A dinner party-meets-salon for the mind, where lingering conversations, unfinished thoughts, and expansive ideas are served up as ways to reimagine life’s biggest themes. Exploring everything from love, endings, and success to art, money, and all that lies in between. Hosted by author, speaker, artist, and storyteller Giselle La Pompe-Moore, who sometimes goes at it alone, with thought-experiment-style musings and real-talk observations. In other episodes, she sits with friends, artists, cre ...
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In This Body is a podcast that explores the hidden impact of the unconscious on our lives. Through conversations with global experts, we reveal the silent stories shaping our experiences, paving the way for genuine change and deeper authenticity. In This Body asks the important questions: How does connecting to your body change your life? How will connecting to your body allow you to love better and live more authentically? And how does connecting to your body change the trajectory of our sh ...
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Reimagining Success with Becky Symes
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1:00:58In this week's episode, we’re talking about success! I’m joined by one of my favourite humans in the world, Becky Symes. She's a brand and website designer and vision strategist who helps women bring their boldest ideas to life. As always we come to these episodes armed with one word, no notes and the willingness to see what comes. In this episode,…
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Somatic Intelligence and Trauma Recovery in Modern Times with Dr. Christy Gibson
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46:21Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Christy Gibson, physician, trauma educator, and author of Modern Trauma, on this rich and timely episode of In This Body. Together they explore how trauma lives not just in our minds but in our bodies, and how the pressures of modern life—from the climate crisis to constant digital exposure—shape our nervous systems in ways…
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Reimagining Wellness: Has it all got a bit too deep?
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28:34In this week's episode, we're talking about wellness. I come to these episodes with no notes or preparation, armed with one word and the willingness to see what comes. As someone who has worked in the wellbeing space for 8 years, as a trauma-sensitive mindfulness and meditation teacher, Reiki master teacher, psychological first aider, mental health…
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In this week's episode, we’re talking about hobbies! I’m joined by the wonderful Shannon Peter, an award-winning beauty editor and content expert, who has written for the UK's biggest publications and worked with some of the industry's most seminal beauty brands. As always we come to these episodes armed with one word and the willingness to see wha…
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Pain, Pleasure, and Pelvic Power with Dr. Christine Pieton
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46:42Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Christine Pieton, physical therapist, Pilates instructor, and founder of Pieton Physical Therapy, on this illuminating episode of In This Body. Together they explore the often overlooked world of pelvic health—how our relationship to this part of the body shapes everything from intimacy and emotional wellbeing to physical f…
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Reimagining Dating with Nicole Ocran
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1:20:31In this week's episode, we’re talking about dating! I’m joined by my incredible guest Nicole Ocran, a Ghanaian-Filipino co-author of The Half of It: Exploring the Mixed Race Experience, journalist, podcast co-host of Mixed Up, and fashion influencer. As always we come to these episodes armed with one word and the willingness to see what comes. Nico…
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Reimagining Ease: Do we need to disqualify ourselves from the work hard Olympics?
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31:11In this week's episode, we're talking about ease. I come to these episodes with no notes or preparation, armed with one word and the willingness to see what comes. I've been thinking about our cultural obsession with productivity culture, and how much we pedestal a path of struggling and suffering in business and for creatives. We praise at the alt…
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Listening to the Body and Listening to the Earth with Linda Hartley
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44:20Join Ailey Jolie and Linda Hartley, somatic practitioner, author, and a teacher of The Discipline of Authentic Movement, on this contemplative episode of In This Body. Together, they explore embodiment as an evolving, relational journey—shaped by age, memory, and the quiet intelligence of the body itself. Linda shares her path from early dance to t…
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Reimagining Trust: When life lets you down, how do you believe in it again?
