The Embodied LeadHer

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The Embodied LeadHer is a podcast for women who are ready to lead from presence rather than pressure. Hosted by Glory Lichon, this podcast explores leadership as a lived, embodied experience—rooted in nervous system regulation, inner stability, and sustainable power. Through honest reflection, grounded conversation, and moments of pause, Glory invites listeners to step out of urgency and performance and return to what’s true. This is a space for women navigating leadership in business, life, and the world—especially those who feel the pull to slow down, listen inward, and lead without self-abandonment. Rather than offering quick fixes or hustle-driven strategies, each episode creates space for awareness, integration, and conscious leadership that can actually be lived. Whether you’re moving through uncertainty, redefining success, or simply longing to come back to yourself, this podcast offers orientation—not instruction. No hustle. No proving. Just presence. New episodes release weekly. Listen when you need grounding, clarity, or a reminder of your own inner authority.

  1. MAY 9

    Expansion Requires Release: A Guided Reflection for This Season

    This season of growth may not require you to do more. It may require you to let go. In this guided reflection and grounding practice, Glory invites you to slow down and honestly examine what this next level of expansion is asking of you—not just in your business or leadership, but in who you are becoming. Because growth is not only about stepping into more. It’s also about releasing the patterns, identities, and ways of operating that no longer align with the woman you’re becoming. This episode is a space to pause, breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself without pressure, urgency, or self-abandonment. Inside this episode: Why expansion always requires releaseThe identity shifts that happen during seasons of growthLetting go of overworking, control, and people-pleasingThe difference between pressure and true capacityReflection prompts to help you ground into your next season with intentionIf you’ve been feeling stretched between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming… this conversation is for you. Take a breath, settle in, and come back to yourself. Reflection Questions from This Episode Where am I being called to expand right now?What is this next level going to require me to release?Who am I being asked to become?What am I no longer available for?What is one thing I’m ready to release this month so I can create space for what I say I want?Ready to Expand Without Self-Abandonment? If this episode resonated with you and you’re realizing that sustainable growth requires nervous system support, deeper self-awareness, and internal capacity—not just more strategy— Regulate to Rise was created for you. This experience is designed to help high-capacity women reconnect with themselves, regulate their nervous system, and create expansion from a grounded, embodied place. Learn more here: Regulate to Rise Connect with Glory Website: Elevate Beyond Boundaries Stan Store: https://stan.store/glorylichon Instagram: glory.lichon LinkedIn: Glory Lichon If This Episode Resonated… Share this episode with someone navigating a season of growth, identity shifts, or change, and make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next episode in this May series on shedding, identity, and capacity.

    8 min

  2. MAY 1

    From Corporate Leadership to Aligned Leadership: Redefining How We Live and Lead (with Maggie Perotin)

    This conversation isn’t about building a business the “right” way. It’s about what happens when what works… no longer feels aligned. In this episode, I’m joined by Maggie Perotin for a real conversation about her transition from corporate leadership into building a business that actually reflects how she wants to live and lead. We talk about the moments that don’t always get shared— the pressure, the burnout, the internal shifts that happen when success stops feeling sustainable… and what it takes to lead differently. This is also a meaningful conversation for me personally. Maggie was part of my early leadership journey—supporting me as I stepped into the CEO role, moved through limiting beliefs, and expanded what I believed was possible in my business and impact. This isn’t about adding more strategies. It’s about simplifying, trusting yourself, and creating a version of leadership that supports your life—not just your results. If you’ve been feeling the tension between what’s working… and what actually feels right, this conversation will land. In This Episode, We Explore: The transition from corporate leadership to aligned, self-led leadershipWhat burnout reveals about misalignment and capacityMoving through limiting beliefs when stepping into bigger leadershipBuilding a business that supports your life—not consumes itWhy simplicity is a powerful leadership strategyThe difference between external success and internal alignmentSelf-trust as a daily leadership practiceIntegration vs. “work-life balance”Creating sustainable growth without self-abandonmentKey Takeaways Success that isn’t aligned will eventually feel unsustainableLeadership requires identity expansion—not just strategyYou can build something that works… and still need to redefine how it feelsSimplicity creates clarity, consistency, and follow-throughSelf-trust is built through real decisions, not just mindset workYou don’t have to choose between your business and your life—you can build both in alignmentNotable Moments Maggie’s burnout in corporate leadership—and the turning point that changed everythingThe moment I realized I was holding myself back from growing my teamHow leadership expands your impact beyond what you can do aloneThe shift from doing everything → leading with intentionWhy reflection is necessary for staying aligned as you growSimple practices that help you come back to yourself in high-demand seasonsConnect with Glory:  Instagram LinkedIn Connect with Maggie Website: https://stairwaytoleadership.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/maggieperotin Explore her work, including her journal and podcast, to support your leadership and growth. Final Reflection If something in this conversation made you pause… pay attention to that. That’s usually where your truth is. Your presence is power. Come back to yourself—and lead from there. Share & Support If this episode resonated, share it with someone who’s navigating their own shift in how they lead. And if you haven’t yet, follow the podcast so you don’t miss future conversations around regulated, aligned leadership.

