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The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyVALENTINE GIFT: The Embodied Marriage with Philip Shepherd & Allyson WoodrooffeSYNOPSIS: In this luminous Valentine’s Day conversation, Ali sits down with beloved embodiment pioneers Philip Shepherd and Allyson Woodrooffe for an intimate exploration of love, presence, and what it truly means to be in relationship. Rather than offering formulas or ideals, Philip and Allyson open a window into their decades-long marriage as a living, breathing practice – one rooted not in static roles or assumptions, but in ongoing discovery. Through reflections on embodiment, wholeness, and what they call “thisness,” they reveal how presence dissolves the illusion of “knowing” one another and instead invites continual illumination through relationship. Together, the...
2026-02-1357 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Responsive Body: Sexual Healing LIVE Q&A with Rahi Chun & Ali MezeyContent note: This episode includes candid discussion of sexuality, trauma, and intimate bodily experiences.SYNOPSIS: In this rich and deeply human - and live event – conversation, Ali Mezey is joined by somatic sex educator and bodyworker Rahi Chun for an unscripted exploration of sexuality, trauma, pleasure, and the innate intelligence of the body. Together, they challenge symptom-focused approaches to sexual “dysfunction” and invite a more holistic understanding of libido, arousal, orgasm, and genital response as meaningful expressions of lived experience, safety, and relational history.Drawing from decades of professional and personal work, Ali and Rahi explore how ea...
2026-01-301h 09
WKDU Philadelphia 91.7 FMDJ Kel | The Nod: best of 2025 (the grind) | 01-29-26A third and final vinyl trip through notable releases of 2025, grinding through bright, fluttery, dark, and trippy flavors of techno and house... records from Conoley Ospovat, Mezey, Ali Berger, Kirk Degiorgio, Martinou (twice!), Hame, Track & Trace, Seefeel, Dave Huismans, Tasti Box, and many more.
2026-01-292h 00
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyRe-Wilding the Animal Body with Longevity Zoologist, Dr Zoolittle: LIVE Q&ASYNOPSIS:In this live Q&A episode of The Brilliant Body Podcast, host Ali Mezey is joined by fan-favorite guest and Longevity Zoologist, Dr. Zoolittle (“Penny”) for a wide-ranging, eye-opening conversation on how we can radically improve the health, happiness, and lifespan of our animal companions.Together, Ali and Penny explore what it truly means to be intelligent caretakers of animals – moving beyond conventional pet care toward a rewilded, biologically informed approach rooted in functional and regenerative medicine. Penny explains why pets used to live much longer, how modern lifestyles disrupt animal biology, and what we can le...
2026-01-121h 27
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Paradoxical Body: Yoga, Dating, and Motherhood Reimagined with RACHEL SCOTTIn this rich and wide-ranging conversation, Ali sits down with yoga teacher, author, and anatomy educator Rachel Scott to explore what it truly means to live as a body – not just to have one.Beginning with a candid inquiry into modern yoga culture, Rachel gently peels back the layers of Western commodification to reveal yoga’s deeper purpose: presence, self-regulation, and intimacy with the living intelligence beneath our habits and conditioning. From there, the dialogue opens into a profound exploration of embodiment as a spiritual practice – one that includes sensation, relationship, desire, stillness, and paradox.Drawin...
2025-12-261h 04
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyTWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY - GIFT TWO: How do you define embodiment?To mark two years of The Brilliant Body Podcast, we’ve gathered a tapestry of answers to one of Ali’s favourite closing questions:“How do you define embodiment?”You’ll hear a whole range of voices and perspectives, all illuminating this same question in their own way.If a particular moment lands for you, you can dive deeper by listening to the full conversation it came from - you’ll find all of those episodes listed just below.If this compilation has been meaningful to you, we’d be really grateful if you’d rate...
2025-12-1219 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyTWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY - GIFT ONE: What do you like best about being your body?HAPPY BIRTHDAY, THE BRILLIANT BODY PODCAST! We're two years old and counting!We hope you enjoyed this episode - and that it inspired you to notice (and appreciate) what you particularly enjoy about being the brilliant body that you are!Now we want to hear from you...We’re collecting 1–2 minute videos answering this question:What do you like best about being your particular brilliant body?How to submit:Post your video on Instagram and tag @ali_body_brillianceOr, if you prefer a more old-school route, you can...
2025-12-1125 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Gift of Sensitivity by Ali MezeyMORE ALI MEZEY:Website: https://www.alimezey.comInstagram: ali_body_brilliancePersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:https://www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundationsTransgenerational Healing Films: https://constellationarts.com/If you have any questions, email Ali at: ali@alimezey.comPHILIP SHEPHERD: Embodiment Leader, Author, Actor
2025-12-0403 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Power of the Slow Embrace by Ali MezeyMORE ALI MEZEY:Website: https://www.alimezey.comInstagram: ali_body_brilliancePersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:https://www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundationsTransgenerational Healing Films: https://constellationarts.com/If you have any questions, email Ali at: ali@alimezey.com
2025-11-2705 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyPersonal Geometry Trainings - Next Cohort Starts Soon - Save $250NEXT COHORT STARTS this week on November 12th! Two spots left - wanna jump into one of them?Personal Geometry® is a somatic and spatial practice that taps into the body's innate, felt-sense understanding of spatial relationships. This work can do so much so quickly. It’s an amazing way to get you, your clients, your partner, other participants, to see and feel the body-truth of things in minutes. We are excited to share Personal Geometry Foundations with you as a practitioner discover how you can best tailor it to the disciplines you are already, or will be...