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36:21In this week's episode, we're talking about trust. I come to these episodes with no notes or preparation, armed with one word and the willingness to see what comes. I ended up sharing my up and down relationship with trust. Starting with the traumatic events of my childhood, to my relationship with spirituality and manifesting, and the crushing des…
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Giselle La Pompe-Moore invites you to REIMAGINE IT ALL, her new dinner party-meets-salon for the mind podcast, where lingering conversations, unfinished thoughts, and expansive ideas are served up as ways to reimagine life’s biggest themes.By Giselle La Pompe-Moore
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Opening to the Body’s Intelligence and Inner Teacher with Andrea Juhan
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49:18Join Ailey Jolie and Andrea Juhan, psychotherapist, embodiment teacher, and co-founder of Open Floor International, on this expansive episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the healing potential of movement, not as performance, but as presence. Andrea shares her journey from Esalen bodyworker to somatic psychotherapist, weaving a life devo…
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Eating Disorders as Metaphor and the Feminine Path to Healing with Dr Anita Johnston
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48:22Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Anita Johnston, clinical psychologist, storyteller, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the symbolic language of food and body image, revealing how struggles with eating are often expressions of deeper, unspoken hungers. Through myth, metaphor, and archetype…
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Movement as Medicine: Exploring the Class with Jaycee Gossett
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46:57Join Ailey Jolie and Jaycee Gossett, movement artist and founding teacher of The Class, on this episode of In This Body. The conversation explores embodiment as a lifelong practice, the evolution from performance-based movement to somatic healing, and how the body can become a portal to truth, compassion, and vitality. Jaycee shares her personal jo…
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The Intelligence of Feminine Feeling with Jenna Ward
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57:08Join Ailey Jolie and Jenna Ward, a feminine embodiment coach and founder of the School of Embodied Arts, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the transformative path of returning to the body as a site of power, pleasure, and profound self-awareness. Jenna shares her journey from clinical pharmacist to embodiment practitioner, off…
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Astrology in Motion: How the Stars Live in Our Bodies with Heidi Rose Robbins
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51:11Join Ailey Jolie and Heidi Rose Robbins, a poet, astrologer, and author, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the profound link between astrology, embodiment, and creative self-expression. Heidi shares how astrology serves as a tool for encouragement, self-awareness, and connection, highlighting its role in understanding both per…
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Understanding the Barriers to Desire and Reconnecting with Pleasure with Dr. Kate Balestrieri
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46:44Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Kate Balestrieri, a clinical psychologist, certified sex therapist, and author, on this episode of In This Body. The conversation explores how systemic oppression—particularly patriarchy—shapes our relationships with gender, sexuality, and embodiment. Dr. Balestrieri unpacks the misconceptions around patriarchy, the impact …
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How We Carry and Transform Reproductive Experiences with Kristen Portney
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1:14:46Join Ailey Jolie and Kristen Portney, a therapist and reproductive health specialist, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the unconscious narratives surrounding reproductive health—how they are shaped by family systems, culture, and internalized beliefs, and how they manifest in the body. Kristen shares insights on navigating th…
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Embodied Systems: How Structures Shape Our Bodies and Lives with Dr Roger Kuhn
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51:45Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Roger Kuhn, a Poarch Creek Two-Spirit Indigiqueer soma-cultural sex therapist, sexuality educator, writer, activist, and musician, on this episode of In This Body. Together they discuss the nuances behind embodiment, cultural identity, creativity, and liberation, exploring how systems—both personal and societal—shape our rel…
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How Love Lives in the Body with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh
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48:07Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, an author, speaker and thinking partner with a PhD in Social Psychology and specialisation in Sexuality, Relationships, and Intercultural Fluency, on this episode of In This Body. They discuss the Emergent Love Model, which identifies six essential ingredients for lasting relationships: attraction, respect…
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Integrating the Body in Meditation with Dawn Mauricio
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50:21Join Ailey Jolie and Dawn Mauricio, a Buddhist Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, Author, and Mentor, on this episode of In This Body. The conversation centers on the connection between embodiment and Vipassana meditation, with a focus on trauma sensitivity in meditation settings and the importance of approaching practice with compassionate curios…
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Emotional Inheritance with Dr Galit Atlas
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52:02Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Galit Atlas, a psychoanalyst, clinical supervisor, essayist, and author, on this episode of In This Body. Dr. Atlas explores her work on emotional inheritance and the connections between desire, sexuality, and trauma. The conversation delves into how body awareness shapes emotions, behaviors, relationships, and life choices…
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Uncovering Sibling Abuse with Dr Amy Meyers
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52:06Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Amy Meyers, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, professor, and prominent researcher on sibling abuse, in this enlightening episode of In This Body. Dr. Meyers delves into her extensive research, highlighting the emotional and developmental impacts of sibling abuse, how it distinctly differs from typical sibling rivalry, and t…
