In This Body

Ailey Jolie
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In This Body is a podcast that explores the hidden impact of the unconscious on our lives. Through conversations with global experts, we reveal the silent stories shaping our experiences, paving the way for genuine change and deeper authenticity. In This Body asks the important questions: How does connecting to your body change your life? How will connecting to your body allow you to love better and live more authentically? And how does connecting to your body change the trajectory of our shared world?

  1. 3d ago

    Trusting Your Intuitive Wisdom with Carissa Schumacher

    How do you know when to trust what your body is telling you? In part two of this conversation, Ailey welcomes back Carissa Schumacher, a neuroscience trained forensic psychic medium and sacred ceremony facilitator, to explore the relationship between intuition, embodiment, and self trust. Together, they examine how we can reconnect with our inner knowing without losing our grounding. Carissa shares her perspective on the different ways intuition can be experienced and why sensitivity is both a gift and a responsibility. The conversation explores how to distinguish intuition from fear, why boundaries are essential for those who feel deeply, and how our nervous system shapes the way we interpret what we experience. Ailey and Carissa also reflect on healing as a process of integration rather than elimination. They discuss shadow work, shame, and the importance of developing a relationship with every part of ourselves instead of trying to push difficult experiences away. If you have ever questioned your intuition or wondered how to trust yourself more deeply, this conversation offers a thoughtful and grounded place to continue the journey. In this episode: 5:21 Dreams Visions And The Seer Path10:58 Feelers Knowers And Psychic Clairs16:01 The Price Of Gifts And Surrender26:14 Sleep Science And Mental Health Nuance43:31 Integration Over Eradication52:02 Interoception Boundaries And Closing InvitationsLearn more about Ailey Jolie: Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Insight TimerSign up: InBodyMethodEmail: info@aileyjolie.comTo follow along with the In This Body podcast: Follow: InstagramFind: WebsiteEmail: info@aileyjolie.com

  2. Aug 6

    When Life Has Milestones but No Rituals with Carissa Schumacher

    What helps us move through life's biggest transitions without losing ourselves? In this episode, Ailey sits down with Carissa Schumacher, a neuroscience trained forensic psychic medium and sacred ceremony facilitator, to explore what it means to navigate change with the body, rather than simply endure it. Together, they reflect on why major life transitions can leave a lasting imprint and how healing becomes possible when we are witnessed through them. Carissa shares how her own experiences with illness, sensitivity, and trauma shaped her understanding of embodiment. The conversation explores the relationship between the physical and the spiritual, offering a grounded perspective on what it means to care for both without losing sight of either. At the heart of the episode is the role of ritual and community. Ailey and Carissa consider what happens when life's thresholds go unnamed, and why grief, loss, and transformation are often easier to carry when they are acknowledged rather than endured alone. If you are moving through change or searching for a deeper way to understand life's transitions, this conversation offers a thoughtful place to begin. In this episode: 2:26 Meet Carissa Schumacher5:44 A Gentle Content Note6:20 Hope, Essence, And Stewardship17:11 Childhood Sight Of Spirit23:07 Building Boundaries With Intuition27:49 First Period Without A Rite36:11 Why Rites Of Passage Heal41:53 Everyday Thresholds You Might Miss51:12 Purification, Grief, And Channel Work1:01:08 Liminality, Language, And Listener Next Steps Learn more about Ailey Jolie: Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Insight TimerSign up: InBodyMethodEmail: info@aileyjolie.comTo follow along with the In This Body podcast: Follow: InstagramFind: WebsiteEmail: info@aileyjolie.com

