Embodied with Anthea Bell

Anthea Bell

Welcome to Embodied - the podcast for those who want to live an alive, examined and powerfully connected life. I’m your host, Anthea Bell - Embodiment Coach, Public Speaker and lifelong spiritual healer. I believe passionately in the innate power of human beings to heal and expand - to grow beyond their perceived limits, connect to deep feeling as much as thought, and express the raw potential that utterly changes lives. So this is a podcast about exactly that: the journey into deep authenticity, aligned being, told through individual stories of powerful transformation. Each week, alongside my own reflections, you will hear from leading voices within holistic health, wellness, entrepreneurial & creative spaces. Experts in their field, chosen for their capacity to inspire and lead through example and skill. These are people living at a profound level of “awakened connection” - guiding their audiences and you through courage, presence and deep intention. Together, we explore their personal histories, the challenges that changed them, and the practices that help them stay grounded in embodiment. Through powerful and intimate conversations, we'll arm you with strategies you need to build a life you truly love. Expect deep-dives on mind-body connection, nervous system regulation, belief & identity and emotional wellbeing. Learn how to connect to yourself on a daily basis, how to come home to abandoned or rejected parts, how to form intimate bonds with others and connect to a power greater than yourself. Spirituality will be as important as “living in the world” - learning to navigate our complex society and intense pace with a level of balance that keeps you centred and self aware. So - sit back, tune in and replenish: If you’re tired of overthinking, over-trying and craving the deeper connection that allows you to come home to yourself, this is your place. We’re so grateful you’re here.

  1. 3D AGO

    Embodying Integrity in Life and Leadership with Brand Strategist Jessica Huie MBE

    Being seen - fully and in your true authenticity - can completely reshape your identity, your leadership, and the relationships you hold most dear. We know it, sense it, and yet we hover at the starting line; shy, timid, uncertain of our value or permission to launch. Until, something or someone comes along to change the game. In this episode, Anthea is joined by renowned Publicist Jessica Huie MBE - diving into a heartfelt conversation about authenticity, courage and the quiet power of unshakeable presence. Jessica shares her personal journey and the early influences that shaped her values, leadership and deep commitment to advocacy and integrity. A mission she carries forward with every single client she works with. We explore what it really means to be “seen”, that deepest of human yearnings, and why that experience can become a turning point for personal growth, self trust and profound external strides. The conversation moves into love, fear and unity, and how choosing presence over habit or convenience transforms relationships, leadership and parenting. Jessica speaks openly about motherhood, conscious, collaborative parenting and navigating success while honouring what truly matters. This episode is a reflection on feminine leadership, embodied wisdom and living a purpose driven life rooted in courage and compassion. The melting pot where spirituality, humanity and entrepreneurship meet… Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Jessica 02:22 Jessica’s journey and the early roots of courageous leadership 04:31 The power of being seen and why it changes everything 08:16 Advocacy and supporting others to rise 09:58 Integrity courage and personal growth in real life 19:34 Love fear and choosing unity and connection 24:05 Parenting with emotional presence 25:11 Why conscious parenting starts with being present 26:56 The evolving motherhood journey 30:43 Balancing success sacrifice and values led living 34:07 Authenticity as a daily practice 35:59 Life lessons that shape embodied wisdom 40:47 Potential courage and trusting yourself 45:51 Final reflections and parting wisdom If this episode resonated with you, make sure you hit subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes, and more from our insightful guests. Share it with someone navigating leadership, parenting or personal growth - who needs a gentle nudge into their own courage. And if you have a moment, leaving a rating or review helps this podcast reach all of those who need these deeper conversations. Connect with Jessica Instagram: @‌jessica_huie_ Website: http://www.jessicahuie.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahuie/ Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

