In this episode, they chat about:
the feeling of having a spirit "too big" for the body and how inhibition, conditioning, and permission influence that experience.
the role of agency, pacing, and self-permission in expanding into your full embodied self.
learning to separate internal truth from external narratives and recognizing the voices that shape your self-perception.
using visualization, meditation, and humorous reframing to distinguish "your stuff" from the world's projections.
practical somatic tools—touch, dry scrubbing, body tapping, proprioceptive practices, resistance, weight training—to reconnect to physical presence.
how resistance and collision help the nervous system understand where you are in space and build strength, agency, and embodiment.
the parallels between somatic therapy and talk therapy, and how the nervous system integrates emotional and physical information.
transforming old emotional patterns by thanking them, validating their purpose, and releasing them.
simple grounding prompts—"What do I see? What do I feel? What do I hear?"—to bring yourself back into your body in real time.
how the body operates as a guide and teacher, and why attunement is key to embodiment.
Resources + Links:
Follow Domini on Instagram | @domini_anne
Explore Domini's blog for musings, teachings, and movement-based analogies at dominianne.com
Access Domini's free library of guided movement videos, exercises, and somatic tools at her YouTube channel | Domini Anne
Be part of the Do It Fat movement. Visit doitfatbook.com to learn more about the book and see where you can celebrate with Sara at upcoming launch events!
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Show Notes:
In this episode of The Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, Sara welcomes Domini Anne, a movement instructor, clothing designer, and creative director with a mission to help people love living in their bodies. They discuss the concept of embodiment, which is the focus of the upcoming book 'Do It Fat, an Unapologetic Guide to Taking Up More Space.' Domini delves into the importance of feeling comfortable and confident in one's body and provides practical tools for achieving this state. She explains the concept of inhibition and offers insights into the nervous system's role in feeling present and grounded. Domini shares various methods to get out of one's head and into the body, including physical exercises, self-massage, and attuning to one's observations. The episode emphasizes that understanding and integrating the messages from one's body can lead to greater self-awareness and empowerment.
This episode is part of our Do It Fat Mini-Series, a special collection of conversations leading up to the launch of Sara's debut book, Do It Fat. Join us each week as we unpack the stories, research, and reflections behind the movement — all about body acceptance, self-worth, and taking up space unapologetically.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:58 Meet Domini Anne
02:28 Domini Anne's Background and Mission
05:08 Defining Embodiment
08:52 Tools for Embodiment and Self-Agency
20:18 Practical Exercises for Embodiment
27:12 Mind-Body Connection and Therapy
34:12 Where to Find Domini Anne