  3. Jul 30

    Embodiment After Shame with Christian Snuffer

    What happens when shame becomes the way you experience your body? In this episode, Ailey sits down with psychedelic somatic therapist Christian Snuffer to explore how shame can shape our relationship with ourselves long before we have words for it. Together, they reflect on what it means to lose touch with the body and why healing often begins with simply noticing what has been there all along. Drawing from his work in somatic therapy and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, Christian shares how we can begin rebuilding trust in our inner experience. The conversation also explores what it means to reconnect with intuition after years of self doubt, and how staying present can become the foundation for lasting change. Rather than searching for a quick transformation, Ailey and Christian consider healing as a gradual return to ourselves. They reflect on the quiet work of integration and the possibility of becoming more open to love, connection, and life itself. If you have ever wondered what it feels like to come home to yourself after shame, this conversation offers a thoughtful and compassionate place to begin. In this episode: 5:25 What Being Embodied Means10:10 Intuition And Psycho Spiritual Openness17:35 Leaving Mormonism And Meeting Shame20:46 How Shame Lives In The Body25:22 PSIP And Readiness For Psychedelics38:34 Ketamine As Resourcing Not Escape45:21 Integration That Changes Real Life56:02 Closing Reflections And Ways To ContinueA note: Ailey shares this conversation not as a recommendation but as information. Psychedelics carry real risks, psychological, physical, legal, and aren’t appropriate for everyone. If this is a path you’re interested in, please approach it with care, do your research, and seek appropriate support. This isn’t medical advice or advocating for psychedelic usage. These substances remain illegal in most countries; this is just one perspective in a much larger conversation. Learn more about Ailey Jolie: Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Insight TimerSign up: InBodyMethodEmail: info@aileyjolie.comTo follow along with the In This Body podcast: Follow: InstagramFind: WebsiteEmail: info@aileyjolie.com

  4. Jul 23

    What Becomes Possible When Yoga Meets Psychology with Dr. Stephanie Minchin

    What if your body has been telling the truth all along? In this episode, Ailey sits down with Dr. Stephanie Minchin, clinical psychologist and yoga therapist, to explore what becomes possible when psychology and yoga are brought together as one integrated approach to healing. Together, they examine why insight alone is not always enough, and how the body often holds the missing piece. Stephanie shares how yoga therapy supports people in rebuilding a relationship with themselves through curiosity, nervous system awareness, and gentle embodiment. The conversation explores why healing cannot be rushed, how trauma can reveal itself without words, and what it means to create enough safety for lasting change to unfold. Ailey and Stephanie also discuss the role of Internal Family Systems, offering simple ways to connect with different parts of ourselves through breath, touch, and felt experience rather than relying on the thinking mind alone. If you have ever felt like you understand your patterns but still struggle to feel different, this conversation offers a compassionate and embodied path forward. In this episode: 4:43 Why Yoga And Psychology Belong Together11:13 What A Yoga Therapy Session Looks Like18:13 When Talk Therapy Hits A Wall31:13 Big T Trauma Versus Attachment Wounds41:43 Bringing Internal Family Systems Onto The Mat49:13 Breathwork And Interoception PracticesLearn more about Ailey Jolie: Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Insight TimerSign up: InBodyMethodEmail: info@aileyjolie.comTo follow along with the In This Body podcast: Follow: InstagramFind: WebsiteEmail: info@aileyjolie.com

  5. Jul 16

    Body Confidence That Works with Phillippa Diedrichs

    Can a global beauty brand create meaningful change for body image? In this episode, Ailey sits down with Phillippa Diedrichs, PhD, a Professor of Psychology and leading body image researcher at the Centre for Appearance Research, to explore the complex relationship between science, social impact, and the beauty industry. Together, they examine what it means to create evidence based body confidence programs while working alongside global brands, and why discernment matters more than simple answers. Drawing on more than two decades of research, Phillippa shares what truly supports a healthier relationship with the body, challenging common assumptions while offering practical strategies that are grounded in evidence rather than trends. The conversation also turns to the personal cost of purpose driven work, exploring burnout through the lens of the nervous system and why disconnection from the body can be a deeply protective response. Rather than striving for body confidence, Ailey and Phillippa invite a gentler approach rooted in curiosity, compassion, and learning to relate to the body in new ways. If you are looking for a more thoughtful perspective on body image and what genuine change can look like, this conversation offers both practical insight and hope. In this episode: 0:00 Welcome And Why Body Image Matters4:25 Working With Big Brands For Change9:22 Holding Corporate Tension With Discernment14:55 Strategic Science And Social Impact18:15 Burnout As A Body-Level No22:32 Coming Back To The Senses25:54 Protective Strategies For Body Image30:17 Tools, Training And Closing Reflections Learn more about Ailey Jolie: Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Insight TimerSign up: InBodyMethodEmail: info@aileyjolie.comTo follow along with the In This Body podcast: Follow: InstagramFind: WebsiteEmail: info@aileyjolie.com

