The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali Mezey Ali Mezey

SYNOPSIS:In this episode, Marcella shares profound insights of our bodies as “a process,” and embracing the fluidity of movement. Drawing inspiration from the visionary founder of Continuum Movement, Emilie Conrad, Marcella invites us to delve deep into the essence of movement as a gateway to self-discovery. From exploring the fluid nature of the body to redefining the concept of embodiment, Marcella offers practical tips for fostering a sensational experience of our physical selves. Prepare to be inspired as she guides us towards a more  conscious understanding of being the movement that we are and the transformative promise therein.
EXPLORATION POINTS: 
- Movement as Medicine: Rediscovering the body's innate and healing potential.

- Continuum and its Influence: How somatic practices like Continuum Movement inform our understanding of movement and embodiment.

- Embracing Fluidity: Exploring the body's water-like nature and its impact on sensation and consciousness.

- Contextual Embodiment: Rethinking the concept of embodiment as a dynamic and context-dependent experience.

- The Gift of Sensation: Embracing the body's capacity to sense pleasure and pain as a profound gift.

- “Cosmic Drowning”: Reflecting on Emilie Conrad's poetic insights into the unity of consciousness and movement.

- Practical Tips for Body Awareness: Simple practices to cultivate a deeper connection with the body in everyday life.
MORE ALI MEZEY:
Website:  www.alimezey.com
Personal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:
www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundations
Transgenerational Healing Films: www.constellationarts.com
MORE MARCELLA:Website: www.still-movement.com
BIO:Marcella Bottero, MA, RCST®, is a seasoned body and movement educator with over 20 years of experience. Skilled in various somatic approaches, including Fitness Training, Yoga, Continuum, and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Marcella empowers her students to realize and express their fullest potential. As an authorized Continuum Teacher by Emilie Conrad, Marcella fosters a supportive and dynamic learning environment. Explore Marcella's transformative teachings and classes at [Still Movement](https://still-movement.com/).
OTHER RESOURCES, LINKS AND INSPIRATIONS:
Continuum Movement is a somatic movement practice developed by Emilie Conrad, focusing on the fluid nature of the body. It emphasizes the exploration of movement as a way to tap into the body's inherent wisdom, promoting healing and self-discovery. Continuum involves gentle, exploratory movements that encourage individuals to connect with their internal rhythms and sensations. Through practices such as breathwork, sound, and subtle movement, Continuum aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of the body-mind connection and promote overall well-being.
Emilie Conrad's Legacy:Emilie Conrad, the visionary founder of Continuum, continues to inspire somatic practitioners worldwide with her profound insights into the nature of movement and consciousness. Through her pioneering work, Conrad invites individuals to embrace the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, guiding them towards a deeper understanding of the body's innate intelligence and transformative potential.
Scottish winds moving across Scottish barley field
Valerie Hunt - UCLA
Liz Koch
Barbara Mindal
The Body is a Gift with Gil Hedley: A Reverential Journey into the Human Body
LINKS TO A COUPLE OF EMILIE’s YouTubes 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAacwbfveys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gd7FWYp-jQ
And her booksLife on Land: The Story of Continuum, the World Renowned Self-discovery and Movement MethodEngaging the Movement of Life: Exploring Health and Embodiment Through Osteopathy and Continuum Core Awareness (Revised Edition): Enhancing Yoga, Pilates, Exercise, and Dance

Peace Prayer with Emilie Conrad
CONTINUUM: An Introduction with Emilie Conrad
The Play of Life with Emilie Conrad
Cass Phelps
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In this simple, minute and a half guided meditation by Lorraine Pentello, you're invited to find immediate comfort wherever you are, whether sitting or lying down, and to explore the profound connection between your body and the world around you. Take a few moments to breathe and simply notice the sensation of support beneath you, allowing yourself to fully arrive in the present moment.
We've kept it clean so you can listen uninterrupted whenever you like. This meditation is an excerpt from Lorraine's Episode Erotic Grief & Sexological Body Work with Lorraine Pentello & Ali Mezey
MORE ALI MEZEY:
Website:  https://www.alimezey.com
Personal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:
https://www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundations
Transgenerational Healing Films: https://constellationarts.com/

