The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
A twice-weekly conversational offering for coaches, embodiment teachers and anyone who sees the body as more than a hunk of meat. Embodiment Unlimited hosts Mark Walsh, Karin Van Maan and Christina Dohr interview leaders and innovators from embodied disciplines. Mindfulness, trauma therapy, martial arts, meditation, somatics, yoga, and movement practices generally, are all discussed, with educators, academics and experts from around the world. The flavour is usually light-hearted and practical. www.embodimentunlimited.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfgLCTiNzVpIeL_j7Icxh8w https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/ Certificate of Embodiment Coaching course : https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/
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661. Forest Therapy, Healing & Connecting to the More-than-human World - with Amos Clifford
12/26/2024
661. Forest Therapy, Healing & Connecting to the More-than-human World - with Amos Clifford
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: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- M. Amos Clifford is the founder of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, an organization leading the movement to integrate nature and forest therapies into health care, education, and land management systems. He has been a student of Buddhist philosophy for over twenty years and is the founder of Sky Creek Dharma Center in Chico, California. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 loyal listener, we're sharing a cheeky discount code for $100 OFF our most popular Certification of Embodiment Coaching course: CEC100PODCAST More info here:
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660. Internal Family Systems - with Dr Richard Schwartz
12/24/2024
660. Internal Family Systems - with Dr Richard Schwartz
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 embodiment that are still relevant today. If you missed it the first time, we think you’ll love it. Learn more about Richard here: -------------------------------- Richard Schwartz began his career as a systemic family therapist and an academic. Grounded in systems thinking, Dr. Schwartz developed Internal Family Systems (IFS) in response to clients’ descriptions of various parts within themselves. A featured speaker for national professional organizations, Dr. Schwartz has published many books and over fifty articles about IFS. -------------------------------- 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 loyal listener, we're sharing a cheeky discount code for $100 OFF our most popular Certification of Embodiment Coaching course: CEC100PODCAST More info here:
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659. Were You Naughty, Nice or Smart? - with Mark Walsh
12/19/2024
659. Were You Naughty, Nice or Smart? - with Mark Walsh
*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 loyal listener, we're sharing a cheeky discount code for $100 OFF our most popular Certification of Embodiment Coaching course: CEC100PODCAST More info here:
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658. Too Far Left? Traditionalism, New Age Myths, and Embodiment in a Shifting World - with Mark Sedgwick
12/17/2024
658. Too Far Left? Traditionalism, New Age Myths, and Embodiment in a Shifting World - with Mark Sedgwick
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 in-depth, illuminating conversation that challenges modern assumptions. Find out more about Mark Sedgwick here: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark Sedgwick is a professor of Arab and Islamic Studies in the department for the Study of Religion in the School of Culture and Society at Aarhus University, Denmark. He trained as a historian at the Universities of and , and taught for many years at the . At Aarhus, he is the coordinator of the . He is also the chair of the and president of the . Mark's research focuses on junctions for the transfer of religions and traditions in the late pre-modern and modern periods. His most recent book is (London: Pelican; New York: Oxford University Press, 2023). See the YouTube video . --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 loyal listener, we're sharing a cheeky discount code for $100 OFF our most popular Certification of Embodiment Coaching course: CEC100PODCAST More info here:
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657. Experiential Anatomy - with Leila Stuart
12/16/2024
657. Experiential Anatomy - with Leila Stuart
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 field of embodied movement education. She artfully synthesizes experiential anatomy, somatic repatterning and embodiment of deep yogic teachings as pathways to whole person healing. Leila is the author of Pathways to a Centered Body with Donna Farhi and Experiential Anatomy, Therapeutic Applications of Embodied Movement and Awareness. Leila lives near Vancouver, BC and teaches in Canada and internationally. ---------------------------------------------------------- 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 loyal listener, we're sharing a cheeky discount code for $100 OFF our most popular Certification of Embodiment Coaching course: CEC100PODCAST More info here:
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656. Burnout, Fatigue and Long Covid - with Fiona Agombar
12/10/2024
656. Burnout, Fatigue and Long Covid - with Fiona Agombar
* $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: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fiona Agombar is an author and yoga therapist in the Viniyoga Tradition. She is accredited as an advanced teacher with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY). Fiona is passionate about changing attitudes to those with fatigue conditions and describes herself as a Rest Activist. She specialises in teaching yoga for CFS/ME, Burnout, stress and long-Covid and has set up teaching modules on stress and fatigue for Yoga Campus together with CPD training for the BWY. Fiona was a key speaker for Global Yoga Therapy Day in August 2020 and a speaker at the Wellness After Covid Symposium in May 2021. In March 2021 she contributed to the British Council of Yoga Therapy on guidelines for teaching those with long-Covid. She runs successful training for teachers on Burnout, CFS and Long-Covid with Sarah Ryan through Yoga Teachers Forum. She is the author of Beat Fatigue with Yoga (Cherry Red Books) and Yoga Therapy for Stress, Burnout and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Singing Dragon). Fiona has written a book on Long Covid and fatigue with Nadyne McKie Breathe, Rest Recover which was just published in November 2024 by Singing Dragon. She runs weekly Zoom classes for those with burnout and fatigue, payable by donation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get $100 OFF our CEC course - use the code CEC100PODCAST on Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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655. Psychology is for Girls - With Ryan Hartley
12/05/2024
655. Psychology is for Girls - With Ryan Hartley
Founder of "Always Better than Yesterday" & a podcast host Ryan joins me to talk Men vs Women, John Gray, language games, cultures of life and death, cascading care, what women are seeking, Peter Pan, masculine archetypes, leadership, faith, embodied spirituality, we all worship, the split in psychology, and more. This one may be provocative, if you don’t like the truth :-) Learn more about Ryan here: ---------------------------------------------------- Ryan is the founder and heart & mind behind Always Better than Yesterday - the UK's leading heart-centred leadership coaching & consultancy. He is a heart-centred coach, consultant and community leader. He is also the host of the . Ryan is a Father of two and Husband to one. ---------------------------------------------------- Get $100 OFF our CEC course - use the code CEC100PODCAST on Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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654. What Can I Do? - with Dr.Roger Walsh
12/03/2024
654. What Can I Do? - with Dr.Roger Walsh
Authour & teacher Dr. Roger Walsh joins me to talk about times of crisis, the meta crisis, social media, Nietzsche, meaning, Matt Walsh, Keith Martin Smith, balance, what we feel called to do, insignificance, wisdom questions, how we respond to threat, the risks of ideals, ethics, and the power of the stop. A deep one. Learn more about Dr.Roger Walsh here: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Roger Walsh MD, Ph.D. DHL is a professor emeritus of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology at the University of California, whose research focuses on topics such as meditation, psychological wellbeing, wisdom, and the psychological roots of our global crisis. His books include Essential Spirituality as well as The World of Shamanism, and his research and writings have received over twenty national and international awards. He is a student and researcher of contemplative practices, an authorized lama in Tibetan Buddhism, and cohost of the podcast Deep Transformation: Self-Society-Spirit with listeners in over 170 countries, . His more curious careers include having been a circus acrobat, and having had an extremely brief and unsuccessful career as a standup comedian. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Get $100 OFF our CEC course - use the code CEC100PODCAST on Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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652. How to Coach with The Body for Experienced Coaches - with Mark Walsh
11/26/2024
652. How to Coach with The Body for Experienced Coaches - with Mark Walsh
