The Marie Embodied Podcast

Marie Zak
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  • Alternative Health

The Marie Embodied Podcast is a space to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with the wisdom of the body. Hosted by, somatic therapist and clinical herbalist, Marie Zak, this show explores embodiment through somatic practices, herbal medicine, nervous system awareness, and other healing modalities that support coming home to yourself. Marie explores embodiment not as a concept, but as a lived experience. Through conversations, teachings, and practical insights, you will learn how to listen to your body, build capacity, and cultivate presence, resilience, and aliveness. This podcast is for those who want to feel more grounded, resourced, and at home in themselves, and for anyone curious about somatic work, herbalism, animism, and the many modalities that support embodied healing.

  1. 5d ago

    33. Autumn Glow-Up: How to Intentionally Shape the Rest of Your Year

    Sit down with me for a cozy, inspiring convo about how we are glowing-up in the last four months of 2026. Time can slip by so quickly when we're not paying attention; I'm here to support you to harness your time, energy, and resources in a way that builds you up and creates a life you feel proud of. Tune in for exactly how I'm devoting myself to what matters most to me over the next few months, and let's create magic together!  Upcoming Events & Courses Somatic Sisterhood CircleOctober 27-December 15, Nelson, BC Somatic Skills for Health Practitioners: A Nervous System Approach to HealingOctober 17 & 18, Victoria, BC Wild Medicinal Plant Walk September 27, Nelson BC The Plant Teachings CollectiveOctober, 2027 - May, 2028, Online  Stay in Touch!Marie on Instagram: @althaeaherbals Marie's Substack: @marieembodied Book a somatic therapy and/or herbalism session.

  2. Aug 10

    32. Healing From Religious Trauma (Part 2) with Danii Zak

    Danii Zak is back on the podcast for part two of discussing religious trauma, how it manifests in people's lives, and how to heal from it. She touches on her own story, sharing examples of indoctrination, manipulation, and power dynamics that frequently show up in religious settings while offering tools and frameworks for recovery. If you have suffered from religious trauma and are on a healing journey of reclaiming your truth, this episode is for you. Listen to Danii's first episode. Upcoming Events & Courses Somatic Sisterhood CircleOctober 27-December 15, Nelson, BC  Somatic Skills for Health Practitioners: A Nervous System Approach to Healing October 17 & 18, Victoria, BC The Plant Teachings CollectiveOctober, 2027 - May, 2028, Online  Stay in Touch! Danii on Instagram: @heal.with.danielle Danii's website: https://www.thewellnessjourney.ca/ Marie on Instagram: @althaeaherbals Marie's Substack: @marieembodied Book a somatic therapy and/or herbalism session.

  3. Aug 3

    31. Why Are Powerful Women So Triggering?

    In this episode, I'm unpacking one of the most complicated dynamics women face: the pressure to stay likable, agreeable, and digestible.   From an early age, many women learn that standing out can come with the consequences of judgment, exclusion, comparison, criticism, and projection. As a result, we learn to shrink ourselves, downplay our accomplishments, soften our opinions, and dim our light to avoid making others uncomfortable. This conversation will challenge you to think about what it means to take up space, own your success, and support other women without seeing their power as a threat. It's time to stop shrinking and start shining. Unmasking the Shadow ( 1:1 Somatic Work)  Within every person lives an unexpressed shadow - aspects of the self that have been hidden, rejected and pushed away due to trauma, pain and cultural conditioning. The shadow contains our deepest pain, and, when integrated, has the potential to reveal our greatest gifts, purpose and magic. In Unmasking the Shadow we'll work with somatic (body-based) tools to peel back layers of conditioning and create a space for your wild and authentic self to flourish.  Learn more. Sisterhood Summer CampPause from daily life, immerse yourself in nature, connect with like-minded women, and learn about herbal medicine in a nourishing two day retreat. Join the Sisterhood! Stay in Touch!Instagram: @althaeaherbalsSubstack: @marieembodiedJoin our newsletter

  4. Jul 27

    30. Why Women Are Reclaiming the Word "Witch" with Eileen March

    In this episode, I sit down with Eileen March to explore her journey from midwife to energy healer, coach, and, eventually, witch. Together, we dive into the reclamation of the word witch, the power of intuition, and how working with the cycles of nature can help us remember who we truly are. This conversation is a permission slip to embrace your innate wisdom, reclaim your magic, and embody your light. Learn more about Eileen's course, Unlease Your Inner Witch, and use promo code UNLEASHALTHEA15 for 15% off the next cohort (starts in September, doors opening soon) Follow Eileen on Instagram.  Find Eileen's Witch Wound Healing Activation on Insight Timer  Sisterhood Summer Camp (August 14-16) Pause from daily life, immerse yourself in nature, connect with like-minded women, and learn about herbal medicine in a nourishing two day retreat.  Join the Sisterhood! Stay in Touch!Instagram: @althaeaherbalsSubstack: @marieembodiedJoin our newsletter

  5. Jul 20

    29. Past Lives & Soul Retrieval for Deeper Embodiment

    This week we're getting witchy with an episode about past lives, soul retrieval, and how these practices have been instrumental for my journey of embodiment. Listen in for my personal and clinical experience with receiving and guiding past life regressions, and their profound potential for healing.  Book a somatic therapy session or past life regression. Stay in Touch!Instagram: @althaeaherbalsSubstack: @marieembodiedGet in touch.

