The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali Mezey

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The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali Mezey is a forum to learn about and liberate the brilliance of your body. Join me, Ali Mezey, and other body masters to explore pioneering perspectives on what it actually means – and feels like – to be embodied. Whether you feel disconnected from your body due to trauma, shame, pain, cultural conditioning or lack of education or you already feel at home in your body but want to learn to have more pleasure, awareness and access to your body’s guidance – this is the podcast for you. Each one of my trailblazing guests will share their expertise and unique mission to thrive, as a body. Together, we’ll explore how to access and engage the vast, detailed and useful intelligence contained within our flesh. So join us and reclaim your body’s brilliance!

  1. VALENTINE GIFT: The Embodied Marriage with Philip Shepherd & Allyson Woodrooffe

    FEB 13

    VALENTINE GIFT: The Embodied Marriage with Philip Shepherd & Allyson Woodrooffe

    SYNOPSIS: In this luminous Valentine’s Day conversation, Ali sits down with beloved embodiment pioneers Philip Shepherd and Allyson Woodrooffe for an intimate exploration of love, presence, and what it truly means to be in relationship. Rather than offering formulas or ideals, Philip and Allyson open a window into their decades-long marriage as a living, breathing practice – one rooted not in static roles or assumptions, but in ongoing discovery. Through reflections on embodiment, wholeness, and what they call “thisness,” they reveal how presence dissolves the illusion of “knowing” one another and instead invites continual illumination through relationship.  Together, they unpack the cultural forces that pull us away from the body and into defensive identities – especially in long-term partnership. From parenting challenges and navigating imbalance in public visibility, to moments of (mild) jealousy, deep tenderness, and inevitable grief, they speak candidly about the humility required to love deeply. Their shared insight is clear: love cannot thrive where we cling to fixed self-concepts. Instead, it asks us to risk being changed, to respond rather than react, and to let ourselves be revealed in real time. Embodiment, in this context, becomes not a concept but a lived courage – the willingness to stay grounded while life remains beautifully unsafe. The episode closes with a moving reflection on intimacy as both animal and luminous, playful and profound. Philip and Allyson describe how coming home to the body restores spontaneity, humor, and reverence to their sensual connection, and how decades together have only deepened the mystery rather than diminished it. What emerges is not a portrait of a “perfect” marriage, but a meadow of possibility – an invitation to reclaim love as a verb, as presence, and as a courageous act of becoming ever whole, together. FOR MORE ALI MEZEY:ALI - WebsiteALI - LinkTreeTo read more about the next Personal Geometry® Foundations training ALLYSON WOODROOFE Bio:Allyson Woodrooffe is the co-director with Philip Shepherd of The Embodied Present Process, bringing to it her skills as a life and breath coach and as a workshop facilitator. The first half of her working life flexed her creative side – as a filmmaker, photographer, stained glass artist and graphic designer. Since completing a Masters in 2013, she has been dedicated to deepening into the realms of intelligence and presence that are held in the body, first by becoming a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, and then training with Philip as an Embodiment Facilitator, and now as a co-director of TEPP. She especially enjoys working with women, helping them discover their inner and physical strength through breath and movement, and restoring clarity and purpose to their lives in the process. TEPP practices have also been transformative for her pregnant clients, enabling them to access inner resources that support them through labour, delivery and parenthood. Allyson and Philip have lived and worked together for over 37 years. They have constructed theatre sets, made films, designed and built a house, raised two remarkable children – and created TEPP. PHILIP SHEPHERD Bio:Philip Shepherd is recognized as a leader in the global embodiment movement. He created The Embodied Present Process™ (TEPP) in partnership with Allyson Woodrooffe, and as co-directors they provide practices and new perspectives on our culture to help people come home to the deep presence and wisdom of their body. They share the work of TEPP online, in one-on-one coaching, and worldwide in workshops, retreats and Facilitators Trainings. TEPP is also supported by Philip’s two books – Radical Wholeness and New Self, New World – which articulate the causes, perils and personal challenges of our culture’s disembodiment.    Philip’s own journey to embodiment includes cycling alone as a teenager through Europe, the Middle East, Iran, India and Japan; studying classical Japanese Noh Theater; co-founding an interdisciplinary theatre company; writing two internationally produced plays and a television documentary; and playing lead roles on stages in London, New York, Chicago and Toronto.    The TEPP website and online courses are found at www.EmbodiedPresent.com. Philip’s most recent book, Deep Fitness, was co-authored with Andrei Yakovenko and offers a revolutionary and highly effective approach to fitness. He is currently working on a new book, Remembering Ourselves: A Guide to Our Lost Intelligence.

