, but you're welcome to join the waitlist for the next intake at info@ab-embodimentcoaching.org. And if you'd like a taste of the work first, sign up to the newsletter and you'll receive the full recording of our Visibility Masterclass, a 2 hour session on the unconscious patterns that keep us from our fullest expression, and the body-mind tools to move beyond them. Connect with Anthea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ab_embodiment/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@embodied_anthea/videos Substack: https://antheabell1.substack.com/ Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

Why Self-Love Is So Hard (And How to Heal) | Dr. Deborah Egerton

What if the blueprint for a life you love wasn't more strength, more effort, or more grit, but a deeper capacity to love and forgive? In this Season 9 opening episode, Anthea Bell sits down with world-renowned Enneagram expert, psychotherapist and author Dr. Deborah Egerton for an honest conversation about the transformative power of love as a force for healing our own wounds, and those of a fractured, often divided world. You'll hear why seeing the good in others (and yourself) is anything but naïve, and how connection is the antidote to isolation and survival mode. Deborah shares how suffering can be the wake-up call that cracks open our narrow perspectives and moves us toward compassion and unity. Together they explore healing generational trauma, the tension between nurture and dominion, the pivotal importance of the female voice, and what it means to lead from the divine feminine in our own lives and in the wider work of global healing. It's an invitation to let your light shine, to move from resentment to gratitude, and to remember that real change starts one person at a time. Timestamps 00:00 Intro: Meet Deborah Egerton 02:09 Seeing the good in everyone 06:19 Why suffering wakes us up to change 13:00 Women's voices and the divine feminine 14:35 Nurture over dominion: why the world needs a softer hand 18:28 Working with "the bad parts" of ourselves 19:45 How women are conditioned to self-silence 24:02 Finding your core purpose to move through fear 26:03 Using the Enneagram to face your core fear 29:09 How the "I am not loved" story blocks abundance 39:23 Why lack of self-love sits at the root of giving and receiving 48:54 Compulsive giving, and "doing more with less" 55:10 Daily gratitude and shifting your attention 01:05:50 Closing prayer Love the show? Follow, subscribe, rate and review to help more people find Embodied. About Dr. Deborah Threadgill Egerton Affectionately known as Dr. E, Deborah is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, respected psychotherapist, and an advocate for unity and belonging in the healing of humanity. A former President of the International Enneagram Association, she holds IEA Certification with Distinction for her groundbreaking use of the Enneagram to bridge historical divides and dismantle the practice of "othering." As a consultant, coach, mentor and spiritual teacher, she guides people from all walks of life toward harmonious unification. Her books include the #1 Amazon New Release "Know Justice Know Peace," "Enneagram Made Easy," and the nine-part "Enneagram Inner Work Journals." Connect with Deborah: Website: https://www.deborahegerton.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramjedi/ Working together, beyond the podcast If something in this episode landed in your body, there are a few doors open to you. For 1:1 coaching, this is a bespoke and intimate partnership, curated by you and who you know you can become. If you're a woman of unmistakable talent who has hit a ceiling, in confidence, in bandwidth, in the career you're building, this is deep, targeted work. Together we locate the blocks in body, mind and context, and cultivate what it takes to move beyond them. For a compact immersion, the Embodiment Coach Training runs each year. Applications for the September 2026 cohort are now closed, but you're welcome to join the waitlist for the next intake at info@ab-embodimentcoaching.org. And if you'd like a taste of the work first, sign up to the newsletter and you'll receive the full recording of our Visibility Masterclass, a 2 hour session on the unconscious patterns that keep us from our fullest expression, and the body-mind tools to move beyond them. Connect with Anthea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ab_embodiment/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@embodied_anthea/videos Substack: https://antheabell1.substack.com/ Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

Embodied is back! Season 9 lands on September 21st

What if the life you're working so tirelessly to create is actually taking you further and further away from the truth of who you are? This is Embodied with Anthea Bell, and we are excited to share that Season 9 arrives on September 21st. Each week, we share raw, real, intimate stories from leaders across the creative, healing, and entrepreneurial worlds. Profound journeys of transformation. Conversations that move into body-mind connection, real healing, and the courage it takes to step beyond challenge and into a truly aligned life. This season, you'll sit with extraordinary guests who have crossed thresholds most of us only read about. You'll be hearing from guests like Dr. Deborah Threadgill Egerton, bestselling author and former President of the International Enneagram Association, whose life's work is healing the divides between us; the wonderful Echo, a guide of embodied transformation working at the crossroads of sound, movement, shadow, and spirit; from the inspirational Dylan Moscovitch, Canadian Olympic silver medalist and founder of Threshold, who lost the identity he'd built over decades when a 200-pound mirror fell on his face; from Shen Tong, activist, scientist, and impact investor with roots in the 1989 Tiananmen democracy movement; and from Kisser Paludan, psychologist, spiritual teacher, and host of Soultalk. Plus many more amazing souls making a difference in the world. Get ready for deep, honest conversations and real tools that you can bring into your everyday. You’ll be joining a community of like-minded people to get all the inspiration you need to let yourself dream bigger and change lives. Season 9 is out September 21st. Follow Embodied wherever you listen to podcasts, so it lands the moment the first episode drops, and together let's find our way home. I'll see you inside. Working together, beyond the podcast If something in the following episodes land with you, there are a few doors open: For 1:1 coaching, I provide a bespoke and intimate partnership, curated by you and who you know you can become. If you're a woman of unmistakable talent who has hit a ceiling, in confidence, in bandwidth, in the career you're building, this is deep, targeted work. Together we locate the blocks in body, mind and context, and cultivate what it takes to move beyond them. For a compact immersion, the Embodiment Coach Training runs each year. Applications for the September 2026 cohort are now closed, but you're welcome to join the waitlist for the next intake at info@ab-embodimentcoaching.org. And if you'd like a taste of the work first, sign up to the newsletter and you'll receive the full recording of our Visibility Masterclass, a 2 hour session on the unconscious patterns that keep us from our fullest expression, and the body-mind tools to move beyond them. Connect with Anthea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ab_embodiment/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@embodied_anthea/videos Substack: https://antheabell1.substack.com/ Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