*Get $100 OFF with code CEC100PODCAST* In this solo episode Mark condenses 20 years of embodiment coaching experience into 20 minutes. He covers the following topics: Clear definitions Avoiding hippie language Self-awareness Our own practices Centring Practicing a lot (face to face) The cultural side PPP Rhythm Trauma awareness Bonus: Mistakes to avoid. A real condensation of Mark's life’s work. ----------------------------------------- Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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651. Trauma Politics - with Steven Hoskinson
11/21/2024
651. Trauma Politics - with Steven Hoskinson
* $100 OFF discount down below * Trauma expert Steven joins me to tell us what heals trauma, talk about the trauma guru, Peter Levine, positive “analogues” to trauma, modulation, rhymes, dissociation, post trauma growth, rewilding, the weaponisation of trauma, Trump, aikido, and Mediterranean trauma teaching! An informed and relevant one. Learn more about Steven here: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steven Hoskinson is an author and teacher in Post-Trauma Growth. He founded Organic Intelligence® (OI™) and has trained thousands of therapists, coaches and helping professionals worldwide. Steven has been Adjunct Faculty for JFK School of Psychology at National University, Steering Committee for the International Transformational Resilience Coalition, Advisory Board Member for The Trauma Foundation, former Senior International Instructor for the SE® Trauma Institute, and has presented at professional conferences worldwide. Dedicated to empowering healers and teachers, he has created a host of programs for Post-Trauma Growth, including the OI Coach Certification program, the End of Trauma™ Course for personal resilience, and The End of Trauma Podcast. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get $100 OFF our CEC course - use the code CEC100PODCAST on Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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650. Become a Certified Coach - with Christina Dohr
11/19/2024
650. Become a Certified Coach - with Christina Dohr
Embodiment coach trainer Christina joins me to discuss what makes a great embodiment coach, certification, modern life, breathwork, Wim Hof, nervous system health, over-analysis, embodiment and culture, immersion, the dark future, contact improv, CEC and more. A really lovely embodiment geek out. Here's the course Christina teaches on - CEC: Find out more about Christina here: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Christina is an Embodiment Coach, Somatic Educator, a passionate dancer & relationship stewardess. Her mission is to bring you back to your body and establish the best relationship you could possibly have with yourself and others. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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649. Breath is God - with Petri Berndtson
11/14/2024
649. Breath is God - with Petri Berndtson
Breath philosopher Petri rejoins me to talk salt, elemental philosophy, Bachelard, is philosophy back, the trust issues, why philosophy is fashionable, shouting over each other, trust, breath and purpose, Descartes, breath as life, respiratory religion, phenomenology, breath and powerlifting, intimacy, sleep, Socratic enquiry and coaching. A deep and pleasurable one! Find out more about Petri here: and and ------------------------------------------------------------------ Petri Berndtson (PhD) is a respiratory philosopher, researcher, entrepreneur and wellness coach. His PhD thesis in the field of philosophy (University of Jyväskylä 2018) examined phenomenology of breathing. Together with Professor Lenart Škof, Petri coedited the world's first anthology on philosophy of breathing, Atmospheres of Breathing (SUNY Press 2018). Petri's first book was published in 2023. Petri is an inspiring lecturer and workshop leader. He works as a philosophy researcher at the Science and Research Center Koper (Slovenia) and taught philosophy for many years at the Lahti University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and theTrondheim Academy of Fine Arts (Norway). You can book appointments at Petri's philosophical practice (Socratic dialogue, philosophical therapy, thinking skills and philosophical analysis of the world view), as well as meditation guidance and breathwork coaching. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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648. Embodiment In The Workplace - with Tami Simon (from TEC)
11/12/2024
648. Embodiment In The Workplace - with Tami Simon (from TEC)