    38 min

  3. APR 16

    Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sabotage: The Upper Limit Problem & Why You Pull Back Before Expansion (Replay)

    This is a replay from the Reset Series, but the message is just as relevant right now. If you’ve been feeling resistance, hesitation, or the urge to pull back right when you’re on the edge of something bigger… this episode will land differently. What looks like self-sabotage is often something deeper. It’s the moment your nervous system meets the edge of what feels safe. In this episode, I walk through what Gay Hendricks calls the Upper Limit Problem—and how it shows up right before expansion. More importantly, how to move through it without forcing, overworking, or disconnecting from yourself. This isn’t about pushing past fear. It’s about building the capacity to stay. Inside this episode: Why self-sabotage shows up right before growthThe cycle that keeps you stuck: trigger → sabotage → shame → repeatHow your nervous system prioritizes safety over expansionThe Upper Limit Problem and how it impacts your leadershipA simple reset practice to return to clarity and aligned actionResources Mentioned: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Download your free Reset Journal: Link Reflection to take with you: Where are you pulling back right now… even though something in you knows you’re ready? Connect with Glory:  Instagram LinkedIn

    14 min

  4. APR 9

    Guided Reflection: You Are Already Worthy - The Shift From Proving to Being

    So many high-achieving women aren’t struggling with self-worth. They’re exhausted from trying to prove it. In this episode, we explore the shift from constantly doing, achieving, and over-functioning… to learning how to be, without attaching your worth to productivity or performance. This conversation connects worthiness, nervous system regulation, and embodied leadership, and how these patterns show up in both leadership and motherhood. You’ll be guided through a reflection to help you: Recognize where your self-worth is tied to achievement and overdoingUnderstand the pressure to keep proving yourself, even when you’re already successfulBegin shifting into grounded, regulated leadershipBecause your presence is your power. Key Takeaway: You don’t have to earn your worth through burnout, overachieving, or constant doing. You are already worthy and leadership changes when you start leading from that place. Share: If this resonated, send it to another woman who needs the reminder that she’s already worthy. Connect with Glory:  Instagram LinkedIn

    11 min

  5. APR 2

    Regulated Leadership: Nervous System Capacity for Sustainable Growth

    Leadership doesn’t feel heavy because of what you’re holding, it feels heavy because of how your body is holding it. Most leadership advice focuses on strategy. But what if the real limitation isn’t your plan… it’s your nervous system’s capacity to hold it? In this episode, we explore regulated leadership and how nervous system capacity shapes the way you make decisions, hold responsibility, and lead through growth. You’ll learn why patterns like bracing and urgency create pressure in leadership, and how creating internal space allows you to respond instead of react. What You’ll Learn What regulated leadership actually meansThe difference between braced vs. regulated leadershipHow nervous system patterns influence decision-makingWhy capacity—not strategy—is often the real constraintHow to lead with more clarity, steadiness, and intentionIf this episode resonated, share it with a woman leader who may need this message. Connect with Glory:  Instagram LinkedIn Invitation If this resonates, join me inside Regulate to Rise— a 90-minute experience designed to help you expand your nervous system capacity so leadership and growth feel sustainable. 🔗 Regulate to Rise

    14 min

  6. MAR 26

    When Urgency Replaces Intuition: The Nervous System Pattern Behind Reactive Leadership

    Leadership can start to feel urgent… even when nothing is actually wrong. In this episode, we explore how urgency becomes a default pattern in high-capacity women leaders and how it can quietly override intuition, clarity, and aligned decision-making. This isn’t about doing less. It’s about leading from a different place. A more regulated place. A more grounded place. A place where your intuition is no longer competing with urgency. In this episode: The difference between urgency and intuition in leadershipWhy high-performing women often default to urgencyHow the nervous system shapes your decision-makingWhat changes when you lead from regulation instead of reactivityKey Takeaway Urgency doesn’t always come from the moment… sometimes it comes from the nervous system you’re leading from. If this resonated, share it with a woman leader who needs this reminder. Connect with Glory:  Instagram LinkedIn Invitation If this resonates, join me inside Regulate to Rise— a 90-minute experience designed to help you expand your nervous system capacity so leadership and growth feel sustainable. 🔗 Regulate to Rise

