The Embodiment Podcast

Patricia chats with Mark - Live from Lviv! Mark gives us the lowdown on the trauma education porject there and tells stories of his adventures.  [iframe style="border:none"...

Shamash Alidina (teacher and author of Mindfulness for Dummies) and Karin had a fun, light and meaningful conversation discussing the application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training to mindfulness practice and the relevance and importance of community and...

Compassion-focussed therapists Chris and Eliane join me to discuss Paul Gilbert, what compassion really is, courage, the two parts of compassion, culture and kindness, politics, how not to be an arsehole, top compassion tools, COVID, burnout, "evil", the importance of...

Feldenkrais teacher Paul joins me to talk ballet, the dance profession, the "magic" of dance, meaning, how we discovered Feldenkrais, feedback loops, self care, dignity, choice in the nervous system, aware sex, the matrix. An inspiring thoughtful yet fun one. ...

Mark Walsh talks about how we are assisting in Ukraine and how you can stay in touch or help via our crowdfunder page. Sane Ukraine - Crowdfunder[iframe style="border:none"...

Embodied entrepreneur and music producer Alex joins me to discuss music, the magic and healing of music, "yoga music", Yogitunes, being a yoga rock star, original play, identity, parenting, men's work, grief, "village life", dying well, and the end of our...

In this episode I introduce the three new podcast hosts, we take a look back and a look forward. Also, details of the latest giveaways. https://embodimentunlimited.com [iframe style="border:none"...

Anatomy teacher Gill joins me to talk, Holism, mechanical models, how we cut things up, what's normally left out, vagina awe, diversity in anatomy, tone, habits and personality, technology and his mission. Some anatomy surprises here! https://www.gilhedley.com/Home...

Kathy Kain joins Allison Lindsay to talk about trauma and the body, the impact of the pandemic and working with trauma online, embodiment practices to build resilience, the power of an intentional touch, epigenetics, the connection between trauma and disease, and ways...

Vocologist Leslie Helpert joins me to discuss sacred music, what "voice" actually is, how voice helps us tune in, being an instrument, self-criticism, why we're embarrassed by our own voice, the three layers of voice, breath warm-ups, "false holds", voice preferences,...

Contact improvisation dance momma bear Angelika joins me to discuss Moldova, the "different world" of contact improv, dance and age, Martin Keogh, teaching and certification, influences on contact, conflict in contact, Steve Paxton, and how to be human. A lovely one...

My thoughts on self-regulation in the current times and news of a free event this week https://embodimentunlimited.com     [iframe style="border:none"...

Holistic health practitioner Paul joins me to discuss diet, "The Four Doctors", happiness, values, rest, sleep, "the pain teacher", dreams vs crisis, play, consciousness and health.  A super useful one for all of us. https://chekinstitute.com [iframe...

Mindful embodied leadership coach and martial arts teacher join me to talk crazy monkey martial arts, traditional vs modern martial arts, life transfer, sympathetic activation, corporate embodiment, making embodiment accessible, indigenous knowledge, podcasting, body...

Mary Gordon joins Allison Lindsay to talk about the neuroscience of empathy, mirror neurons,  growing emotional literacy in children and adults, connecting to compassion through body-based experiences, the role of play in developing a world free of aggression,...

Meditation teacher joins me to discuss being yourself, Zen vs Vipasana, monasticism vs life, choices around Meditation, ADHD, Shinzen Young, technology, noble truths, analogies, The Secret, preview pleasure, and eyes open or closed sitting. A good mindfulness geek...

Ann Rodiger joins Allison Lindsay to talk about Alexander Technique, shifting our spatial awareness, creating space in our bodies and finding a sense of inner movement, how Alexander Technique can support those with hypermobility, finding three-dimensionality in our...

Meditation teacher joins me to discuss how she started out, why sitting alone isn't enough, what's changed since Buddhist times, what "embodied" meditation actually is, meditating AS a body, nature connection, and our free events coming up. A good week out on how...

Rochelle Calvert meets ecotherapist Adrian Harris to discuss her synthesis of mindfulness in nature and somatic therapy. Rochelle's work takes us from healing individual trauma to "living an ethical, embodied life" in a time of ecological crisis. Join us to learn the...

Author of Getting to Zero and Founder of The Relationship School joins me to discuss communication skills, listening, conflict, polarisation, NVC, co-regulation, the five types of the fight, top tips and more. A beneficial one for anyone who has relationships of any...