Shows
Speak From the BodyThe Luminous Self with Tracee StanleyIn this conversation with Tracee Stanley, author of ‘The Luminous Self’, we discuss the importance of rest and nature as teachers and everyday practices that help us to live more intentional and sacred lives. For the episode show notes, https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/luminousself Find out more about Tracee at traceestanley.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2024-02-1050 min
Speak From the BodyTaking a BreakAll good things must come to an end. I’ll be back with more episodes of ‘Speak From the Body’ after a break. For now, I’m leaving you with thoughts about slowing down and processing the events of recent months. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/break This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2021-08-0406 min
Speak From the BodyTaking Personal Responsibility, and Opening Up Your Circle of SupportTaking personal responsibility for our health behaviours facilitates long-term health. And personal responsibility ripples out into the sense of collective/ society health. Do you find it hard to ask for support? How does this affect you in your work/life balance? What are some simple ways you can extend your circle of support? For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2021-07-1410 min
Speak From the BodyEndings, The Waiting Game and All Things in ModerationA solo episode about the importance of acknowledging and marking endings, how waiting can bring you into a state of presence, and the benefit of all things in moderation For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/mishmash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2021-06-3010 min
Speak From the BodyRadiant Rest with Tracee StanleyTracee Stanley, shares teachings that are inspired by more than 20 years of study in the traditions of the Himalayan Masters and Sri Vidya Tantra. The focus of her teaching honours life as a ritual and she is devoted to yoga nidra, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/tracee-stanley This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2021-06-1651 min
Speak From the BodyThe Magic of The Mouth with Laura SchikkerlingImproving and maintaining the health of the teeth, gums, tongue and mouth positively impacts the full spectrum of health. Daily dental hygiene can be considered to be a mindfulness practice, and can be aided by Ayurvedic practices and homeopathy. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/laura-schikkerling This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2021-06-0259 min
Speak From the BodyCreating a Sustainable Life with Anna LovindAnna Lovind helps feminist creatives and change-makers go from dreaming to doing- without the striving and overwhelm. This conversation is about holding a vision for what you want, and breaking down the tiny steps to get there. It’s a sustainable view of creativity and living an intentional life. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/anna-lovind This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2021-05-1959 min
Speak From the BodyThe Four Baskets with Catherine LightfootThe Four Baskets relates to the ultimate origin story: what was the story of your beginning and how has it affected your life? The Four Baskets looks through the lens of: conception, gestation, birth and the 6 hours after birth from a spiritual and awareness-orientated perspective. It’s an approach for experiencing heart-opening and self-compassion For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/catherine-lightfoot This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2021-05-0555 min
Speak From the BodyNatural Ways to Sleep Better with Julie WrightJulie Wright is an entrepreneur, sleep ambassador, and author of “The Natural Sleeper: A Bedside Guide to Complementary and Alternative Solutions for Better Sleep” . Julie is also the Chief Sleep Orchestrator and founder of WeSleep, a wellbeing provider focused on sleep, sleep deprivation and insomnia to a wide range of organizations and business clients. In addition, Julie is an ambassador for World Sleep Day. “Having battled with sleep issues for years, Julie embarked on a journey full of learning, discovery and therapeutic experiments to resolve them. She then started to re-energise sleep-deprived individuals by teaching them h...2021-04-2140 min
Speak From the BodyWriting Yourself into Existence with Susanna HowardAn episode about the power of words and the process of flow writing to rediscover yourself, and how this approach has been used in hospital and care homes with people with dementia, mental ill health and carers and staff. Talking about creative expression and the sense of wholeness rather than just being defined by a label For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/susanna-howard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2021-04-0747 min
Speak From the BodyRepresentation Matters and Making Yoga Inclusive with Donna NobleYoga is for everybody, but the dominant image is of a young, skinny, flexible girl. Donna Noble talks about creating a space of safety and inclusivity so that people can connect with their bodies and minds. The more restful and slow postures and practices are just as valid as the acrobatic, complex movements that are most commonly shared and seen. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/donna-noble This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...2021-03-1756 min
Speak From the BodyStaying Seen in Midlife with Skylar Liberty RoseA conversation with Skylar Liberty Rose about taking up space as older women and being visible. Learning to turn inwards to choose what we need and feel, rather than relying on the outer illusion of social media and other images that are presented to us. Perimenopause, body changes and how ageing doesn’t have to be associated with loss and shame. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/skylar-rose This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit he...2021-03-0354 min
The Grief Glimmers podcast#102 Staying connected with ourselves and our bodies through lockdown with Avni TrivediHey everyone, I am excited to share this new episode with you - it's been recorded in September last year, but feels super relevant right now as we are navigating the change of season into spring and for most of us the anniversary of going into lockdown. My guest Avni Trivedi is a beautiful bodyworker and educator with so much wisdom to share about staying grounded and listening to our bodies! Here is what we talked about:
How our bodies navigate lockdown
Allowing ourselves grief
The importance of touch and how we can reconnect with our own bodies
Livin...2021-02-1825 min
Speak From the BodyReclaim The Joy of Movement with Darryl EdwardsDid you know that many children are spending less time outdoors than prison inmates? Movement, play and fun are for everyone. Sedentary lifestyles are linked with obesity and chronic diseases and yet the solutions can be simple and fun. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/darryl-edwards This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2021-02-171h 08
