Embodied Love Podcast

Monique Carmela

Supporting you on your journey of coming home to your authentic self and full expression, hosted by embodiment and relationship mentor, Monique Carmela, helping you feel safe to be fully yourself and express your truth in your life and relationships. These conversations weave embodied self-love, self-devotion, emotional intimacy, nervous system wisdom, motherhood, conscious relationships, and the art of becoming your most authentic, embodied self. Thank you for being here. I am honoured and deeply grateful to walk this path with you.

  1. 2d ago

    172: The Myth of Balance: Motherhood, Business & Building a Life You Love with Hannah Corcoran

    What if balance isn't something we achieve, but something we learn to dance with? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Hannah Corcoran—mother, entrepreneur, former lawyer, homeschooler, and freedom seeker—to explore the realities of navigating motherhood, business, relationships, personal growth, and the ever-changing seasons of life. Together, we unpack the pressure many women feel to "hold it all," the conditioning that keeps us trapped in productivity and perfectionism, and the powerful shift that happens when we begin honouring the season we're actually in. We explore: • Why balance looks different in every phase of life• The journey of becoming rather than constantly striving to arrive• Building self-trust and learning to follow your intuition• Navigating guilt, scarcity, and the pressure to do it all• The importance of support, community, and receiving help• Moving beyond martyrdom and victim consciousness• Creating a life by design rather than default• How motherhood can become a powerful catalyst for personal growth• Trusting your dreams and becoming the woman who can hold them This conversation is a beautiful reminder that there is no perfect blueprint. There is only the next aligned step, the willingness to trust yourself, and the courage to create a life that feels true for you. If you've been feeling stretched, unsupported, stuck between competing priorities, or questioning what's next for you, this episode offers a powerful invitation back to your own wisdom. ✨ Join us inside the free Facebook community where we're continuing these conversations around conscious relationships, emotional regulation, embodiment, and living from the heart. ✨ If you're ready to build deeper self-trust, strengthen your nervous system, and create greater inner stability in your life and relationships, you're invited to join my Grounded In You program. Your life doesn't need to look like anyone else's. You get to create a version that honours your values, your dreams, and the season you're in. Monique Carmela is a conscious relationship and embodiment guide, supporting women to heal the patterns that keep them disconnected from themselves, their relationships, and their deepest truth. Through nervous system regulation, conscious communication, somatic healing, and heart-led living, she helps women cultivate deeper connection, emotional safety, self-trust, and authentic expression. Connect with Monique:Website: moniquecarmela.comFacebook CommunityInstagram | Facebook Hannah Corcoran didn’t just leave corporate law — she walked away from the entire script.After ticking every box society promised would lead to success, she found herself unfulfilled, burnt out, and questioning everything. What followed wasn’t a straight path, but a slow, radical reimagining of life, work, and motherhood — rooted in intuition.Since 2014, she has explored multiple entrepreneurial ventures — from founding a yoga studio to coaching programs, retreats, and network marketing — learning firsthand what doesn’t work.In 2023, everything changed.Hannah built a six-figure online business within her first year, in the margins of motherhood, finally replacing her corporate income and allowing her family to travel Australia by caravan before settling into a more grounded, nature-led lifestyle.She has lived the tension so many women feel — the pull between presence and ambition, freedom and security.Today, she mentors mothers and entrepreneurial women to build aligned online businesses, reclaim their time, and create lives rooted in freedom, family, and self-trust.Her work isn’t about escaping reality — it’s about creating a new one. Connect with Hannah on Facebook here