Season 8 Solo Episode - What it takes to let yourself be "seen"

You sweet humans, Last night, you found me curled up on my sofa leaving you a little podcast love-note... The first solo episode in an entire season of heart-expanding interviews. And, dedicated to a theme that all of you have been asking for: "What does it take to let myself be truly, deeply, seen?" Our yearning for visibility is palpable - as a society consistently disconnected from self, body and true connection, we long for it like nothing else. To be witnessed in all our beauty and bumpy humanity; to be held in the moments we feel most tender; to be celebrated for our incredible strides, our "biggest moments"; to become a part of something rooted in love and togetherness. We crave it: and by the same token, we ricochet away from it. Fearful, protective, imprinted on a body and mind level to stay wary. So, for all of you who have been longing to let loose into being seen - listen in. This is an episode dedicated to your wanting, to understanding your own patterns / preventatives, and to working beyond them. I've offered insight from my own life as well as swathes of clients - sink in with me and see what resonates. Let us know... And if this deep-dive speaks to you, send it to someone who you think would love to hear it too. Make sure you’re following the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next, and if you’ve been loving the podcast this season, leaving a quick rating or review makes a bigger difference than you think. Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/ Ax

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The Most Honest Conversation Yet - Your Host Anthea Bell, in the Spotlight

This episode is a special one. As our final episode of the season, we’re turning the spotlight inward. For the first time, your host Anthea Bell steps into the guest seat, and shares her own deeply personal story with Coach and Entrepreneur, Annabel Lane. In this honest and powerful conversation, Anthea opens up about the journey from self doubt and not enoughness - to embodiment, healing and stepping fully into her voice. From early childhood patterns and people pleasing to navigating fear, visibility, anger and identity, this episode explores what it really takes to grow beyond the versions of ourselves we’ve out-stripped. You’ll learn about the important role of crisis in transformation, the reality of fear when stepping into your potential, and why so many of us stay stuck in compromise instead of choosing authenticity. Anthea shares how somatic healing and reconnecting with the body became a turning point in her life, and why true change is not about perfection, but about willingness to face what feels uncomfortable. If you’ve ever questioned your worth, held yourself back, or waited for permission to take up space, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are and gently challenge you to step forward into your own beautiful light. We hope you’ll love it: let us know what lands. Timestamps 00:00 Meet Anthea 01:05 That familiar voice of who am I to 03:21 From not enough to the beginning of healing 07:20 Do we really need to hit rock bottom to change 10:06 Learning how to work with fear instead of against it 15:10 Visibility, purpose and being of service 23:30 The tension between potential and staying comfortable 26:12 What surrender actually looks like in real life 34:19 Safety, belonging and choosing authenticity 37:15 A life changing trip and stepping into independence 41:07 Annabel shares her own turning points 45:51 What Anthea would say to her younger self 49:00 Closing reflections and gratitude If this conversation spoke to you, send it to someone who you think would love to hear it too. Make sure you’re following the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next, and if you’ve been loving the podcast this season, leaving a quick rating or review makes a bigger difference than you think. A heartfelt thank you for being a part of this season - more to come soon! Connect with Annabel Instagram: @‌iamannabellane Website: https://www.annabellane.com/ Red Dress Energy: https://www.reddressenergy.com/ Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