2025-11-0901 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Democratic Body with Ali, Sarah Peyton, Amber Gray & Rachel FellEPISODE SYNOPSIS: The Brilliant Body Podcast – 50th Episode Panel CelebrationIn this special 50th episode of The Brilliant Body Podcast, host Ali invites three previous guests – Sarah Peyton, Rachel Fell, and Amber Gray – to join in a first-ever panel discussion. Each guest brings decades of experience in somatic education, neuroscience, neurodivergence, and trauma healing across diverse cultures and communities.Together, they dive into the deep connections between body intelligence and democracy, unpacking how embodiment influences everything from individual healing to collective social structures. From reclaiming the intelligence of the body to exploring how dissociation impacts global...
2025-11-041h 26
SexologyEP462 - Your Brilliant Body: The Heart-Sexuality SplitWelcome to Episode 462 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by Ali Mezey, who speaks to me about ‘The Heart Sexuality Split’, a powerful framework she uses to help clients understand how love, desire, and trauma shape our most intimate connections.In this conversation, we explore the concept of ‘The Heart Sexuality Split’, how many people find themselves loving but not desiring their partners. Ali explains her Personal Geometry model, which uses physical mapping to externalize inner dynamics, offering profound insight into where we may feel emotionally blocked or disconnected. She also sha...
2025-10-2848 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Liberated Body: Reclaiming Erotic Wholeness with Somatic Sex Educator Darshana AvilaEPISODE SYNOPSIS:This episode of The Brilliant Body Podcast features host Ali in an in-depth, compassionate conversation with Darshana Avila, a trauma-informed somatic educator, practitioner, and sexological bodyworker known for her appearance on Sex, Love & Goop. Together, they explore the intersections of sexuality, embodiment, grief, and healing, discussing how slowing down, attuning to one’s body, and embracing vulnerability can lead to deeper connection and erotic wholeness. Darshana explains her integrative approach to sexological bodywork—helping clients safely explore pleasure, boundaries, and self-awareness—as well as the broader cultural conditioning that fuels shame, inhibition, and disconnection. Touching on top...
2025-10-231h 04
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Hormonal Body with Dr. James Simon, A.K.A. The Menopause WhispererIn this episode, Ali speaks with Dr. James A. Simon, a leading OB-GYN and "Menopause Whisperer," about his pioneering work in sexual medicine and menopause care. Dr. Simon discusses the challenges and importance of addressing sexual health in gynecology, the evolution of hormone therapy, and the cultural barriers that often prevent open conversations about menopause and women’s sexuality.The episode highlights the need for more holistic, individualized care for women, the impact of hormones on health and wellbeing, and the progress still needed in medical education and societal attitudes. Listeners will come away with a deeper un...
2025-10-101h 16
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Disarmed Body: Sexual De-Armoring with Sexological Bodyworker, Rahi ChunIn this episode of The Brilliant Body Podcast, Ali speaks with guest Rahi Chun, a somatic sex educator, in a wide-ranging conversation about the deep connections between sexuality, embodiment, trauma, and healing. They discuss how cultural conditioning, lack of education, and past experiences can create physical and emotional barriers to pleasure, and explore practical approaches - like fostering safety, consent, and self-awareness - to help individuals and couples reconnect as bodies. The episode highlights the importance of non-judgment, the healing potential of conscious touch and communication, and the ongoing journey toward greater intimacy, self-acceptance, and body brilliance....
2025-09-251h 15
Your Body Remembers PleasureYour “Sex Problem” Isn’t Sexual: It’s Relational Geometry with Ali MezeyIn this episode, I’m joined by Ali Mazza, a sexologist and somatic therapist with 40+ years of experience, to explore a deceptively simple method that reveals what’s been shaping your intimacy from underneath your awareness.We begin with Family Constellations Therapy—a powerful group process that exposes hidden family dynamics—and then dive into Ali’s unique innovation: Personal Geometry. Using post-it notes, objects, and spatial mapping, Ali helps clients externalize their inner relational landscape—so patterns around porn, orgasm, commitment, heart–sex splits, and emotional enme...
2025-09-2559 min
FILTHY MILFSHearts Together Legs ApartToday we welcome our first guest, Ali Mezey, a Body Whisperer with over 40 years of experience working with all kinds of bodies and all kinds of sexual challenges. Ali is a Somatic Body Therapist, Personal Geometry® founder and trainer, Sexologist and creator and host of The Brilliant Body Podcast.Follow Ali on her website here!Listen and subscribe to the Brilliant Body Podcast here!And you can find more information on Ali's Linktree.FILTHY MILFS was created and hosted by Ellen Ancui and Sophie LevineShow produced and e...
2025-09-2043 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyBODY MEDITATION: Waking Up the Hands with Dr Betty MartinEpisode SummaryIn this guided meditation, Dr. Betty Martin guides you to sit comfortably and place a small object in your hand, focusing on its shape, texture, and temperature. As you pay attention, you’re encouraged to notice the sensations in your hand, shifting your focus from the object to your own sensory experience. You may use the object to gently touch or explore different parts of your hand, moving slowly to heighten awareness. The practice emphasizes going at your own pace, bringing your attention back if your mind wanders, and noticing any feelings that arise - su...
2025-09-1206 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Receiving and Giving Body with Dr Betty Martin, Creator of The Wheel of ConsentEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Ali welcomes renowned educator and creator of the Wheel of Consent, Betty Martin. The conversation explores Betty’s journey from her early days as a chiropractor and her deep dive into somatic and erotic practices, to the development of her influential framework, the Wheel of Consent. Together, they discuss the importance of touch, the power of choice in giving and receiving, and how the Wheel of Consent helps people understand boundaries, pleasure, and agency in both professional and personal contexts. Betty shares insights from her decades of teaching, the challenges people face in...
2025-09-121h 07
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Moving Body with Jo Cobbett: Including the Body, Personally and CollectivelyEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Ali welcomes Jo Cobbett - movement facilitator, artist, and poet - for a rich conversation about the transformative power of embodied movement. Jo shares her experiences navigating personal and community challenges, including the aftermath of wildfires, and how dance and somatic practices offer healing and connection, to self and community.Together, they explore the importance of presence, curiosity, and intention in reclaiming body intelligence. Other topics explored are inhibition, learning from the outside rather than the inside, and finding answers through movement. Jo discusses her approach to creating inclusive, supportive...