    49 min
  2. APR 6

    Finding Peace in a Chaotic World with Sikh Mystic & Healer Shamir Singh

    I wonder if you relate to this? The sense of something missing in your life; like a whisper underneath the surface of your conscious life. What if this echoing feeling wasn’t a problem to fix - but a sign to go deeper? An opportunity to connect to a level of wholeness that your body~mind has just forgotten. In this episode, Anthea sits down with Spiritual Guide, Teacher and Body~Worker Shamir Singh - offering a powerful insight on embodied wholeness, cultivating belonging and what it really means to feel connected in a world that constantly pulls us outward. From the outset, Shamir shares how his journey has been rooted in reconnecting to oneness consciousness - and that healing is not about becoming something new, but returning to what has always been there. Together, they explore the layers of conditioned patterning that shape identity; and how de-conditioning these acquired layers / selves allow us to reconnect with personal truth, and deeper spiritual connection. Shamir speaks about the profound systemic role of healing modalities like sound healing, breathwork practice and meditation and movement - non-verbal methods that guide the body back into stillness and inner peace. This conversation also offers powerful insight on how we relate to others - navigating codependency, the journey of self love and how our earliest relationships shape the way we seek connection and belonging in adulthood. Through the themes of shadow work, intuitive healing and conscious living, Shamir shares a grounded perspective on spiritual growth that is not about escaping life, but engaging with it more fully. Ultimately, they explore what it means to live in the “eye of the storm” and how practices like nervous system regulation and breath awareness can support you in navigating uncertainty with more trust, presence and ease. Timestamps 00:00 Meeting Shamir and exploring purpose and wholeness 02:40 What wholeness really means and how it creates belonging 04:18 Roots, identity and the impact of conditioning 09:33 Sound, stillness and returning to your essence 12:01 An overview of healing modalities and how they support growth 17:40 Shamir’s personal journey and how it shaped his path 22:14 Consumption, lifestyle and supporting your inner state 28:32 Devotion, service and living with intention 35:39 Breathwork practice and nervous system regulation 40:54 Meditation, movement and finding stillness in modern life 46:59 Love, codependency and returning to self 54:48 Living in the eye of the storm and trusting life 58:48 Final reflections and closing thoughts If this episode resonated, share it with someone who is on their own journey back to wholeness. Make sure you follow the podcast so you don’t miss future conversations like this. And if you loved this episode, leaving a rating or review helps more people find it. Connect with Shamir Instagram: @‌shamirsingh.c Website: www.gridactivations.com Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org

    1h 4m
  3. MAR 27

    Healing Childhood Trauma & Finding Deep Belonging - The Pathway Forward with Acclaimed Psychotherapist Turiya Hanover

    What if your disconnection had less to do with you - and more to do with what you have absorbed? Unconsciously, developmentally and through the generational line? This episode is one of the most profoundly honest, touching explorations we’ve ever shared - with global retreat leader, psychotherapist & developmental coach Turiya Hanover. Together, we explore the legacies of generational, cultural and early childhood trauma - and the impact they have on who we know ourselves to be in the present. Turiya shares her own experience: of growing up in post-war Germany, surrounded by unspoken pain, shame and emotional disconnection. Together we dive into what it means to be shaped like a soft stone by a trauma field; how that influences patterns like dissociation, nervous system disruption, hyper-vigilance, and a deep psychological sense of not belonging. There is a powerful reflection on how early instability and separation influence identity, relationships and the body - as well as how we walk ourselves beyond them. A central theme is that real trauma healing does not happen in isolation. Together we explore the relational space and why healing through connection is essential when trust has been broken early in life. Turiya speaks openly about codependency patterns, dynamics of victimhood, feminine healing and the journey of learning to feel your own emotions rather than abandoning yourself for others. We also touch on grief and loss; the role of death as a teacher and how facing life honestly can bring you back to what truly matters to you. This episode weaves together spiritual growth, self awareness and personal transformation - all grounded in the work of the Path of Love, an international retreat movement founded by Turiya, which roots people back into their essential connection to the heart. The Path journey, as well as this dialogue, are your avenue to deeper embodiment, self-embrace and safety in the world - take a listen. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Turiya 02:56 Growing up in post war Germany and being surrounded by unspoken trauma 04:55 Not feeling like you belong and the urge to escape early on 08:14 The search for fearlessness and trying to find inner safety 09:12 Living in hyper vigilance and what safety actually feels like in the body 12:17 Early experiences of grief and the impact of loss in childhood 13:27 Feeling alone versus truly being connected to others 18:06 Why healing happens through relationships and not in isolation 25:17 The challenge for women to truly feel their emotions 28:49 Love, codependency and losing yourself in relationships 30:30 Death as a teacher and what it reveals about life 36:36 Living simply and finding meaning in ordinary life 37:52 Movement, solitude and being in service to others 42:48 Owning your shadow and stepping out of victimhood 45:40 Working with not enoughness and the inner critic 50:07 Trusting your intuition even when nothing feels certain 56:04 Finding purpose and what truly lights you up 59:44 Closing reflections and the Path of Love If this episode resonated, send it to someone who is navigating their own healing journey. Make sure you follow the podcast so you don’t miss future conversations like this. And if you felt something shift while listening, take a moment to leave a rating or review. It helps more people like you find these conversations. Connect with Turiya Instagram: @‌turiyahanover Website: https://www.turiyahanover.net/ Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website:https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