How to Unlock Your Creativity with Internationally-Renowned Artist Simon Kenny

What if your niggling self doubt was actually pointing you straight toward your purpose? In this episode, Anthea sits down with internationally-acclaimed abstract artist Simon Kenny - opening up a deeply honest conversation about creative expression, vulnerability and identity. What in fact it really takes to grow into and show up as an artist in the world. You’ll learn about the persistent reality of imposter syndrome, even at peak fame; the struggle with confidence and self worth; how creating heals our older and more implicit wounds; and the ongoing journey towards a sense of enoughness. Simon shares how his relationship with art has evolved over time, from using it as both a shield and a form of escape, to embracing it as a space for emotional expression, self-exploration and core healing. This conversation explores how art and trauma are often intertwined, and how the creative process itself can be a powerful pathway for personal transformation. We’ll also dive into the messy middle of the artist journey, including overcoming creative blocks, learning to live with uncertainty and redefining success beyond external validation. Simon opens up about building a business, experiencing failure and finding his way back to an authentic artistic identity through abstract art process and experimentation. This episode is a reminder that self expression is not about perfection, but about courage. It is about showing up, creating anyway and allowing your work to evolve as you do. In the process, who you are, what you believe and the inspiration you offer completely re-shapes. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Simon Kenny 04:27 When imposter syndrome hits hard in the spotlight 08:37 Building confidence and redefining what “enough” means 09:45 The unexpected path into becoming an artist 15:01 The childhood urge to constantly create 17:40 Using creativity as an escape from reality 22:04 The connection between creativity and trauma 27:55 Finding the way back to making art again 30:02 Building and losing a furniture business 32:35 Why anyone can be creative 34:15 Learning to sit with uncertainty 41:06 Seeing your work through other people’s eyes 42:54 Legacy, meaning, and what we leave behind 44:10 Balancing creativity with personal life 47:15 Creating connection through vulnerability 50:11 A final reminder to play, experiment and let go If this episode got you thinking, share it with someone who needs a little creative spark right now. And if you loved it, make sure you’re following the show and leave a quick rating or review. It helps more people like yourself find these conversations. Connect with Simon Instagram: @‌simonkennyart Website: https://simonkennyart.com/ Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

The Truth About Eating Disorders & The Deeper Foundations of Recovery with Leading Sports Dietitian Renee McGregor

Have you or someone you know ever struggled with an eating disorder? In this heart-felt and insightful episode, Anthea is joined by Renee McGregor, a leading voice in sports nutrition and eating disorder recovery. Together, they share a deeply honest conversation about the realities behind health, performance and the systems that often fail people in the greatest need of care. If this is a theme you’ve wondered about, today’s episode is a critical listen. Renee shares her own ED recovery journey, and how it shaped her work supporting high-performing individuals struggling with disordered eating, exercise addiction and complex relationships with the body. We’ll explore how trauma and eating disorders are closely linked, and why many behaviours are actually emotional coping mechanisms rather than issues of discipline or control. This foundation becomes critical in knowing how to create truly lasting change. The conversation also highlights the importance of nervous system regulation, rest and learning to rebuild a healthy food relationship beyond rigid rules. Together, we’ll unpack the impact of wellness culture in today’s world, the role of social media and body image, and the growing conversation around GLP1 medications and Ozempic. Renee speaks openly about weight stigma, gaps in treatment systems and the need for more compassionate, inclusive approaches to care. From intuitive eating to autonomy in recovery, this episode challenges common narratives and invites you to form a more nuanced, human approach to health and healing. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Renee McGregor and her work in eating disorders recovery 07:35 Transitioning from NHS work into sports nutrition 17:08 Why eating disorders are so often misunderstood 19:24 Understanding eating disorders as coping and trauma responses 23:40 Gaps in treatment and the limitations within the NHS 27:33 Regulation, addiction patterns, and emotional numbness 34:43 Caffeine, control, and returning to old habits 36:21 How overexercise becomes normalised 41:22 The role of the nervous system and the importance of rest 42:23 Using coffee and other tools for regulation 46:46 Influencers, wellness culture, and harmful messaging 53:18 Social media responsibility and impact 57:13 Living without constant online exposure 58:45 The reality of Ozempic and GLP1 medications 01:00:43 Weight stigma and its link to trauma 01:07:29 Bias, mindfulness, and anti racism in healthcare If this episode resonated, share it with someone who might need a more compassionate perspective on health and recovery. Make sure you’re following the podcast so you don’t miss future conversations like this. And if you found this valuable, leaving a rating or review helps more beautiful people like yourself find the show. Connect with Renee Instagram: @‌r_mcgregor Website: https://reneemcgregor.com/ Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

Why We Keep Repeating the Same Patterns - And How to Break Free with Master Coach Miriam Binder

The armour that once protected you might now be the very thing keeping you from not only real connection - but a life path and purpose that are truly meant for you. The question is: can we wake up to a different way, one that lives just underneath our shielding and control..? In this episode, Anthea is joined by a deeply present and grounded voice, to explore what it means to live with emotional presence and integrity in your everyday life - Miriam Binder, Master Coach with Integral Coaching Canada, and former Corporate Executive. You’ll learn about the subtle ways we disconnect through dissociation, control and self protection, and how these patterns impact our ability to experience authentic connection and conscious relationships. You’ll also learn about the loneliness that can sit behind the armour, and the courage it takes to soften into vulnerability and connection. These facets ultimately become the re-building of a sense of self that redirects the life you build thereafter. A big part of this conversation is relational healing - and how transformation happens through real life interactions, not just solo inner work. Together, we explore healing through love, the role of self awareness, and what it actually looks like to move from control into surrender and flow in your life. We also touch on inner child healing, parenting and healing, and the power of forgiveness practice, especially when it comes to how we show up for ourselves and our children. This episode invites you into compassion practice, non judgment awareness and a deeper sense of embodied love that allows you to meet life with openness instead of protection. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Miriam and her background 03:03 What true presence really feels like in your body 05:30 The courage it takes to stay emotionally present 09:02 The loneliness that sits behind the armour 12:21 Finding a sense of home through connection and community 15:29 The tension between control and learning to flow 18:52 Stepping out of old patterns and ways of living 21:52 Becoming aware of other people’s pain 29:29 What healing really means beyond fixing yourself 34:55 Why love can feel risky and unsafe 39:41 Resistance and survival responses in the body 42:38 Practices that help shift beliefs and patterns 49:02 Forgiving yourself as a parent and human 53:29 Letting go of control in parenting 58:55 Loving without creating separation If this episode resonated, share it with someone who is navigating their own healing or relationship journey. Make sure you’re following the podcast so you don’t miss future conversations like this. And if you felt something shift while listening, leaving a rating or review helps more people find the show. Connect with Miriam Website: https://miriamthecoach.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-binder-lang-the-coach/ Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