    58 min
  2. The Responsive Body: Sexual Healing LIVE Q&A with Rahi Chun & Ali Mezey

    JAN 30

    The Responsive Body: Sexual Healing LIVE Q&A with Rahi Chun & Ali Mezey

    Content note: This episode includes candid discussion of sexuality, trauma, and intimate bodily experiences.SYNOPSIS: In this rich and deeply human - and live event – conversation, Ali Mezey is joined by somatic sex educator and bodyworker Rahi Chun for an unscripted exploration of sexuality, trauma, pleasure, and the innate intelligence of the body. Together, they challenge symptom-focused approaches to sexual “dysfunction” and invite a more holistic understanding of libido, arousal, orgasm, and genital response as meaningful expressions of lived experience, safety, and relational history. Drawing from decades of professional and personal work, Ali and Rahi explore how early touch, attachment, trauma, shame, and cultural conditioning shape our sexual bodies – often long before sexuality itself is consciously understood. They discuss erectile challenges, orgasmic blocks, genital guarding, compulsive desire, pleasure ceilings, and the deep nervous-system need for safety that underlies sexual expression across all genders. Through stories, client examples, and embodied inquiry, the episode illuminates how patterns of arousal and shutdown are not failures, but adaptive strategies – and how making them conscious can open new pathways for choice, intimacy, and authentic pleasure. This conversation is a powerful invitation to move beyond performance, diagnosis, and shame, and toward a sexuality rooted in presence, agency, and embodied authenticity. In wanting to keep their anonymity, several attendees submitted questions and comments via chat. Rahi on my podcast: The Disarmed Body: Sexual De-Armoring with Sexological Bodyworker, Rahi ChunAli on Rahi's podcast: Your "Sex Problem" Isn't Sexual: It's Relational Geometry with Ali Mezey FOR MORE ALI MEZEY:ALI - WebsiteALI - LinkTreeTo read more about the next Personal Geometry® Foundations training FOR MORE RAHI CHUN BIO: Rahi combines his training and experience as a CA state-certified Somatic Sex Educator and Sexological Bodyworker, Certified TRE Provider, NeuroAffective Touch Practitioner, Life Coach with an M.A. in Spiritual Psychology, with certifications in Family Constellations Therapy, DeArmouring Arts, Chi Nei Tsang & Karsai Nei Tsang, and STREAM (Scar Tissue Remediation and Management) in his facilitation of Somatic Sexual Wholeness.  His expertise is in the art of Genital Dearmouring having trained practitioners worldwide.  Hundreds have also graduated from his signature online course, "The 3 Keys to Genital Dearmouring" or via his live trainings and workshops.   SITE:  https://somaticsexualwholeness.com/. And : https:://www.DivineUnionForLovers.com.  