In this interview from The Embodiment Conference 2020, Tami Simon will speak about staying grounded in the midst of stress & triggers at work. Find out more about Tami here: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tami Simon founded Sounds True in 1985 as a multimedia publishing house with a mission to disseminate spiritual wisdom. She has dedicated her life to transformational learning and accelerating spiritual awakening in the world. Tami hosts a popular weekly podcast called Insights at the Edge, where she interviews many of today’s leading teachers and luminaries. She lives with her wife, Julie M. Kramer, and their two spoodles, Raspberry and Bula, in Boulder, Colorado. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get coached for free TODAY & in the next couple days at this event: Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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647. Mindfulness, Meaning & Cancer - with Trish Bartley
11/07/2024
647. Mindfulness, Meaning & Cancer - with Trish Bartley
Mindfulness and cancer teacher Trish joins me to talk about uncertainty, fear, what helps people, miraculous claims, placebo, vicarious trauma, humour, cancer as a wake-up, meaning, intention, Being Mortal, bodily betrayal, mindfulness as a fashion, Grace and Grit, and what she’s learnt over the years. A really touching one. Learn more about Trish here: -------------------------------------------------------- Trish is a senior UK mindfulness teacher trainer and has been involved in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) since the beginning. She has a particular interest in mindfulness and cancer and has published two books – "MBCT for Cancer (Bartley, 2012)", a handbook for teachers, and "Mindfulness – A Kindly Approach to Being with Cancer" (Bartley, 2017), for people with cancer themselves. Trish also has a special interest in groups. She offers training in mindful groupwork and co-authored "Teaching Mindfulness-Based Groups" (Bartley & Griffith, 2022). She is a founding member of the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice (CMRP) at Bangor University / Mindfulness Network, and is a guest trainer for the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (OMF). She also leads retreats, workshops and webinars in Europe and sometimes further afield. -------------------------------------------------------- Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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646. Live Coaching Demos - with Mark Walsh
11/05/2024
646. Live Coaching Demos - with Mark Walsh
In this episode Mark Walsh is coaching several people live - the best way for you to observe how embodiment coaching actually happens. And you can learn how to do that yourself on the CEC course -> learn more here:
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645. Masculinity & Attachment - with Adam Lane Smith
10/31/2024
645. Masculinity & Attachment - with Adam Lane Smith
The attachment specialist Adam joins me to talk young men’s dating, what masculinity is, service to others, protection and provision, why not follow Andrew Tate’s dating advice, role models, spiritual holding, the connection between fathers and spirituality, being into attachment before it was cool, EMDR, red flags for attachment disorders, boundaries, why feelings don’t really matter, the politics of psychology, and why we need corporations out of therapy. A hugely important one for all of us. Find out more about Adam here: ----------------------------------------------------------------- With an unwavering belief in the transformative power of secure attachment to help right many social ills facing the modern world, Adam has amassed a dedicated following of over 550,000 on social media. Together, they're rewriting the belief about how human connection is supposed to function. Adam teaches honesty, direct communication, clear boundaries, measurable levels of trust, and other means of building secure and healthy relationships. Drawing from his wealth of clinical experience and personal insight, Adam offers a unique perspective on the essential role of attachment in our lives. His engaging podcast episodes on the "I Wish You Knew" podcast and his online presentations during livestreams and recorded video media have inspired individuals, couples, and families around the world to embrace the journey of repairing their relationships and fostering secure attachments. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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644. Trauma, Health and Love - with Cathleen King
10/29/2024
644. Trauma, Health and Love - with Cathleen King
Neuroscience and trauma educator Dr Cathleen King joins me to talk about her journey through ill health, vagus nerve retaining, cell danger response, nervous system education, the danger of social media tools, Deb Dana, Huberman, Irene Lyon, trauma and intimacy, making money, vicarious trauma, victimhood, leftist politics, polarity, trust, and more. A useful, wise and fun one with a kindred spirit. Find out more about Dr.King here: Join our trauma course starting THIS week: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cathleen was a pioneer in the brain-body field by launching the first top-down brain retraining + bottom-up somatic and vagus nerve healing program titled “Creating Calm”.