Embodying Integrity in Life and Leadership with Brand Strategist Jessica Huie MBE

Being seen - fully and in your true authenticity - can completely reshape your identity, your leadership, and the relationships you hold most dear. We know it, sense it, and yet we hover at the starting line; shy, timid, uncertain of our value or permission to launch. Until, something or someone comes along to change the game. In this episode, Anthea is joined by renowned Publicist Jessica Huie MBE - diving into a heartfelt conversation about authenticity, courage and the quiet power of unshakeable presence. Jessica shares her personal journey and the early influences that shaped her values, leadership and deep commitment to advocacy and integrity. A mission she carries forward with every single client she works with. We explore what it really means to be “seen”, that deepest of human yearnings, and why that experience can become a turning point for personal growth, self trust and profound external strides. The conversation moves into love, fear and unity, and how choosing presence over habit or convenience transforms relationships, leadership and parenting. Jessica speaks openly about motherhood, conscious, collaborative parenting and navigating success while honouring what truly matters. This episode is a reflection on feminine leadership, embodied wisdom and living a purpose driven life rooted in courage and compassion. The melting pot where spirituality, humanity and entrepreneurship meet… Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Jessica 02:22 Jessica’s journey and the early roots of courageous leadership 04:31 The power of being seen and why it changes everything 08:16 Advocacy and supporting others to rise 09:58 Integrity courage and personal growth in real life 19:34 Love fear and choosing unity and connection 24:05 Parenting with emotional presence 25:11 Why conscious parenting starts with being present 26:56 The evolving motherhood journey 30:43 Balancing success sacrifice and values led living 34:07 Authenticity as a daily practice 35:59 Life lessons that shape embodied wisdom 40:47 Potential courage and trusting yourself 45:51 Final reflections and parting wisdom If this episode resonated with you, make sure you hit subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes, and more from our insightful guests. Share it with someone navigating leadership, parenting or personal growth - who needs a gentle nudge into their own courage. And if you have a moment, leaving a rating or review helps this podcast reach all of those who need these deeper conversations. Connect with Jessica Instagram: @‌jessica_huie_ Website: http://www.jessicahuie.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahuie/ Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

Finding Peace in a Chaotic World with Sikh Mystic & Healer Shamir Singh

I wonder if you relate to this? The sense of something missing in your life; like a whisper underneath the surface of your conscious life. What if this echoing feeling wasn’t a problem to fix - but a sign to go deeper? An opportunity to connect to a level of wholeness that your body~mind has just forgotten. In this episode, Anthea sits down with Spiritual Guide, Teacher and Body~Worker Shamir Singh - offering a powerful insight on embodied wholeness, cultivating belonging and what it really means to feel connected in a world that constantly pulls us outward. From the outset, Shamir shares how his journey has been rooted in reconnecting to oneness consciousness - and that healing is not about becoming something new, but returning to what has always been there. Together, they explore the layers of conditioned patterning that shape identity; and how de-conditioning these acquired layers / selves allow us to reconnect with personal truth, and deeper spiritual connection. Shamir speaks about the profound systemic role of healing modalities like sound healing, breathwork practice and meditation and movement - non-verbal methods that guide the body back into stillness and inner peace. This conversation also offers powerful insight on how we relate to others - navigating codependency, the journey of self love and how our earliest relationships shape the way we seek connection and belonging in adulthood. Through the themes of shadow work, intuitive healing and conscious living, Shamir shares a grounded perspective on spiritual growth that is not about escaping life, but engaging with it more fully. Ultimately, they explore what it means to live in the “eye of the storm” and how practices like nervous system regulation and breath awareness can support you in navigating uncertainty with more trust, presence and ease. Timestamps 00:00 Meeting Shamir and exploring purpose and wholeness 02:40 What wholeness really means and how it creates belonging 04:18 Roots, identity and the impact of conditioning 09:33 Sound, stillness and returning to your essence 12:01 An overview of healing modalities and how they support growth 17:40 Shamir’s personal journey and how it shaped his path 22:14 Consumption, lifestyle and supporting your inner state 28:32 Devotion, service and living with intention 35:39 Breathwork practice and nervous system regulation 40:54 Meditation, movement and finding stillness in modern life 46:59 Love, codependency and returning to self 54:48 Living in the eye of the storm and trusting life 58:48 Final reflections and closing thoughts If this episode resonated, share it with someone who is on their own journey back to wholeness. Make sure you follow the podcast so you don’t miss future conversations like this. And if you loved this episode, leaving a rating or review helps more people find it. Connect with Shamir Instagram: @‌shamirsingh.c Website: www.gridactivations.com Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org