    1h 2m
  4. MAR 20

    What Happens When You Stop Controlling Your Life? - The Truth About Meditation with Mutribo

    What if the wholeness you’ve been searching for is already right in front of you; “you” have simply been standing in the way…? In this deeply reflective conversation, Anthea is joined by renowned meditation teacher and spiritual guide Mutribo; who explores the nature of awareness, surrender and the illusion of the separate self. Together, they dive into the heart of meditation practice, the root of inner suffering and its salve - the capacity to truly rest, in the present moment. Mutribo shares insights from decades of spiritual self-inquiry, including time spent in silent retreats and years devoted to exploring consciousness and awareness. We explore themes of non-duality, the illusion of the ego, and how suffering often arises from the belief that we are separate individuals responsible for controlling our lives. Through stories, philosophy and gentle wisdom, this conversation invites you into a deeper relationship with silence and stillness practice. The episode touches on fear, resistance and the paradox of letting go of control. Mutribo explains how spiritual awakening is less about achieving something new and more about recognising what has always been present. From observing the mind to discovering the simplicity of awareness of being, this conversation offers a thoughtful doorway into mindfulness and meditation and the path of awakening. If you have ever wondered about the nature of consciousness, the purpose of your spiritual practice or how surrender and acceptance can lead to inner peace and freedom, this episode offers a powerful perspective. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Mutribo 02:32 Beginning with a moment of silence and meditation 05:46 How meditation traditions began and why they faded from everyday life 10:42 Resistance, suffering and returning to present moment awareness 16:39 Surrendering to life and finding an inner sense of home 24:06 Deep sleep, awareness and the experience of simply being 28:41 The paradox of the doer and the illusion of control 36:59 Fear, trust and approaching spiritual practice with playfulness 43:25 Why only some people feel called to the path of awakening 53:21 Freedom, daily stillness and nurturing your inner world 57:27 Final reflections and closing words If this conversation resonated with you, make sure you subscribe so you never miss future conversations like this. Share this episode with someone who might be exploring meditation, spirituality or personal growth. And if you enjoyed the conversation, leaving a rating or review helps more beautiful people like you discover the podcast. Find more of Mutribo’s work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@advaitaexplained-letlifeflow Book “Signposts Back Home” https://books.google.com.au/books/about/Signposts_Back_Home.html?id=7MDNzwEACAAJ&redir_esc=y Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website:https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

    57 min
  5. MAR 13

    The Mindset Behind Elite Performance with International Coach Hadrian Stiff

    What if what distinguished elite athletes from others wasn't purely talent - but rigorous mindset, self-trust and the ability to stay steady under pressure..? In this episode, Anthea sits down with Elite Athletics Coach Hadrian Stiff, exploring what truly creates high performance - not just in sport, but in life. From squash prodigy to world class coach, Hadrian shares the evolution of his journey and how his philosophy around coaching, leadership in sport and athlete development has transformed over time. The conversation dives into elite athlete mindset, sports psychology and the reality of navigating competitive environments where performance pressure is constant. Hadrian speaks openly about overcoming fear, reshaping belief systems and building real mental resilience - garnered from decades working with some of the leading names in sport. We explore resilience training, emotional regulation and the power of self trust - even and especially when everything is on the line. Through powerful case studies including World No. 1 Mohammed El Shorbagy and World No. 4 Joelle King, we unpack transformational coaching techniques, success mindset principles and how growth through discomfort becomes the foundation for long-term wellbeing and performance.  This conversation is about confidence building, vision and belief, and why acceptance is often the missing piece in personal growth. If you’ve been struggling to stick to take action toward your goals, follow through a health resolution or build deep, innate self-esteem - this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Timestamps 00:40 Introduction to Hadrian Stiff and his early days as a squash prodigy 02:17 The shift from elite athlete to high performance coaching 04:23 His philosophy on coaching, life and leadership in sport 06:20 Redefining success and learning to overcome fear 11:06 Vision and belief as the foundation of confidence building 16:35 Navigating competitive environments and performance pressure 23:02 Personal growth, wellbeing and performance behind the scenes 30:59 Case study on Joelle King and athlete development in action 39:33 Building the right team around high performers 41:24 Growth through discomfort and working with resistance 44:02 A personal story of resilience under pressure 47:28 The power of acceptance and emotional regulation 57:01 Effort, self trust and long term success mindset 58:36 Transformational coaching techniques that create mental resilience 01:06:18 Final wisdom on loving yourself and sustaining elite performance If this episode resonated, make sure you hit subscribe so that you don’t miss future conversations on performance, mindset and growth. Share this with an athlete, coach or leader in your world. And if you found value here, leaving a rating or review helps more people discover the show. Connect with Hadrian Instagram: @‌elitesquash Website: http://elitesquash.com Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