    1h 4m
  2. May 22

    171: The Wisdom Beneath the Trigger | Grounded In You with Amberlee Rose

    Joining me today is the beautiful Amberlee Rose for a deeply honest and nourishing conversation, exploring what it really means to stay connected to yourself through the waves of life. Together, we unpack the experience so many women move through — feeling untethered, caught in mental loops, disconnected from the body, overwhelmed by emotions, relationships, motherhood, business, expectations, and the pressure to always be “regulated.” This conversation is a reminder that healing isn’t about becoming calm, perfect, or emotionally unshakeable. It’s about expanding your capacity to stay with yourself through the contractions and expansions of life. Inside this episode, we explore: The difference between “losing yourself” and becoming ungroundedNervous system regulation beyond the social media version of “always calm”Why emotional activation is often wisdom, not something to fixThe pressure to be the “good woman” who is always easy, soft, calm, and agreeableSacred rage, boundaries, truth, and honoring the body’s noThe spiral of overthinking, dissociation, and emotional shutdownMotherhood, relationships, and the mirrors they revealDeepening intimacy with yourself, life, and communityMoving beyond chasing highs and learning to stay present with life as it isThe importance of support systems, co-regulation, and stepping fully into the circle This episode is an invitation to soften the perfectionism around healing and remember that the journey isn’t about never being activated again — it’s about learning how to return to yourself, over and over again. To deepen this work with us, you’re invited to join our free Facebook community where we continue these conversations, share practices, reflections, and support each other in embodying this work more deeply. And if you feel called into a deeper journey of nervous system healing, emotional intimacy, truth, boundaries, embodiment, and grounded self-leadership, you can join us inside Grounded In You — Monique’s immersive program devoted to helping women expand their capacity to hold themselves through the sacred rhythm of contraction and expansion. Connect with Monique on: Facebook | Instagram | Website | Email Connect with Amberlee Rose on Instagram

    1h 7m
  3. May 19

    170: Part One—Embodiment, Inner Safety & Coming Home to Yourself

    In this episode, I dive deep into the embodiment piece — the foundation of thriving in our life, relationships, love, intimacy, and connection. I share more of my own journey from living in the mind… analyzing, learning, trying to “fix” and control everything… into the journey of coming back into the body, into feeling, into safety, into truth. We explore: Why embodiment is so foundational for healing and transformationThe journey from head to bodyWhy so many of us struggle to feel safe in our emotionsThe nervous system, trauma, suppression, and the window of toleranceHow numbness, anxiety, freeze, disconnection, and repetitive patterns are protective mechanismsWhy we unconsciously sabotage joy, pleasure, intimacy, and connectionExpanding our capacity to feel — both the uncomfortable and the beautifulCreating deep inner safety: “I’ve got me”Why healing was never meant to be done aloneThe power of community, support, mentorship, and being deeply held This conversation is an invitation to soften, to reconnect to your body, and to remember that your emotions are not wrong — they are sacred energy in motion. If this episode resonates with you, I’d love to invite you into our free Facebook community where we’re deepening this work together through conversations, reflections, embodiment, nervous system healing, conscious relationships, and self-connection. Join the free community here:The Community by Monique Carmela And if you’re feeling called to go deeper into this journey of self-connection, emotional regulation, embodiment, inner safety, and coming home to yourself, I invite you into my program Grounded In You. Grounded In You is a powerful embodied journey supporting you to expand your capacity to hold yourself through the waves of life, reconnect to your body and truth, and cultivate the foundations for deeper love, connection, intimacy, and authentic expression. We begin with the foundations:“I’ve got me. I am safe to feel. I can hold myself through this.” Register here:Grounded In You — Monique Carmela With love,Monique Carmela

    24 min
  4. Feb 23

    169: Heart as the Portal: Self-Leadership, Motherhood & Devotion in Real Life with Judith Beuel

