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Embodied Business, Inspired BrainEp 52: The Power of Safe Spaces: How Women Thrive Through ConnectionIn this episode, we explore the critical importance of building safe spaces for women—both personally and professionally. Chantill shares family music highlights, while Anne celebrates a big milestone—her new office! Together, they reflect on the deep connections forming within their client community and the power of women supporting one another.We dive into the history of women’s entrepreneurship and how creating intentional containers of safety can positively impact our physiology, nervous system regulation, and overall well-being. When women feel safe and empowered, they step into their personal and professional lives with greater confidence, resili...2025-02-2829 min
Embodied Business, Inspired BrainEp 49: Stop Repeating Yourself: How to leverage curriculum design for more time + profitsIn this episode, we begin with a heartfelt "What's in Process/What's in Progress" update. Chantill shares her run-in with unexpected garage intruders, while Anne reflects on the joy of celebrating her dad’s magnificent 85th birthday. They explore how their nervous systems handle stress differently and how staying curious can be a grounding practice for greater resilience.Shifting gears, we dive into the transformative power of curriculum design in the service-based economy. Discover how creating intentional, well-designed teaching frameworks can help you stop repeating yourself, reclaim your time, and increase profits. By meeting students where th...2024-12-1331 min
Embodied Business, Inspired BrainEp 48: Episode 48: Buckle Up! We are sharing all the goods.Welcome to Episode 48, where we serve up equal parts inspiration, education, and laughter! This week, we dive into what it means to be a polyvagal-informed business and how this philosophy shapes our three key pillars: Developing Awareness, Practice Shifting, and Nurturing Change. (Spoiler: these pillars are the secret sauce to our Nervous System Integration Facilitator certification!)As always, we kick things off with a life update—and yes, we touch on the U.S. election. Don’t worry, though, we keep it light and leave the soapboxes at home. But let's just say… feelings were felt!...2024-11-2939 min
Embodied Business, Inspired BrainEp 42: Resilience and the Nervous System in Work + LifeWhat is resiliency? In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of resilience—defined as the ability to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity. We share personal reflections on how we are navigating life's transitions, with a strong emphasis on the importance of making time for rest, restoration, and solitude. These moments of intentional downtime are not just about relaxation but are vital opportunities to rebuild and recharge, ensuring they can continue to face challenges with strength and grace.The conversation takes a thoughtful turn as we discuss various strategies for repairing and re...2024-08-2353 min
Embodied Business, Inspired BrainEpisode 41: Leveraging the Nervous System (NS Awareness) in Times of Challenge in High Performance EnvironmentsAs we dive into the final days of summer, Anne and Chantill share their own pause and savors of all things family, travel, plus their own nervous system statuses. Whether you’re a parent, leader, or someone seeking personal growth, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you leverage your nervous system for better outcomes. By sharing real-life experiences, we explore how understanding and regulating our nervous system can significantly impact both personal and professional spheres, ending with how having a higher level of nervous system regulation can lead to more self-compassion AND compassion for others, an...2024-08-0936 min
The LoCo ExperienceEXPERIENCE 178 | Body, Neurology, and Smart Business with Chantill Lopez, Author, Podcast Host, and Co-Founder of the Embodied Business InstituteA few weeks ago, longtime friend and local musician Max Mackey joined me in studio for a wonderfully authentic conversation (Episode 174), and afterward he mentioned that I really should have his girlfriend on my show because she’s so smart and experienced and I would just love her - and she was coming to visit in a couple weeks! And so I did - and I’m smarter for it, and glad to add another friend. The entrepreneurial journey for Chantill Lopez seems to have started with a move to Hawaii, when she and her partner went there...2024-07-292h 15
Embodied Business, Inspired BrainEp 37: Calling Bullshit on the Cost of AmbitionFeisty, fiery, and lots of friendly co-regulation. That’s what’s going on in this episode. Impassioned. Opinionated. Data-backed. Process-driven. It’s all here. Join Chantill and Anne to explore what it means to be high-performing (they don’t agree) and how to eliminate the historically patriarchal assumption that drive and ambition cost you. They explore how high performance can be navigated with grace and ease WHEN you know your nervous system, can interpret its messages accurately, and create enough space between your habituated behaviors and the way you actually want to behave. Take away...2024-06-2233 minEmbodied Business, Inspired BrainEp 32: Part 1 - Why Your 1:1 Clients Need Curriculum DesignWe’re talking about some pretty spicy stuff in these next two episodes — another 2 part series — and calling out the BIGGEST PITFALLS coaches and educators face when over personalizing their coaching and teaching. Learn more in this part 1 about how to use transformative, brain-based educational design to make sure you stay accountable to the work you’re doing and the goals your people pay you to help them achieve. Anne is also going to share with us the power of using educational design to support your clients’ intrinsic motivation and insights, while Chantill will take us down the pa...2024-03-1722 min
Embodied Business, Inspired BrainEp 29: Your Nervous System and Your BusinessIn this episode, Anne and Chantill discuss how your Nervous System can impact your business. They discuss the impact of a dysregulated nervous system on co-workers and business decisions. They discuss how inaction can be a coping mechanism in business. Some of the ways we try to regulate our nervous system and strategies for recognizing this in yourself and others. The topics include:1. How do you use co-regulation?2. Why removing yourself from the environment can help dysregulation?3. When is a good time to use self regulation?We a...2023-09-1937 min
Embodied Business, Inspired BrainEP 28: ASK AN EXPERT Interview with Chantill LopezIn this episode, Anne interviews nervous system expert Chantill Lopez. Chantill started her professional life as a journalist and quickly moved into the realm of movement education where she has stayed for more than 20 years as an entrepreneur and studio owner. Her extensive studies have led her to become one of the top experts in applying Nervous System work to movement + behavior change in the areas of education, business development, and personal growth. She is an innovator, international educator, presenter, mentor, and coach whose passion is supporting people in creating whole-person health that is sustainable across all areas of...2023-09-1244 min
Embodied Business, Inspired BrainEp 27: 3 HUGE Missed Opportunities When You Ignore the Power of Curriculum DesignIn this episode Chantill and Anne reunite to discuss the top 3 problems you will always have if you ignore the powerful Embodied and Transformative Curriculum Design that they are sharing with entrepreneurs: 1. A divisive and unmotivated team culture 2. The never-ending struggle to find and KEEP highly qualified employees/team members 3. Burnout + overwhelm when finances are down and you're working your ass offWe are excited to announce two programs that are currently open for enrollment. Our first is the Embodied Course Creation 12-Week Program. If you would like to...2023-08-2434 min
Embodied Business, Inspired BrainEp 23: Your Guide to Leveraging Embodied ExperiencesFREEBIE alert! We’ve got something extra special for you in this episode to support you in building stronger, more transformative, and potent content (no matter what it is) by leveraging embodiment and an embodied perspective. We’re going back to the beginning and digging back into what embodiment means to us (we both have a slightly different take on it), and what it might mean to you and your tangible, sellable, scalable offerings. Then once you’re done listening, click this link to grab our exclusive 6-Step Design Guide (to Skyrocket Engagement, Conversion + Course Profitability Online...2023-03-1039 min
The Pilates Goddess Podcast37. Stepping Into What's Possible with Chantill Lopez & Anne BishopIf you teach Pilates and struggle with fear and anxiety around your business, your staff, your clients, and all the things, today's longer episode is for you!The one thing I've learned in the past few years that has made the most difference in my life and my business is learning how to regulate myself and my nervous system. And, while I have many of my own tricks and tools for managing my mind, my guests today are Pilates pros who also specialize in Nervous System training.There is so much gold in this interview...2022-11-2954 min