Healing Childhood Trauma & Finding Deep Belonging - The Pathway Forward with Acclaimed Psychotherapist Turiya Hanover

What if your disconnection had less to do with you - and more to do with what you have absorbed? Unconsciously, developmentally and through the generational line? This episode is one of the most profoundly honest, touching explorations we’ve ever shared - with global retreat leader, psychotherapist & developmental coach Turiya Hanover. Together, we explore the legacies of generational, cultural and early childhood trauma - and the impact they have on who we know ourselves to be in the present. Turiya shares her own experience: of growing up in post-war Germany, surrounded by unspoken pain, shame and emotional disconnection. Together we dive into what it means to be shaped like a soft stone by a trauma field; how that influences patterns like dissociation, nervous system disruption, hyper-vigilance, and a deep psychological sense of not belonging. There is a powerful reflection on how early instability and separation influence identity, relationships and the body - as well as how we walk ourselves beyond them. A central theme is that real trauma healing does not happen in isolation. Together we explore the relational space and why healing through connection is essential when trust has been broken early in life. Turiya speaks openly about codependency patterns, dynamics of victimhood, feminine healing and the journey of learning to feel your own emotions rather than abandoning yourself for others. We also touch on grief and loss; the role of death as a teacher and how facing life honestly can bring you back to what truly matters to you. This episode weaves together spiritual growth, self awareness and personal transformation - all grounded in the work of the Path of Love, an international retreat movement founded by Turiya, which roots people back into their essential connection to the heart. The Path journey, as well as this dialogue, are your avenue to deeper embodiment, self-embrace and safety in the world - take a listen. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Turiya 02:56 Growing up in post war Germany and being surrounded by unspoken trauma 04:55 Not feeling like you belong and the urge to escape early on 08:14 The search for fearlessness and trying to find inner safety 09:12 Living in hyper vigilance and what safety actually feels like in the body 12:17 Early experiences of grief and the impact of loss in childhood 13:27 Feeling alone versus truly being connected to others 18:06 Why healing happens through relationships and not in isolation 25:17 The challenge for women to truly feel their emotions 28:49 Love, codependency and losing yourself in relationships 30:30 Death as a teacher and what it reveals about life 36:36 Living simply and finding meaning in ordinary life 37:52 Movement, solitude and being in service to others 42:48 Owning your shadow and stepping out of victimhood 45:40 Working with not enoughness and the inner critic 50:07 Trusting your intuition even when nothing feels certain 56:04 Finding purpose and what truly lights you up 59:44 Closing reflections and the Path of Love If this episode resonated, send it to someone who is navigating their own healing journey. Make sure you follow the podcast so you don’t miss future conversations like this. And if you felt something shift while listening, take a moment to leave a rating or review. It helps more people like you find these conversations. Connect with Turiya Instagram: @‌turiyahanover Website: https://www.turiyahanover.net/ Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website:https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

What Happens When You Stop Controlling Your Life? - The Truth About Meditation with Mutribo

What if the wholeness you’ve been searching for is already right in front of you; “you” have simply been standing in the way…? In this deeply reflective conversation, Anthea is joined by renowned meditation teacher and spiritual guide Mutribo; who explores the nature of awareness, surrender and the illusion of the separate self. Together, they dive into the heart of meditation practice, the root of inner suffering and its salve - the capacity to truly rest, in the present moment. Mutribo shares insights from decades of spiritual self-inquiry, including time spent in silent retreats and years devoted to exploring consciousness and awareness. We explore themes of non-duality, the illusion of the ego, and how suffering often arises from the belief that we are separate individuals responsible for controlling our lives. Through stories, philosophy and gentle wisdom, this conversation invites you into a deeper relationship with silence and stillness practice. The episode touches on fear, resistance and the paradox of letting go of control. Mutribo explains how spiritual awakening is less about achieving something new and more about recognising what has always been present. From observing the mind to discovering the simplicity of awareness of being, this conversation offers a thoughtful doorway into mindfulness and meditation and the path of awakening. If you have ever wondered about the nature of consciousness, the purpose of your spiritual practice or how surrender and acceptance can lead to inner peace and freedom, this episode offers a powerful perspective. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Mutribo 02:32 Beginning with a moment of silence and meditation 05:46 How meditation traditions began and why they faded from everyday life 10:42 Resistance, suffering and returning to present moment awareness 16:39 Surrendering to life and finding an inner sense of home 24:06 Deep sleep, awareness and the experience of simply being 28:41 The paradox of the doer and the illusion of control 36:59 Fear, trust and approaching spiritual practice with playfulness 43:25 Why only some people feel called to the path of awakening 53:21 Freedom, daily stillness and nurturing your inner world 57:27 Final reflections and closing words If this conversation resonated with you, make sure you subscribe so you never miss future conversations like this. Share this episode with someone who might be exploring meditation, spirituality or personal growth. And if you enjoyed the conversation, leaving a rating or review helps more beautiful people like you discover the podcast. Find more of Mutribo’s work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@advaitaexplained-letlifeflow Book “Signposts Back Home” https://books.google.com.au/books/about/Signposts_Back_Home.html?id=7MDNzwEACAAJ&redir_esc=y Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website:https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