Registration and course content for The Three keys to Genital Dearmoring can be found HERE RAHI SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: @Rahi.Chun IG: @rahichun Rahi's YOUR BODY REMEMBERS PLEASURE Podcast OTHER RESOURCES, LINKS AND INSPIRATIONS: Montak Chia – A Thai Taoist master, author, and creator of the Universal Healing Tao System and Tao Yoga. His work blends Taoist internal alchemy, qigong, and sexual energy practices, with teachings on cultivating and transforming sexual energy for health and vitality. Learn about Mantak Chia’s teachings and Universal Healing Tao System Family Constellation Work – A therapeutic approach that explores how hidden family dynamics and generational patterns can influence present-day emotions, relationships, and behavior. Family Constellation Work brief explanation Bert Hellinger, founder of Family/Systemic Constellation Work Five-films series (made by Ali Mezey) on Stephan’s work with transgenerational influences on illness NeuroAffective Touch® – A somatic therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Aline LaPierre that uses attuned, body-focused touch to help integrate emotional, relational, and developmental experiences stored in the body. It bridges the gap between mind and body to support healing where words alone may not reach. What Is NeuroAffective Touch®? Inorgasmia (In-orgasmia) – A term used to describe the inability to reach orgasm despite adequate stimulation and desire. It can have physical, psychological, relational, or somatic contributors and is distinct from general low libido. Genital De-Armoring – A somatic concept referring to the process of releasing muscular and nervous system defensesin the pelvic and genital regions that have developed in response to trauma, fear, or shut-down responses. It supports increased sensation, relaxation, and fuller access to pleasure and bodily presence. “La Petite Mort” – A French expression meaning “the little death,” traditionally used metaphorically to describe the sensations of release, surrender, and altered consciousness that can accompany orgasm. The phrase highlights the powerful emotional and physical release inherent in sexual climax. Ellen Heed: Embodied Autonomy; Scar Tissue Remediation expert “Things that fire together wire together” – A popular paraphrase of the principle from neuroscience and psychology often attributed to Hebbian learning, meaning that neurons that activate together strengthen their connections, forming lasting patterns in the brain and nervous system. It’s widely used to explain how habitual patterns (emotional, cognitive, somatic) become embedded over time. Ivan Pavlov & the Dog Experiments – Ivan Pavlov was a Russian physiologist best known for discovering classical conditioning through his experiments with dogs. He observed that dogs would begin to salivate not only when food was presented, but also in response to neutral stimuli (like a bell) once those stimuli were repeatedly paired with food. This demonstrated how the nervous system learns through association– how experiences that occur together become linked. Pavlov’s work laid the foundation for understanding how emotional, behavioral, and somatic patterns are formed, and why repeated pairings of sensation, emotion, and meaning can shape lifelong responses in the body.