Speak From the BodyBiomechanics of Birth with Molly O’BrienMolly O’Brien describes the 3 disruptors of physiological birth. She aims to bring biomechanics (the study of human movement) back into birth. Improving the baby’s position and balancing the pelvis can help to lessen difficult births. Freedom of movement and autonomy. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/molly-obrien This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2021-01-271h 04
Speak From the BodyReimagining Community for Better HealthWhat if we took the focus away from self-care and self-development and instead created an approach to health that addresses groups and communities? People power can be vital for dealing with issues such as addiction, and mental health as well as learning and maintaining new habits such as meditation and running. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/community This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2021-01-2008 min
Speak From the BodyEffortless Belonging within the Circle with Françoise FreedmanFrançoise Freedman, social anthropologist and founder of Birthlight, shares her approach of simple practices that support women to feel more confident and at ease in pregnancy. Her work weaves together yoga foundations, and knowledge gained whilst living in community in the Upper Amazon For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/francoise-freedman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2021-01-131h 05
Speak From the BodyFrom Overwhelm and Chaos to Creating Order and Calm with Helen SandersonHave you noticed how clearing your physical environment helps you to have a calmer state of mind? In this episode we talk about how trauma and stressful life events can result in a build-up of clutter. You can keep your possessions and space in order by creating simple systems and then maintaining them For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/helen-sanderson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2021-01-0645 min
Speak From the BodyA Simple Ritual to Reflect, Release and Call In The NewA short journaling practice to help you to reflect on a recent time and make space for something new in your life. For the full shownotes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/reflect This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-12-3009 min
Speak From the BodyClench and Melt: A Practice for Softening When Things Aren't Going Your WayA tiny practice to help to cope when things aren’t going to plan. Instead of letting tension build up into discomfort and pain, experience release. Scan the body, clench and melt any areas of held tension and shake it away. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/clench-melt This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-12-2305 min
MotherFoodS2 E10: Her Health with Avni TrivediAs this year draws to a close we are all invited to draw some conclusions and uncover some learnings from this confusing and contradictory experience. If I were to name one thing that has become more important than ever, that would be Health. In this episode I speak to Avni Trivedi, an osteopath and a doula, specialising in women’s and children’s wellbeing. We explore how to understand health in a new holistic way, discuss the limitations of mainstream medicine and what can we do ourselves to support our vitality on daily basis. Avni offers tons of insight into...2020-12-181h 09
Speak From the BodySexual Pleasure, Removing Shame and Embodying Aliveness, with Mangala HollandEven in today’s world, talking about female sexuality and orgasms can still be a taboo. In this conversation, Mangala Holland talks about shame, boundaries and how sexual pleasure enables flow in all areas of life. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/mangala-holland This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-12-1652 min
Speak From the BodyHow to Cope with Winter if You Suffer from SADSeasonal Affective Disorder can make the winter a real struggle. Here are some simple and soothing tools to support your mind, body and emotions. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/sad This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-12-0912 min
Speak From the BodyLearning Through Movement, Play and Connection with Munira AdenwallaSupporting babies and children to move, learn and grow through play and connection. Play is needed for children and adults alike. Exploring the importance of occupational therapy for early intervention, and addressing the sensory and motor skills that are needed for healthy development. How to adapt to individual needs, such as the need for tactile stimulation. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/munira-adenwalla This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-12-0251 min
The Earth Sea Love Podcast018 - A lovely conversation with Avni Trivedi exploring bodywork, nature and wildnessIn this super deluxe episode, we touch on so many issues and topics which are vital to moving through this world in our bodies. Out stories as women of colour, are no longer going unheard as we share our voices here. We hope if you're listening and enjoying what you Hera that you are sharing these episodes far and wide. Thank you.
In this episode you'll hear us talking about:
Feeling all the emotions
Working as a Body Worker
Conscious wellness
Working with touch during lockdown
Connecting to our bodies
Cold water swimming
Bring nature into...2020-12-0148 min
Speak From the BodyManaging Menopause Naturally with Caroline GaskinMenopause can be described as the ‘autumn’ of your life. In this conversation we talked about the taboo of menopause and how to have conscious conversations about this rite of passage. Exploring why some women sail through menopause and others are besieged by challenges such as brain-fog and anxiety. And simple ways to manage common symptoms. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/caroline-gaskin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-11-2544 min
Speak From the BodyFrom Overcoming Cancer and Heart Failure, to Love and Unconventional Routes to Motherhood with Kreena DhimanKreena shares her lessons and powerful story of experiencing breast cancer, heart failure and infertility and pursuing motherhood through surrogacy and donor conception. She talks about speaking out as a South Asian woman, in a community that can be very private, and how sharing stops shame and stigma. Kreena talks about finding beauty and gratitude, even from the painful and difficult things. For the full shownotes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/kreena-dhiman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus e...2020-11-1851 min
Speak From the BodyIt’s Time to RestThe ‘busy busy’ culture stops us from finding true health. Rest is an important part of being well, and not just a reward for productivity. It’s easier to create and enjoy rest rather than to be forced to stop. For the full shownotes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/timetorest This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-11-1107 min
Speak From the BodyHow to Make Space for Wellness, Even When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed and ExhaustedLife can often feel too busy to see a way to create change. Change doesn’t need to be radical. Little steps soon build up. The first step is making space. You can make space in your head, body, diary and living environment. Here are some easy ways to make space so that you can listen to what your body needs next. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/makespace This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bon...2020-11-0409 min