The Mindset Behind Elite Performance with International Coach Hadrian Stiff

What if what distinguished elite athletes from others wasn't purely talent - but rigorous mindset, self-trust and the ability to stay steady under pressure..? In this episode, Anthea sits down with Elite Athletics Coach Hadrian Stiff, exploring what truly creates high performance - not just in sport, but in life. From squash prodigy to world class coach, Hadrian shares the evolution of his journey and how his philosophy around coaching, leadership in sport and athlete development has transformed over time. The conversation dives into elite athlete mindset, sports psychology and the reality of navigating competitive environments where performance pressure is constant. Hadrian speaks openly about overcoming fear, reshaping belief systems and building real mental resilience - garnered from decades working with some of the leading names in sport. We explore resilience training, emotional regulation and the power of self trust - even and especially when everything is on the line. Through powerful case studies including World No. 1 Mohammed El Shorbagy and World No. 4 Joelle King, we unpack transformational coaching techniques, success mindset principles and how growth through discomfort becomes the foundation for long-term wellbeing and performance. This conversation is about confidence building, vision and belief, and why acceptance is often the missing piece in personal growth. If you’ve been struggling to stick to take action toward your goals, follow through a health resolution or build deep, innate self-esteem - this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Timestamps 00:40 Introduction to Hadrian Stiff and his early days as a squash prodigy 02:17 The shift from elite athlete to high performance coaching 04:23 His philosophy on coaching, life and leadership in sport 06:20 Redefining success and learning to overcome fear 11:06 Vision and belief as the foundation of confidence building 16:35 Navigating competitive environments and performance pressure 23:02 Personal growth, wellbeing and performance behind the scenes 30:59 Case study on Joelle King and athlete development in action 39:33 Building the right team around high performers 41:24 Growth through discomfort and working with resistance 44:02 A personal story of resilience under pressure 47:28 The power of acceptance and emotional regulation 57:01 Effort, self trust and long term success mindset 58:36 Transformational coaching techniques that create mental resilience 01:06:18 Final wisdom on loving yourself and sustaining elite performance If this episode resonated, make sure you hit subscribe so that you don’t miss future conversations on performance, mindset and growth. Share this with an athlete, coach or leader in your world. And if you found value here, leaving a rating or review helps more people discover the show. Connect with Hadrian Instagram: @‌elitesquash Website: http://elitesquash.com Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

Reclaiming Healthy Masculinity - Fatherhood, Space-Holding and Sacred Archetypes with Samora Yeboah

What if healthy masculinity wasn't about dominance or control, but presence, initiation and the courage to face the unknown? In this episode, Anthea is joined by Samora Yeboah, a men’s-work facilitator, musician and sacred space holder - join them for a deep conversation about healthy masculinity, men’s work and the importance of ritual in both growth and wider life. Samora shares through his extensive personal and professional experience. He speaks on the criticality of creating intentions environments and lifestyles; how this ritualistic practice fosters ones connection with inner knowing, spirituality and a deeper sense of self beyond our conditioning. He shares how this work, through its transformative impact on the individual, re-shapes our ways of relating to others - romantically, familially and even societally. Anthea and Samora talk initiation rituals, rites of passage and the healthy embrace of fight & challenge - discussing how the cultural absence of these experiences has impacted the development of boys into men. Samora speaks openly about brotherhood, tribal connection, masculinity-in-partnership and the role of the father archetype in male development and the father~son bond. You’ll learn his definition of masculine “embodiment”; what conscious fatherhood is; and how facing & embracing difficulty stimulates emotional maturity, leadership and resilience. And finally, from one to two - we explore the role of the “masculine” in romantic relationship. How critical it is for men to cultivate their own feminine interiority; the balance we can find in a two-partner pairing; and how as a couple, and within community, we can learn to navigate the uncertainty of life with greater skill and respect. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Samora 01:27 Sacred spaces and reconnecting with yourself 04:02 Community healing and spiritual connection 09:23 Information overload versus inner knowing 17:35 Parenting as a path of personal growth 22:42 Masculinity and initiation rites 27:31 Brotherhood and tribal connection 28:00 Father son relationships and hierarchy 29:27 The role of the father archetype 30:38 Core aspects of the masculine experience 31:34 Initiation rites and modern rites of passage 34:06 Healthy masculinity in relationships 37:56 Embracing feminine rage and balance 41:00 The role of deliberate challenge 45:55 Facing the unknown and death awareness 49:49 How to connect with Samora’s work If this episode resonated, make sure you hit subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations like this. Share it with someone who is exploring masculinity, leadership or personal growth. And if you have a moment, leave a rating or review; this simple act allows the show to reach more wonderful people like you. Connect with Samora Instagram: @‌samorah_yeboah Website: http://www.pillarbrotherhood.com Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