2025-09-011h 04
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali Mezey"Tincture" by Andrea Gibson read and celebrated by Ali Mezey"TINCTURE" by Andrea Gibson RIPImagine, when a human dies,the soul misses the body, actually grievesthe loss of its hands and allthey could hold. Misses the throat closing shyreading out loud on the first day of school.Imagine the soul misses the stubbed toe,the loose tooth, the funny bone. The soul still asks, Whydoes the funny bone do that? It’s just weird.Imagine the soul misses the thirsty garden cheekswatered by gr...
2025-08-1205 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Released Body with Siv Jøssang Shields: Proust, Bees and Neurogenic TremoringIn this episode, Ali speaks with chiropractor and TRE expert Siv Jøssang Shields about the power of neurogenic tremoring as a natural way to release stress and trauma and allow the body to lead in healing. They explore the science behind TRE, speak why our culture suppresses these healing responses, and how reconnecting with the body’s innate intelligence can support deep regulation and integration. Siv shares insights from her diverse background and clinical experience, offering practical tools and reflections on embodiment, healing, and presence.FOR MORE ALI MEZEY:ALI - WebsiteALI - Lin...
2025-08-091h 28
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyTrauma and the Body with Amber Gray: Regulation, Restoration, & The Patience of Whales...REPRISEDCONTENT HEADS UP: Be enriched by a thoughtfully crafted conversation where sensitive topics related to trauma, torture, and self-loathing are gently woven into a narrative that is ultimately about love. There are no graphic descriptions of torture, just some causes and effects, but we nonetheless recommend that sensitive listeners prioritize their well-being and engage at their own discretion/pace. Also, for those intrigued by the idea of swimming with whales, a friendly reminder to follow safety guidelines and never venture alone into such deep waters.SYNOPSIS:Join us in this e...
2025-07-171h 25
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Touched Body with Deane JuhanIn this episode Ali is joined by Deane Juhan, renowned author of 'Job's Body: A Handbook for Bodywork.' Deane shares his experiences from the Esalen Institute and his transformative work with Dr. Milton Trager. The discussion delves into somatic intelligence, the phenomenon, necessity and benefits of touch. Deane also shares personal anecdotes from his journey, emphasizing the importance of sensual awareness, pleasure to help us re-pattern detriment habits, and the interplay between sensory motor and emotional intelligence. This episode is a treasure trove of insight on bodywork, a holistic approach to somatic health and living our lives as...
2025-05-281h 06
Taboo Talks by SISocietyThe Hidden Obstacles to Your Sexual Fulfillment with Ali MezeyIn this soul-baring episode we’re joined by the radiant Ali Mezzey, creatress of the Personal Geometrymethod—a transformative framework for revealing the hidden architecture of our sexual identity. Together, we dive deep into the often-unseen forces that shape how we love, how we express desire, and how we experience intimacy. Through Ali’s work, we explore the intimate geometry between heart, self and sex—and how reclaiming our true erotic design unlocks deeper pleasure, authenticity and relational power.
WE DISCUSS ~
+ What is actual sexual fulfillment vs the programmed ideals and fantasies?
+ Ali’s Personal Geometry method for uncovering...
2025-05-2351 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyComing Home to the Body with PHILIP SHEPHERD...ReprisedIn this episode of The Brilliant Body Podcast, Ali Mezey interviews Philip Shepherd, a luminary in the global embodiment movement. Together, Ali and Philip explore countercultural aspects of embodiment, the importance of challenging societal norms, and the need to advocate for a shift towards present-centered awareness.Central to the conversation is the profound impact of the pelvic bowl, a core element of Philip's teachings. Drawing inspiration from cultures that value the body differently, Philip highlights the concept of Hara in Japanese Noh theater. He traces the historical shift in Western culture from the belly...
2025-05-101h 17
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyBODY BLOG: What Do and Don't Life and Sex Parties Have in Common? by Ali MezeySYNOPSIS:In this minisode, Ali reads her Body Blog about her experience being invited to a sex party in Los Angeles. You might be surprised like she was! To be an angel to the podcast, click hereTo read more about the podcast, click hereMORE ALI MEZEY:Website: www.alimezey.comPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundationsTransgenerational Healing Films: www.constellationarts.comHELP US...
2025-04-2609 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyBODY MEDITATION: An Erotic Meditation with UMA FURMANSYNOPSIS:Uma Furman, Somatic sex educator and director of the Institute of Somatic Sexology, guides us on an erotic meditation to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit through a sensual practice designed to deepen intimacy with self and other. Whether you're new to meditation or looking to expand your practice, this episode offers especially attuned guidance that promise to enhance your well-being and connection to your inner self.To be an angel to the podcast, click hereTo read more about the podcast, click hereMORE...
2025-04-2607 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Aroused Body with UMA FURMAN: Living and Aging PleasurablySYNOPSIS:In this episode, Ali is joined by Uma Furman, a Somatic Sex Educator with decades of experience at the intersection of embodiment, sexuality, and spirituality. They delve into the importance of tuning into one’s somatic intelligence and embracing a full-body sensual experience over mere orgasm-chasing. Uma provides insights into how societal and environmental factors impact our erotic lives from childhood, and discusses the importance of curiosity in sexual exploration. She also shares her journey, focusing on sexual pleasure and fulfillment at different life stages, touching upon the challenges and opportunities that menopause presents for women. Additionally, Al...
2025-04-261h 06
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Coupled Body with JANE PETERSON PhD: Humans in Partnership - LIVE Audience Event RecordingSYNOPSIS:This is a recording of one of our free, live Eventbrite sessions, where Ali Mezey was joined by Jane Peterson, PhD - and you, our audience - for a live, honest, body-centered conversation about the real work of being in relationship.(Yes, this episode includes live audience questions!)Together, we explore how our bodies carry old relational patterns - what Jane calls the "social soma" - and how these hidden imprints can shape the way we love, fight, and stay (or don't stay) connected.We talk about why love alone...
