EP8 - The Power of Touch: Rediscovering Intimacy Beyond Words
Soul Care Healing: The Podcast
Release Date: 02/27/2025
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Are you living the story you’re selling… or are you quietly faking it to keep up the façade? This one’s a little provocative, soulie, but it’s time. We’re talking about what happens when the story you’re telling the world doesn’t match the life you’re living. In this episode, I open up about ego, inauthenticity, and the sneaky ways trauma can show up in how we lead, build, and “brand” ourselves. From the wellness space to entrepreneurship, we’re unpacking how easy it is to get caught in the performance trap, and how to come home to truth instead. ...
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S3 16 Turning Trauma Experiences into Leadership Superpowers Part 2 – The Soulie Insider
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Ever wondered if the stress, burnout, or people-pleasing in your business might be your trauma talking? In this episode of The Soulie Insider, I’m sharing how trauma can quietly shape the way you lead, work, and make decisions in business, often without you even realising it. We’ll explore what’s really happening in your body when old wounds flare up as overwhelm, procrastination, or perfectionism, and how to bring yourself back into alignment when that happens. You’ll learn how to spot when your nervous system is running the show, how to transform trauma-driven reactions...
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Do you ever feel like self-doubt is running the show, even when you know deep down you’re capable? In this episode of The Soulie Insider, I’m getting real about the voice we all know too well: self-doubt. I share my own story of how it shows up for me, even as a coach, and the surprising way I shift it in the moment. You’ll learn how to spot the difference between your true voice and the echo of other people’s criticism. I’ll also guide you through a simple singing practise that calms your nervous system, steadies your heart, and helps you reclaim your confidence....
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S3 E9 Managing grief as a working woman, while holding everything else around you up – The Soulie Insider
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How do you keep parenting, leading, and showing up when grief knocks the wind out of you? In this episode of The Soulie Insider, I’m speaking straight to my high-functioning women who are holding families, businesses, and careers together while quietly carrying the weight of grief. I know what it feels like, the celebrations, the meetings, the obligations don’t stop, even when your heart is breaking. You’ll learn why honouring your grief isn’t weakness but a form of strength. I share practices that support your nervous system regulation when the waves roll in, from...
info_outlineSEASON 2, EP 8 - Intimacy: Are We F*cking it Up?
Intimacy is about so much more than physical connection—it’s about the unspoken, the seen, and the felt. In this episode, I explore the deeper layers of intimacy, from the quiet power of touch to the transformative potential of silence and mindful presence.
I share a story from a retreat in Bali, where I witnessed a couple communicate profoundly without a single word, and the lessons it taught me about connection. If you’ve ever questioned how to bridge the gap between what you feel and what you express, or how to deepen your connections, this episode offers a fresh perspective on intimacy in all its forms—beyond just the physical.
In This Episode, We Cover:
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How societal norms around touch and consent may inadvertently create barriers to authentic connection.
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Gayle's experience at a retreat in Bali, where she witnessed a couple's powerful nonverbal connection during a silent retreat.
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The transformative potential of removing language and relying on other senses to communicate.
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Exercises that involve witnessing and holding space for another person without the need for words.
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The importance of maintaining touch and physical affection with loved ones, even as they grow older and may pull away.
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How to differentiate between touch as a form of care and touch with a sexual connotation.
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Practical ways to incorporate more meaningful touch into your daily life.
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Timestamps / Chapter Markers
00:59 A Transformative Retreat in Bali
01:27 Witnessing a Couple on a Silent Retreat
03:10 The Power of Non-Verbal Communication
04:49 The Culture of Touch and Consent
06:26 An Exercise in Energetic Connection
07:28 The Societal Association of Touch with Sexuality
08:31 Bringing the Lessons Home
09:19 The Wim Hof Weekend Experience
10:21 The Discomfort of Deep Intimacy
11:06 Maintaining Touch with Children
12:02 Intimacy Education in Schools
12:24 The Physical and Emotional Impact of Hugs
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