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Embodying Authenticity with Giselle La Pompe-Moore
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57:58In this episode of In This Body, host Ailey Jolie welcomes back Giselle La Pompe-Moore—author, artist, speaker, slow living advocate, and creator of the Substack Be Difficult, Darling. Giselle discusses how deepening her connection with her body has guided her into alignment with her life, the importance of her relationships with women, and the val…
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Dismantling Diet Culture with Dr Emilia Thompson
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1:02:44Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Emilia Thompson, a Registered Nutritionist, Educator, Mentor, and Meditation Teacher, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the often-overlooked connection between embodiment, nutrition, and fitness while addressing pervasive myths spread by diet culture. The discussion delves into Emilia's personal experie…
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Exploring Masculinity and Men’s Work with Dr. Darragh Stewart
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59:57Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Darragh Stewart, a PhD graduate and co-founder of InwardBound who specialises in psychedelic retreats and men’s work, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Darragh explore the intersection of psychedelics and embodiment in the healing process, delving into ancestral traditions through the lens of Irish culture, interge…
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Befriending your Nervous System through Polyvagal Theory with Deb Dana
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53:03Join Ailey Jolie and Deb Dana, a clinician, consultant, author, and international lecturer on polyvagal theory-informed work, for this episode of In This Body. The conversation explores Deb's contributions to adapting polyvagal theory for trauma therapy, emphasising the importance of understanding and befriending our nervous systems to enhance well…
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The Role of Embodiment in Trauma Recovery with Dr Arielle Schwartz
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57:41Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Arielle Schwartz, a licensed clinical Psychologist and the developer of Resilience-Informed Therapy, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Dr Schwartz explore essential concepts such as somatic psychology, EMDR, and polyvagal theory, dive into personal and collective definitions of embodiment, and reflect on the integr…
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Navigating Abortion, Miscarriage, and Unexpected Pregnancies with Kristen Portney
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54:07Join Ailey Jolie and Kristen Portney, a psychotherapist specializing in reproductive mental health, for this episode of In This Body. Kristen shares her personal journey through multiple abortions and the psychological intricacies of her experiences, highlighting the importance of self-forgiveness and self-compassion. The conversation also covers t…
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Navigating Strained Family Relationships with Joanna Townsend
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55:45Join Ailey Jolie and Joanna Townsend, a therapist, teacher, and mentor specializing in integrative approaches to trauma, spirituality, and personal transformation, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Joanna discuss how embodiment can help manage family interactions, set boundaries, and handle unresolved trauma. In particular, Ailey and Joan…
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The Integration of Sexuality and Internal Family Systems with Patricia Rich
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56:47Join Ailey Jolie and Patricia Rich, a Certified IFS Therapist, Approved Consultant and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Patricia explore the intersection of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, somatics, and sexuality. The episode introduces Patricia's 'Self-Led Sexuality' model, emphas…
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Moving from Numbness into Sensuality with Henika Patel
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56:26Join Ailey Jolie and Henika Patel, the founder of the School of Sensual Arts and the bestselling author of SENSUAL, for this episode of In This Body. Henika discusses her personal journey from numbness in the realm of sexuality to rediscovering her sensual aliveness, as well as her experience as a teacher, and the misconceptions surrounding tantric…
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Eating Disorder Recovery and Body Image with Joy Dorsey
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54:26Join Ailey Jolie and Joy Dorsey, an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Joy delve into how embodiment can enhance love, authenticity, and transform one's relationship with food and body image. Joy shares her personal journey through disordered eating and substance abuse, emphasizing recovery as a process of l…
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Join Ailey Jolie and Hala Khouri, a therapist, yoga teacher, and somatic experiencing practitioner, for this episode of In This Body. Hala shares her insights and experiences on embodiment, trauma healing, and social justice activism. The discussion delves into Hala’s personal journey, the importance of connecting to one's body, and how somatic pra…
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Reconnecting with Sisterhood, Spirituality, and Embodiment with Chameli Ardagh
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1:05:17Join Ailey Jolie and Chameli (pronounced sha-meh-lee), a yogini, mystic and a Goddess Wisdom Keeper, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Chameli touch on the themes of embodiment, spiritual awakening, and the intertwining paths of personal and collective healing. Chameli shares her journey of spiritual exploration which led her to integrate…
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The Poet of Tantra Traditions with Chandresh Bhardwaj
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51:12Join Ailey Jolie and Chandresh, a seventh-generation spiritual teacher, author, and founder of the 'Break The Norms' movement, for this episode of In This Body. Together they discuss Chandresh's journey from Wall Street to becoming a tantra teacher and his views on modern spirituality. Chandresh shares his insights on the difference between textboo…
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Personal and Social Transformation with Staci Haines
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59:54Join Ailey Jolie and Staci Haines, an innovator in the field of Somatics, for this episode of In This Body. Together, Ailey and Staci discuss the essence of somatics and embodiment, their relevance in personal and collective healing, and how these practices intersect with social justice issues such as racism, sexism, and climate justice. Stacey sha…