MORE LORRAINE PENTELLO:
www.lorrainepentello.com

BIO:
Lorraine Pentello (she/he/they)
Lorraine is a Somatic Therapist and bodyworker specialising in sexuality and trauma. They have worked in the field of sexuality for the past 26 years, starting in entertainment then shifting to healing & embodiment in 2014. 
Certified in Sexological Bodywork, Embodied Counselling, Craniofacial Bodywork, Myofascial Bodywork, STREAM Scar Remediation, EMDR, EFT Tapping for Trauma, Inner Child Healing and Ego State therapy, Lorraine works holistically 1:1 with clients, both online and in person. Helping them heal emotional and physical pain.
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This is a recording from our recent live event. Each of our events is aimed at connecting all you lovely bodies with pioneering leaders in our mission to help humans (along with other species) live our embodied wholeness for the benefit of individual and collective healing. We host multiple free events each month. Find our schedule at www.thebrilliantbodypodcast.com/events
In this episode: Join Ali Mezey, host of The Brilliant Body Podcast as she welcomes Rachel Fell for an encore to her episode ‘Bridging Divides with Rachel Fell: Neurodivergence, Conscious Body Awareness & Inclusive Intelligence ’ with a captivating Q&A session for a live audience.
This event is an opportunity to engage your transformative journey towards personal and professional growth, leadership, and self-actualization with Rachel, a transdisciplinary coach, consultant, and educator. Participants will have the chance to explore the uncharted territories of their potential, guided by insightful perspectives and honest reflections.
Rachel's world is one of uncommon insight and creativity, where she serves as a thought partner to individuals and businesses seeking to elevate their next chapter. With a deep understanding of embodied intelligence, human dynamics and organizational systems, Rachel helps her clients identify and overcome obstacles, paving the way for real change, innovation, and influence to emerge.
EXPLORATION POINTS & QUESTIONS
- How has René Descartes' philosophy of "I think, therefore I am" influenced our modern perception of self, and what are the implications of this for understanding intelligence?
- Can you explain the concept of neurodiversity and neurodivergence, and how it relates to recognizing and respecting diverse processing styles among individuals?
-How can we navigate the tension between valuing individual uniqueness and fostering a sense of belonging in a diverse community or organization?
-Could you discuss the concept of branding "the body" of a company as a dynamic process rather than a static entity, and what this means for organizational identity and culture?
-What are some ways non-neurodivergent identifiers can champion and include neurodivergent identifying humans?
- How can we cultivate a deeper awareness of the constant state of motion and change within ourselves and the world around us?
-What role does reciprocal influence play in shaping our reality, and how can we harness this understanding to co-create a more fulfilling life?
- In what ways does our awareness of our body and mind as living systems impact our relationships, creativity, work, and sense of meaningful contribution?
- Can you share examples of how exploring the liminal space between the known and the unknown has led to genuine creativity, innovation, and growth in your own life or the lives of others?
-How can we embrace the invitation to become more curious, explorative, and playful in our journey of self-discovery and co-creation with the full spectrum of our human intelligence?
For MORE ALI MEZEY:
Website: https://www.alimezey.com
Personal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:Five-films series (made by Ali Mezey) on Stephan’s work with transgenerational influences on illness
FOR MORE RACHEL FELL:
WEBSITE: https://rachelfell.com/
BIO: Rachel Fell is an independent coach, consultant, and educator decoding true identity in organizational leadership, strategy, brand, and communications. Engaging embodied intelligence, she helps her clients find the core and congruent truth of what they have to offer the world.
Rachel is a champion of radical inclusion, recognizing and celebrating diversity, both seen and unseen. Uncommonly creative and capable, she excels in challenging self leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations to go beyond theIr prior prejudices and preconceptions of what is possible. Her sweet spot is where the interconnectedness underpinning evolution, living systems, embodied psyche, and expressing identity meet.
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CONTENT HEADS UP:  
This episode touches on sensitive topics that include sexual violence, multi-gender rape, coercion, trauma and the complexities of gender identity and transgender experiences. There are some swear words. 

