Marie Janicek is an intuitive movement, pleasure, and embodiment guide who combines her deep expertise as a physical trainer with a profound personal and spiritual journey. After participating in my 2022 Vision Quest program, Marie has stepped powerfully onto a path of embodying soul—described beautifully by her as living as a "magical, mythical being."
In this episode, Marie opens up about how embracing her soul became the transformative "missing piece" in her spiritual and emotional journey. She shares intimately about her experiences during the Vision Quest, how the quest supported her in integrating and building upon a profound awakening of embodied intelligence that she had experienced years earlier, and her ongoing spiritual, personal, and professional journey since.
We dive deep into the potent connection between sensitivity, embodiment, and vitality. Marie reveals how reclaiming her sensitivity—often misunderstood and dismissed by modern culture as weakness—has been central to her healing and growth. She speaks eloquently to the dynamic force of pleasure and sexual-creative energy, emphasizing its vital role in igniting aliveness and soulful leadership.Marie and I explore how her experiences in psychedelic guiding, intuitive movement, and her journey through the highs of visionary states (including her experiences connecting with her mythopoetic soul identity, "Soaring Fire Heart") and the lows of deep human struggle - even contemplating suicide - have guided her toward clarity about her unique soul gifts and purpose, and helped her cultivate a deep and grounded foundation of presence.
This conversation will resonate with anyone navigating the complexities of embodying their soul, reclaiming sensitivity, wondering about their deeper purpose and whether there is something more magical and expansive to this life (there most certainly is), and/or stepping into greater vitality and impact in the world.
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Links & Resources
* Watch this episode on YouTube
* Connect with Brooks on Instagram or LinkedIn
* Soulful Impact: soulfulimpact.co
* Connect with Marie on Instagram
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction and Spiritual Journey
00:03:15 - Marie's Background and Vision Quest
00:07:21 - Understanding Soul as Unique Entity
00:12:05 - Balancing Spirit and Soul Work
00:17:22 - Embracing Emotional Intensity
00:21:48 - Reclaiming Innate Sensitivity
00:26:30 - The Collective Pain of Disconnection
00:30:15 - Marie's Transformative Quest Experience
00:34:42 - Soul Name and Personal Calling
00:38:54 - Navigating Spiritual Highs and Lows
00:43:10 - Processing Emotions as Energy Waves
00:48:30 - Evolution Through Feeling More
00:52:45 - Embodied Intelligence and Movement
00:57:20 - Discovering Orgasmic Capacity
01:02:38 - The Sacred Nature of Pleasure
01:06:50 - Soul Practices and Nature Connection
01:11:25 - Defining Soulful Impact
01:15:30 - Marie's Work and Approach
01:18:45 - Closing Thoughts on Soul-Infused Living