Speak From the BodyThe Intuitive Way to WellnessThe Intuitive Way to Wellness is a slow, gentle and individual way of looking at health and wellbeing. When you listen to your bodily wisdom, you become the expert of your body. This is the first of a series of 3 episodes about this approach to health and wellbeing. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/iww This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-10-2808 min
Speak From the BodyLoving Yourself and Your Skin with Alex NicolaouWe’re told we should love ourselves, but it can feel rather awkward can’t it? Alex from Nini Organics radiates love and positivity. In this episode he talks about positive mindset, acceptance, self-love, gut health and caring for your skin. for the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/alex-nicolaou This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-10-2142 min
Coming Back: Conversations on life after lossE131: Moving the Body Through Loss with Avni TrivediOsteopath, doula, and zero-balancer Avni Trivedi marries Eastern and Western practices to treat grief in the body. After a myriad of losses including being present during her grandmother’s stroke, she studied the body, which—intuitively—became a doorway to studying grief. Today, we’ll talk bout how the body responds to grief, even years after a loss, how to cope in a world of six feet apart during COVID-19, and how to deal with feeling stuck by moving the body. Find Avni's work here: https://www.avni-touch.com/ Order my new book, Your Grief, Your...2020-10-1553 min
Speak From the BodySelf-Soothing Creativity for Mental Health and Wellness with Shannon ReedDo you think of yourself as creative? What if we all realised that creativity is something that is accessible and that supports the full spectrum of our health? And it needn’t add to your priorities, but can instead be enhanced what’s noticing what’s already around you. If you’re led by your to-do list, then you’ll love hearing about creativity and play. It’s the perfect approach for anyone who needs permission to sit still, or who can’t slow their busy mind. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch...2020-10-1456 min
Speak From the BodyProtecting the Transition from Pregnancy to Birth with Michel OdentAccording to Michel Odent, who has been attending births since 1953 and is now in his 90s, society is at a precipice. It’s time to change our way of thinking and enter a new paradigm. We need to be asking “why some births go so well”, rather than “why birth is difficult”. He talks about how important the transition into birth is, and the need for protecting this time. Waiting for the initiation of labour, including for caesarean births wherever possible, so that the baby is ready to be born. This is a cultural conversation for everyone: not just doctors, m...2020-10-071h 03
Speak From the BodyHow to Feel Safe in Unsettling TimesHuman beings need to feel safe so that we can thrive. That’s not easy to do right now, especially during a pandemic, with so many environmental, social and political issues in the forefront of our minds. Finding safety can be simply and accessible and I’m sharing my easiest tips so that you can feel more settled. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/feel-safe This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.subst...2020-09-3013 min
Speak From the BodyReclaiming the Authentic Voice for Full Expression with Sheree MackHave you ever felt constricted by what other people think you ‘should’ be? In this episode, I speak to artist Sheree Mack https://www.instagram.com/livingwildstudios/ about reclaiming her true voice and learning to express herself authentically and fully. We talk about her new project: ‘The Earth Sea Love Podcast’, which explores women of colour and their relationship with the natural world. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/sheree-mack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...2020-09-2355 min
Prompted by Nature2.1a. Avni Trivedi: Reconnecting with the Wisdom of your BodyRe-connecting with the Wisdom of your Body
Hello and welcome to a new series of Prompted by Nature! It’s so good to be back! I have some amazing interviews with some incredible, inspiring souls for you and I’m very excited about getting starting up again! I hope you had a wonderful, if slightly different summer. We stayed in the UK and visited family in Somerset and London.
Onto episode one!
In this episode, I speak with Avni Trivedi. Avni is an experienced and intuitive practitioner using touch and movement to help peop...2020-09-1854 min
Speak From the BodySophrology For Stress and Life Changes with Dominique AntiglioSophrology is a mind-body approach to life that incorporates breathwork, relaxation, visualisation and movement. It can be a useful approach to address stress and anxiety, prepare for birth, enhance performance and facilitate change. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/dominique-antiglio This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-09-1650 min
Speak From the BodyEnergy Medicine and Creating Harmonious Relationships in the Fourth Trimester with Diane SpeierThe fourth trimester/ postpartum period can be challenging. Here are some suggestions to support the new mother, couple and baby to feel more relaxed and integrated in this stage of life. For the Full Shownotes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/diane-speier This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-09-0951 min
Speak From the BodyLeading a Soft and Intentional Life, with Yarrow MagdalenaAre you tired of rushing around, without the time and space for what’s truly important to you? Yarrow Magdalena lives a soft and intentional life, working from home in Scotland and creating offerings for her inclusive community about rituals, business and healing. She shares her philosophy that a slow, sustainable life can be just as creative and impactful. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/yarrow-magdalena This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.co2020-08-2655 min
Speak From the BodySupporting Women to Birth Well and Addressing Freebirthing with Elsie GayleIt should be obvious that placing a woman at the centre of her antenatal care is vital, but it sadly isn’t always the case. In this conversation, midwife Elsie Gayle and I explore continuity of care in midwifery and the rise in birthing outside of the system, (a.k.a freebirthing), when women choose a non-medicalised experience or feel like they have no other choice (perhaps because of previous experiences). For the Full Show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/elsie-gayle This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi...2020-08-1952 min
Speak From the BodyUnity Through The Power of Plant Medicine with Rasheeqa AhmadHerbal Medicine is a way of supporting health for individuals and for building community. Plant medicine and sharing knowledge and skills for all. Catch the full show notes at https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/rasheeqa-ahmad This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-08-121h 00