In 2020 she launched the first Primal Trust™ Mentorship pilot program to incorporate trauma healing practices into her neuroplasticity work. Since then Primal TrustTM has expanded beyond being simply a program and has become a movement and a paradigm shift, igniting self-healing across the globe as people reclaim their inner superpowers to self-regulate their own biology and reconnect with their true nature. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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643. Announcement - Podcast Name Change
10/29/2024
643. Announcement - Podcast Name Change
Why the change? Because this podcast is for coaches mainly. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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642. Trans, Bullshit & Philosophy - with Stephen Law
10/24/2024
642. Trans, Bullshit & Philosophy - with Stephen Law
Oxford philosopher, teacher and authour Stephen joins me to talk about bullshitting his way into university, Plato, AI, theory of mind, the chasm between people, Wittgenstein, trans, how words work, Kripke, Frankfurtian BS, the epistemological crisis, belief investment and what not to believe. A deep one to think about. Find out more about Stephen here: ----------------------------------------------------------------- Stephen Law is an Oxford-based philosopher and author, including many introductory philosophy books. Before becoming an academic, he worked as a postman. He was asked to leave school and has no "A" Levels. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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641. Body Language Lies - with An Gaiser
10/22/2024
641. Body Language Lies - with An Gaiser
Forensic behavioural expert and ex spy An, joins me to talk about why people commit crime, morality, micro-expressions, lie detection, common body language misunderstandings, fight flight freeze friend, honey traps, interview tips, what kind of people are spies, being a yogi, boundaries, intuition, ethics in the business world and more. A really fascinating one. Find out more about An here: --------------------------------------------------------------- An Gaiser has a background in social work and began her career as a probation officer. Now she is an expert non-verbal profiler, investigative interviewer, trainer, and coach. As a super-specialist, she has extensive experience with complex and in-depth interview situations in both the commercial and security domains. She applies validated scientific tools to achieve optimal results. In 2021, An decided to go in a different direction and start her own consulting firm - An Gaiser Consultancy. An’s expertise is specifically interesting for HR and screening programs, insider risk programs, and topics within change management. She also offers (customized) training and coaching programs. Additionally, she offers services in the areas of profiling, behavioral assessment, and business intelligence ("scripting" during sales and negotiations). --------------------------------------------------------------- Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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640. Finding Radical Wholeness - with Ken Wilber
10/17/2024
640. Finding Radical Wholeness - with Ken Wilber
Integral theorist, writer and philosopher Ken Wilber joins me to talk about the meaning of life, woke culture, culture wars, the spiritual conveyer belt, “waking up” vs “growing up”, how to raise your level of development, “spiritual but not religious”, Plato, Voodoo, Russell Brand, Jordan Peterson, the meaning crisis, intelligences, therapy and shadow, Esalen Institute, weight-lifting, mindfulness, non-duality, his own satori, tantra, what he’s gotten wrong over the years, Grace and Grit, and his election prediction. A wonderful snapshot of his work. Find out more about Ken here: --------------------------------------------------------- Ken Wilber, a visionary thinker of inspired genius, is the developer of an “integral theory of everything” that embraces the truths of all the world’s great spiritual, scientific, and philosophical traditions. He is the most widely translated academic writer in America, with 25 books translated into some 30 foreign languages. Ken Wilber currently lives in Denver, Colorado, and is still active as a philosopher, author, and teacher, with all of his major publications still in print. -------------------------------------------------------- Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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639. Trump, Space AIDS and Smashing AI - with Robbie Carlton
10/15/2024
639. Trump, Space AIDS and Smashing AI - with Robbie Carlton
