Grief and sadness are important emotions to be honest about, pay attention to, and process as they come up. Today I’m sharing some things that make me sad and that I tend to be grieving on a pretty regular basis. As a person who embodies a lot of joy, passion, fire, and humor, I don't know if people realize that I grieve all the time. And I bet some of you can relate to this ー much of what makes me sad or has me grieve comes from systemic oppression and the myriad of delusions humans live under that cause us to do harm to ourselves and each other.&nbsp; In this episode, I share two recent experiences that reminded me of how these systems can show up in our daily lives, sometimes in really sneaky ways that are hard to detect. When we start to peel back all the layers that we've acquired since coming into these bodies, we can remember that we are so much more than our parts.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; In episode 419 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:21) Grieving over the systemic oppression that causes us to do harm to ourselves and each other (2:46) How I reframe emotions like sadness, grief, and anger (4:48) Recognizing why so many of us struggle with self-love and self-respect&nbsp; (9:30) My eye-opening experience at a breast reduction consultation&nbsp; (13:55) Honoring the unlearning, unpacking, and deconstructing of liberation work&nbsp; (15:30) The truth about everyone’s purpose&nbsp; (18:11) Why you can’t rush the healing timeline&nbsp; &nbsp; Resources mentioned in the episode:      &nbsp; Work with me:&nbsp;         &nbsp; Special offer:&nbsp;      &nbsp; Stay in touch:&nbsp;   Slide into my DMs on Instagram:    &nbsp;            &nbsp;

Ep 419: You Are Not Your Parts

Now that I’ve wrapped up my Sacred Slut Experiment, I want to fill you in on some details and unpack my experience of intentional non-monogamy. In this episode, I look back on how dating in my 20s and 30s has changed and what I want to take with me (and leave behind) during this next chapter of my life.&nbsp; Ultimately, I’ve come to the conclusion that a partnership would be a nice-to-have if it’s going to add extraordinary value to my life, but otherwise, I’m gonna keep it moving. Join me as I reflect on the past nine months of this experiment and look ahead to what’s next.&nbsp; &nbsp; In episode 423 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (2:22) Monogamous dating in my 20s and early 30s&nbsp; (8:15) Why love isn’t enough to keep a relationship going&nbsp; (12:34) What inspired me to try out intentional polyamory&nbsp; (16:50) The challenges with dating culture in Miami&nbsp; (21:08) Getting my relational needs met in friendships&nbsp; (23:18) Re-channeling my energy and focus into creative projects &nbsp; Work with me:&nbsp;       (registration is open from May 17th to the 22nd)&nbsp;      &nbsp; Special offer:&nbsp;      &nbsp; Stay in touch:&nbsp;   Slide into my DMs on Instagram:    &nbsp;

Ep 423: A Conclusion To My Sacred Slut Experiment

Today we’ve got Asha Ramakrishna and Aycee Brown, co-authors of  on the show chatting about Human Design and how this framework shows up for BIPOC folks.&nbsp; &nbsp; In our conversation, Asha and Aycee get into how spiritual tools can help us gain a better understanding of human behavior instead of being used as a crutch to bypass responsibility. They highlight how Human Design is a story that we get to evolve and make peace with, while also recognizing the different experiences that Black and Brown people have when they engage in this modality. Asha and Aycee also elaborate on the parts that make up Human Design, including astrology, quantum mechanics, Hindu yogic philosophy, Chinese I Ching teachings, and Judaic Kabbalah.&nbsp; &nbsp; In episode 424 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (2:38) What you can expect from the Wild Soul Sacred Body membership (6:21) Seasonal shifts that we’re going through right now (10:54) Asha and Aycee’s favorite parts of Your Soul Map (17:44) How Human Design informs Asha and Aycee’s relationships with themselves and others&nbsp; (27:40) Human Design as a tool to navigate the world, particularly for the BIPOC community&nbsp; (34:48) How Asha and Aycee define the Human Design gates&nbsp; (42:49) Recognizing why you slow down or speed up&nbsp; (50:26) How Aycee and Asha like to learn and teach about Human Design&nbsp; (55:10) Using Human Design in the workplace &nbsp; Resources Mentioned:&nbsp;      &nbsp; Connect with Asha:   Get Asha’s first book, The Priestess Code:    Download Asha’s free Dharama guide:    Follow Asha on Instagram:    &nbsp; Connect with Aycee:   Follow Aycee on Instagram:&nbsp;    Follow Aycee on Twitter:    Subscribe to Aycee’s Youtube channel:    &nbsp; Work with me:&nbsp;    (registration is open from May 17th to the 22nd)&nbsp;        Special offer:&nbsp;      &nbsp; Stay in touch:&nbsp;   &nbsp;            &nbsp;