The Power of Love And Mission with Psychotherapist Abigail Iquo Isuo

How do we move into deepest Being, and deepest Becoming? An integrity, wholeness, truth-seeing & telling that changes not just lives - but the cultures in which we live? Far more than personal, surface-level shifts - this form of self-actualisation is a practice of going inward; companioning and confronting what you find; and courageously choosing the person and values you wish to live by. It’s stripping away, in order to rebuild, and takes both radical bravery and radical responsibility. As today’s speaker would know… In this episode, Anthea is joined by integrative transpersonal psychotherapist Abigail Iquo Isuo - a renowned 1:1 coach, retreat leader, facilitator and guide. Together, they share an inspiring conversation about coming to know yourself truly - in a way that irrefutably points the way forward. It’s a conversation illuminating psychological structures and safety-seeking; the nature of authenticity; deep embodiment; and what real personal transformation involves beyond the surface level work. Abigail shares her own journey through integrative psychotherapy, along with her experience as Facilitator of the somewhat revered experience, Path of Love - an immersive and transformative 7-day retreat bringing people home to their innate capacity for connection. Abigail shares how these avenues shaped her understanding of somatic healing, emotional legacy and the body~mind connection - and how we can slowly but surely work our way back to integration. We explore how nervous system regulation plays a central role in healing, empowered leadership, relational dynamics and working with discomfort. You’ll learn Abigail’s insights into self-leadership, sovereignty and building relational health - particularly in romantic dynamic where old patterns easily surface. It’s an episode rich in insight and guidance - centering on psychospiritual growth, emotional intelligence and learning to trust the wisdom of the body as a guide for living with purpose. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Abigail 00:18 Abigail’s personal journey and how Path of Love shaped her work 02:34 What authenticity really looks like in practice 04:34 Why discomfort is essential for personal transformation 10:15 Embodiment, somatic healing and the body mind connection 24:05 Self leadership, sovereignty and taking radical responsibility 39:37 Relational healing and navigating inner conflict in relationships 55:54 Final reflections and closing thoughts If this episode resonated with you, make sure to hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss future conversations. Share it with someone who’s on their own healing path, and if you feel called, leave a rating or review - every single click helps this podcast reach the people who need it. Connect with Abigail Instagram: @‌abigailiq Website: https://www.abigailiq.com/ Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

The Secret to Creating Real Impact in The World with Brody Lee

What happens when a life-altering trauma meets radical self-responsibility? Who could you become - if you used your trauma as the most powerful pivot you could ever take…? In this deeply moving and expansive conversation, Anthea is joined by Brody Lee; global strategist, event architect and transformational leader, to explore what it really means to wake up to your life and choose impact over fear. Brody shares his extraordinary personal story; from childhood trauma and addiction to a near-fatal overdose, and the moment that changed everything. What followed was not just healing, but a complete reclamation of purpose, agency and joy. We now meet him as an 8-figure entrepreneur working with some of the most purpose-led visionaries in the world - all from his core belief in the human capacity for growth beyond pain. Together, Anthea and Brody dive into the deeper layers of trauma healing, fear, personal responsibility and self-belief - unpacking why so many people stay stuck in hesitation and how one clear decision can radically alter the trajectory of your life. This episode also challenges the way we think about sales, money and service, offering a powerful reframe. You’ll hear reflections on: Healing trauma without shame or labels - what needs releasing to liberate your potential Addiction, compassion and reclaiming personal agency Why fear isn’t the problem Sales as service and money as a force for good Events, community and the power of collective transformation What it really means to build “legacy-level” impact This conversation is for the dreamers, the self-developers, the leaders and the ones who know there’s more available to them, even if they don’t quite know how to reach it yet. If you’ve ever felt called to a bigger life but held back by fear, doubt or old stories, this episode is an invitation to choose again. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Brody 02:48 Brody’s journey and what shaped him 08:34 Moving through personal challenges 10:16 The moment everything changed 18:15 Choosing forgiveness and finding joy 20:18 Living with intention and creating impact 36:03 Why sales can actually be a service 39:23 How sales shows up in everyday life 40:44 Rethinking money, capitalism, and wealth 42:26 Three powerful questions to live by 43:11 Philanthropy and the ripple effect of micro giving 53:34 The magic of events and shared experiences 57:23 Brody’s bigger mission and what’s coming next 01:00:05 A bold vision for a global event beyond earth 01:11:54 Closing reflections and Brody’s message to you If you’ve loved this conversation, follow or subscribe to Embodied so you never miss an episode, leave us a rating and share it with a friend. Your support continually expands our reach, allowing us to support more listeners around the world who need to hear these conversations. And, Anthea always loves hearing from you; so feel free to contact her on Instagram or via email. Connect with Brody: Instagram: @‌eventswithbrody Website: https://brodylee.com/ Connect with Anthea: Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

2026 - Could this be Your Happiest Year Yet?