    1h 9m
  3. Re-Wilding the Animal Body with Longevity Zoologist, Dr Zoolittle: LIVE Q&A

    JAN 12

    Re-Wilding the Animal Body with Longevity Zoologist, Dr Zoolittle: LIVE Q&A

    SYNOPSIS:In this live Q&A episode of The Brilliant Body Podcast, host Ali Mezey is joined by fan-favorite guest and Longevity Zoologist, Dr. Zoolittle (“Penny”) for a wide-ranging, eye-opening conversation on how we can radically improve the health, happiness, and lifespan of our animal companions. Together, Ali and Penny explore what it truly means to be intelligent caretakers of animals – moving beyond conventional pet care toward a rewilded, biologically informed approach rooted in functional and regenerative medicine. Penny explains why pets used to live much longer, how modern lifestyles disrupt animal biology, and what we can learn from wild animals about instinct, self-medication, nutrition, movement, and rest. The discussion dives into practical and often surprising topics, including animal instinct versus learned behavior, why dogs don’t naturally overeat, how feeding patterns affect hormones and longevity, the profound impact of spaying and neutering on animal health, and the importance of species-appropriate diets. Penny also answers audience questions on indoor cats, fasting, raw versus cooked food, enrichment, and how to bring nature back into our pets’ lives – even within modern homes. This episode challenges deeply ingrained assumptions about pet care and offers compassionate, science-based insights that empower animal guardians to support their companions in thriving – not just surviving – well into old age. A must-listen for anyone who loves animals and wants to honor the intelligence of their bodies as much as our own. FOR MORE ALI MEZEY: ALI - Website ALI - LinkTree ALI BIO: Ali Mezey is a Body Therapist, Family Constellation Work Facilitator, Sexologist and Media Maker with over 40 years of experience. Ali has worked in renowned rehab centers in Los Angeles for sex, drug, and alcohol addiction. She developed her groundbreaking body-based method Personal Geometry® to address the challenges of working with sexual trauma, compulsivity, dysfunctions and discontents. She works internationally with individuals, couples, and groups. Ali is also a public speaker on the intelligence of the body, a teacher of Personal Geometry® and the creator and host of The Brilliant Body Podcast. FOR MORE DR ZOOLITTLE:For ANIMAL ANTI-AGING CoursePENNY - WebsitePENNY - LinkTreePENNY - LinkedInPENNY - Instagram PENNY BIO:Penny, a world-class Longevity Zoologist, is a zoo consultant, animal welfare lecturer, mammal trainer and Pet Health Concierge. Affectionately known as Dr Zoolittle, she works with Functional and Regenerative Medicine for animal anti-aging and preventative health care. Penny is also an Applied Cognitive Ethologist specializing in animal mental health and the human-animal bond. Captivity can often mean compromise, with animals trading freedom for relationships and resources, so her co-operative care model helps them enjoy the best of both worlds by increasing their choices, sense of control and cognitive engagement. These unique perspectives create a 360 signature approach for Zoos and Pet Parents that ‘rewilds’ animal health and welfare by weaving together the robust strategies of wild animals with cutting-edge longevity biology to give animals freedom from diseases, mental decline and premature aging. As well as consulting through her Pet Health Concierge Service, she offers insightful Puppy & Kitten programs that equip young animals with impeccable manners, sparkling confidence and lasting health. For adult pets, she teaches Four Paws Finishing School, a coaching program that gives pets a Longevity Lifestyle so they can live into their 20s, full of joy and vitality. ANIMAL ANTI-AGING COURSE Logistics:Please note: This class starts on Wednesday, January 14th. As all classes are recorded and available in perpetuity, you can register at any time. Of course, it's best to JOIN NOW so you can be with Penny and ask your questions live! Also, this class pertains across species (including yourself;-). When there are differences, Penny will point them out to you – so you'll have the species specifics where it's relevant and important to understand, but the foundation pieces apply to everyone. Class runs for eight weeks. We meet once a week on Wednesdays, 7:30pm UK time; 2:30pm Eastern; 11:30am PacificAn hour of class time together, and then half an hour of discussion Q and AThere's a big fat workbook that accompanies the course so you don't have to sit there taking loads of notesIf you miss a class, don't worry. Everything is recorded and you have the workbookYou also have the course for life (it may or may not be improved and updated over time - and usually it does as science always changes). You also have access to all those updates and improvements. So it's a buy once, keep it forever –  it'll grow with you and it'll still serve every animal down the line.Recommendations a'plenty for what you can do, what you could buy, best brands (Penny's done the research!) Tuition is $399Other bonuses TBA; other perks on registration pageThere's two other options there. If you want to do installments, you can do that. If you want to invite any other people in your life who love their pets to come and study alongside you that will reduce your tuition as well: for every two friends you get 50% off tuition; for three friends your tuition is free. P.S. If you do register, please let them know that you heard about it through The Brilliant Body Podcast!  MORE EPISODE LINKS AND REFERENCES COMING SOON!

    1h 28m
  4. The Paradoxical Body: Yoga, Dating, and Motherhood Reimagined with RACHEL SCOTT