Speak From the BodyUnblocking Fear and Shame, Embracing Joy and Transforming through the Menopause with Marcela WidrigEmotions such as fear, shame and anger can be difficult to identify and release in the body. When we release blocks, we can access greater joy and pleasure. Also talking about the transformational aspect of the menopause For the Full Show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/marcela-widrig This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-08-0557 min
Speak From the BodyHow to Re-Emerge After Time AwayTips on how to re-emerge after lockdown, as well as time away for any other reasons including surgery, compassionate leave, illness, holiday, retreat or giving birth. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/reemerge This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-07-2907 min
Speak From the BodyEmbodying Birth, Reclaiming Sovereignty, Sexuality and Spirituality with Maha Al MusaWhat if everyone realised that the true expert is within? How different birth and humanity could be if decisions were made around love rather than fear. Birth choices and embodying birth. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/maha-almusa This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-07-221h 14
Speak From the BodySensitivity, Sacred Space and Meaningful Rituals with Chloe IsidoraHow to effortlessly bring intentionality and sacred rituals into everyday tasks as well as opening up to the unseen world around you and reconnecting with womb wisdom as the seat of power. Talking to Chloe Isidora, author of ‘Sacred Self-care’: Everyday rituals for a more joyful and meaningful life’ For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/chloe-isidora https://www.chloeisidora.com Instagram @chloeisidora This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substac2020-07-1553 min
Speak From the BodySpice Up Your Life with Ren PatelDo you feel overwhelmed about using spices to enhance your cooking? Learn how to layer flavours with whole and ground spices to create tasty dishes. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/ren-patel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-07-0851 min
Speak From the BodyIntimacy and Consent with Ita O’BrienIf you’ve been transfixed by ‘Normal People’ or ‘I May Destroy You’, it might have something to do with the powerful intimate scenes. In this episode I’m speaking to Ita O’Brien, Intimacy Coordinator and founder of Intimacy on Set, about consent, choreography and storytelling. Full Show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/ita-obrien This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-07-0137 min
Speak From the BodyUplifting the Next Generation Through Nurturing Education with Alison KrielA conversation about learning through play and movement and inspiring potential and self-leadership in childhood. The role of teaching to create a space for play where it’s safe to make mistakes. Full Shownotes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/alison-kriel Resources: Alison Kriel website Twitter Above and Beyond Education Bryn Llewellyn from Tagtiv8 Ted Talk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-06-2442 min
Speak From the BodyPain Perception, Trauma and Safety with Steve HainesWhy is it that two people can experience the same stressful event, but have very different outcomes? In this episode I speak with Steve Haines, chiropractor, craniosacral therapist and TRE teacher about deepening feeling, changing the narrative and addressing pain and trauma. Show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/steve-haines This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearttoart.substack.com2020-06-1753 min
Speak From the BodyOxytocin: The Calming Hormone of Health, with Kerstin Uvnäs MobergIn the 50th episode of ‘Speak From the Body’, I’m speaking with Kerstin Uvnäs Moberg about her pioneering research on oxytocin. She shares how the research has progressed, so what was originally thought of as a hormone of motherhood (birth and breastfeeding), is now understood to be a crucial part of growth and healing for everyone, men and women, young and old. Oxytocin is released with touch and pleasure and inhibited by stress, and we talk about the implications of this in Lockdown. SHOW NOTES: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/kerstinuvnasmoberg This is a pu...2020-06-1049 min
Speak From the BodyHow to Keep Going When it Feels Like Too MuchThese are heavy times. There have been big themes of illness, isolation, suffering, hypocrisy, violence, injustice and inequality that have been headlining the news. Climate change, politics, race and class inequality, a global pandemic. Our world as we’ve known it is in intense change. It’s noticeable that more and more people are using their voices and their platforms to stand up and be counted and share their voice on the things that matter. This gives me hope. If we join together as a collective, we can create the change that’...2020-06-0307 min
Speak From the BodyFunctional Medicine for Chronic Pain and Endometriosis with Jessica DrummondDr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis. She holds licenses in physical therapy and clinical nutrition and is a board certified health coach. She has 20 years of experience working with women with chronic pelvic pain, facilitates educational programs for women’s health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis. Dr. Drummond lives and works with her husband and daughters between Houston, Texas, and Fairfield, Connecticut. In this episode we talked about: Jessica started to incorporate a Functional Medi...2020-05-2749 min
Speak From the BodyBack to Basics and Respecting Your Roots with Mira ManekMira Manek is a wellness consultant and the author of Prajna—Ayurvedic Rituals for Happiness. Her first book was Saffron Soul, a cookbook focusing on healthy Indian vegetarian and vegan recipes, published in 2017. Mira also has her own café Chai by Mira in Kingly Court, inside Triyoga Soho. www.miramanek.com @miramanek We recorded this episode during lockdown in the UK. Tools that Mira has found helpful during this time include running and doing online classes on alternate days, making chai and sitting outside on sunny mornings. She’s aware of the link between exercise and diet on how s...2020-05-2046 min
Speak From the BodyAdapting to Change and Embracing Chaos with Naomi AnnandNaomi has been teaching yoga full time since 2002. Over this time she has developed a deeply compassionate style of teaching that emphasises the therapeutic benefits of yoga and also its potential to uplift and inspire. In 2012, she set up Yoga on the Lane with the intention of creating a dynamic community of teachers and students united by their commitment to practicing mindful, breath-led, vinyasa yoga. And then, in 2015, she designed the 200hr Yoga on the Lane Teacher Training Programme, which has set more than fifty brilliant new teachers off on their own paths. In October 2019 her first book, Yoga...2020-05-1356 min
