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My InnermissionUn-Learning Diet Culture and Building Body Trust with Jess WoodIn this episode, I talk with Jess Wood, emerging coach with Body Trust, who faced her own struggles with diet culture and disordered eating. Jess is currently working on certification through Body Trust to help others unlearn the rules of diet culture, reawaken connection with their bodies, to embrace empowerment and body liberation. In our conversation we defined what is meant by diet culture, how diet culture limits and restricts our potential, how to embrace body liberation, and what unlearning diet culture means and what it can yield. Some highlights (with timestamps) from our conversation:5:30...
2025-05-2830 minMy InnermissionRemembering our Masculine and Feminine Energy with Sarah PoetIn this episode, I interviewed coach and consultant, Sarah Poet M.Ed, to talk about her work on "Sacred Remembering". In our conversation, Sarah unpacks the power and importance of the masculine and feminine energy (innate in all of us) and what it means to remember and honor this energy to be our fullest selves.Sarah brings insights into leadership, relationship, and sustainability, and how the remembering the sacred masculine and feminine allows us to find balance, energy, and flow in our personal relationships and professional experiences.Support the show
2025-02-0339 minMy InnermissionCultivating Somatic Wisdom with Caitlin ClarkeIn this podcast, somatic coach Caitlin Clarke and I talk about her journey into somatics, how somatics invites us into a new way of experiencing and knowing, and what the somatic opportunites of the new year offer us. Caitlin was my original somatic coach and through this interview we both share how our own somatic journeys shaped our coaching development, and how our continued somatic practices and understanding support us. We also explore the roots of somatic practice, and honor both the indigenous cultures and natural teachers that have anchored the field of somatics.Beyond Caitlin's extensive...
2025-01-1733 minMy InnermissionA New Innermission: My Journey into SomaticsMy previous work on the podcast was about cognitive processing and intellectual reflection during moments of transition. But when I went through my latest life transition, losing my mom, I realized that there were just some journeys that my brain wasn't my best guide. By getting curious about the world of somatics, I found a way to bring my full self--head, heart, and hara (or gut intuition) into my process. Along the way I learned some essential practices, found some long sought after answers, and found truly embodied transformation that led to long-lasting change in my life. Join me...
2024-10-0115 minMy InnermissionUnlocking the Power of Dreams with Gwen GordonThis episode of My Innermission focuses on the amazing work of Gwen Gordon, whose work encompasses the power of play and unlocking the power of dreams. Gwen's work on helping to unlock the messages and magic of our unconscious lives, helps us make sense individually and collectively of transitions in our lives and our world. In our conversation we discuss:How does dreamwork work?Why are dream groups more helpful in helping us unlock the messages of our dreams?How can dreams help us make sense of the trauma and grief of this moment as we look forward?
2021-04-1651 minMy InnermissionResilience and Recovery with Anna SwitzerIn this episode, I invited Anna Switzer, author of License to Learn, to return to the podcast and share thoughts on transition one year into the pandemic. I interviewed Anna a year ago when the pandemic first caused shutdowns. Now, a year later, we talk about how the pandemic and the learning from this past year has led us all to a transition opportunity. We revisit Anna's book and think more about how our known zones, learning zones, and panic zones have changed, and how to look to building resilience and recovery in order to unlock the Gift Zone...
2021-04-0139 minMy InnermissionHonoring the Neutral Zone of Transition with Colleen StanevichBig changes in life often make us focus on what we are giving up or gaining and then we want to jump right into what is next--but what lies in between? This week I highlight the transition process from William Bridges in his book Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes and focus on the neutral zone. In this episode I discuss:What is the neutral zone and why is it a necessary part of transitions?How do we step into the neutral zone with intention and not rush the process?Why is the neutral zone particularly important in...
2021-03-2510 minMy InnermissionSaying Yes to Your Career Change with April HattoriWhat do want to be when you grow up? It's a question we ask kids all the time, but for many of us, we might have several different jobs or careers in our lifetime. In this episode, April Hattori from Yes2Next joins me to talk about her career transition which took her from New York to Las Vegas and from the field of communications into personal training and fitness. In this interview we discuss:What guides you in making a career transition?How can you begin the process of changing careers without making it an all or...
2021-03-0925 minMy InnermissionParenting a Parent with Dementia with Shoshawna RainwaterWhen people in our lives experience cognitive changes and dementia, there are abundant transitions for the the loved one experiencing dementia as well as the caregiver. In this honest and real interview with Shoshawna Rainwater, with Rainwater Consulting, we talk about her experience working with families experiencing dementia, but also her personal experience caring for a loved one with dementia. We discuss: What is dementia and what are some of the stages of dementia? What are some of the guiding principles to care for someone experiencing dementia to maintain their dignity and humanity? How can care givers hono...
