Ep 424 Embody: Feel, Heal, and Transform Your Life through Movement with Toni Bergins
Richer Soul, Living A Life on Purpose!
Release Date: 01/10/2025
Richer Soul, Living A Life on Purpose!
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In this episode of Richer Soul, Rocky Lalvani welcomes Toni Bergins, M.Ed., an embodiment trailblazer and creator of JourneyDance. Toni shares her deeply personal journey of self-discovery, healing, and how movement transformed her life. From growing up in a household where money was a source of tension to building a holistic career path that speaks to her heart, Toni inspires us to embrace authenticity, let go of fear, and embody our true selves.
Key Takeaways:
- Transformational Power of Movement: Toni explains how movement goes beyond fitness. It’s a practice of emotional and spiritual healing, allowing people to express, release, and find clarity in their lives.
- Unpacking Money Mindsets: Growing up, Toni observed financial anxiety and arguments around money in her household. She later realized that her beliefs about scarcity and abundance needed to be reprogrammed to achieve personal and financial success.
- Following a Non-traditional Path: Despite having professional degrees, Toni chose a career in the expressive arts, defying societal expectations. She highlights the importance of following one’s passion, even if it means walking an unconventional road.
- Healing Emotional Trauma through Art: Toni emphasizes how art and movement helped her navigate emotional trauma. Her workshops and her upcoming book, Embody: Feel, Heal, and Transform Your Life through Movement, aim to offer the same healing to others.
Money Learning:
Toni grew up in a family where money was seen as a source of tension. Although her family lived an upper-middle-class life, financial worries persisted. Her father, despite being a Harvard-educated lawyer, struggled with feelings of not being successful enough. Her mother’s decision to pursue a career later in life inspired Toni’s belief in self-empowerment.
Bio:
Toni Bergins, M.Ed., is the founder of JourneyDance, a transformational movement practice. Over the past 27 years, she has been teaching at premier holistic healing centers, including the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. Toni’s mission is to help individuals feel and heal through the power of movement. Her new book, Embody, is set to release in October 2024.
Key Discussion Points:
- Childhood Financial Dynamics: Financial discussions were rare in Toni’s household but observing her parents’ relationship with money shaped her early perceptions. Her father’s entrepreneurial spirit clashed with societal expectations of success, creating a complex family dynamic around money.
- Choosing a Heart-Centered Career: Toni reflects on how she rejected the conventional paths of using her professional degrees and instead pursued her passion for dance and expressive arts. She had to overcome societal pressures and personal doubts to embrace her unique calling.
- Breaking Generational Patterns: Toni’s journey was about breaking free from the financial anxieties she inherited. She shares how working on her money mindset allowed her to achieve financial independence and thrive in her chosen career.
- Upcoming Book: Embody: Toni’s book offers a guide on using movement as a form of healing. It’s a culmination of her decades of work in the field and her personal story of transformation.
Conclusion:
Toni Bergins’ story is a testament to the power of following your heart and transforming pain into purpose. Her work reminds us that healing isn’t just an internal process—it can be a physical journey too. By listening to her inner voice and embracing her authentic path, Toni has created a life of fulfillment and financial stability, proving that success doesn’t always follow a traditional route.
Links:
Learn more at journeydance.com.
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