    12/26/2025

    The Paradoxical Body: Yoga, Dating, and Motherhood Reimagined with RACHEL SCOTT

    In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, Ali sits down with yoga teacher, author, and anatomy educator Rachel Scott to explore what it truly means to live as a body – not just to have one. Beginning with a candid inquiry into modern yoga culture, Rachel gently peels back the layers of Western commodification to reveal yoga’s deeper purpose: presence, self-regulation, and intimacy with the living intelligence beneath our habits and conditioning. From there, the dialogue opens into a profound exploration of embodiment as a spiritual practice – one that includes sensation, relationship, desire, stillness, and paradox. Drawing on decades of practice, Rachel shares how yoga, anatomy study, and contemplative stillness have shaped her understanding of consciousness, love, and human connection. Together, Ali and Rachel reflect on mindfulness versus “body-fulness,” nervous-system awareness in dating and relationships, and the wisdom of listening to the body’s cues around safety, timing, and consent. The conversation also moves tenderly into themes rarely spoken aloud: fertility, choice, grief, freedom, and the many ways maternal love can be expressed beyond childbirth. Rachel speaks openly about her journey through wanting children, confronting ambivalence, and ultimately trusting the larger intelligence of life – an experience that reshaped her relationships, her work, and her sense of self. Weaving together yoga philosophy, Tantra, anatomy lab awe, and everyday relational practice, this episode is an invitation to slow down, feel more, and honor the mystery of being embodied. A heartfelt exploration of love, presence, and the courage it takes to listen deeply to the body’s quiet truths. FOR MORE ALI MEZEY: ALI - Website ALI - LinkTree ALI BIO: Ali Mezey is a Body Therapist, Family Constellation Work Facilitator, Sexologist and Media Maker with over 40 years of experience. Ali has worked in renowned rehab centers in Los Angeles for sex, drug, and alcohol addiction. She developed her groundbreaking body-based method Personal Geometry® to address the challenges of working with sexual trauma, compulsivity, dysfunctions and discontents. She works internationally with individuals, couples, and groups. Ali is also a public speaker on the intelligence of the body, a teacher of Personal Geometry® and the creator and host of The Brilliant Body Podcast. FOR MORE RACHEL SCOTT:rachelyoga.com IG/Youtube: rachelscottyoga Head Over Heels: A Yogi’s Guide to Dating by Rachel Scott All books by Rachel RACHEL BIO:Rachel combines thousands of hours of teacher training experience with her academic expertise (MSc Online Education) to help yoga teachers and studios create transformational educational experiences. She supports students, teachers, and trainers to share their passion, find their voice, and inspire others.  In addition to authoring five books, she has written for Yoga International, YogaUOnline, and the Huffington Post, and exuberantly shares her knowledge through her coaching, YouTube channel, online courses, and free online classes. Find her at rachelyoga.com or on social media at rachelscottyoga. RESOURCES, DEFINITIONS, INSPIRATIONS:Integral Anatomist (and Rachel's partner), Gil Hedley and The Nerve Tour (link is to an interview of Gil speaking about it)Do yourself a favor and get yourself an Explorer Membership - a mere pittance for the wealth you'll receiveGil's Youtube Channel of amazing videosMy fantastic conversation with Gil (my very first TBBP episode!): The Body is a Gift with Gil Hedley: A Reverential Journey into the Human Body Christopher Hareesh Wallce Carlos Pomeda Professor Alexis Sanderson/Oxford (go full yoga-nerd with this guy - wow) Cheryl Strayed: Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar Dualism: It basically says that there are two things, or substances, and they are completely separate. For example, substance dualists believe that the mind is part of the soul and the soul resides completely outside of the body. Non-dualism: Non-dualism refers to the idea that all things are interconnected and not separate. Distinctions like self and other, or good and bad, are illusions created by the mind. Essentially, it's about recognizing the unity and interdependence of all phenomena. Proprioception: also referred to as kinesthesia, is the sense of body position, movement, and force. It is the unconscious awareness without visual input and is sometimes referred to as the sixth sense.There are three primary types of proprioceptors: muscle spindles, Golgi tendon organs (GTOs), and joint receptors. Each distinct type provides different information that together shape the sensory profile of the body's positioning and motion. Interoception: Interoception is awareness of your body's internal senses or signals. It identifies how you feel. You can consciously or unconsciously respond to these signals. For example, if your stomach rumbles, you know you're hungry. YOGA DEFINITIONS: Shiva: He is the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism. Shiva. God of Destruction. God of Time, Yoga, Meditation and Arts. Lord of Yogis and Physicians.

    1h 5m
  5. TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY - GIFT TWO: How do you define embodiment?

    12/12/2025

    TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY - GIFT TWO: How do you define embodiment?