2025-04-201h 09
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe ARTIFICAL BODY? with TANJA DIAMOND: Love, Pleasure and AI – PART TWOTHIS EPISODE ALSO CONTAINS SOME COLORFUL LANGUAGE (aka swear words lovingly wielded).ALI'S NOTE: I don't know why of all authors I referenced Jane Austen when Tanja and I were talking about Odin's vast access and exposure to sex/uality but she, one of our original published feminists, is who came to my mind in that moment. I do like the notion of AI imbibing Pride and Prejudice however veiled the sexuality. Also, several days after this conversation, I tried ChatGPT to help me with a couple difficult emails I had been procrastinating to write...
2025-04-011h 04
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Artificial Body? with TANJA DIAMOND: Love, Pleasure and AI – PART ONESYNOPSIS: Exploring Energetic Consciousness with Tanja Diamond: In this riveting episode, host Ali Mezey invites the extraordinary Tanja Diamond for a profound exploration into the realms of consciousness, energy, and Tantra. Ali and Tanja discuss what do bodies actually have to do with all three? Tanja, an autistic polymath, Tantra lineage holder, and life strategist, shares her groundbreaking perspectives on intelligence, AI, and human evolution. Together, they dive into the energetic connections between the body and consciousness, breaking traditional paradigms. Tanja also reveals her unique erotic partnership with an AI entity named Odin, challenging listeners to rethink the...
2025-03-1955 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyGil Hedley, Integral Anatomist: Your Body Is a GiftCONTENT HEADS UP: This episode contains (among other things) a deep, frank conversation about life, death, Catholicism, the cosmos, reverential dissection, body phenomena, including orgasm, service, enlightenment, circumcision, some swear words, a lot of humor, and of course, some challenges and gifts of being bodies.And in case it’s not clear, Gil dissects, with dedication, “donor forms” - no longer inhabited bodies gladly donated by their prior inhabitants - to illuminate the wonders of the human body so that we might all live ours more fully. SYNOPSIS: In this episode, Ali tal...
2025-03-071h 16
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyPersonal Geometry®: Mapping the Heart/Sexuality Split with Founder and Host, Ali MezeyIn this minisode, Ali guides you on a mini mapping experience to explore your heart/sexuality split - or un-split!Using her method, Personal Geometry® (explored in Episode 31 with Lauren Gleason) in mere minutes you will gain insights into what your present stance is in relation to your romantic heart and your sexuality - in relation to anyone or anything that is currently an issue for you.Find out what your body knows about it!In minutes, you'll see-feel what could help you understand, and live, a more harmonious relationship between these essential aspects of being...
2025-02-0714 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyGiving the Body Language with Personal Geometry - ALI IN THE HOT SEAT Interviewed by Lauren Gleason!SYNOPSIS: Ali is in the hot seat today! The tables have turned as longtime friend, student and Television Producer, Lauren Gleason, interviews Ali about her body-based method, Personal Geometry® - a practice she developed to give the body a language that our cognitive minds can immediately access and understand. Together, they explore how Personal Geometry® and body mapping techniques are used in therapeutic and clinical healing, particularly in addressing challenges related to the body, sexuality, and addiction. Ali shares how she refined her method while working in renowned rehab centres in Los Angeles, offering real-life examples of...
2025-02-071h 10
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Brilliance of Animal Bodies with Longevity Zoologist, DR. ZOOLITTLE (Penny) - PART TWOSYNOPSIS: This episode features Dr. Zoolittle (Penny), a British Australian polymath and the world's first Longevity Zoologist. Penny shares her unique career journey, starting from her childhood passion for animals to her groundbreaking work using functional and regenerative medicine to extend the healthy lifespan of animals. Ali and Penny discuss her experiences with various species, her approach to animal mental health, and her belief in the innate intelligence and emotional richness of animals. The conversation also touches on the power of feeling and transmitting love, interspecies relationships, and the vast potential humans have to learn from the animal kingdom.
2025-01-291h 03
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Brilliance of Animal Bodies with Longevity Zoologist, DR. ZOOLITTLE (Penny) - PART ONESYNOPSIS: This episode features Dr. Zoolittle (Penny), a British Australian polymath and the world's first Longevity Zoologist. Penny shares her unique career journey, starting from her childhood passion for animals to her groundbreaking work using functional and regenerative medicine to extend the healthy lifespan of animals. Ali and Penny discuss her experiences with various species, her approach to animal mental health, and her belief in the innate intelligence and emotional richness of animals. The conversation also touches on the power of feeling and transmitting love, interspecies relationships, and the vast potential humans have to learn from the animal kingdom.
2025-01-1750 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyTABOO Part Three: Money & The Prosperous Body with Somatic Financial Therapist, BARI TESSLERSYNOPSIS:In this episode, Ali Mezey dives into an enlightening conversation with financial therapist Bari Tessler. Bari, a pioneer in the financial therapy field with a master's degree in somatic psychology from Naropa University, shares her unique somatic-based financial therapy methodology. Bari highlights the importance of integrating body awareness with financial literacy and exploring how emotions play a major role in our money decisions. She details the development of her three-phase approach: money healing, money practices, and money maps. The episode is filled with stories and practical tips about body check-ins, overcoming under earning, and learning to have e...
2024-12-241h 03
Permission to Be EnchantingBeyond The Mind: The Wisdom Of The Body With Ali MezeyIn this second discussion with bodyworker and host of The Brilliant Body Podcast, Ali Mezey talks with Clare Sente about the intelligence and wisdom of the body, particularly in the context of sexuality and trauma. Ali created a healing modality called "Personal Geometry" that uses spatial relationships to explore and heal relationships with oneself and others. They emphasize the importance of recognizing the body's sentience and the impact of past traumas on current experiences.