    1h 13m
  6. MAR 6

    Reclaiming Healthy Masculinity - Fatherhood, Space-Holding and Sacred Archetypes with Samora Yeboah

    What if healthy masculinity wasn't about dominance or control, but presence, initiation and the courage to face the unknown? In this episode, Anthea is joined by Samora Yeboah, a men’s-work facilitator, musician and sacred space holder - join them for a deep conversation about healthy masculinity, men’s work and the importance of ritual in both growth and wider life. Samora shares through his extensive personal and professional experience. He speaks on the criticality of creating intentions environments and lifestyles; how this ritualistic practice fosters ones connection with inner knowing, spirituality and a deeper sense of self beyond our conditioning. He shares how this work, through its transformative impact on the individual, re-shapes our ways of relating to others - romantically, familially and even societally. Anthea and Samora talk initiation rituals, rites of passage and the healthy embrace of fight & challenge - discussing how the cultural absence of these experiences has impacted the development of boys into men. Samora speaks openly about brotherhood, tribal connection, masculinity-in-partnership and the role of the father archetype in male development and the father~son bond. You’ll learn his definition of masculine “embodiment”; what conscious fatherhood is; and how facing & embracing difficulty stimulates emotional maturity, leadership and resilience. And finally, from one to two - we explore the role of the “masculine” in romantic relationship. How critical it is for men to cultivate their own feminine interiority; the balance we can find in a two-partner pairing; and how as a couple, and within community, we can learn to navigate the uncertainty of life with greater skill and respect. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Samora 01:27 Sacred spaces and reconnecting with yourself 04:02 Community healing and spiritual connection 09:23 Information overload versus inner knowing 17:35 Parenting as a path of personal growth 22:42 Masculinity and initiation rites 27:31 Brotherhood and tribal connection 28:00 Father son relationships and hierarchy 29:27 The role of the father archetype 30:38 Core aspects of the masculine experience 31:34 Initiation rites and modern rites of passage 34:06 Healthy masculinity in relationships 37:56 Embracing feminine rage and balance 41:00 The role of deliberate challenge 45:55 Facing the unknown and death awareness 49:49 How to connect with Samora’s work If this episode resonated, make sure you hit subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations like this. Share it with someone who is exploring masculinity, leadership or personal growth. And if you have a moment, leave a rating or review; this simple act allows the show to reach more wonderful people like you. Connect with Samora Instagram: @‌samorah_yeboah Website: http://www.pillarbrotherhood.com Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

    56 min
  7. FEB 27

    The Power of Love And Mission with Psychotherapist Abigail Iquo Isuo

    How do we move into deepest Being, and deepest Becoming? An integrity, wholeness, truth-seeing & telling that changes not just lives - but the cultures in which we live? Far more than personal, surface-level shifts - this form of self-actualisation is a practice of going inward; companioning and confronting what you find; and courageously choosing the person and values you wish to live by. It’s stripping away, in order to rebuild, and takes both radical bravery and radical responsibility. As today’s speaker would know… In this episode, Anthea is joined by integrative transpersonal psychotherapist Abigail Iquo Isuo - a renowned 1:1 coach, retreat leader, facilitator and guide. Together, they share an inspiring conversation about coming to know yourself truly - in a way that irrefutably points the way forward. It’s a conversation illuminating psychological structures and safety-seeking; the nature of authenticity; deep embodiment; and what real personal transformation involves beyond the surface level work. Abigail shares her own journey through integrative psychotherapy, along with her experience as Facilitator of the somewhat revered experience, Path of Love - an immersive and transformative 7-day retreat bringing people home to their innate capacity for connection. Abigail shares how these avenues shaped her understanding of somatic healing, emotional legacy and the body~mind connection - and how we can slowly but surely work our way back to integration. We explore how nervous system regulation plays a central role in healing, empowered leadership, relational dynamics and working with discomfort. You’ll learn Abigail’s insights into self-leadership, sovereignty and building relational health - particularly in romantic dynamic where old patterns easily surface. It’s an episode rich in insight and guidance - centering on psychospiritual growth, emotional intelligence and learning to trust the wisdom of the body as a guide for living with purpose. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Abigail 00:18 Abigail’s personal journey and how Path of Love shaped her work 02:34 What authenticity really looks like in practice 04:34 Why discomfort is essential for personal transformation 10:15 Embodiment, somatic healing and the body mind connection 24:05  Self leadership, sovereignty and taking radical responsibility 39:37 Relational healing and navigating inner conflict in relationships 55:54 Final reflections and closing thoughts If this episode resonated with you, make sure to hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss future conversations. Share it with someone who’s on their own healing path, and if you feel called, leave a rating or review - every single click helps this podcast reach the people who need it. Connect with Abigail Instagram: @‌abigailiq Website: https://www.abigailiq.com/ Connect with Anthea Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