    To mark two years of The Brilliant Body Podcast, we’ve gathered a tapestry of answers to one of Ali’s favourite closing questions:“How do you define embodiment?” You’ll hear a whole range of voices and perspectives, all illuminating this same question in their own way.If a particular moment lands for you, you can dive deeper by listening to the full conversation it came from - you’ll find all of those episodes listed just below. If this compilation has been meaningful to you, we’d be really grateful if you’d rate and review the podcast wherever you listen. It’s a simple way to help more people find these conversations and join in exploring what it means to live as a brilliant body. ***CLICK HERE TO BROWSE OUR FREE EVENTS*** GUESTS' FULL-LENGTH EPISODES (in order of excerpt): The Receiving and Giving Body with Dr Betty Martin, Creator of The Wheel of Consent The Systemic Body: Navigating Relational Dynamics and Systemic Consciousness with Jane Peterson, PhD The Released Body with Siv Jøssang Shields: Proust, Bees and Neurogenic Tremoring The Incarcerated Body: Cultural & Institutional Imprisonment with Dr. Kate Balestrieri The Touched Body with Deane Juhan The Disarmed Body: Sexual De-Armoring with Sexological Bodyworker, Rahi Chun The Artificial Body? with TANJA DIAMOND: Love, Pleasure and AI – PART ONE The Brilliance of Animal Bodies with Longevity Zoologist, DR. ZOOLITTLE (Penny) - PART ONE The Emotional Body with Healer, Mona Wind Embodied Intelligence with Philip Shepherd: Wholeness, Sensitivity, and the Pelvic Bowl Your Resonant Body with Sarah Peyton: Brain Circuits, Childhood Contracts & Reconceiving Addiction The Fluid Body: Moving Like Water and the Wisdom of Emilie Conrad w/ Marcella Bottero Felt-Sense Thinking - Infusing Education with Somatic Intelligence: Aitabé Fornés Cameron West yet to come Walking Somatic Empathy with Joseph Culp: The Mind-Body Process of Walking-In-Your-Shoes Bridging Divides with Rachel Fell: Neurodivergence, Conscious Body Awareness & Inclusive Intelligence A 'Good Death’ with Karen Bellone, Death Doula: Embracing Life & Mortality PART ONE The Curious Body with Kirstie Simson: Improvisational Living The Liberated Body: Reclaiming Erotic Wholeness with Somatic Sex Educator Darshana Avila The Moving Body with Jo Cobbett: Including the Body, Personally and Collectively Erotic Grief & Sexological Body Work with Lorraine Pentello & Ali Mezey The Body is a Gift with Gil Hedley: A Reverential Journey into the Human Body The Aroused Body with UMA FURMAN: Living and Aging PleasurablyTrauma and the Body with Amber Gray: Regulation, Restoration, & The Patience of Whales TABOO Part Three: Money & The Prosperous Body with Somatic Financial Therapist, BARI TESSLER Beyond Massage with Holden Zalma: Body Brilliance as a Tool to Heal Others Celebrating the Senses with Rose Mary Riggs: Equine Therapy, Erotic Brilliance and Devotional Self-Pleasure

    20 min
  6. TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY - GIFT ONE: What do you like best about being your body?

    12/11/2025

    TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY - GIFT ONE: What do you like best about being your body?