Welcome dear ones to the latest Solo Episode of Finding Your Way Home; the Podcast dedicated to supporting your journey inward, and into a life that's profoundly conscious, connected and deeply alive. Today, we're diving into a special topic requested by one of our listeners: how to cultivate deeper happiness as we move into the year to come. What are the measures of true personal joy, contentment and peace? And once identified in a way that feels authentically intimate to you, how do we begin to build this in our lives - emotionally and experientially? After a decade working with hundreds of clients, I would argue that this question lies at the heart of most others. Behind the yearning for success, a healthier body, greater income or a deeper sense of self, is a foundational desire to be "happy" in that realisation - to come to a place within yourself and your life where you can finally rest still for a moment, satisfied & satiated by all that you've created. So, in this week's episode we dive in - exploring the nuances of building your own "happiness" blueprint, and what might unconsciously stand in the way. So my loves; sit back and soak it in - from our heart to yours. Let us know what lands... If you've appreciated the episode, remember to hit the subscribe or follow buttons, and consider sharing it with a friend. That simple act helps us to reach the minds and hearts of those who need us. And for more on Finding Your Way Home, including 1:1 opportunities, exclusive retreats and trainings: - Simply visit @ab_embodiment on Instagram, or our website at www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org Sending love, wherever you're listening, A x

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Dissolving Imposter Syndrome - Part 2 - Guided Practice

Dissolving Your Imposter Syndrome - Part 2 Welcome dear ones to your latest Solo Episode of Finding Your Way Home - the Podcast dedicated to supporting your journey inward, your journey through, into a life so conscious, so connected and alive that it truly enriches you and those around you. It's beautiful to have you with us. Today, we're diving into Part 2 of one of our most consistently requested topics - how to navigate and find our way beyond Imposter Syndrome. Tune into Part 1 to learn the psychological & emotional roots of this particular form of social anxiety and self-questioning. Our adult form of "Am I enough to belong". As you listen in, see if you can identify your own Imposter Syndrome blueprint - the narratives, physical safety / threat signals and emotional responses that arise for you specifically, when you find yourself in an environment that feels "stretchy". Spaces or relationships in which you desire to be seen, chosen, esteemed, included... And as you tune into Part 2, prepare to take a deeper look at what this pattern reveals - about your view of yourself, and the parts within you longing to be embraced, loved, integrated and released. Together, through practical tools and a powerful guided meditation practice, we're going to work through your specific issues and create a baseline of calm, self-worth and non-attachment to the opinions of others. They were never really the issue, as you will discover... So my loves; sit back, absorb, nourish - taking this sacred time for you, with you. You, in fact, were always the point. If you've appreciated the episode, remember to hit the subscribe or follow buttons, and consider sharing it with a friend. That simple act helps us to reach the minds and hearts of those who need us. And for more on Finding Your Way Home, including 1:1 opportunities, exclusive retreats and trainings: - Simply visit @ab_embodiment on Instagram, or our website at www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org Sending love, wherever you're listening, A x

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Dissolving Imposter Syndrome - Part 1

Dissolving Your Imposter Syndrome - Part 1 Welcome my loves, to your latest Solo Episode of Finding Your Way Home - the Podcast dedicated to supporting your journey inward, your journey through, into a life so conscious, so connected and alive that it truly enriches you and those around you. It's beautiful to have you with us. Today, we're exploring one of the most heavily requested topics we receive: how to navigate and find our way beyond Imposter Syndrome, that wonderfully adult manifestation of the fear of being "less than", rejected or excluded. As a Coach who works exclusively with high-achieving, high-functioning clients - from Executives to leading Actors and Directors - I can promise you that this particular tendency doesn't discriminate. Irrespective of your level of success, qualification, network or finance; the fear of being "discovered" in you inadequacy can persist. It isn't until you truly make peace with your own mixture of light and dark that you find yourself no longer vulnerable to the perception you believe that others hold. And so, while you journey - sit back and soak it in... An episode dedicated to understanding and making friends with your particular form of impostering, and lighting the pathway to mental and emotional freedom. Stay tuned for Part 2, where I'll guide you through a dedicated practice in coming home, and offer practical tools to dissolve anxiety in the moments it arises. Remember to hit the subscribe or follow buttons if you've found this episode supportive, and consider sharing it with a friend. That simple act helps us to reach the minds and hearts of those who need us. And for more on Finding Your Way Home, including 1:1 opportunities, exclusive retreats and trainings: - Simply visit @ab_embodiment or www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org Sending love, wherever you're listening, A x

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Finding Emotional Health at Christmas

The Blueprint for Emotional Health at Christmas It's been a moment since we last connected my loves - and as we prepare a stunning Spring Season of interviews for you, it's time for a little Solo. On a theme that fills my inbox and client calls at this time of year: how to successfully navigate Christmas. Somehow, we're here - at the tail end of an incredibly full year, on the cusp of deep transition for many, and in the days running up to family, socialising, rest (theoretical & practical) and reflection. It is for many an important and sometimes confronting season, where much is expected, tested, raised. So, we're diving into the challenge themes that are most pertinent; the parts of you / others that you may find activated; and how to find your way to balance, quiet & deeper self-compassion. For anyone feeling a flutter of anxiety in anticipation of the weeks to come - listen in. Let this be your blueprint on how to carve out your own needs, priorities and equilibrium in the bustle and busyness. While, lovingly and with detachment, allowing others to do the same. Remember to share this with a friend if you have found it supportive, re-listen as you need to, and reach out to the team here with any specific questions we can support you with. Sending love, A x For more on Finding Your Way Home, including events and learning programmes: - Visit @ab_embodiment or www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org - And if you've enjoyed the episode, remember to Subscribe and share it with a friend - you couldn't imagine the profound ripple effect of sharing what guides you with someone you love. From my heart to yours listeners, A x

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