Lifeyness: A Joyful Embodiment Podcast
Do you remember what it feels like to be comfortable in your own skin? Not just confident, but also pain-free, relaxed, healthy, and carefree? Think about the most robust version of your childhood body. This is what “lifeyness” feels like–a joyful spirit and a vibrant physical state of being. It’s about being grounded in the natural world, like many of us were as small children. For many women, reintegrating girlhood into grownup life can be a great way to kickstart their own feelings of joy and vitality. Join me, Professor Sarah, as I discuss books, films, and leaders in the field of wellness and spiritual growth, especially those that help us get in touch with the more joyful and playful side of womanhood. Get the latest insight on holistic trends, nourishing food, and spiritual goodies that support female embodiment and fun! We focus on best practices for healing from disordered mental health and maintaining good physical health—after all these two go hand in hand. This is not a platform for analytical criticism, but we may point out the shadow sides of certain wellness trends. There are some teachings out there (both traditional and current) that were developed with a masculine experience in mind. Many of these are wonderful approaches to health, but some don’t make sense within a feminine context. Some women are paralyzed not only when it comes to sexuality, but when it comes to all desire and appetites. We emphasize fun, play, relaxation (without consumer goods), laughter, and simplicity in the context of mature womanhood (ages 20-120!) Use these concepts to alleviate anxiety, heal trauma, and help you on your path to recovery. Embrace the magical components of girlhood! Some background on the host: I'm an author and professor of English and film. For years, I’ve been into nutrition and biohacking, anything I can get my hands on that leads to optimum physical and mental operation. Medicinal mushrooms, tai chi, Wim Hof breathing, mindfulness, runners highs, probiotics, intermittent fasting, powernapping–you name it! Many of these practices are still part of my daily routine, and more recently, I’ve drilled down to more foundational issues, and my interest lies specifically in “soul hacks” and relationship tweaks. Cover art photo credit: @RobertoNickson
Episodes
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What is the origin of lifeyness? And how is it best practiced?
Welp, I thought you'd never ask! Welcome to the season finale of Season 1 of Lifeyness.
In this final episode, Professor Sarah examines various ways to support a holistically healthy life. She summarizes her research, which combines academic study, guest interviews, and ...
In this episode, Dr. Jean Larson shows how the outdoors has healing powers! Nature-based Therapeutics, similar to integrative medicine, is a collection of practices to support a healthcare program. In NBT patients find healing by engaging with the outdoors, animals, and other sensory experiences in the "unbuilt world."
Dr. Larson, a faculty member at the University of Minnesota and Developer of Nature-Based Therapeutics, joins the ...
Do you know what YOUR "momscript" is? Are you simply following a script that has been handed down for generations? Or are you living your most authentic life, both at home and at work? If you're looking for a llittle help in this department, listen up!
In this episode of Lifeyness, host Sarah Clarke speaks with Melissa Llarena, author of the new book Fertile Imagination:...
How often are you drawn into your most ridiculous, joyful, vibrant, SINGING self?
Do you include Taylor Swift music and the Barbie movie as part of your spiritual practice? This Methodist chaplain does! Meet Melissa Bortnick, mother of three, clinical spiritual expert, and pastor in training. Currently a chaplain fellow with the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, ...
Meet Ash Perrin, founder and CEO of The Flying Seagull Project!
In 2017, Ash charmed the TEDxJacksonville stage with his powerful message of how playing and laughter heals the mind and body. Now, five years later, Ash comes to Lifeyness with the same unique mix of empathy, charisma, and sense fun!
- Website: www.theflyingseagu...
Today's Lifeyness guest is Dr. Sara Sohn DPT, PT, WCS, a renowned Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Sex Counselor, and Mentor for health providers and coaches in the field of sexual wellness. Her passion is helping people improve their sexual experiences and overcome pelvic floor concerns.
Dr. Sohn is dedicated to empowering all genders to achieve better sex lives. As the founder of The Sex Certificate for Providers and Confident P...
Please welcome Efu Nyaki to Lifeyness!
Efu is a seasoned a therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with Dr. Peter Levine's Ergos Institute of Somatic Education. We are talking about overcoming personal trauma and anxiety to live a happier and more joyful life.
- SE® is a healing modality that takes a more holistic approach to mental health, a psychologicaltherapy that takes the bo...
Don't forget to follow me! @book_of_lifeyness
For someone who talks so much about meditation, I’m not very good at sitting still or quieting my mind! But when I use certain breath techniques--like the one I'm showing you today--the game totally changes.
Today I'll be guiding you in three rounds of breathing-- 30 big, powerful inhalations followed by a two-minute breath hold. If ...
"We remember that our essence is Wise, Wild and Free!" (Qoya)
One thing I've learned over the past few years is that freedom, security, play, and relaxation are necessary to a good life. When I first attended a Qoya class, I was ...
My guest today is Rev. Summer Van Mun, an ordained minister, spiritual leader, artist, speaker, and healer. Her ministry, Body, Art, and Soul, offers guided meditation, art playshops, herbal education opportunities, and light work methodology experiences. Her calling is to improve well-being and help her clients ...
This is the second episode of a two-part series about coping with anxiety. We discuss how it feels, what can help alleviate symptoms, and how the arts and movement can play a role in managing stress and mental health. (Normally I release every two weeks, but since this is a two-parter I wanted them closer together!)
In this episode of Lifeyness Jessie Shternshus, CEO of The Improv Effect, discusse...
This is the first episode of a two-part series about coping with anxiety. We discuss how it feels, what can help alleviate symptoms, and how the arts can play a role in managing stress and mental health. Part I focuses on dance and movement; part II will focus on improv and play.
In this episode of Lifeyness, we explore the intersection of dance, movement, and mental health in this episode. Rebecca R. Levy, co-found...
“The companions of our childhood always possess a certain power over our minds which hardly any later friend can obtain.” ― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein
“There is nothing like puking with somebody to make you into old friends.” ― Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar
From a young age, friendships help us form a sense of identity and belonging. They shape our understanding...
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Let's discuss joyful eating with holistic nutritionist, Christian Taylor!
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