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, THE BRILLIANT BODY PODCAST! We're two years old and counting! We hope you enjoyed this episode - and that it inspired you to notice (and appreciate) what you particularly enjoy about being the brilliant body that you are! Now we want to hear from you... We’re collecting 1–2 minute videos answering this question:What do you like best about being your particular brilliant body? How to submit: Post your video on Instagram and tag @ali_body_brillianceOr, if you prefer a more old-school route, you can send it via WhatsApp (+1-310-1492) or email (connect@thebrilliantbodypodcast.com)By submitting a video, you agree to our using it across media platforms - thanks!Follow along on social to watch other people’s responses and share yours there, too.https://www.instagram.com/ali_body_brilliance/https://www.facebook.com/bodybrilliance ***CLICK HERE TO BROWSE OUR FREE EVENTS*** And lastly (you know the drill): if you loved this episode, please rate and review - it genuinely helps more people find the show. GUESTS' FULL-LENGTH EPISODES (in order of excerpt): Trauma and the Body with Amber Gray: Regulation, Restoration, & The Patience of Whales The Emotional Body with Healer, Mona Wind The Liberated Body: Reclaiming Erotic Wholeness with Somatic Sex Educator Darshana Avila The Colonized Body with Professor Matthew Beaumont: The Politics of Anatomy The Moving Body with Jo Cobbett: Including the Body, Personally and Collectively The Released Body with Siv Jøssang Shields: Proust, Bees and Neurogenic Tremoring The Touched Body with Deane Juhan The Systemic Body: Navigating Relational Dynamics and Systemic Consciousness with Jane Peterson, PhD The Artificial Body? with TANJA DIAMOND: Love, Pleasure and AI – PART ONEThe Body is a Gift with Gil Hedley: A Reverential Journey into the Human Body The Brilliance of Animal Bodies with Longevity Zoologist, DR. ZOOLITTLE (Penny) - PART ONE Cameron West yet to come Walking Somatic Empathy with Joseph Culp: The Mind-Body Process of Walking-In-Your-Shoes Celebrating the Senses with Rose Mary Riggs: Equine Therapy, Erotic Brilliance and Devotional Self-Pleasure The Fluid Body: Moving Like Water and the Wisdom of Emilie Conrad w/ Marcella Bottero Your Resonant Body with Sarah Peyton: Brain Circuits, Childhood Contracts & Reconceiving Addiction The Curious Body with Kirstie Simson: Improvisational Living The Harmonious Body: The Art & Health of Self-Knowing with Paul LubiczBridging Divides with Rachel Fell: Neurodivergence, Conscious Body Awareness & Inclusive Intelligence Beyond Massage with Holden Zalma: Body Brilliance as a Tool to Heal Others Felt-Sense Thinking - Infusing Education with Somatic Intelligence: Aitabé Fornés A 'Good Death’ with Karen Bellone, Death Doula: Embracing Life & Mortality PART ONE TABOO Part Three: Money & The Prosperous Body with Somatic Financial Therapist, BARI TESSLER The Bodies We Got: A Conversation with Dr. Madhav Gramke Erotic Grief & Sexological Body Work with Lorraine Pentello & Ali Mezey The Un/Safe Body: Exploring Conscious Walking with Alexander Technique Facilitator, Elizabeth Castagna

    26 min
  7. The Gift of Sensitivity by Ali Mezey

    12/04/2025

    The Gift of Sensitivity by Ali Mezey

    MORE ALI MEZEY: Website:  https://www.alimezey.comInstagram:  ali_body_brilliance Personal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information: https://www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundations Transgenerational Healing Films: https://constellationarts.com/If you have any questions, email Ali at: ali@alimezey.com PHILIP SHEPHERD: Embodiment Leader, Author, Actor

    4 min
  8. The Power of the Slow Embrace by Ali Mezey

    11/27/2025

    The Power of the Slow Embrace by Ali Mezey

    MORE ALI MEZEY: Website:  https://www.alimezey.comInstagram:  ali_body_brilliance Personal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information: https://www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundations Transgenerational Healing Films: https://constellationarts.com/If you have any questions, email Ali at: ali@alimezey.com

    6 min
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The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali Mezey is a forum to learn about and liberate the brilliance of your body. Join me, Ali Mezey, and other body masters to explore pioneering perspectives on what it actually means – and feels like – to be embodied. Whether you feel disconnected from your body due to trauma, shame, pain, cultural conditioning or lack of education or you already feel at home in your body but want to learn to have more pleasure, awareness and access to your body’s guidance – this is the podcast for you. Each one of my trailblazing guests will share their expertise and unique mission to thrive, as a body. Together, we’ll explore how to access and engage the vast, detailed and useful intelligence contained within our flesh. So join us and reclaim your body’s brilliance!

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