    In this heartfelt conversation, Monique is joined by Judith Beuel — a Motherhood & Self-Leadership Mentor devoted to supporting women to reconnect with the heart as a living portal to love, truth, and divine guidance. Together, they explore what it actually looks like to source from the heart in everyday life — not as a lofty concept, but as a grounded, embodied practice that changes the way we lead ourselves through triggers, motherhood, partnership, and the intensity of the world around us. This episode is a powerful reminder that you are not broken — you’re remembering. And that devotion isn’t perfection… it’s the willingness to keep returning to your truth, again and again. In this episode, we explore: The heart as a portal to the Divine (and what it feels like in the body) Why slowing down is the pathway out of fear-based spirals and into clarity How triggers become invitations: moving from blame to self-responsibility without self-abandonment The ripple effect of heart-led living (in your home, relationships, and the collective) Motherhood, nervous system safety, and the power of returning to love in the small moments Monique’s relationship turning point: choosing truth, then choosing love — without bypassing reality What devotion really means as a lived path A gentle invitation from this conversation:Try taking one intentional pause today — hand on heart, one deep breath — and notice what shifts when you meet life from love instead of speed. Connect with Judith:Find her on Instagram: @judithbeuel About Your Host Monique Carmela is a somatic guide, feminine embodiment mentor, and space-holder for women devoted to healing, truth, and conscious relationships. Her work weaves nervous system regulation, inner child integration, embodiment practices, and devotional self-leadership to support women in coming home to themselves — not as a destination, but as a way of life. Through her programs, community, and this podcast, Monique supports women to soften, deepen, and thrive — rooted in safety, self-trust, and embodied truth. Website | Instagram | Devotional Woman FB Community Join Heart Speaks Here: https://embodiedlove.moniquecarmela.com/heart-speaks Learn more about The Embodied Woman Experience: https://embodiedlove.moniquecarmela.com/ewe

    1h 34m
  5. Feb 9

    168: Radical Acceptance in Life, Motherhood & Love; Reclaiming Your Full Self & Personal Power with Sami Garrett

    Radical acceptance is not “positive thinking” and it’s definitely not bypassing... It's the pathway to LIBERATION and reclaiming your power.In this deeply honest, wildly nourishing conversation, I’m joined by Sami Garrett, founder of Good Enough Matrescence, to explore radical acceptance as a devotional practice — the kind that meets you in the grief, the rage, the resentment, the triggers, and the chaos of motherhood… without making any of it mean you’re broken. We speak to the difference between acceptance vs condoning, and why so many of us get stuck in the endless loop of “I need to heal/fix myself” — not realizing that the chase can actually reinforce not-enoughness. Together we unpack what it looks like to tend to trauma without living inside it, to let emotions move through the body (not just the mind), and to reclaim aliveness in the very moments we’d normally resist. We also bring this into partnership: how radical acceptance transforms communication, softens blame, supports nervous system safety, and helps you stop turning your unmet needs into criticism — so love, intimacy, and true support can grow. Inside this episode, you’ll hear: ​Why acceptance is liberation, not complacency​How to feel what’s here without bypassing (mind, body, heart, soul)​The shift from “high vibe = happy” to high frequency = spacious aliveness​A powerful inquiry: If you could do no wrong and would only be loved and supported… who would you be right now?​Why community matters (and how support makes the journey lighter) ✨ Join the conversation inside The Devotional Woman Facebook community — bring your reflections and answer the inquiry with us. Connect with Sami: @goodenoughmatrescenceSami is the founder of Good Enough Matrescence (GEM)—a global collective redefining motherhood support through real-time nervous system tools, mindset reframes, emotionally intelligent community, and evidence based resources from pregnancy to years postpartum and everything in-between. Explore GEM (Sami’s community for mums) here: a resource-rich space for ease, support, and real-life motherhood without judgment. USE CODE MONIQUE20 for 20% off your membership About your host: Monique Carmela is a feminine embodiment mentor, somatic guide, and relationship & nervous system coach. She supports women (and mothers) to embody their authentic selves and embrace their fullest expression so they can experience great love, deep connection, and exquisite intimacy in life and relationships. Monique weaves nervous system regulation, embodiment, breathwork, and somatic practices to create safety for deep remembering and integration. Instagram | Facebook | Website Work with me: ​Grounded In You​The Sacred Art of Loving Yourself​Private Coaching

