664. Kinky Dopamine Secrets: The Neuroscience of Addiction, Pain and Pleasure - with Dr Anna Lembke
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
Release Date: 01/07/2025
665. My Four Mentors - with Mark Walsh
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
In this solo episode Mark speaks of the four people who mentored him, as well as how he mentors others now. Hear some touching personal stories & learn what mistakes to avoid. Full of experience sharing, this episode is a gem. Want to get mentored by Mark? Jump in on the opportunity below. Sign up closing January 14th: ------------------------------------------------------- Check out our for more coaching tips and our for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, Join Mark for those juicy Fancy...
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664. Kinky Dopamine Secrets: The Neuroscience of Addiction, Pain and Pleasure - with Dr Anna Lembke
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
What do kink, dopamine and addiction reveal about the human experience? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Anna Lembke, Stanford Psychiatry Professor and author of Dopamine Nation, unravels the secrets of addiction and the delicate balance between pleasure and pain. We explore topics such as the neuroscience of kink, the psychology of addictive personalities, and how contemporary issues have reshaped our culture. With thought-provoking insights, Dr. Lembke examines the hidden forces driving our behaviours - from the "drugification" of modern life to the surprising connections between shame,...
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663. Change Contagion - with Richard Boyatzis PHD
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
Author and professor Richard Boyatzis joins me on the Embodiment Coaching Podcast to discuss the deeper aspects of leadership, including why management isn't just about IQ or competencies. We dive into topics like emotional contagion, the work of Daniel Goleman, why traditional leadership training often fails, and the role of neuroscience in leadership. Richard shares insights on stress, renewal movements, play, hope, and what truly drives lasting change—whether in sobriety, weight loss, or overcoming narcissism. With his wealth of experience, this conversation is filled with wisdom and...
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662. Being an Impossible Woman - with Carolina Padilla
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
Caro, an emotional wellbeing coach, joins me to explore topics like female leadership, perfectionism, societal pressure on women, cultural influences, emotional suppression, the loss of community, and the brutal reality of modern work. We also touch on AI, practical embodied tools, the importance of 'landing,' shifting embodiment, niching, and a bit of Colombian perspective. Plus, a reminder that emotions aren’t good or bad—they’re just part of the ride. A practical and engaging chat, especially relevant for coaches. Find out more about Caro here: ...
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661. Forest Therapy, Healing & Connecting to the More-than-human World - with Amos Clifford
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
Amos Clifford joins Allison Lindsay to talk about forest therapy, what we can learn from being out in nature, adapting practices to whatever environment we find ourselves in, following our heart intelligence, earth dreamings to remember who we really are, liminal experiences, the pleasures of presence, and healing separation from self. We’re resharing this episode because it’s one of our best, and packed with timeless insights on embodiment that are still relevant today. If you missed it the first time, we think you’ll love it. Find out more about Amos here: ...
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660. Internal Family Systems - with Dr Richard Schwartz
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Therapist and founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dr. Richard Schwartz, joins me to explore the concept of “parts” and the transformative power of IFS. We discuss how every part has a positive intention, the connections to Voice Dialogue and Big Mind, and the role of “exiles” in both our personal lives and society. We also touch on the impact of COVID and much more. In addition, I take part in a deeply personal demonstration. A rich, insightful, and profoundly moving conversation. We’re resharing this episode because it’s one of our best, and packed with timeless insights on...
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659. Were You Naughty, Nice or Smart? - with Mark Walsh
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*Find a $100 GIFT below* In this Holiday episode Mark gives us the past year review of Embodiment Unlimited, highlighting the courses & podcast episodes that might be useful for you. --------------------------------------------------------- Check out our for more coaching tips and our for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, Join Mark for those juicy Fancy some ? Connect with Mark Walsh on --------------------------------------------------------- As a thanks for being a...
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658. Too Far Left? Traditionalism, New Age Myths, and Embodiment in a Shifting World - with Mark Sedgwick
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Professor Mark Sedgwick joins me for a profound exploration of Traditionalism and its many facets. We dive into the primordial and perennial traditions, unpack why humanity isn't headed for a "Star Trek" future, and discuss key concepts like Kali Yuga, Rene Guenon's influence, and the ongoing meaning crisis. Our conversation touches on Sufism, the sacred underpinnings of modernity, and the often-overlooked roles of racism, caste, and materialism. We also explore New Age beliefs, the pitfalls of ideological extremes, gender dynamics, and the contrast between exoteric and esoteric knowledge. An...
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657. Experiential Anatomy - with Leila Stuart
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Yoga therapist and experiential anatomist Leila Stuart joins me to talk embodied anatomy vs mindfulness, how it’s done, why it’s done, feet and people pleasing, sensuality, the nervous system, how we’re disembodied, posture, play, the importance of movement, koshas, and more. A great one if you love anatomy. Find out more about Leila here: ---------------------------------------------------------- With a lifelong passion for movement of all types and decades of experience as a clinical massage therapist (retired), yoga teacher and therapist (C-IAYT), Leila is a pioneer in the...
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656. Burnout, Fatigue and Long Covid - with Fiona Agombar
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* $100 OFF discount down below * Yoga therapist Fiona joins me to talk stress response, cell danger, chronic fatigue, machine culture, ME, long Covid, how to recover when exhausted, shame around rest, yoga for fatigue, hormesis vs soothing, what works for recovery and self compassion. A useful one for anyone who’s ever been frazzled! Find out more about Fiona here: YouTube channel with free resources and classes Supportive Facebook community for those with ME/CFS and Long Covid who are interested in yoga:...
info_outlineWhat do kink, dopamine and addiction reveal about the human experience? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Anna Lembke, Stanford Psychiatry Professor and author of Dopamine Nation, unravels the secrets of addiction and the delicate balance between pleasure and pain. We explore topics such as the neuroscience of kink, the psychology of addictive personalities, and how contemporary issues have reshaped our culture.
With thought-provoking insights, Dr. Lembke examines the hidden forces driving our behaviours - from the "drugification" of modern life to the surprising connections between shame, spirituality, and recovery. We delve into the psychology of craving, the lessons addicts can teach us about resilience, and practical steps anyone can take to avoid falling into dopamine traps.
This episode might challenge some of your conventional thinking (hello pain) while offering grounded, science-based advice for living a more balanced and intentional life - to make sure you get a bit of aftercare to ease the journey. It’s perfect for anyone who's curious about avoiding addictive habits and enjoys a laugh along the way. Refreshingly human and deeply inspiring for all.
Learn more about Anna here: https://www.annalembke.com/
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Anna Lembke, MD is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she is the author of more than a hundred peer-reviewed publications, has testified before the United States House of Representatives and Senate, has served as an expert witness in federal and state opioid litigation, and is an internationally recognized leader in addiction medicine treatment and education.
In 2016, she published Drug Dealer, MD – How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It’s So Hard to Stop (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2016), highlighted in the New York Times as one of the top five books to read to understand the opioid epidemic (Zuger, 2018).
Dr. Lembke appeared in the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, an unvarnished look at the impact of social media on our lives.
Her latest book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton/Penguin Random House, August 2021) was an instant New York Times and Los Angeles Times bestseller and has been translated into 35 languages. It combines the neuroscience of addiction with the wisdom of recovery to explore the problem of compulsive overconsumption in a dopamine-overloaded world.
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