Speak From the BodyCraving Touch Whilst IsolatingTouch is our first sense. It’s how we engage with and explore our world. Touch is key to survival. We quickly pull away from something sharp or hot, but nestle in towards warmth and comfort. Right now, we need to be retreating into our homes for the safety of ourselves and one another. Human beings are social beings. Even if you’re a strong introvert like I am, we need human connection and contact. Touch may be high up in your list of love languages (If you don’t already...2020-05-0608 min
Speak From the BodyKindness, Kith and Kin with Mac MaccartneyMac Macartney is an author, an activist, and an international speaker. He is the founder of Embercombe in Devon, a centre that seeks to explore and promote the profound regeneration of land, society, and people. Over a period of twenty years Mac was mentored by a group of indigenous elders. During this training and ever since, he has attempted to bring two worlds together – an ancient world-view that emphasises relationship, interdependence, and reverence for life with the significant challenges and opportunities of the twenty-first century. Mac is the author of a recently published new book en...2020-04-2955 min
Speak From the BodyApplying Ayurveda to Daily Life with Dr. Deepa ApteDr Deepa Apté is a fully qualified Indian medical doctor, Yoga teacher and Ayurvedic practitioner. She lectures widely on Ayurveda and Yoga and regularly writes articles for, and features in, magazines and the press. After having run successful practices in India and Germany, she now runs her practice from The Ayurveda Pura Health Spa & Beauty Centre in London where she offers Ayurvedic consultations, individual Yoga sessions and workshops. She lectures as a guest speaker at numerous international health and wellbeing exhibitions and is the lead lecturer of the Ayurveda Pura Academy. As a post graduate le...2020-04-2251 min
Speak From the BodyChoosing to Birth at Home with Natalie MeddingsNatalie Meddings is a doula, active birth yoga teacher and mother of three. She has written two books on birth, How to Have a Baby and Why Home Birth Matters and founded and runs the pregnancy support site, Tell Me A Good Birth Story. She lives in South London with her husband Danny and three children, Constance, Pearl and Walter. Natalie suggests that each woman should start with biology when thinking about birth and then consider the environment that would best suit the biology “Birth isn’t a process or experience, birth is an urge” Go back to basics...2020-04-1555 min
Speak From the BodyHow to Cope in a CrisisI wanted to record a short episode that speaks to you if you’re going through a crisis. This is a time where things are stripped back to what’s important and what’s not. In some ways this can be really liberating, as you can pay attention to what you really need to and completely ignore everything else. Keep life simple. Drop the expectations - this is the time to make do. People have different ideas of what ‘coping’ looks like. Whatever works for you is fine, even if it looks messy to someone else. You do you...2020-04-0807 min
Speak From the BodyLiving the Sober Life with Janey Lee GraceJaney Lee Grace is an Amazon No 1 Best-selling author, commentator, and co-presenter on the UK’s biggest radio show, BBC Radio 2’s Steve Wright in the Afternoon. Previously she was a backing singer with George Michael and Wham!, Kim Wilde, Boy George and had her own Number 8 chart hit with 7 Ways to Love as Cola Boy. Janey has written five books on Holistic living including the number One Amazon best seller Imperfectly Natural Woman and currently writes columns for many magazines, and offers PR and media training. She hosts the annual Janey Loves Platinum...2020-04-0147 min
Speak From the BodyIt’s Vital to Pause with Danielle NorthFounded in 2013, Pause Global offers bespoke retreats and coaching for leaders. Led by a team of human transformation experts in beautiful locations around the world, Pause retreats have been attended by leaders from HSBC, Mars, BP and the United Nations. The Pause method is based on the best-selling book by Danielle North, an international board level executive coach. For the last 15 years, she has helped teams and leaders across the world to pause in order to reach their next level of brilliance. The philosophy of the Pause is simple, if you're going to perform in a...2020-03-2549 min
Speak From the BodySystemic Constellations and Trans-generational Trauma with Nicola DunnNicola Dunn was born and raised in New Zealand and came to the UK in her early 20’s. After following an initially conventional study path she took a sharp turn in her early 20’s and took her first step into the world of health by studying nutrition and then psychotherapy. After individual psychotherapy she studied group and family therapy which led her neatly to family constellations and a trans-generational approach. She has worked extensively in the NHS, has taught constellations for the last eleven years and more recently co-founded ‘The Constellations Academy’. She has run Family Constellations Workshops...2020-03-1858 min
Speak From the BodySeeking Peace in Worrying TimesYou’d have to be living under a rock not to be aware of the huge global health issue that’s going on at the moment. It’s taking over the news and it’s a big part of daily conversations, on and off-line We are living in heightened times. And there’ve been a run of world events that have been very evoking and troublesome of late, such as Bush Fires, floods, storms, climate change and political unrest. It feels very apocalyptic. There’s so much fear. Daily reports show rising numbers...2020-03-1106 min
Speak From the BodyFollowing the Call of Inspiration with Nick WilliamsNick has inspired tens of thousands of people to follow their calling over the last three decades through his writing, speaking, broadcasting and coaching. Now in his early 60’s, Nick has been on his own transformational journey. He overcame low self-esteem and addiction issues to pursue a successful corporate career in sales and marketing, and resigned in 1989 to follow his own calling and become a speaker and coach. He is the best-selling author of 18 books, including ‘The Work We Were Born to Do’, ‘The Business You Were Born to Create’, and most recently ‘Be Inspired, Be Inspiring, Be Yourself’...2020-03-0455 min
Speak From the BodyFertility Law for Modern Families with Louisa GhevaertLouisa is an expert in fertility and family law with over 20 years experience. She works at law and policy level in the UK and internationally. Louisa frequently provides expert commentary in the media on fertility, family and parenting law and is a published author on these topics. Her areas of expertise include fertility preservation and treatment, international surrogacy, donor conception, posthumous conception, children and family law. Bio Louisa Ghevaert started out over 20 years ago as a mainstream family lawyer and now runs a specialist family and fertility law firm for modern families In 2008 she w...2020-02-2653 min
Speak From the BodyHow to Have a Healthy Holiday The first thing to say is that taking a holiday is, in itself, healthy. There can be a pressure to work work work, but it’s impossible to stay productive and inspired without taking some regular time out. It’s important to block out the space to take care of your needs. Holidays are often a time where you can let loose and enjoy yourself, but what if you could come home feeling well and rested? These days there are so many more options for a healthy holiday. You can find yoga and meditation breaks, surfing trips, walking expediti...2020-02-1908 min