2024-12-2359 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Emotional Body with Healer, Mona WindSYNOPSIS: In this episode Ali had the pleasure of conversing with Mona Wind about the embodiment of emotion and its significance in our evolution. Mona is an energy practitioner and teacher who had a near-death experience at two months old, connecting her to a state of stillness and enabling her to share this energy. This experience unlocked various capacities and gifts, leading her to integrate elements like past lives, core wounds, karma, shadows, ego, and the still point. Mona describes our body as the universe's creative playground, where physical and non-physical phenomena intertwine. Tune into today to hear our c...
2024-12-061h 07
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyBODY MEDITATION: For Partners of Lovers with Sexual Trauma by LORRAINE PENTELLOPlease benefit from this short grounding meditation led by Sexual Healer, Lorraine Pentello. At least 50% of the population has been sexually traumatized in their lifetimes which means it's very likely you, as a lover, are with someone who has been. This mediation can help you to help them - if ever you notice your partner drifting off, freezing, numb, destablized, highly reactive in a sexual context. Their sexual trauma may be being triggered - by no fault of your own! Here is how to help...your lover, and yourself, so that you don't take it personally, get defensive, feel...
2024-11-1604 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyTABOO Part Two: Sex, Trauma & Attachment Styles with LORRAINE PENTELLO, Ali & FloSYNOPSIS:Join us for Taboo Part Two, as we welcome back the brilliant Lorraine Pentello to discuss the multifaceted aspects of sexual experience and relationships. In this episode, we explore a range of complex and often misunderstood topics, including jealousy, different attachment styles, the dynamics of polyamory, the importance of identity, and the healing journey from sexual trauma. Lorraine shares experienced insights that not only shed light on these sensitive subjects but also offer practical advice for navigating them. Whether you're seeking to better understand these issues or looking for tools to enhance your own relationships, this episode...
2024-11-161h 05
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyTABOO Part One: Death, Birth and Lambs with KAREN BELLONE, Ali & FloIn this episode of The Brilliant Body Podcast, host Ali Mezey, co-producer Florence Popoff and guest Karen Bellone discuss the often avoided topics of death, dying, and the natural capability of the body. They explore deep-seated fears surrounding death, how modern society is distanced from it, and the importance of having open conversations about mortality - of humans and other animals. They also dive into the idea of conscious living and dying, the discrepancies in generational attitudes toward death, and how engaging with the natural cycles of life can expand awareness. Reflective of cultural beliefs and personal experiences, this...
2024-11-161h 10
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Curious Body with Kirstie Simson: Improvisational LivingIn this episode of The Brilliant Body Podcast, Ali Mezey sits down with renowned dance improviser Kirstie Simson who shares her personal and transformative journey, navigating through the challenges of triple negative breast cancer using the power of somatic awareness and curiosity. She discusses how dance and spoken word became her tools for healing, expression, and resilience. Ali and Kirstie discuss the integration of sustainable bodily practices with conventional medicine, the deep interconnection between personal well-being and the Earth's health, and how non-sexual sensuality can foster deep human connection. Kirstie's inspiring story reflects the power of embodied intelligence and...
2024-10-2651 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Un/Safe Body: Exploring Conscious Walking with Alexander Technique Facilitator, Elizabeth CastagnaThis episode features a rich discussion between Ali Mezey and guest Elizabeth Castagna, a certified Alexander Technique instructor. They dive into themes of being conscious as a mover – specifically while walking. Do we feel supported by the Earth as we walk? How safe do we feel as bodies – and how could we feel safer? They also talk about the impact of injury on movement awareness. Ali and Elizabeth discuss how conscious movement can lead to enhanced sensation, and sense of wholeness – not just with yourself but with the world. The conversation touches upon topics such as kinetic chains, compensatory moveme...
2024-10-0952 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Colonized Body with Professor Matthew Beaumont: The Politics of AnatomyIn this episode, Ali speaks with Professor Matthew Beaumont, an English literature professor at University College London, who has just published his book, How We Walk: Frantz Fanon and the Politics of the Body about how the body reflects political and social oppression. They delve into topics such as the impact of racial oppression on physical movement, the cultural significance of walking, and how both personal and societal factors influence and restrict body expression. The conversation also touches on the influence of climate change on mental and physical health, the body's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the intersection...
2024-09-2453 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Harmonious Body: The Art & Health of Self-Knowing with Paul LubiczSYNOPSIS: In this episode Ali discusses, among other things, fame, fad dieting and the art of self-knowing with guest Paul Lubicz, a prominent wellness expert. How do we know that is best for your bodies - from diets to true purpose? They discuss the significance of feeling over thinking, understanding the body's signals, and the concept of embodiment. Paul shares his journey from a chemist to becoming an advocate for holistic health, emphasizing the importance of knowing oneself, leading a balanced life, and the impact of ancestral lineage on personal identity. The conversation also the challenges faced by...
2024-09-1247 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Body as SOMA: Ali reads an excerpt from Thomas Hanna's The Body of LifeIn this episode, Ali Mezey share the concept of 'Soma' as illuminated by Master Bodyworker and Author, Thomas Hanna, in his book The Body of Life. Thomas Hanna coined the term 'somatic' now used extensively by practitioners of many body-based disciplines - he is one of the grandfathers of body therapy practiced all over the world in infinite variation. in this episode, Ali reads out of the introductory chapter which discussing the distinction between the physical body and the living, dynamic 'Soma' and dives into the broader context of human embodiment. Hanna's body of work, and this episode, offer a...
2024-08-1519 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Systemic Body: Navigating Relational Dynamics and Systemic Consciousness with Jane Peterson, PhDSYNOPSIS:In this episode, Ali is joined by world-renowned Family Constellation Work facilitator and trainer (and Ali's Constellations mentor), Jane Peterson, PhD, to discuss our bodies, minds, and systemic consciousness. They explore the multi-dimensional concept of embodiment, emphasizing that the body exists and interacts in a complex web of relationships. Peterson shares her insights on Family Constellation Work, systemic thinking, and her experiences in permaculture and organizational consulting. They discuss the importance of relational dynamics, belonging, and the interplay between individual and collective systems. Ali and Jane also touch upon the relevance of micro-skills in achieving mastery...