    59 min
  8. FEB 20

    The Secret to Creating Real Impact in The World with Brody Lee

    What happens when a life-altering trauma meets radical self-responsibility? Who could you become - if you used your trauma as the most powerful pivot you could ever take…? In this deeply moving and expansive conversation, Anthea is joined by Brody Lee; global strategist, event architect and transformational leader, to explore what it really means to wake up to your life and choose impact over fear. Brody shares his extraordinary personal story; from childhood trauma and addiction to a near-fatal overdose, and the moment that changed everything. What followed was not just healing, but a complete reclamation of purpose, agency and joy. We now meet him as an 8-figure entrepreneur working with some of the most purpose-led visionaries in the world - all from his core belief in the human capacity for growth beyond pain. Together, Anthea and Brody dive into the deeper layers of trauma healing, fear, personal responsibility and self-belief - unpacking why so many people stay stuck in hesitation and how one clear decision can radically alter the trajectory of your life. This episode also challenges the way we think about sales, money and service, offering a powerful reframe. You’ll hear reflections on: Healing trauma without shame or labels - what needs releasing to liberate your potentialAddiction, compassion and reclaiming personal agencyWhy fear isn’t the problemSales as service and money as a force for goodEvents, community and the power of collective transformationWhat it really means to build “legacy-level” impactThis conversation is for the dreamers, the self-developers, the leaders and the ones who know there’s more available to them, even if they don’t quite know how to reach it yet. If you’ve ever felt called to a bigger life but held back by fear, doubt or old stories, this episode is an invitation to choose again. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Brody 02:48 Brody’s journey and what shaped him 08:34 Moving through personal challenges 10:16 The moment everything changed 18:15 Choosing forgiveness and finding joy 20:18  Living with intention and creating impact 36:03 Why sales can actually be a service 39:23 How sales shows up in everyday life 40:44 Rethinking money, capitalism, and wealth 42:26 Three powerful questions to live by 43:11 Philanthropy and the ripple effect of micro giving 53:34 The magic of events and shared experiences 57:23 Brody’s bigger mission and what’s coming next 01:00:05 A bold vision for a global event beyond earth 01:11:54 Closing reflections and Brody’s message to you If you’ve loved this conversation, follow or subscribe to Embodied so you never miss an episode, leave us a rating and share it with a friend. Your support continually expands our reach, allowing us to support more listeners around the world who need to hear these conversations. And, Anthea always loves hearing from you; so feel free to contact her on Instagram or via email. Connect with Brody: Instagram: @‌eventswithbrody Website: https://brodylee.com/ Connect with Anthea: Instagram: @‌ab_embodiment Email: ab.mindbodycoach@gmail.com Website: https://www.ab-embodimentcoaching.org/

    1h 14m
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About

Welcome to Embodied - the podcast for those who want to live an alive, examined and powerfully connected life. I’m your host, Anthea Bell - Embodiment Coach, Public Speaker and lifelong spiritual healer. I believe passionately in the innate power of human beings to heal and expand - to grow beyond their perceived limits, connect to deep feeling as much as thought, and express the raw potential that utterly changes lives. So this is a podcast about exactly that: the journey into deep authenticity, aligned being, told through individual stories of powerful transformation. Each week, alongside my own reflections, you will hear from leading voices within holistic health, wellness, entrepreneurial & creative spaces. Experts in their field, chosen for their capacity to inspire and lead through example and skill. These are people living at a profound level of “awakened connection” - guiding their audiences and you through courage, presence and deep intention. Together, we explore their personal histories, the challenges that changed them, and the practices that help them stay grounded in embodiment. Through powerful and intimate conversations, we'll arm you with strategies you need to build a life you truly love. Expect deep-dives on mind-body connection, nervous system regulation, belief & identity and emotional wellbeing. Learn how to connect to yourself on a daily basis, how to come home to abandoned or rejected parts, how to form intimate bonds with others and connect to a power greater than yourself. Spirituality will be as important as “living in the world” - learning to navigate our complex society and intense pace with a level of balance that keeps you centred and self aware. So - sit back, tune in and replenish: If you’re tired of overthinking, over-trying and craving the deeper connection that allows you to come home to yourself, this is your place. We’re so grateful you’re here.

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