    1h 16m
  6. Jan 26

    167: Sex as Devotion: Fantasy, Yoni Massage & Reclaiming Erotic Safety with Kiki Maree

    In this deeply embodied conversation, I’m joined by sexologist, educator, and somatic guide Kiki Maree for a powerful exploration of sexuality as a devotional practice. We dive into fantasy, yoni massage, erotic safety, nervous system regulation, and the unlearning required to move beyond shame, performance, and obligation in sex. Together, we explore how sexuality — when approached with slowness, consent, and presence — becomes a pathway to healing, empowerment, aliveness, and deeper connection with self, lovers, motherhood, and even business. Kiki shares her personal journey into sexology, the impact of poor sex education on our bodies and desires, and why so many women and vulva-holders struggle with pain, disconnection, and low desire — even without obvious “trauma.” We talk about fantasy as both a bridge into pleasure and a tool for safety, how to work with the nervous system rather than against it, and why devotion in sexuality is less about performance and more about listening. We also explore: ​Why slowness is essential for pleasure and orgasm​How fantasy can support arousal without bypassing the body​The difference between tolerance vs true consent in intimacy​Why penetrative sex doesn’t need to be the goal​How yoni massage supports pelvic health, boundaries, and embodied voice​Reclaiming sexuality from shame, fear, and cultural conditioning This episode is an invitation to soften, slow down, and remember sexuality as sacred — not something to fix, perform, or endure, but something to meet with curiosity, compassion, and devotion. ✨ A deeply nourishing listen for anyone longing to feel safer, more alive, and more at home in their body. Connect with Kiki Maree Kiki Maree is a somatic sex educator, writer, and facilitator specialising in embodied sexuality, body image, and relational intimacy. Her work integrates sexual science with trauma-aware, body-based practices to support safer, more connected relationships. She teaches internationally and contributes to conversations on modern sexuality and embodied wellbeing. Instagram | Website | Exclusive offer for podcast listeners, join The Art of Love Making and use code MONIQUE20 About Your Host Monique Carmela is a somatic guide, feminine embodiment mentor, and space-holder for women devoted to healing, truth, and conscious relationships. Her work weaves nervous system regulation, inner child integration, embodiment practices, and devotional self-leadership to support women in coming home to themselves — not as a destination, but as a way of life. Through her programs, community, and this podcast, Monique supports women to soften, deepen, and thrive — rooted in safety, self-trust, and embodied truth. Website | Instagram | Devotional Woman FB Community Join Heart Speaks Here & receive Deep Pleasure as a bonus: https://embodiedlove.moniquecarmela.com/heart-speaks Learn more about The Embodied Woman Experience: https://embodiedlove.moniquecarmela.com/ewe

    1h 36m
  7. Jan 12

    166: The Body Remembers: Somatic Movement, Trauma & Emotional Intelligence

    What if the sensations you’ve been trying to “think your way out of” are actually asking to be moved? In this conversation, I’m joined by movement teacher Manu, who shares the missing link so many of us don’t receive in healing spaces: the body. Together we explore how trauma isn’t only a story in the mind — it can be a physical imprint in the tissues, the posture, the breath… the places we clench, brace, hold, or collapse. We dive into: What trauma actually is (and why it’s not only “big” events) Big T vs little t trauma — and how resourcing changes everything How the body stores incomplete survival responses (fight/flight/freeze) Why shaking, trembling, sound, tears and movement can be deeply normal The truth about somatics (and why “anything body-based” isn’t necessarily somatic) How to build emotional intelligence through movement — without pushing or re-traumatizing The power of baby steps: pendulating between collapse and opening, safely Why this is emotional hygiene — not another thing to “perform” or perfect If you’re ready to stop judging your emotions, soften the armour, and learn how to meet yourself with compassionate curiosity from the inside… this one is for you. Manu Mitevova Yogi, somatic mover, and trauma-informed teacher obsessed with the mind-body connection. Manu created the much-loved online course Hips Like Honey, helping more than 37k people get relief from tight hips, the holistic way. This year, she launched her new somatic membership, Kaya, guiding people to process their emotions through movement so they can regulate their nervous system and feel better. Connect with Manu on Instagram Website | KAYA App About Your Host Monique Carmela is a somatic guide, feminine embodiment mentor, and space-holder for women devoted to healing, truth, and conscious relationships. Her work weaves nervous system regulation, inner child integration, embodiment practices, and devotional self-leadership to support women in coming home to themselves — not as a destination, but as a way of life. Through her programs, community, and this podcast, Monique supports women to soften, deepen, and thrive — rooted in safety, self-trust, and embodied truth. Website | Instagram | Devotional Woman FB Community