Speak From the BodyEmpowering Women through Fertility Femtech with Lina ChanLina spent most of her career working as a private equity investor in the UK. After experiencing pregnancy loss and difficulty conceiving, she realised the need to build more companies by women for women to help make health more proactive. She is now the founder CEO of Adia, a digital health platform empowering women through their fertility journey, and mother to three children and two angel babies. Lina worked in finance for over 10 years and was often the only woman on the team. She strived not to let gender be an issue Lina has...2020-02-1247 min
Speak From the BodyChildhood Connection and Empathy for a Harmonious Society with Robin GrilleRobin Grille is a Sydney-based psychologist in private practice and a parenting educator. His articles on parenting and child development have been widely published and translated in Australia and around the world. Robin is the author of three books: ‘Parenting for a Peaceful World’ , ‘Heart to Heart Parenting’ and his newest title: ‘Inner Child Journeys’. Robin’s work is animated by his belief that humanity’s future is largely dependent on the way we collectively relate to our children. Robin’s experiential, skills-based and informational parenting courses have helped many people to embrace parenting as a transformative, personal growth jou...2020-02-051h 14
Speak From the BodyHow to Make A Smear Test More ComfortableLast week marked the end of Cervical Cancer Awareness Week. I was reading lots of posts about the importance of having smear tests, in order to diagnose early changes in the cervix that might lead to cervical cancer . In the UK the cervical screening programme is estimated to save over 4,000 lives each year. Numbers of women attending screening are falling though. Some articles had a tone that I feel needs to change over time. Saying a smear test is non-invasive, or just a small thing is not true for many so women, even...2020-01-2908 min
Speak From the BodyWomb Energy, Support during Miscarriage and Abortion and Being at Home in Your Pleasure Body with Zachi BrewsterZachi Brewster is a full spectrum doula and pleasure advocate, supporting individuals through transitional experiences on their reproductive and sexual journey's. Coming from a family of women, run by matriarchs on both sides, the power of our wombs (physically and energetically) was clear to her from early on. Witnessing and supporting loved ones through everything from periods, pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion and birth trauma became second nature and is the foundation on which she builds her services today. However, it wasn’t until going through her own birth experience that she truly started to value the ne...2020-01-2256 min
Speak From the BodyReconnecting with the Pelvic floor and Mindbody Wellness with Anya HayesAnya Hayes is a Pilates instructor, Mindfulness teacher and author of many pre and postnatal books, including ‘The Supermum Myth’ and ‘Pilates for Pregnancy’. She’s on a mission to empower women with the tools to navigate modern motherhood with pelvic floor and sanity intact. I believe that we all deserve to thrive, not just survive motherhood. Our energies and vitality not only benefit us, but also model good self-care habits for our children to help us all to feel better, feel more alive. Anya has worked with pregnant and postnatal women for many years Initi...2020-01-151h 11
Speak From the BodyRaw Food, Sugar, Creativity and Learning to Eat Like an Adult with Russell JamesAt the age of 28, Russell took a life-changing trip to Koh Samui, Thailand. After years of working in the fast food industry, he had developed skin problems and was searching for a solution. In his research, Russell read about the powers of fasting and the spas in Thailand that offered these healing retreats. It was during this time that Russell discovered raw foods. Russell’s passion was ignited by vibrant meals he was able to create with raw food. Not only were these dishes creative and flavorful, the health benefits were amazing. This excitement led Russ...2020-01-081h 06
Speak From the BodySimple Ways to Let Go of 2019 and a Blessing to Welcome in 2020I’m such a fan of the twixmas season, the days in between Christmas and the New Year, where it seems to be ok to disappear and hibernate for a few days. The excess, expectation and obligation that comes with Christmas just isn’t my time of year and the pace of the run up is too fast and furious for me. I’m trying more and more to follow the rhythm of the seasons and tune into my own nature, rather than get drawn out into a cycle that doesn’t suit me. The moo...2020-01-0108 min
Speak From the BodyReleasing Stress and Trauma with the Non-Linear Movement Method In this episode I’ll be talking about the Non-Linear Movement Method: why I became a teacher, how I use the practice, and how to explore non-linear movement yourself. Earlier this year I became a teacher of the Non-Linear Movement Method I was more interested in letting my body move and express itself rather than being told what to do. Working 1 to 1 with clients is so rewarding, but ultimately inefficient, as you’re not helping as many people as you might want to. NLMM helps me to release stress. If the nervous system is under c...2019-12-2509 min
Speak From the BodyColouring in the Landscape of Birth with Mars LordDouble award-winning doula and birth activist Mars Lord has been a birth keeper for well over a decade. After attending the Paramana Doula course with Michel Odent and Lilliana Lammers, a spark was lit within her and the passion that she discovered for birth and supporting parents has fired her soul ever since. She has had the privilege of working with hundreds of families. A birth activist, with a desire to see the ‘colouring in of the landscape of birth’ and finding out the reasons for the maternal and neonatal morbidity rates amongst the BAME community, Mars created Abuela Doul...2019-12-181h 04
Speak From the BodyBeing a Fully Alive Human Being Through Movement, Poetry, Rest and Cyclical Living with Carly Mountain Carly Mountain is a teacher and writer who works with poetry, yoga, breathwork and voice as transformational practice that can liberate us in ways we never anticipated. She is the creatrix of the Butterfly Mystery School which is home to circles of women who wish to deepen relationship with themselves and their natural abundant expression. Carly is also author of Jouissance ~ poetry of the deep feminine. She is based in Sheffield, UK where she lives with her husband and two daughters. Carly started dancing at 4 years old. She trained at the Laban Centre She pu...2019-12-1155 min
Speak From the BodyTouching Energy and Structure through Zero Balancing and Deep Massage with David LautersteinDavid Lauterstein is Co-director of The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School in Austin, TX. He has taught, for over 35 years, Deep Massage: The Lauterstein Method and Zero Balancing in England, Costa Rica, and throughout the U.S. He is one of the most highly respected educators in the massage therapy realm, inducted in 2011 into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame, and awarded “Teacher of the Year” by the American Massage Therapy Association in 2013 and the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education in 2014. He is the author of the three books: “Putting the Soul Back in the Body”, “The Deep Massage Book: How to Combine...2019-12-0452 min