    15 min

  7. MAR 18

    Burnout or Bracing? The Hidden Nervous System Pattern in Leadership

    Burnout isn’t always burnout. In this episode, we explore how nervous system patterns and chronic stress impact leadership, capacity, and growth for high-achieving women. You’ve built the strategy. You’ve done the mindset work. So why does leadership still feel overwhelming? Many high-achieving women, entrepreneurs, and leaders assume they’re experiencing burnout. But what if the real issue is something deeper—a nervous system stuck in chronic stress and bracing? In this episode, we explore the connection between leadership, burnout, stress, and nervous system regulation, and why your ability to grow, lead, and scale isn’t just about mindset or strategy—it’s about capacity. Because when your nervous system is constantly in a state of pressure, expansion doesn’t feel like opportunity… It feels like something you have to carry. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: Why high-performing women and entrepreneurs feel constant pressure—even with the right strategyHow stress and nervous system dysregulation impact leadership, decision-making, and business growthWhat it actually means to increase your capacity and lead from a regulated, grounded stateIf you’re a leader, business owner, or high-achieving woman navigating stress, growth, or the next level of expansion, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening beneath the surface—and how to lead without overwhelm. Connect with Glory:  Instagram LinkedIn Invitation If this resonates, join me inside Regulate to Rise— a 90-minute experience designed to help you expand your nervous system capacity so leadership and growth feel sustainable. 🔗 Regulate to Rise Listen & ShareIf this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman leader who might need to hear this message today. Because expansion was never meant to require self-abandonment.

    15 min

  8. MAR 15 ·  BONUS

    Celebrating the Woman You Are: A Guided Reflection for Women’s Month

    In honor of Women’s Month, this episode offers a guided reflection to help you pause, breathe, and celebrate the woman you have become. So often we move through life focused on growth, achievement, and the next milestone. But leadership, personal development, and self-trust are also built through reflection—through recognizing the strength, wisdom, and resilience that have shaped us along the way. This episode is an invitation to pause and acknowledge the journey that brought you here. Not the woman you are still becoming. Not the future version you’re striving toward. But the woman you are right now. Through thoughtful prompts and gentle reflection, this episode will guide you to reconnect with your growth, your strength, and the experiences that shaped your life and leadership. Whether you're listening during a quiet moment, on a walk, or during your daily routine, this reflection offers a grounding pause to honor your journey. In This Episode We Explore • The power of reflection in personal growth and leadership • Why celebrating your journey matters just as much as striving for what’s next • Recognizing the resilience and wisdom that comes from life experience • Reconnecting with the strength that carried you through challenging seasons • Honoring the woman you are today during Women’s Month Guided Reflection Prompts As you listen, consider these questions: • What challenges have shaped the woman you are today? • How have you grown in the past five to ten years? • What wisdom do you now carry that you once didn’t? • What strength within you deserves recognition today? At the end of the episode, reflect on this question: What is one thing about the woman you are today that you can celebrate? Why Reflection Matters Growth doesn't only come from moving forward. It also comes from pausing long enough to acknowledge how far you've come. When we honor our experiences, our resilience, and our evolution, we deepen self-trust and reconnect with the wisdom our journey has created. If This Episode Resonates Share this episode with a woman in your life who deserves to pause and celebrate her journey. And if this reflection supported you, subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future conversations about leadership, growth, and living in alignment. Connect with Glory:  Instagram LinkedIn

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The Embodied LeadHer is a podcast for women who are ready to lead from presence rather than pressure. Hosted by Glory Lichon, this podcast explores leadership as a lived, embodied experience—rooted in nervous system regulation, inner stability, and sustainable power. Through honest reflection, grounded conversation, and moments of pause, Glory invites listeners to step out of urgency and performance and return to what’s true. This is a space for women navigating leadership in business, life, and the world—especially those who feel the pull to slow down, listen inward, and lead without self-abandonment. Rather than offering quick fixes or hustle-driven strategies, each episode creates space for awareness, integration, and conscious leadership that can actually be lived. Whether you’re moving through uncertainty, redefining success, or simply longing to come back to yourself, this podcast offers orientation—not instruction. No hustle. No proving. Just presence. New episodes release weekly. Listen when you need grounding, clarity, or a reminder of your own inner authority.

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  • Creator
    Glory
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
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    Clean
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    © 2026 The Embodied LeadHer
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