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Category: Somatic Embodiment

Setting Family Boundaries: The Somatic Approach to Staying Safe & Closely Connected

Your body knows when  your boundaries with First comes the sudden tightness in your chest at the family dinner table  – before the thoughts, before the words. Your body knows. Even as your aunt reaches across the table, inches from crossing that invisible line with another well-meaning but invasive question, your stomach coils into familiar knots. These aren’t just random sensations; they’re your body’s wisdom alerting you to whether or not you’ve been setting family boundaries adequately.

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Ignoring Red Flags? Listen to Body Wisdom & Avoid Being Blinded by Desire

Ignoring red flags? Tune in to your body's wisdom, and avoid heartache or time wasters. Recognize warning signs when desire clouds judgment. Have you ever yearned for something so intensely that you overlooked the subtle signs warning you it might not be right for you? Ignoring these red flags allows strong desires to cloud judgment. But we can become more attuned to our body wisdom to make the best decisions. How?

Whether it’s a relationship, a job opportunity, or a significant purchase, the allure of what we want can sometimes overpower our ability to see things clearly.

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How to Think Outside the Box — Your Primal Core Holds the Key

How to think outside the box“Isn’t it time to think outside the box?’ We’ve all heard that expression, right? But …how did you get inside the box in the first place?  …what box is everyone talking about? …and how do we think ourselves out of it? 

When you understand the answers to these questions, you’ll unlock a world of unequaled innovation. You’ll surpass your wildest expectations to become the influential leader you’ve always dreamed of being. And it all started with the development of your Primal Core…

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Embodied Business Practices: A Success Guide for Women in Business and Leadership

A Success Guide for Women in Business and Leadership. Tired of working for someone else and want to start your own practice? My Embodied Leadership training helps you focus on what works. Are you looking to grow your influence and make a deeper impact in business and life? Success isn’t just about mastering technical skills or strategies—it’s about how you show up, lead, and navigate challenges. That’s where embodied business practices come into play.

Can you relate to Amanda’s story?

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Somatic Awareness of Body Sensations Empowers You to Manage Your Emotions

"YourYour body often knows things long before your mind catches up. It remembers today’s experiences AND all of your past experiences. The Inner Fitness Challenge Tool #2 — Somatic awareness of Body Sensations — lets you listen to and learn to trust your body’s wisdom once again

One of my clients said to me,“I know how to do it; I just don’t know how to do it!” For example, you know that losing weight involves eating nutritiously, exercising, and getting restorative sleep, but you just haven’t figured out how to practice those things in your own life to create real transformation. 

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