2021-02-1742 minMy InnermissionThe Dynamic Transition of DivorceDivorce. It's a hard subject and a transition that has so many complexities. On this episode, I talk with Heather Candelaria and Theresa Kleinlein with DIV/VY The Divorce Agency about the hard lessons they learned in their own divorces and how that helped them create their business to support people facing the financial, emotional, and custodial challenges of divorce. We discuss:What makes divorce such a multi-faceted challenging time and what are the common blindspots that people have when getting divorced?How can people collect information proactively to help them make proactive decisions that help support the...
2021-02-1143 minMy InnermissionRecognizing our Roles with Colleen StanevichWhen we are in transition, we may think that we are merely changing jobs, or changing responsibilities, but we may not always stop to really consider how the roles we play shape how we see ourselves. We also might not examine how a change in one role may impact another role in our lives. In this podcast, I recap the strategies we have learned from interviews in the first part of Season 2, and then look ahead to examining the roles we play as part of our transition. I give examples of how leaving my job led me to ask...
2021-02-0217 minMy InnermissionFinding the Opportunity of Transition with Dr. Felicia LeeWhen change happens it can feel challenging, complex, and overwhelming. But what happens if we can recognize the opportunity to just be in the moment of transition and explore our somatic reactions, our approaches to self-regulation, and really listen to ourselves for what comes next. In this interview with Dr. Felicia Lee, from Campana Leadership Group, we talk about her own change story, how just "getting through" doesn't always help you see the opportunity of change, and how to better appreciate the journey of your self. We discuss: How can transitions, even hard ones, can be opportunities?Ho...
2021-01-2743 minMy InnermissionThe Wisdom of Transition with Cheryl BenedictProfessional change can be as extreme as leaving a job or retiring from a career, but it also can be seemingly subtle like transitioning back from vacation, or transitioning between communicating with different people at work. This week I get to interview author Cheryl Benedict to discuss the phases of transition in our professional lives and how we can take time to really understand those changes, how they impact us, and how we can move through the in-between zone to arrive at transformation on the other side. Cheryl's new book The Wisdom of Transition outlines 8 different types of...
2021-01-2041 minMy InnermissionContagious Vulnerability with Kate GreerHow can we peel back the layers of who we are to get real and get vulnerable about ourselves, our needs, each other, and what we want out of life. Kate Greer, a Vulnerability Doula and Creatrix helps others cultivate their own vulnerability and find deeper connection with themselves, each other and the natural world. In our conversation we discuss:What is contagious vulnerability and why is it more important than ever in our world?How does a vulnerability doula support deeper vulnerability?How can we sit in vulnerable discomfort and still embrace joy?If you want...
2021-01-1242 minMy InnermissionInvestigating Identity with Colleen StanevichWelcome to 2021! As we kick off the new year, learning from last year, looking ahead to changes we seek to make, we often set resolutions or intentions for ourselves. But along with setting our goals, we have to honor the change process and start with our identity. What do we know about ourselves and our beliefs? If we use inquiry to lead us into self-reflection, we can start meeting our resolutions with greater clarity and self-awareness. Consider:How does your core identity (e.g. race, religion, language, ability, gender, age, class, sexual orientation) shape how you approach c...
2021-01-0417 minMy InnermissionReflecting on Relationships and Self-Care with Ben LotsteinWhat has 2020 taught us about the complexities of our relationships and what have we learned about what self-care looks like? In this conversation with therapist Ben Lotstein, we discuss how we can approach change in our relationships and how we can make change in our individual lives that promotes greater balance, self-awareness, and intention in our lives. In our interview, we discuss:How can distance and self-care strengthen our relationships?What questions can we ask ourselves and how can we use our somatic sense to elevate our awareness to make change?What are the first steps we can...
2020-12-2348 minMy InnermissionStepping into Greater Social Activism with Dinah Becton-ConsuegraMaking a professional change is a common transition, but when Dinah Becton-Consuegra made her professional shift it was to center racial social activism to an even greater extent in her life. In this interview, Dinah explains why she felt compelled to take up racial social justice as her profession, not just a personal endeavor. She currently serves as the Chief of Staff and Learning at the Kapor Center. She also explains why all of us and how all of us can step into greater racial social activism. We talk about the importance of bringing greater social justice to the B...
2020-12-1637 minMy InnermissionComing to Terms with Addiction with Laura Cook Boldt on her book Unraveled: A Mother and Son Story of Addiction and RedemptionAddressing addiction is a difficult but essential change for a healthier life, but what if you are a witness to a loved one's addiction? In this interview with Laura Cook Boldt, author of Unraveled: A Mother and Son Story of Addiction and Redemption, we discuss her own journey to sobriety and her experience as a mother witnessing her son's addiction and path to sobriety. Laura provides an honest, vulnerable, and at times, humorous look at what it means to come to terms with addiction and how we can help ourselves and others' in productive ways. We discuss: How ca...