    1h 7m
  8. Jan 10

    165: From Good Girl Unleashed to The Devotional Woman: A New Era Begins

    Welcome to The Devotional Woman Podcast. In this episode, I’m sharing the heart behind a powerful evolution — the transition from Good Girl Unleashed into The Devotional Woman. This shift isn’t just a rebrand. It’s a reflection of my own lived journey, and the collective evolution I’ve witnessed within this community. Unleashing ourselves from old conditioning was never the final destination. It was the beginning. This new era is about devotion — devotion to your body, your healing, your truth, your path. It’s about releasing the idea that healing is something to “finish,” tick off, or perfect… and instead anchoring into a lifelong, nourishing relationship with yourself. We explore: Why healing isn’t a quick fix — and why that’s a relief The difference between pushing for growth and being devoted to your path How devotion creates sustainability, safety, and true transformation Why things coming up doesn’t mean it’s “not working” — it often means it is How to stay connected to yourself through discomfort, uncertainty, and change What it really means to trust divine timing, your nervous system, and your sacred yes and no This conversation invites you to move beyond bypassing, striving, and self-pressure — and into a way of being where your inner work becomes nourishment, not another item on the to-do list. The Devotional Woman isn’t trying to get somewhere as fast as possible. She is present. She listens. She stays.She meets herself again and again — no matter what arises. This episode is an invitation into that energy, that frequency, and this next chapter we’re walking together. If this resonates, I’d love to hear how this shift feels in your body — and to welcome you into our free Devotional Woman community, where we’ll continue deepening these conversations, practices, and embodied devotion together. Thank you for being here.This is only the beginning. Ways to Work Together ✨ Grounded In YouA foundational nervous system and emotional regulation journey to help you feel safe, supported, and anchored in yourself and your relationships. ✨ The Sacred Art of Loving YourselfA deep, heart-led pathway into self-love, self-trust, inner child integration, and releasing shame, people-pleasing, and self-abandonment. ✨ The Embodied WomanA long-term devotional container for women ready to live, love, and lead from truth — integrating nervous system work, conscious communication, boundaries, relationships, and embodied feminine power. About Your Host Monique Carmela is a somatic guide, feminine embodiment mentor, and space-holder for women devoted to healing, truth, and conscious relationships. Her work weaves nervous system regulation, inner child integration, embodiment practices, and devotional self-leadership to support women in coming home to themselves — not as a destination, but as a way of life. Through her programs, community, and this podcast, Monique supports women to soften, deepen, and thrive — rooted in safety, self-trust, and embodied truth. Website: https://www.moniquecarmela.com/

    26 min

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Supporting you on your journey of coming home to your authentic self and full expression, hosted by embodiment and relationship mentor, Monique Carmela, helping you feel safe to be fully yourself and express your truth in your life and relationships. These conversations weave embodied self-love, self-devotion, emotional intimacy, nervous system wisdom, motherhood, conscious relationships, and the art of becoming your most authentic, embodied self. Thank you for being here. I am honoured and deeply grateful to walk this path with you.