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Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy with Angela Cara
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57:17Join Ailey Jolie and Angela Cara, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, for their second episode together on In This Body. Ailey and Angela engage in an in-depth discussion on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, covering the risks, benefits, and legalities. Angela shares her pioneering work as the first t…
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Being in Relationship with the Body with Dr. Hillary McBride
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54:20Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Hillary McBride, a registered psychologist, researcher, and podcaster, for this episode of In This Body. Together, Ailey and Dr. McBride explore how reconnecting with one's body can enhance both our personal and professional lives, as well as its role in trauma recovery. Dr. McBride shares her personal experiences and profe…
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Understanding the Role of Nightmares with Dr. Leslie Ellis
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58:07Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Leslie Ellis, a leading expert in the use of experiential and somatic approaches in psychotherapy, for this episode of In This Body. In this episode, Ailey and Dr Ellis discuss the intricate connections between nightmares, embodiment, and trauma. The conversation covers the significance of nightmares, their impact on mental …
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The Body as an Ally in Therapeutic Settings with Angela Cara
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54:42Join Ailey Jolie and Angela Cara, a Registered Clinical Counsellor holding a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Cara discuss the challenges of integrating somatics into traditional therapy, the role of mindfulness and focusing-oriented therapy, and the profound impact of authentic, embodied presen…
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Healing Feminine Wounding through Embodiment with Sarah Warnaar
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57:11Join Ailey Jolie and Sarah Warnaar, a mentor, artist and women’s work facilitator, for this episode of In This Body. Sarah shares about her transition from international modeling to supporting women in embodying their sensuality, creativity, and power. The conversation touches on topics such as body image, healing through plant medicine, sisterhood…
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Breeding a Culture of Homogeneity in the Beauty Industry with Ellen Atlanta
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58:31Join Ailey Jolie and Ellen Atlanta, a writer and brand consultant specializing in Gen-Z and millennial culture, for this episode of In This Body. Ellen discusses her journey through the beauty industry, her departure from it, and the insights garnered from her book 'Pixel Flesh.' Ailey and Ellen explore the detrimental impact of beauty culture, the…
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Reclaiming Passion and Sexual Pleasure through Somatics with Dr Holly Richmond
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47:30Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Holly Richmond, a Somatic Psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor, for this episode of In This Body. Dr Holly shares her experience at the Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center which propelled her to pursue advanced education in somatic psych…
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The Impact of Weight Stigma and Social Biases on Embodiment with Dr Jason Jones
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59:41Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Jason Jones, a registered psychologist and certified sex therapist, as they explore topics such as weight stigma, embodiment, sexuality, therapeutic support, and mind-body holism. Dr. Jones shares his professional journey into psychology and sex therapy, as well as insights on how these factors influence mental health, perso…
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How Professional Athleticism Alters Your Relationship With Your Body with Khan Porter
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1:11:40Join Ailey Jolie and Khan Porter as they explore how mental health and early childhood trauma can influence the relationship a cis-gendered male has with their very own body. Khan opens up about his formative childhood years as a young boy who was bullied for being isolated and overweight and how this influenced a perception of himself and his body…
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The Importance of Embodiment in the Expression of Sexuality with Paula Leech
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58:55Join Ailey Jolie and Paula Leech for the fourth episode of "In This Body." In this episode, Ailey and Paula speak to the crucial role embodiment plays in the expression of healthy sexuality. Paula shares the early influences of her work and what led her to become a sex therapist and relationship counselor. Together, they delve into topics such as t…
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The Power of Dream Work with Dr. Leslie Ellis
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1:07:44Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Leslie Ellis for In This Body's third episode. In this episode, Ailey and Dr Ellis discuss focusing-oriented therapy, the transformative power of dream work, and how dreams serve as profound access points to the unconscious. Dr. Ellis shares her journey from journalism to psychology, her experiences working with trauma, and …
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Exploring the Intersection of Somatic Healing & Sexual Wellbeing with Ariel Giarretto
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1:02:36Join Ailey Jolie and Ariel Giarretto for In This Body's second episode. In this episode, Ariel shares their personal path to discovering the deep connection between body awareness and sexual well-being. Ariel discusses the different approaches of a sex educator and a somatic sexologist, and why integrating a trauma-informed lens is critical when ad…
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Join Ailey Jolie and her interviewer, Giselle La Pompe-Moore for the first episode of In This Body. Giselle is a slow living advocate, author of "Take It In," artist, and writer of "Be Difficult, Darling" on Substack. Her approach to slow living emphasizes making joy, healing, and reflection more accessible to help us cope with fast-paced, distract…
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In This Body is a podcast dedicated to providing thoughtful dialogue to demystify the unseen influence of the unconscious in your life. Through consciously curated conversations with leading experts from across the globe, we’ll uncover the silent stories woven into the fabric of our lives, unlocking the door to genuine change and deeper authenticit…
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