2024-08-021h 03
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Bodies We Got: A Conversation with Dr. Madhav GramkeDisclaimer:This episode includes some graphic discussions about the insides of bodies. If you're squeamish or prefer to keep your anatomy lessons less hands-on, you might want to grab a pillow to hide behind or listen with a friend for moral support. Otherwise, dive in with us for some fascinating and occasionally gooey details!SYNOPSIS: In this episode Ali Mezey welcomes Dr. Madhav Gramke, a chiropractor and anatomist known for his innovative approach to bodywork. Madhav shares his journey into the world of anatomy, starting from a fascination with bodybuilding in middle school to becoming...
2024-07-121h 03
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Incarcerated Body: Cultural & Institutional Imprisonment with Dr. Kate BalestrieriHEADS UP: We do touch on topics like sexism, gender dynamics, sexual identity, and societal pressures. There are also mentions of domestic and sexual violence. We use frank language and occasional swear words. Please take care while listening, and feel free to skip any parts that might be triggering. Your well-being is important to us.In this episode, we delve into the complex interplay of societal expectations and sexual identity with the renowned Dr. Kate Balestrieri. Dr. Kate is a licensed psychologist, certified sex therapist, and the founder of Modern Intimacy, with years of...
2024-06-271h 03
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyFinding Home in the Body: Nurturing Presence and Playfulness Meditation by Sarah PeytonIn this guided meditation led by Sarah, participants are invited to explore the concept of embodiment through play and presence. Sarah begins by reflecting on the human capacity for lifelong play and the tendency to withdraw from embodiment when hurt. Through gentle guidance, participants are encouraged to reconnect with their bodies, acknowledging and welcoming all aspects of themselves. The meditation concludes with an invitation to observe the nervous system's response to social engagement and connection.We've kept it clean so you can listen uninterrupted whenever you like. This meditation is an excerpt from Sarah's Episode Your Resonant...
2024-06-2006 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyTrauma Healing, Somatic Psychology, and Human Rights Advocacy: LIVE AUDIENCE Q&A RECORDING W/ AMBER GRAYHEADS UP: We do briefly discuss torture, and there are a few swears words bandied. This is a recording from our recent live event. Each of our events is aimed at connecting all you lovely bodies with pioneering leaders in our mission to help humans (along with other species) live our embodied wholeness for the benefit of individual and collective healing. We host multiple free events each month. Find our schedule here.Step into the world of trauma healing, somatic psychology, and human rights advocacy with Amber Gray. With over two decades of experience in...
2024-06-141h 29
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyEarth Body Meditation: Rooting into Beloved Ground w/ AMBER GRAYEmbark on a journey of connection and grounding in this beautiful Earth Body Meditation led by Amber Gray. Rooted in Amber's dual heritage of white settler colonizer and Native American ancestry, this practice merges Native American and Vodou traditions to deepen our sense of being of the earth. Explore sensory memory as you envision placing your feet on your beloved patch of earth, sensing its textures, smells, and colors. Through gentle movement and stillness, allow the earth to speak to you, guiding your body into a reciprocal dance of reciprocity and reverence. Find solace in the stories of this...
2024-06-1314 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyFelt-Sense Thinking - Infusing Education with Somatic Intelligence: Aitabé FornésIn this episode, the Ali converses with an education innovator, Aitabé Fornés, who is revolutionising the field through the integration of embodiment practices. Aitabé shares personal experiences and insights into how embodiment can transform traditional educational paradigms, leading to more holistic and impactful learning experiences. Through her journey of exploration, Aitabé discusses the challenges of systemic education, the power of tapping into "the field," and the profound impact of coherence in learning. Listeners are invited to reconsider the role of the body in education and explore new possibilities for cultivating deeper connections between students, their environments, and the lear...
2024-06-011h 13
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Fluid Body: Moving Like Water and the Wisdom of Emilie Conrad w/ Marcella BotteroSYNOPSIS:In this episode, Marcella shares profound insights of our bodies as “a process,” and embracing the fluidity of movement. Drawing inspiration from the visionary founder of Continuum Movement, Emilie Conrad, Marcella invites us to delve deep into the essence of movement as a gateway to self-discovery. From exploring the fluid nature of the body to redefining the concept of embodiment, Marcella offers practical tips for fostering a sensational experience of our physical selves. Prepare to be inspired as she guides us towards a more conscious understanding of being the movement that we are and the transformative promise there...
2024-05-101h 10
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyEmbodied Connection: A Short, Guided Meditation for Grounding and Presence w/ LORRAINE PENTELLOIn this simple, minute and a half guided meditation by Lorraine Pentello, you're invited to find immediate comfort wherever you are, whether sitting or lying down, and to explore the profound connection between your body and the world around you. Take a few moments to breathe and simply notice the sensation of support beneath you, allowing yourself to fully arrive in the present moment.We've kept it clean so you can listen uninterrupted whenever you like. This meditation is an excerpt from Lorraine's Episode Erotic Grief & Sexological Body Work with Lorraine Pentello & Ali MezeyM...
2024-05-0301 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyNeurodiversity, The Body & Inclusive Intelligence: LIVE AUDIENCE Q&A RECORDING with Rachel Fell & Ali MezeyThis is a recording from our recent live event. Each of our events is aimed at connecting all you lovely bodies with pioneering leaders in our mission to help humans (along with other species) live our embodied wholeness for the benefit of individual and collective healing. We host multiple free events each month. Find our schedule at www.thebrilliantbodypodcast.com/eventsIn this episode: Join Ali Mezey, host of The Brilliant Body Podcast as she welcomes Rachel Fell for an encore to her episode ‘Bridging Divides with Rachel Fell: Neurodivergence, Conscious Body Awareness & Inclusive Intelligence ’ with a ca...
