666. 666 Episodes of Embodiment: Mark Gives You the Answers You've Been Asking For - with Helen Machen-Pearce
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Release Date: 01/14/2025
741. True Healing Without Quick Fixes - With Dr Kandis Lock
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I spoke with Dr. Kandis Lock about what true healing looks like in a time of quick fixes and chronic stress. We explored how naturopathic medicine approaches health through connection - between body systems, emotions, lifestyle and environment. Kandis shared insights from her clinical experience, including the patterns she sees again and again in modern illness, and why many people don’t really need more pills - they need better awareness, rhythms and rest. We also talked about working with patients who feel stuck, the limits of Western medicine, and what holistic care looks like when it’s...
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740. How Good Facilitation Changes Everything - With Myriam Hadnes
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I talk with Myriam Hadnes about what good facilitation actually looks like, and why it matters now more than ever. We cut through the jargon and compare facilitation, coaching and training, then get practical about how you create learning that sticks. Myriam and I dig into nervous system overload, psychological safety, and why embodied practices outperform information-only approaches. We also cover difficult conversations, holding space for emotion, boundary-setting, and what facilitative training looks like in an era of AI and endless content. If you run groups, teach, or coach, this...
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739. How Screens Shape Young Minds - With Ranko Ceric
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I spoke with coach, youth worker and martial arts teacher Ranko Čerić about how technology is shaping children’s lives, health and attention. We explored what happens when screens become a constant presence from early childhood, how digital habits affect brain development, and why society has been slow to treat this as a public health issue. Ranko brings a systems view, looking at how parents, schools and the tech industry each play a role in shaping the digital environment children grow up in. We also talk about attention, addiction, social learning and what a healthy relationship with...
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738. Embodiment Secrets About ADHD & Focus - With Mark Walsh & Dr Helen Machen-Pearce
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I sat down with Dr. Helen Machen-Peace to explore ADHD through an embodied lens - what it really feels like, how it shapes attention and emotion, and how practices from embodiment can help with focus and regulation. We talk about our personal experiences, the shifting understanding of ADHD, and why reframing it from “disorder” to “difference” changes everything. Helen brings insight from her clinical work, and we both share practical ways movement, awareness, and self-compassion can support people living with ADHD. A down-to-earth conversation for anyone navigating distraction,...
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737. How To Build A Business That Actually Helps People - With Carlos Saba
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I sit down with Carlos to unpack a question every founder hears but few answer well: can a business genuinely do good and still be profitable? We map the Venn diagram of purpose and profit, talk about the kinds of people who join this game, and name the bad actors who make the whole idea look naïve. Carlos explains how scalable businesses can stay grounded in meaningful value, why shareholder-first thinking often fails culture and customers, and what practical signs tell you a company is truly doing good rather than selling a story. Expect concrete examples, a critique of easy metrics, and a...
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736. 8 Years Of The Embodiment Coaching Podcast!
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It's the Embodiment Coaching Podcast's birthday! After 8 years of the podcast, we're re-releasing the first ever episode with an intro from Mark looking back at the over 700 episodes so far. Listen for a thorough description of what embodiment is and is not; where it comes from, and Mark's own embodied story through addiction, aikido, war zones and taking the work to business. ----------------------------------------------- As a special gift for you, our loyal listeners, we are offering $1200 off our flagship course, the Certificate of Embodiment Coaching when you use code: CEC25PODCAST...
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735. No-Nonsense Coaching That Cuts Through Excuses - With Michael Serwa
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I sat down with Michael Serwa, probably one of Britain’s best-known no-nonsense coaches, to talk about what really makes a coach effective. Michael has built a reputation for his straight-talking style, and in this conversation he shares why honesty, directness, and cutting through excuses matter more than fancy tools or techniques. We explore his own journey from growing up in Poland to coaching London’s high achievers, what separates great coaches from the rest, and why being liked isn’t always the point of coaching. Michael’s approach is refreshing, challenging, and full of insights...
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734. Why We Are So Polarized and What Can Heal It - With Miles Kessler
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I sat down again with Miles Kessler, an old friend and long-time aikido and meditation teacher, to explore the urgent issue of polarization. We talk about why societies feel more divided than ever, how conflict shows up in the body and mind, and what we can learn from years of aikido, meditation, and peace-building projects in places like Cyprus and the Middle East. Miles brings deep wisdom from his work in conflict zones and spiritual practice, and we reflect on the tools that actually help people stay open in the face of division. We also touch on burnout, the limits of dialogue, and why...
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733. Breaking Free from People Pleasing - With Mark Walsh
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I explore why people pleasing isn’t just a personality quirk, but often an anxiety pattern rooted in the body. We look at how posture, facial expressions, and attentional habits keep us stuck in trying to make others happy at our own expense. I share practical embodied practices for breaking the cycle - from mindfulness check-ins to centering, from small “micro-poses” to larger embodied experiments. We talk about boundaries, authority, self-care, and how to take up space in a way that feels authentic rather than forced. If you’ve ever struggled with saying no, apologising too much, or...
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Join our free training event on how to tackle trauma and a disregulated nervous systems. Running from September 9th-11th, it will feature powerful practices and give you a simple plan you can use immediately. ----------------------------------------------- As a special gift for you, our loyal listeners, we are offering $1200 off our flagship course, the Certificate of Embodiment Coaching when you use code: CEC25PODCAST More info here: ----------------------------------------------- Check out our for more coaching tips and our for full episode videos Uplevel...
info_outlineFor our 666th episode (who knew I had that much to say?), we turned the mic back to you with a special listener Q&A. You asked – I listened, I answered.
My work auntie and absolute angel, Helen Machen-Pearce, helped me wrangle your questions from social media and email. I tackled them head-on with my usual mix of straight talk, humour, and practical advice. A rare chance to speak directly with the people who bring this podcast to life – and I loved it.
If you think there's a question we didn't answer, email [email protected] titled "Podcast Q&A" with your burning desires and we'll save it for another episode.
Join us for the FREE Embodiment Festival mentioned in this episode - it's running until Thursday 16th January with free replays.
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After a 25-year career as a doctor in the National Health Service, Helen retired as a consultant psychiatrist in 2017 due to health challenges. Initially, she struggled with pain, fatigue, and a sense of uncertainty about how to help herself. With a lifelong interest in yoga, she deepened her practice, completing various teacher trainings, including with Swami Vidyanand, Kristine Weber of Subtle Yoga, and additional courses in Spiritual Coaching and Embodiment Coaching.
Since retiring, Helen has channeled her passion into holistic wellness, focusing on yoga, embodiment, and building resilience. She specializes in working with people experiencing persistent health issues, pain, fatigue, and burnout, offering a blend of yoga, meditation, education, and embodiment practices. Her sessions are designed to promote nervous system resilience and are accessible for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Through her work, Helen fosters a supportive community and deep, mindful connection.
Find out more about Helen's incredible work and free resources here: About YogaRogueUK
Check out her fantastic library on Poly Vagal Theory: Polyvagal Theory Chunks on Vimeo
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