Speak From the BodyEmbodied Anatomy, Embryology and Body-Mind Centering Aki OmoriAki is a true explorer of movements and living body-mind. She is a registered somatic movement therapist / educator, trained in Body-Mind Centering® (BMC) and Integrative Body-Work and Movement Therapy (IBMT), and a qualified practitioner of Neuro Affective Relational Model ® (NARM), which is a form of early trauma healing work designed for adult clients. She is passionate about developmental movements; embryology and they are largely incorporated into all her work, including teaching yoga. She runs trainings for yoga teachers, holistic therapists and psychotherapists, based on developmental movements and embodied anatomy of the nervous system in...2019-11-271h 05
Speak From the BodyMoving Through LossFor episode 21 of Speak From the Body, I decided I’d record a solo episode. When I first thought about creating a podcast, I meant to have a mix of conversations with experts and then one with just me from time to time. Today I’d like to talk about loss. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been interested in the experiences that connect us as human beings. The things that go beyond the everyday “I’m fine, how are you” level of interaction. I’m not a fan of small talk...2019-11-2012 min
Speak From the BodyBurnout, Mental Health, Money and Anti-racism Activism with Nova ReidNova Reid is a diversity and anti-racism campaigner who uses her professional background in mental health to focus on mindset change. She works with organisations and individuals to confront and dismantle inequality from the inside-out . Nova is also a popular keynote speaker passionate advocate for equality and helping people be the change they want to see in the world. She regularly appears on BBC News, Sky News and BBC Radio as an expert, is a regular mentor at Women of the World (WOW) Festival and was listed as the top 100 black British women by the Black Magic...2019-11-1348 min
Speak From the BodyNatural and True Beauty with Kristen ArnettThis episode is with Kristen Arnett, talking about natural, non-toxic and organic beauty. Kristen is an international make-up artist with over 20 years experience. She specializes in educating people about green beauty. Elle magazine described her as a ‘Green Leader’. As well as working with celebrities and models, Kristen teaches regular people to do their makeup, especially women in their 40s and 50s Kristen developed an interest in the transformative nature of make up from 13 Shifting into a new expression of who you are Selling makeup in retail, interning for a teacher of theatrical and cinematic makeup, produ...2019-11-0659 min
Speak From the BodyHolistic Psychiatry for New Mothers with Dr Rebecca MooreDr Rebecca Moore is a Perinatal Psychiatrist with over 20 years of clinical experience working with women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. She specializes in working with women with depression, anxiety, birth trauma or PTSD, OCD and psychosis. She also works with women with PMDD and through the menopause or through infertility. Rebecca is the co-founder of the Make Birth Better campaign and is an advocate of the use of medical cannabis. Rebecca Moore describes herself as a Holistic Psychiatrist - seeing someone in all aspects of their health including diet, exercise, supplements, blood tests, understanding t...2019-10-3056 min
Speak From the BodyContractile Fields, Archetypal Postures and Floor Life with Phillip BeachPhillip Beach is an Osteopath and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) researcher. He runs a private practice in Wellington, New Zealand. Phillip is interested in developing models of human movement that are congruent with embryology and evolutionary biology. Phillip is the author of ‘Muscles and Meridians: The Manipulation of Shape’ He lived in Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Nigeria as a child and left Sydney to study in London Phillip has an interest in Thai Massage, Tui Na and works primarily on the floor rather than a treatment table. He uses his feet a lot in his work Evolutionary biol...2019-10-2345 min
Speak From the BodyShiatsu for Safe, Supportive Touch in Pregnancy and the Deep Meaning of the Extraordinary Vessels with Suzanne YatesSuzanne Yates is the founder and principal teacher at Wellmother. She teaches in French, Italian and Spanish, as well as English. Suzanne has been working with shiatsu and massage for over 30 years, and integrates an Eastern and Western approach of energy and bodywork. Well mother offer courses to practitioners, midwives and doulas. Suzanne has written ‘Pregnancy and Childbirth: an holistic approach to massage and bodywork’, ‘Beautiful Birth’ and ‘Shiatsu for Midwives’ Suzanne was in the final year of a degree in Modern Languages when she got a kidney infection. She explored herbs, acupuncture and shiatsu She enjoyed shiatsu...2019-10-1658 min
Speak From the BodyUnderstanding and Freeing the Body Through Anatomy in Motion with Gary WardAs seen on BBC's Dr. In the House - Gary Ward is an author, educator and speaker on the subject of human movement and anatomy. He is the inventor of the Flow Motion Model: a simple description of what the body does and when it does it… A powerful tool for both assessment and intervention of the human body in the quest for health through movement. Gary is the author of ‘What The Foot’ and teaches his work all over the world. Gary was originally a ski boot fitter in the Alps, where he became fascinated about anatomy and mo...2019-10-0953 min
Speak From the BodyHealing From Grief with Kristie WestAfter losing 6 family members in 4 months, Kristie West started to explore grief and death through therapy, personal and spiritual development. She works 1:1 with people all over the world to help them to heal from grief, using a method that she has developed, that is unique to each person who works with her. Kristie helps to take people from pain and loss to gratitude, connection and freedom. In this episode, we talked about: Kristie’s experience of losing 6 family members in 4 months Exploring mind-body approaches to cope with grief Realising, 2 years later, that she no longer had an...2019-10-0257 min
Speak From the BodyDancing through Joy and Tough Times to Gain Trust and Find Freedom in Motherhood with Elisa ReineiroElisa Reinerio is the creator of Barre and Baby, which runs classes and teacher trainings for mothers, during and after pregnancy. She started dancing at 6 in Italy, and after moving to London as an adult, reignited her passion for dance. When she was pregnant with her first son, she trained in Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli and Tara Lee. She realised how much she benefited from group dance classes after her second son, and decided to combine her passion for dance and yoga. In this episode, we talked about: Elisa’s passion for dance, tha...2019-09-2545 min