SYNOPSIS:
In this episode, Ali engages in a deep and candid conversation with Lorraine, an ex-sex worker turned Somatic Therapist and bodyworker specializing in sexuality and trauma. With more than 26 years of experience in the field of sexuality, Lorraine shares insights gained from their journey, transitioning from entertainment to healing and embodiment in 2014. Certified in various modalities including Sexological Bodywork and EMDR, Lorraine works holistically with clients, both online and in person, to facilitate emotional healing. Throughout the conversation, they navigate sensitive topics, including sexual violence, coercion, and trauma, offering profound reflections on personal experiences and societal attitudes. Listeners are invited to join in a thought-provoking dialogue that explores themes of compassion, support, and acceptance, while acknowledging the journey of healing from sexual traumas. They also discuss common reasons that people go to strip clubs, and to them for sexual healing such as seeking sex when really it's comfort that's wanted, the debilitating expectations that are commonly behind some erectile “dysfunction,” and the need and desire to reclaim one's "orgasmisity."

EXPLORATION POINTS:
- Ali and Lorraine discuss the impact of decriminalization of sex work in Australia and its effects on violence reduction and police relations

- They cover the topic of misconceptions about perpetrators of sexual violence, including the role of women as perpetrators

- The conversation delves into the challenges faced by gender-diverse individuals, including legal restrictions on transitioning in certain states

- Ali and Lorraine explore the complexity of parenting a gender-diverse child and making informed decisions about medical interventions

- They discuss the importance of compassion and support from allies for transgender individuals, particularly in moments of misgendering

- The conversation includes personal reflections on Lorraine's journey of healing and rediscovery of body sensations, as well as trust in bodily messages

- They reflect on the concept of embodiment and the ability to fully experience sensations and express emotions in a supportive environment

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MORE ALI MEZEY:
Website:  https://www.alimezey.com
Personal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:
https://www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundations
Transgenerational Healing Films: https://constellationarts.com/

MORE LORRAINE PENTELLO:
www.lorrainepentello.com

BIO:
Lorraine Pentello (she/he/they)
Lorraine is a Somatic Therapist and bodyworker specialising in sexuality and trauma. They have worked in the field of sexuality for the past 26 years, starting in entertainment then shifting to healing & embodiment in 2014. 
Certified in Sexological Bodywork, Embodied Counselling, Craniofacial Bodywork, Myofascial Bodywork, STREAM Scar Remediation, EMDR, EFT Tapping for Trauma, Inner Child Healing and Ego State therapy, Lorraine works holistically 1:1 with clients, both online and in person. Helping them heal emotional and physical pain. 

OTHER RESOURCES, LINKS AND INSPIRATIONS:
Dr. Dan Siegel
Rose Mary’s Episode
Philip Shepherd’s episode
Inner Child Work/IFS - IFS Internal Family Systems deal with various parts that influence behavior, while Inner Child Work specifically addresses the part that carries childhood experiences and traumas.
EMDR - EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a therapy used to alleviate distress from traumatic memories. It involves recalling traumatic events while engaging in bila

Having earned each and every one of his stripes, this zebra definitely ain’t just a horse. If you are a hands-on practitioner, or anyone who has suffered from bodily restrictions, injuries or pain, this episode will shed some light on how those of us who touch and take care of bodies for a living, see, experience and help bodies whose brilliance may need some tuning up or a major overhaul.
 Please be aware, there is some swearing.

CONTENT HEADS UP:  
It's also important to clarify that the views expressed by guests on this program are their own and may not align with those of Ali. Ali meticulously curates a roster of guests with diverse perspectives and expertise to enrich listeners' understanding of the magnificence of our bodies. We urge listeners to embrace multiple viewpoints, and first and foremost, one’s own felt-sense of the truth.

SYNOPSIS:
This conversation explores the body through the extensive experience, and discussion between, two master bodyworkers – Ali and her guest, Holden Zalma – “talking shop.” While past episodes delve into the philosophical underpinnings of embodiment, this installment offers some insight on how the body’s brilliance can inform the hands-on healing process of so many. Ali and Holden discuss the complex dynamics (and lack of status) of touching bodies for a living, breaking molds and boundaries, and dealing with the adversity of being cross-disciplinary. Holden shares some of his experience and insight working with chronic pain and how it can become intertwined with one's identity and serve as a means of seeking attention and compassion. Holden challenges the notion of constant self-discovery, advocating instead for action and self-empowerment.

EXPLORATION POINTS:
- Holden unveils groundbreaking insights and practical solutions to chronic pain, offering hope to those who have long struggled to find relief.

-  The profound connection between identity and pain. Holden sheds light on how chronic pain can become intertwined with one's sense of self, offering insights that challenge conventional notions of healing.