  6. Jul 13

    28. An Embodied Approach to Fitness, Nutrition & Self-Trust with Kim Shambaugh

    I'm often surprised by how rarely I hear therapist discuss the foundational role that fitness, nutrition, and daily habits play in our overall well-being. These practices are essential to embodied living, which is why I'm so excited to share this week's guest with you. In this episode, I'm joined by fitness coach and nutritionist Kim Shambaugh for a conversation that goes beyond calories, workouts, and meal plans. We explore how true health is built by reconnecting with your body, understanding its cues, and creating habits that support both your physical and emotional well-being. We explore the connection between nutrition, movement, mindset, and nervous system health. Kim shares practical insights on recognizing hunger and fullness cues, intentionally fueling your body, building a sustainable relationship with exercise, and letting go of rigid thinking. Trigger Warning: Please be aware that we discuss eating disorders, dieting, and body dysmorphia throughout this episode. Listen to my episode about how I lost 30lbs. ExpandI am now accepting applications for my 1:1 offer, Expand. This three month container is designed with depth and precision for the person who is ready to claim their dreams and desires, bringing them to life. We will laser focus on supporting you to expand in whatever area of life you're stepping into (relationship, career, health/fitness, sexuality, financial, etc.) through weekly somatic therapy sessions and voicenote/texting throughout the week. Expand your edges. Step into your power. Bring your desires to life.  Apply for Expand. Sisterhood Summer CampPause from daily life, immerse yourself in nature, connect with like-minded women, and learn about herbal medicine in a nourishing two day retreat. Join the Sisterhood! Stay in Touch!Kim's website Kim's Instagram: @neversettlelifeMarie's Instagram: @althaeaherbalsMarie's Substack: @marieembodiedJoin the Althaea newsletter

  7. Jul 6

    27. How I Lost 30lbs & What It Taught Me

    For most of my life I've felt at odds with my body, wanting to escape it while also craving deeper embodiment. Somatic therapy taught me to relate to my emotional body in a healthy way, but it was my weight loss journey that helped me to establish a healier relationship to my physical body. About 1.5 years ago I lost 30 lbs. This process was gritty and hard. It asked me to show up day after day, and face so many pain points that I'd been ignoring. Ultimately it served as one of my most profound lessons in devotion, self-trust, and self-love. This episode is a vulnerable share about how religious and societal programming formed early distortions around how I perceive myself through my body, and how I've begun to heal those wounds.  Trigger Warning: Please be aware that I discuss weight loss, dieting, and body dysmorphia throughout this episode. ExpandI am now accepting applications for my 1:1 offer, Expand. This three month container is designed with depth and precision for the person who is ready to claim their dreams and desires, bringing them to life. We will laser focus on supporting you to expand in whatever area of life you're stepping into (relationship, career, health/fitness, sexuality, financial, etc.) through weekly somatic therapy sessions and voicenote/texting throughout the week. Expand your edges. Step into your power. Bring your desires to life.  Apply for Expand. Sisterhood Summer Camp Pause from daily life, immerse yourself in nature, connect with like-minded women, and learn about herbal medicine in a nourishing two day retreat. Join the Sisterhood! Stay in Touch!Instagram: @althaeaherbalsSubstack: @marieembodiedJoin our newsletter

  8. Jun 29

    26. Body, Land & Ancestors: Learning to Belong with Teagan West

    In today's conversation I sit down with Teagan West, who guides individuals into deeper belonging through ancestral healing and nature-based practices. We explore the sacred relationship between body and land, and the longing for homecoming in a disconnected world. Tegan shares her journey, the practices that have shaped her work, and ancestral healing can help us reconnect with ourselves, our lineages, and the living world around us. In a cultural hyper-fixated on the individual, this episode is an invitation to remember that healing is relational. Upcoming EventsWild Medicinal Plant Walk in Nelson, BC, July 5th Sisterhood Summer Camp in Kaslo BC, Aug 14-16 ExpandI am now accepting applications for my 1:1 offer, Expand. This three month container is designed with depth and precision for the person who is ready to claim their dreams and desires, bringing them to life. We will laser focus on supporting you to expand in whatever area of life you're stepping into (relationship, career, health/fitness, sexuality, financial, etc.) through weekly somatic therapy sessions and voicenote/texting throughout the week. Expand your edges. Step into your power. Bring your desires to life.  Apply for Expand. Stay in Touch!Teagan's Instagram: @altar.teagan.westMarie's Instagram: @althaeaherbalsTeagan's Substack: ALTAR OF STARS Marie's Substack: @marieembodiedTeagan's Website Join the Althaea newsletter

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The Marie Embodied Podcast is a space to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with the wisdom of the body. Hosted by, somatic therapist and clinical herbalist, Marie Zak, this show explores embodiment through somatic practices, herbal medicine, nervous system awareness, and other healing modalities that support coming home to yourself. Marie explores embodiment not as a concept, but as a lived experience. Through conversations, teachings, and practical insights, you will learn how to listen to your body, build capacity, and cultivate presence, resilience, and aliveness. This podcast is for those who want to feel more grounded, resourced, and at home in themselves, and for anyone curious about somatic work, herbalism, animism, and the many modalities that support embodied healing.

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