Ep 424: Human Design Chat with Asha Ramakrishna and Aycee Brown

While we can all always aim to be kind, loving, compassionate, really conscious and courageous communicators, sometimes our less evolved parts do come out. I recently made some relationship decisions, and they brought up a lot for me around emotional maturity and intelligence. In this episode, I’m unpacking the nuanced considerations and analysis that I’ve been going through around engaging with people and building intimacy and connection. As always, I share my stories not because I believe my experience is universal and I handle everything perfectly, but because I know some of you will relate to parts, if not all, of these experiences and I hope that they are useful in your own reflection and development, too.&nbsp; In episode 425 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:04) What the Wild Soul Sacred Body Membership is and who it’s for&nbsp; (4:23) A decision I made last week that used up all of my bandwidth for emotional intelligence and maturity (6:17) Learning the lesson of being careful about who you confide in&nbsp; (8:30) My thoughts on unsolicited advice&nbsp; (12:29) The distinction between being evolved and mature&nbsp; (14:42) Feeling cathartic after speaking honestly with certain people in my life&nbsp; (18:22) Why I don’t necessarily agree with the concept of ‘if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all’&nbsp; &nbsp; Work with me:&nbsp;    (registration closes May 22nd)&nbsp;   &nbsp; Special offer:&nbsp;         &nbsp; Stay in touch:&nbsp;      &nbsp;

Ep 425: When Keeping It Spiritual Goes Wrong

Something I’ve been diligent about as I approach 40 is taking stock of where I give people way too much access to me. One of the main places I see it happening is on social media. I’ve also been reflecting on how distractions have impacted my life, especially through the lens of my neurodivergence.&nbsp; These two inquiries, coupled with conversations I’m having with people in my community and books I’ve been reading about ADHD, attention, and focus have led me to an experiment: I’m logging out of Instagram and Facebook for the summer, with big curiosity around whether this should eventually be a forever thing. Join me on this episode as I expand on what factored into this decision and what I’ve been noticing as I start to taper off from those platforms.&nbsp; In episode 426 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (0:41) Announcements and updates about the show&nbsp; (3:20) My journey with being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult&nbsp; (7:30) The details of my social media experiment&nbsp; (10:34) Why I’m a huge advocate for letting yourself feel the full range of human emotions (16:00) The consequences of endless and unmitigated commentary on social media&nbsp; (20:14) Noticing how unintentional multitasking affects my energy and focus&nbsp; (25:22) My plans for the free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks&nbsp; (28:17) Reflecting on how I allow people to consume the content that I put out there&nbsp; (32:33) What I’ve been noticing about my life as I cut back the content overload&nbsp; &nbsp; Resources mentioned in the episode:      &nbsp;&nbsp;   &nbsp; Work with me:&nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp; Special offer:&nbsp;      &nbsp; Stay in touch:&nbsp;      &nbsp;            &nbsp;

Ep 426: Reclaiming My Focus

Weeze Doran joins me on this episode to jam about our upcoming liberation program for men and the vision we have for it. We take a nuanced look at the patriarchy and how it harms everyone who lives within this social structure – cis hetero men included.&nbsp; Weeze and I don’t subscribe to the white American feminist ideology and lay out the reasons why in this conversation. We’re aiming to shift out of this ‘toxic masculinity’ language and instead hold space for men to explore the dimensions of masculinity and the depths of their internalized misogyny.&nbsp; Join us as we riff on the inspiration behind this program and what you can expect from the curriculum. We also have an info session on June 20th if you want to learn more about the content, who we are, or ask any questions. You can sign up for that&nbsp;!&nbsp; In episode 427 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (3:49) A passage from a bell hooks book called The Will to Change that deeply resonates with us.&nbsp; (8:35) The biggest barriers for men experiencing love, intimacy, and connection (13:33) Why so many men struggle with embodiment&nbsp; (18:56) Why we don’t consider ourselves feminists&nbsp; (36:59) What happens when men are taught to be providers and protectors above all else&nbsp; (40:04) Our take on The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida&nbsp; (48:41) What liberation means in the context of romantic relationships&nbsp; (59:57) An overview of the Living Legends program format and curriculum&nbsp; &nbsp; Resources mentioned in the episode:   &nbsp;   &nbsp; Connect with Weeze:&nbsp;   Follow Weeze on Instagram:    Learn more about Weeze:    &nbsp; Work with us:&nbsp;   Check out the    &nbsp; Special offer:&nbsp;      &nbsp; Stay in touch:&nbsp;      &nbsp;            &nbsp;

Ep 427: For The Love of Men with Weeze Doran

Known for her raw, honest, and nuanced approach to spirituality and the healing arts, Elizabeth DiAlto is an Embodiment Specialist, a Mystic, a writer, and host of the Embodied Podcast (4M+ downloads!). In 2013 she founded what has now evolved into the School of Sacred Embodiment blending together her extensive training and practice in body movement and energy work. Her speciality is helping people integrate their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual selves to embody and express their true purpose and power. A native New Yorker of Puerto Rican and mixed-European descent, Elizabeth currently calls Miami home, is an avid salsa dancer, and has a laugh that has been described as “a sound bath of sunshine and joy.”

Ep 419: You Are Not Your Parts

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