Writer and podcaster joins me to talk relational meditation, integral theory, the meaning crisis, what is good, Conan, USA vs Italy vs UK, left and right politics, AI, consciousness, theory of mind, soulless art. A deep, fast, fun one. Find out more about Robbie here: ---------------------------------------------------------------- Robbie Carlton is host of The Sane and Miraculous podcast. He thinks, writes, and speaks on many things, with varying amounts of credibility. A some-time coach and NLP practitioner, and teacher of relational practices, he’s currently on a mission to free the cultural imagination from the limited adherence to modern metaphysics, a task somewhat above his pay grade. In the day time he helps computers talk to each other. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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638. Trauma Healing - What’s Worked in Ukraine - with Katerina Timakina
10/10/2024
638. Trauma Healing - What’s Worked in Ukraine - with Katerina Timakina
Ukranian trauma educator Kateryna Timakina joins me to discuss learning about trauma, CBT, embodiment, SE, how to teach people effectively, IFS, “selling a training”, % of trauma in the population, heroism, what doesn’t work, self care, embroidery, gender, and more. A touching and practical one. Find out more about the Sane Ukraine project here: Join our FREE trauma event on Oct.16-18 via: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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637. Trauma vs Breath - with Giten Tonkov
10/08/2024
637. Trauma vs Breath - with Giten Tonkov
Trauma teacher and breathworker Giten Tonkov joins me to talk about why we hold our breath, work in Ukraine, the challenges of the times, what works with trauma, BioDynamic Breathwork, hands-on trauma work, de-armouring, strong experiences, Wim Hof, making noise, Lowen, hyper-sexuality, burnout prevention, why airports suck, and more. A deeply trauma informed episode, for anyone interested in the breath. Learn more about Giten here: ----------------------------------------------------------------- Developer of the BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System, Giten Tonkov shares a mastery of body-oriented therapies that evolved from over 20 years of learning, exploration, and work with countless clients and groups around the world. His passion for life, humility, and love for people has inspired his own personal journey and the creation of his 6-element approach to healing. The author of Feel to Heal: Releasing Trauma Through Body Awareness and Breathwork Practice, Giten continually leads practitioner trainings and experiential workshops with his unique blend of creativity, depth, and playfulness, while growing the BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release Institute and its global community of friends and colleagues. The next training starts on October 18th, 2024 Giten has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1994 (Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy, New York), a certified Breathwork & Body Oriented Therapist since 2001 (Diamond Breath School, Miasto Meditation Institute, Italy), and is a former Osho Multiversity Therapist (OSHO Meditation Resort, Pune, India). He was born in Ukraine and lived in New York for 24 years before finding his current home in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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636. Yoga, Men & Martial Arts - with Adrien Matter
10/03/2024
636. Yoga, Men & Martial Arts - with Adrien Matter
Pilates and yoga teacher trainer Adrien joins me to talk about France, Vietnamese martial arts, healing and fighting, traditional and modern arts, men and yoga, being afraid of weakness, over-specialism, David Goggins, extremes, types of Pilates, work in prisons, and somativism. A wide ranging pleasant embodiment chat. Find more from Adrien here: podcast and ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With 25 years of experience in movement practices, Adrien has taught over 30,000 classes and trained hundreds of teachers. His approach is a unique blend of athletic development, physical rehabilitation, and somatic exploration. Adrien is the director of A-lyne Pilates, a leading Pilates teacher training school based in Paris and one of the foremost training centers in France. This October, he will be hosting the M Summit, the first French-speaking online embodiment summit (). Previously, Adrien worked as a yoga teacher and teacher trainer, and he authored the book Le Yoga pour les hommes (Yoga for Men). Additionally, he hosted the French embodiment podcast La Tête aux Pieds. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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635. Why Healing Works - with Stella Eisenstein
10/01/2024
635. Why Healing Works - with Stella Eisenstein