Speak From the BodySupporting New Mothers and Newborn Babies with Lynn MurphyIn her former life, Lynn was an artist. Following the birth of her two children and the inspiration of attending Active Birth Classes with Janet Balaskas, she went on to train with Janet, qualifying as an Active Birth Teacher for Pre and Postnatal yoga and Active Birth preparation for couples in 1997. She was invited by Janet, on qualifying, to teach at the Active Birth Centre were she is till this day as Co -Director. Lynn devised the Postnatal programme at the Active Birth Centre and her training for practitioners focuses on the early months after birth, “New Bab...2019-09-1850 min
Speak From the BodyIntuition, Past Life Regression and Future Life Progression with Anne JirschAnne Jirsch is a London born professional futurist with a large worldwide following. Her client base includes: heads of industry, politicians and celebrities from the world of film, music and sport. She is the best-selling author of four books ‘Instant Intuition,’ ‘The Future is Yours,’ ‘Cosmic Energy,’ and ‘Create Your Perfect Future.’ She has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows, including regular slots on BBC Radio, BBC morning news and more recently ‘This Morning’ where she hypnotised celebrity Natalie Cassidy and took her into her future lifetime. Dubbed ‘The Queen of FLP’ Anne travels extensively with her sel...2019-09-1150 min
Speak From the BodyHonouring the Postnatal Period and Truth-Telling with Nicola GoodallNicola Goodall lives in Edinburgh and has supported women during and after birth for over 20 years. She grew up in a diverse community in South London and became a Muslim and a mother by the age of 24. Nicola is passionate about traditional storytelling, sharing and learning amongst women. She is one of the founding members of the Scottish Doula Network and a birth educator and Muslim doula What is a doula? “Your ultimate faith-bearer, ready to fill any gaps that might be there” The woman that has that blessing Fully in service to the mother Humility and sp...2019-09-041h 09
Speak From the BodyFinding Everyday Joy, Right Where You Are with Tamu ThomasTamu Thomas is founder of the lifestyle brand ‘Three Sixty’, aimed at busy women in their late 30s and 40s that want to simplify life and create space for everyday joy. She guides women to amplify their inner voice in order to work with themselves rather than against. In this episode: How low mood and other symptoms turned ‘everyday joy’ into a survival strategy Intuiting that she didn’t need a more medical approach, but that her soul was feeling empty Joy from the things that were already in plain sight Everyday joy as a north sta...2019-08-2843 min
Speak From the BodyFrom Garden to Plate with Anna GreenlandAnna Greenland is an organic gardener. She comes from a family of gardeners and grown the highest quality organic food for chefs such as Raymond Blanc, Tom Aikens and Jamie Oliver. She was the Head Gardener of Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire. Anna lives in Suffolk where she has her own market garden. In this episode I’ll be speaking to Anna about her passion for herbs and encouraging people to grow their own. In this episode, we talked about: Anna’s interest in growing food that came from a move from London to Cornwall The f...2019-08-211h 11
Speak From the BodyEngaging with the Nervous System for Pleasure and Survival with Michaela BoehmMichaela Boehm teaches and counsels internationally as an expert in intimacy and sexuality. Born and raised in Austria, Michaela combines her training in psychology and extensive clinical counseling experience with her in-depth training in the yogic arts as a classical Kashmiri Tantric lineage holder. Michaela’s approach empowers her students through an eclectic mix of education, experiential exercises and guided explorations. Known for her work with high-performing individuals, her ongoing private clients include Oscar-winning actors, producers, business pioneers, and multiple Grammy-winning musicians. Michaela is the Author of “The Wild Woman’s Way”, published by Simon & Schuster/Atria in August 2018. She live...2019-08-1451 min
Speak From the BodyRest is Revolutionary with Karen BrodyKaren Brody is the founder of Daring to Rest, a yoga nidra-based approach for women. In this episode, we talked about: Karen’s former experience of being a Type A personality and having panic attacks. Finding yoga nidra at her yoga studio whilst looking for a stretchy class to tone up her body. Lying down and taking a nap was outside of her paradigm Realising that she put her boys down for a nap each day and it helped them to be less cranky, but why wasn’t she doing this for herself? The danger of sleep...2019-08-0750 min
Speak From the BodyMiscarriage and Pregnancy Loss with Psychotherapist Julia BuenoIn this episode we talked about: Personal experience of miscarriage A new direction in life after miscarriage Shifts in bereavement care Secrecy, shame and isolation after miscarriage The 12-week Words matter- Grieving after a miscarriage When should you seek counseling after a loss? Support groups and online support How to find a therapist ARC Antenatal Results and Choices - https://www.arc-uk.org/ The need for more pregnancy loss services Cultural stigma of miscarriage Self-blame and loss Trauma and the body Spiritual beliefs and miscarriage The lack of research into experiences of miscarriage from non-Caucasian experiences High-profile influence of no...2019-07-3142 min
Speak From the BodyFrom Infertility to Adventure Activism with Jessica HepburnThis episode is with Jessica Hepburn, author of ‘The Pursuit of Motherhood’ and ‘21 Miles: Swimming in the Search of the Meaning of Motherhood’. Jessica is the co-founder of Fertility Fest, the world’s first arts festival dedicated to fertility, infertility and the science of making babies. Jessica is also an ‘adventure activist’ and has run the London Marathon, swum the English Channel and will attempt to climb Mount Everest. In this episode we talked about: Enduring 11 rounds of IVF in a decade, including pregnancy losses and a late ectopic pregnancy. Going through fertility challenges in secret whilst professi...2019-07-2130 min
Speak From the BodyBreasts, Feeding Babies, and Body Knowledge with Emma PickettI first met Emma Pickett via LinkedIn. I got in touch with her after reading an article she wrote and we met for a cuppa. It’s always nice to get to know people that work in a similar field, both professionally and locally. I treat a lot of new mums and babies with breastfeeding challenges, and a team approach such as breastfeeding support and osteopathy can really make a difference. Emma was originally a teacher and Deputy Headteacher in central London. She went on to qualify as a breastfeeding counsellor with the Association of Bre...2019-07-2148 min
Speak From the BodyExploring Life through the Expression of the Body with Liz KochLiz Koch (pronounced Cook) is a somatic educator and creator of ‘Core Awareness’. Her work is relevant to anyone interested in yoga, dance, pilates, birth, recovering from back pain and living a more embodied and creative life. In this episode, we talked about: - The disembodied language and education of the body - What is embodiment? - Paying attention to the intelligence of the system you have within you - Our animal body/ being - Why children need to move - Exploring life through...2019-07-2154 min