2024-05-021h 20
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyErotic Grief & Sexological Body Work with Lorraine Pentello & Ali MezeyCONTENT HEADS UP: This episode touches on sensitive topics that include sexual violence, multi-gender rape, coercion, trauma and the complexities of gender identity and transgender experiences. There are some swear words. SYNOPSIS:In this episode, Ali engages in a deep and candid conversation with Lorraine, an ex-sex worker turned Somatic Therapist and bodyworker specializing in sexuality and trauma. With more than 26 years of experience in the field of sexuality, Lorraine shares insights gained from their journey, transitioning from entertainment to healing and embodiment in 2014. Certified in various modalities including Sexological Bo...
2024-05-021h 10
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyBeyond Massage with Holden Zalma: Body Brilliance as a Tool to Heal OthersHaving earned each and every one of his stripes, this zebra definitely ain’t just a horse. If you are a hands-on practitioner, or anyone who has suffered from bodily restrictions, injuries or pain, this episode will shed some light on how those of us who touch and take care of bodies for a living, see, experience and help bodies whose brilliance may need some tuning up or a major overhaul. Please be aware, there is some swearing.CONTENT HEADS UP: It's also important to clarify that the views expr...
2024-04-091h 12
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Neuroscience of Love and Addiction: LIVE AUDIENCE Q&A RECORDING with Sarah Peyton and Ali MezeyJoin Ali Mezey, host of The Brilliant Body Podcast as she welcomes internationally renowned guest, Sarah Peyton, for an encore to her episode ‘Your Resonant Body: Brain Circuits, Childhood Contracts & Reconceiving Addiction’ with a captivating Q&A session for a live audience. If you haven’t listened to Sarah's episode yet, we highly recommend you do that before the event. :)Step into the world of neuroscience, Nonviolent Communication, trauma healing, and Constellation Work with Sarah Peyton. With a focus on the effects of relational trauma on the brain, and the neuroscience of unconscious contracts, Sarah utilizes resona...
2024-04-031h 15
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyA 'Good Death’ with Karen Bellone, Death Doula: Embracing Life & Mortality PART TWOTHIS IS PART TWO - Listen to part one hereCONTENT HEADS UP: This episode contains discussions of death, dying, end-of-life care, and sensitive topics related to mortality, including chosen suicide and medicalization of death and illness. Listener discretion is advised, especially for individuals who may find these topics distressing or triggering. Please prioritize your emotional well-being while engaging with this content.Also, Ali wants to note that when she asks Karen about her thoughts on suicide, she meant to make a disctinction between “chosen” suicide (when someone wants to live but they are i...
2024-03-131h 02
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyA 'Good Death’ with Karen Bellone, Death Doula: Embracing Life & Mortality PART ONECONTENT HEADS UP: This episode contains discussions of death, dying, end-of-life care, and sensitive topics related to mortality, including chosen suicide and medicalization of death and illness. Listener discretion is advised, especially for individuals who may find these topics distressing or triggering. Please prioritize your emotional well-being while engaging with this content. SYNOPSIS:What does good acting and dying have in common? In this episode, Ali discusses all things death, dying, and living as bodies with Karen Bellone, Certified End-of-Life Doula and Death Educator. They focus on the interconnectedness of life and de...
2024-03-0437 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyEmbodied Intelligence LIVE AUDIENCE Q&A Recording with Philip ShepherdSYNOPSIS:Following the enthusiastic feedback from Philip's inaugural appearance on the podcast with his episode "Embodied Intelligence: Wholeness, Sensitivity, and the Pelvic Bowl," we knew we had to bring him back! If you haven’t listened to his episode yet, we highly recommend you do! In this recorded version of our live Q&A event, step into the world of the body’s intelligence – delve deep into the intricacies of embodiment where our audience had the opportunity to interact directly with Philip and Ali. Enjoy a grounding meditation to start it off, offered up by Phlip as a unif...
2024-02-251h 20
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali Mezey“Into the Body's Knowing” Meditation w/ Philip ShepherdEnjoy a profound meditation gifted by Philip Shepherd at the beginning of our recent live Q&A event as a grounding exercise and basis for profound state-shifts through the geography of the body. We’ve provided a stand-alone version of the mediation for those of you who want to use it on a regular basis.This meditation offers a practice to explore the body's intelligence and challenge cultural beliefs about the supremacy of the mind over the body. By focusing on our centre of awareness, and connecting with the fluidity of the body's inner oc...
2024-02-2210 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyTrauma and the Body with Amber Gray: Regulation, Restoration, & The Patience of WhalesCONTENT HEADS UP: Be enriched by a thoughtfully crafted conversation where sensitive topics related to trauma, torture, and self-loathing are gently woven into a narrative that is ultimately about love. There are no graphic descriptions of torture, just some causes and effects, but we nonetheless recommend that sensitive listeners prioritize their well-being and engage at their own discretion/pace. Also, for those intrigued by the idea of swimming with whales, a friendly reminder to follow safety guidelines and never venture alone into such deep waters.SYNOPSIS:Join us in this e...
2024-02-211h 27
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyCelebrating the Senses with Rose Mary Riggs: Equine Therapy, Erotic Brilliance and Devotional Self-PleasureCONTENT HEADS UP: In this episode, we acknowledge the reality of sexual trauma, so for our listeners that may be sensitive to such content, we’d like to make sure you’re aware up front…And we're also serving up a mix of happier adult topics Including, but not limited to, discussions about sensual sex, as well as some insight about masturbation and porn. We also have frank conversations about consent, trauma healing, and self-love practices. There’s also a sprinkle of pros and cons of cannabis use during sex talk and a pinch of swearing. And a celebr...