Writer and intuitive healer Stella joins me to talk poop, 💩 placebo, attention, trauma, rest and relax mode vs fight-flight, “positional release”, compensation, and what happened when she changed her name. A fascinating one if you’re interested in healing. Learn more about Stella here: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- A writer and intuitive bodyworker, Stella started teaching Resonant Attention during the pandemic. Since then, she has dedicated her life to changing the medical paradigm and getting the word out about how easy it can be to heal yourself. Her memoir about self-healing was serialized on the Resonant Attention substack. An acupuncturist with state and national accreditation, Stella has also studied Esoteric Acupuncture, Ortho-Bionomy, Depth Hypnosis and Integrative Manual Therapy. A previous memoir, called Star Sister: How I Changed My Name, Grew Wings, and Learned to Trust Intuition was published in 2012 by North Atlantic Books/Evolver Editions. In her younger years, Stella worked in magazine publishing. Her freelance stories have appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, InStyle, Travel & Leisure and more. At the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts, she served as a Physiology/Pathophysiology instructor and, in her spare time, co-founded the Santa Fe Time Bank. Of Colombian and Virginian heritage, Stella grew up in Rhode Island and is married to the writer, Charles Eisenstein, with whom she has one son and three stepsons. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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634. Strongly Identifying - with Zuby Udezue
09/26/2024
634. Strongly Identifying - with Zuby Udezue
Rapper, entrepreneur and podcaster Zuby joins me to talk sales, breaking the women’s deadlifting record, doing hard things, fear, identification, rights, woke ideology, why we lift, virtue, division, modern exercise, anxiety, nihilism, victim narratives, work ethics, immigration, and great responsibility. A deep and fun chat with a good man. Find out more about Zuby here: ----------------------------------------------------------------- Zuby is an independent rapper, author, podcast host, public speaker and creative entrepreneur with over 2 million followers on social media. He was born in England, raised in Saudi Arabia and is a graduate of Oxford University. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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633. Yoga, AI & Business - with Leslie Kaminoff
09/24/2024
633. Yoga, AI & Business - with Leslie Kaminoff
Yoga educator Leslie comes back on the podcast to talk yoga peaking, online training, business models, AI, yoga and society, yoga research, the Olympics, BJJ, aikido, why Mark can’t run, ageing, Zoom-life balance, and polarisation. A wonderful catch-up between embodiment friends. Find out more about Leslie here: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leslie Kaminoff, co-author of the bestselling book “Yoga Anatomy” and creator of , is a yoga educator and internationally recognized specialist with over four decades’ experience in the fields of yoga, breath anatomy and bodywork. His approach to teaching combines intellectual rigor, spontaneity and humor, and is always evolving. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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632. The Psychology of Strength - with Dr Mike Israetel
09/19/2024
632. The Psychology of Strength - with Dr Mike Israetel
Exercise scientist Mike joins me to discuss why we might all want to do weight training, what makes us attractive, virtue and the gym, the psychological impact of weight training, anxiety, agency, humility, the high of working out, can the gym be addictive, the negatives of exercise, compensation, an “exercise pill”, what’s it like being a man, and getting cancelled. A wonderful deep dive into exercise psychology. Find out more about Mike here: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Mike Israetel holds a PhD in Sport Physiology and is currently the chief content officer at RP Strength ( ). Mike has been a longtime professor of Sport and Exercise Science at multiple universities. He has worked as a consultant on sports nutrition to the U.S. Olympic Training Site in Johnson City, TN, and has been an invited speaker at numerous scientific, performance, and health conferences. A co-founder of RP Strength, Mike is the head designer of both the RP Hypertrophy App and the RP Diet Coach App. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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631. What is The Embodied Toolkit? - with Vidyadasa
09/17/2024
631. What is The Embodied Toolkit? - with Vidyadasa
Yoga, meditation and Embodied Toolkit teacher Vidyadasa joins me to talk ranges of embodied practice, the development of ETK (Embodied Toolkit), how the poses were invented, the "No" pose, vulnerability, yoga festivals, exotic Asian appeal, and creativity. A lovely ramble. Find out more about Embodied Toolkit here: Learn more about Vidyadasa on his website: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vidyadasa is an Embodiment coach, yoga & meditation teacher, author, creative, web designer and father, who shares Buddhist-inspired embodiment-based practices with groups & individuals to facilitate body & mind transformation, and creates websites for embodiment practitioners & creatives. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: Join Mark for in-person workshops – Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – Find Mark Walsh on Instagram
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