2020-12-0942 minMy InnermissionMoving Towards Greater Mental Wellness and Longevity with Dr. Nicole MarcioneSometimes we identify a need for change for our mental wellness, or to promote a healthier, happier life. But how do we take the first steps towards greater mental wellness? In this conversation with Dr. Nicole Marcione, who is a Gerontologist, Biokinesiologist, Body-Brain Longevity Advisor, and Pilates Instructor, she helps people reach greater mental wellness through her Four Pillars. We discuss:What are the Four Pillars of Mental Wellness and Longevity?What are high leverage practices to begin making change for greater health?Why, even in 2020, is it essential that we find ways to tend to our m...
2020-11-3059 minMy InnermissionLeading with Empathy with Liesel MertesWe all have been aware or experienced disruptive life events--and 2020 has been a collective disruptive life event for many of us. How can we better meet the grief and trauma of disruptive life events? How can we support each other as others experience them? This week I got the chance to speak with Workplace Empathy Advocate, Liesel Mertes about her own experience with loss and how she supports organizations in considering their own practices around empathy. In our conversation we'll discuss:What defines a disruptive life event and what is helpful in supporting someone through a disruptive life e...
2020-11-1534 minMy InnermissionReconciling our Relationship with Money with LeAndra FosterWhen we are contemplating taking a risk or making a change, our fear about the financial risks can hold us back. But what would it mean if we could unpack our relationship with money to find the root of our fear, so we can step into change with greater confidence? In this conversation with financial coach LeAndra Foster we explore how her own journey in understanding her relationship with money led to her own professional growth and helped her identify tools to help others.We'll discuss:Why is money too often associated with our sense of self...
2020-11-0919 minMy InnermissionHalloween Special: Your Alter Ego and the ImposterHalloween is just around the corner and as a nod to the holiday of costumes, I wanted to focus on Imposter syndrome, that pesky notion that we aren't good enough, aren't unique enough, or aren't qualified enough to do something. Often this imposter syndrome holds us back from taking risks or stepping into new challenges with confidence.On today's show, I talk about combating Imposter Syndrome by creating an Alter Ego. Using techniques and approaches from my own leadership work and Todd Herman's book, The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life, I...
2020-10-2710 minMy InnermissionFinding our License to Learn with Anna SwitzerWe use the phrase, "stepping outside our comfort zone" to describe challenging and new experiences. Being outside our comfort zone can help us grow, but only if we are ready to step into the unknown. In this conversation with author Anna Switzer, we'll discuss her own Innermission that pushed her outside her comfort zone, and how we can embrace the discomfort that comes with self-awareness and new experiences.We'll discuss:What do we need to move outside our comfort zone in a productive way?How do the variables of time and space help us step outside our...
2020-10-2121 minMy InnermissionTraining for Life with Cassye DelphyMost people know physical fitness and nutrition are essential for health, but what if we considered how to approach food as medicine and fitness as training for the rest of our lives. In this interview with Cassye Delphy, owner of 43fitness, we discuss how fitness and nutrition have changed Cassye's life, as well as how she helps others live healthier, more active lives. We'll discuss:What does it mean to train for life?How does our overall fitness support our emotional, social, and mental health as we age?How can listening to our bodies guide our nutrition choices?
2020-10-1430 minMy InnermissionThe Enneagram and Self-Awareness with Cyndi GueswelThe Enneagram is a map to the drivers and the focus areas in your life. In this interview with Cyndi Gueswel, a coach and consultant with Only to Grow, she explains how the Enneagram can promote greater self-awareness and clarity to our shadow sides and what we are striving for. She also explains what a powerful resource the Enneagram can be to promote greater compassion between people and teams. We'll discuss:What is the Enneagram and how is it used?How do people figure out their type on the Enneagram?How does the Enneagram help people with their...
2020-10-0630 minMy InnermissionSelf-Reflection on My Innermission with Colleen StanevichBefore I jump into interviews with other folks who have been through their own change process, this episode is a self-reflection on my own change process, what I learned and what strategies I learned. If the goal of My Innermission is honest conversation about how challenging change can be, but how we can learn more about ourselves and move into the second act of life, then it is time to tell the behind-the-scenes of My Innermission.Support the show
2020-09-2917 minMy InnermissionIntroduction to My InnermissionWhat is an Innermission? It is a chance to be intentional in a moment of change--to reflect, to question, and to sit in the discomfort as you figure out what's next. This introduction to the podcast helps define the idea behind My Innermission, how it has changed, and how it hopes to support others who are experiencing change in their lives. Whether you are facing personal, professional, relationship, physical, or the multitude of change that surrounds us in 2020, this podcast provides honest conversation, relatable stories, and applicable strategies to help others move through the change process in their own...
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