- The importance of self-compassion and self-care in the healing process. Holden shares personal anecdotes and practical strategies for cultivating greater resilience and well-being.

- Ali and Holden candidly discuss their decades-long journey as body practitioners, navigating the complexities of modern healthcare systems and offering insights into overcoming challenges to provide much-needed healing to those in need.

- Experience a paradigm shift in your understanding of healing. Ali and Holden explore the intricate relationship between body and mind offering listeners a transformative journey towards accessing the brilliance within their own bodies, and yours.

To be an angel to the podcast, click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tbbpodcast
To read more about the podcast, click here: https://www.thebrilliantbodypodcast.com

MORE ALI MEZEY:
Website:  https://www.alimezey.com
Personal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:
https://www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundations
Transgenerational Healing Films: https://constellationarts.com/

MORE HOLDEN ZALMA:
www.metatouch.com
www.myoalign.com
BIO:
Some say it’s magic. Others are in disbelief they no longer hurt. But after 30 yrs,300,000 massages and a testimonial list too long to mention, Holden Zalma is beyond magic – he has the MetaTouch.
Founder of MetaTouch Body Balance, Holden Zalma has raised the bar on massage therapy with a bedside manner that is goal-oriented, sincere and attentive. He’s thrown the spa menus in the trash and has developed his own methodology named MyoAlign. This technique takes into account the mental, physical and history of the client to create a custom treatment that works by addressing the core of what ails you instead of just masking symptoms.  
 
The MetaTouch “discovery and road to recovery” approach has helped many MetaTouch patients frustr

Join Ali Mezey, host of The Brilliant Body Podcast as she welcomes internationally renowned guest, Sarah Peyton, for an encore to her episode ‘Your Resonant Body: Brain Circuits, Childhood Contracts & Reconceiving Addiction’ with a captivating Q&A session for a live audience. If you haven’t listened to Sarah's episode yet, we highly recommend you do that before the event. :)
Step into the world of neuroscience, Nonviolent Communication, trauma healing, and Constellation Work with Sarah Peyton. With a focus on the effects of relational trauma on the brain, and the neuroscience of unconscious contracts, Sarah utilizes resonant language to shift self-criticism into self-warmth and to heal deep-seated traumas.
Join Ali and Sarah as they delve deep into the challenges of maternal bonding, trauma healing, and the neurochemistry of addiction as well as resonant language and self-compassion practices. Gain invaluable insights and personalized responses to your most pressing questions about the body-mind.
EXPLORATION POINTS
- Sarah delves into the transformative power of self-compassion, breaking unconscious childhood contracts for survival, and expanding compassion beyond oneself.

- The conversation highlights the significance of resonant language and its impact on healing and relationships. Sarah introduces nine forms of language that stimulate the right hemisphere, emphasizing body sensations, feelings, needs, and metaphors.

- The discussion addresses challenging childhood contracts formed for survival and the importance of unraveling them for personal growth.

- Sarah discusses ADHD as an imbalance of dopamine. She also touches on the value of resonant language that stimulates the right hemisphere, exploring various forms that light up the relational brain and foster connection.

- The episode delves into the value of the disgust circuit, viewing it as crucial for setting boundaries and reclaiming the ability to say "no." Sarah and Ali discuss its role in establishing a sense of internal boundaries and living authentically.

-  Sarah considers the impact of colonization on our connection with the earth and the body. The conversation explores the ongoing process of embodiment and the need to reclaim a deeper connection with oneself and the environment.
For MORE ALI MEZEY:
Website:  https://www.alimezey.com
Personal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:Five-films series (made by Ali Mezey) on Stephan’s work with transgenerational influences on illness

FOR MORE SARAH PEYTON:
WEBSITE: https://sarahpeyton.com/

BIO: Sarah Peyton, Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and neuroscience educator, integrates brain science and the use of resonant language to heal personal and collective trauma with exquisite gentleness.

Sarah teaches and lectures internationally and is the author of four books: Your Resonant Self: Guided Meditations and Exercises to Engage Your Brain’s Capacity for Healing, the companion Your Resonant Self Workbook: From Self-sabotage to Self-care, and Affirmations for Turbulent Times: Resonant Words to Soothe Body and Mind, and The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook, co-authored with Roxy Manning, PhD.
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- 10 Key Concepts of Resonant Healing 
- 9 Types Of Resonant Language

SARAH’S BOOKS: 
- Your Resonant Self