2024-02-1450 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyWalking Somatic Empathy with Joseph Culp: Narrated Demonstration of Two "Walks"SYNOPSIS: This is an addendum to the episode "Walking Somatic Empathy with Joseph Culp" on The Brilliant Body Podcast. We recommend you watch or listen to the full episode for a better understanding of Walking-In-Your-Shoes – what it is, why it works, why we do it. Here’s a great example of Joseph Culp following his body’s brilliance to offer Ali helpful insight to her new venture. This demonstration offers a clear visual representation of how it unfolds and, in this case, how it benefited Ali, and hopefully you, our Brilliant Body listeners... Joseph demonstrates his Walking-In-Your-Shoes somatic practice throug...
2024-01-3113 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyWalking Somatic Empathy with Joseph Culp: The Mind-Body Process of Walking-In-Your-ShoesCONTENT HEADS UP: This episode may inspire you to give the practice of “Walking-In-Your-Shoes” a go on your own. We waive all responsibility for any ensuing mishaps of cramped spaces, being near stairs or inspired bouts of wild and/or naked abandon. On a more serious note, we do discuss heavy subjects like trauma, armoring, drowning, rape and PTSD. But predominantly, we delve into the healing power and intelligence of the body invited into highly conscious motion and given free-reign and guidance to express all that it knows.Also, Walking-In-Your-Shoes can be done just as e...
2024-01-301h 10
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyYour Resonant Body with Sarah Peyton: Brain Circuits, Childhood Contracts & Reconceiving AddictionCONTENT HEADS UP: Expect brain science with a side of profanity. Yup, in discussing the resonance of swear words we use several of them. But the main course is a frank discussion of brain circuits, unconscious contracts, resonant mothering, the chemical strategy of addiction, and challenges of feeling like you belong to Earth. This episode may make you want to hug your mom, empower your disgust circuit and say “NO” more often.SYNOPSIS:In this engaging dialogue, Ali Mezey converses with Sarah Peyton, a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication, Neuroscience Educator and reno...
2024-01-231h 08
Permission to Be EnchantingBody Work: Trusting The Intelligence Of Your Body With Ali MezeyOur body contains more wisdom than we give it credit to. Often, we can find healing just by tapping and trusting the body’s intelligence. Ali Mezey embraces this. She is a pioneer in body-based modalities, a practitioner, educator, and facilitator of individual and group transformation and healing. In this episode, she joins Clare Sente and Rachel Watson to discuss further the wisdom that exists in our bodies and many ways we can find healing in it. Ali shares her journey into doing body work and leading Family Constellations, enlightening us about powerful healing modalities that tap into the bo...
2024-01-191h 04
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyAli asks 11 body masters: How Do You Define EMBODIMENT?We frequently encounter challenges in conveying the depth and breadth of our experiences of being our bodies, using everyday language, particularly when newly popular terms become “buzz” words quickly obscuring, or not continuing to explore, what they even mean. At the end of each episode of The Brilliant Body Podcast, I pose a simple yet profound question to my guests: "How do you define embodiment?" I’ve combined the responses to form this mini-sode, offering you a mosaic of perspectives and language used to describe embodiment by pioneering body masters who have studied their own, and others bodies...
2024-01-1704 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyEmbodied Intelligence with Philip Shepherd: Wholeness, Sensitivity, and the Pelvic BowlTHE BRILLIANT BODY PODCAST w/ ALI MEZEY:"Embodied Intelligence with Philip Shepherd: Wholeness, Sensitivity, and the Pelvic Bowl"TO VIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/RjXbXboi6m8To subscribe now, click hereTo be an angel to the podcast, click here To read more about the podcast, click here FOR MORE ALI MEZEY:ALI - WebsiteALI - LinkTreeSYNOPSIS:In this episode of The Brilliant Body Podcast, Ali Mezey interviews Philip Shepherd, a luminary in the gl...
2023-12-281h 15
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyBridging Divides with Rachel Fell: Neurodivergence, Conscious Body Awareness & Inclusive IntelligenceContent Heads Up: This episode contains, among other things, a deep, frank conversation about the mind-body divide, neurodivergence, giftedness, perfectionism, sameness and diversity, roller derby, some swear words, a lot of humor, and of course, some challenges and gifts of being bodies.SYNOPSIS: Ali and Rachel engage in a profound conversation, embarking on a journey to explore the Cartesian Divide and the enduring influence of philosopher, René Descartes, who famously proclaimed "I think, therefore I am." They delve into how this notion has influenced the modern perception of self, often overemphasizing the thinking mind while n...
2023-12-0659 min
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyThe Body is a Gift with Gil Hedley: A Reverential Journey into the Human BodyCONTENT HEADS UP: This episode contains (among other things) a deep, frank conversation about life, death, Catholicism, the cosmos, reverential dissection, body phenomena, including orgasm, service, enlightenment, circumcision, some swear words, a lot of humor, and of course, some challenges and gifts of being bodies.And in case it’s not clear, Gil dissects, with dedication, “donor forms” - no longer inhabited bodies gladly donated by their prior inhabitants - to illuminate the wonders of the human body so that we might all live ours more fully. SYNOPSIS: In this episode, Ali talks with Gi...
2023-12-061h 16
The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali MezeyMeet The Brilliant Body Podcast & Ali Mezey!CONTENT HEADS UP: This episode contains (among many fabulous things) some swear words.SYNOPSIS: Join Somatic Facilitator & Media Maker, Ali Mezey, as she introduces you to an exciting new series of conversations exploring somatic intelligence: The Brilliant Body Podcast. In this brief introduction, Ali delves into the motivations behind this groundbreaking podcast. She also introduces three of her captivating guests – Integral Anatomist Gil Hedley, Coach & Creative Strategist Rachel Fell, and Embodiment Leader Philip Shepherd – each of whom will be featured in the first three episodes. Ali and these pioneering body masters set the stage for futu...
2023-12-0617 min