  6. Jul 9

    The Face Beyond Beauty with Shelly Marshall

    What is your face communicating beyond what you see in the mirror? In this episode, Ailey sits down with Shelly Marshall, founder of Beauty Shamans and Skin Within Studio, to explore the relationship between beauty, embodiment, and the nervous system. After years working as an aesthetician, registered nurse, and nurse injector, Shelly shares why she ultimately chose to step away from injectables. Together, they unpack how Botox and fillers may influence more than appearance, discussing facial movement, lymphatic flow, inflammation, and the role our expressions play in connection and co regulation. The conversation also explores the growing pressure on women to maintain a youthful appearance and what can be lost when beauty becomes disconnected from the body's natural intelligence. Rather than focusing on quick fixes, Ailey and Shelly offer gentle alternatives that support the face and nervous system, including facial massage, gua sha, fascia care, and lymphatic drainage. If you have ever questioned your relationship with beauty or wondered how cosmetic treatments may influence your connection to yourself and others, this conversation offers a thoughtful and empowering perspective. In this episode: 0:00 Welcome And Why Faces Matter8:14 From Aesthetician To Registered Nurse18:45 Botox And Autoimmune Concerns27:28 Facial Mimicry And Co-Regulation32:31 Fillers Explained And Hidden Risks42:45 Beauty As A Class Signifier48:20 Lymph As The Body’s Caretaker52:32 Nightly Rituals Using Touch And Sound Learn more about Ailey Jolie: Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Insight TimerSign up: InBodyMethodEmail: info@aileyjolie.comTo follow along with the In This Body podcast: Follow: InstagramFind: WebsiteEmail: info@aileyjolie.com

  7. Jul 2

    The Hidden Cost of Being the Good Girl with Sara Hirsh Bordo

    What happens when being "good" comes at the cost of being yourself? In this episode, Ailey sits down with Sara Hirsh Bordo, author of Autoimmunity and the Good Girls, to explore the connection between people pleasing, self abandonment, and chronic illness. Together, they examine how perfectionism, self silencing, and the pressure to keep others comfortable can become long term strategies for survival. Drawing from Sara's personal story and the experiences of thousands of women living with autoimmune disease, the conversation explores how early conditioning shapes our relationship with our bodies, our needs, and our sense of worth. They also discuss the importance of moving beyond trauma comparisons and creating space for every person's experience to be honored. Ailey and Sara examine the relationship between chronic stress, inflammation, and autoimmune disease while emphasizing that illness is never a personal failure. Instead, they explore how self advocacy, nervous system awareness, and learning to disappoint others can become powerful steps toward healing. If you have ever struggled to put yourself first or felt disconnected from your own needs, this conversation offers a compassionate invitation to begin coming home to yourself. In this episode: 2:26 Pausing Solo Episodes For Health5:08 What Being In Your Body Means10:54 Performing For Approval And Safety18:58 Trauma Comparisons And Patriarchal Scripts30:02 Receiving Care As A Nervous System Skill37:15 What Changes When You Assert Yourself43:38 Storytelling, Expression, And Identity Crisis52:06 Science, No Blame, And Next Steps Learn more about Ailey Jolie: Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Insight TimerSign up: InBodyMethodEmail: info@aileyjolie.comTo follow along with the In This Body podcast: Follow: InstagramFind: WebsiteEmail: info@aileyjolie.com

  8. Jun 25

    Your Voice Reveals Where Your Body Still Braces with Jordan Dann

    What is your voice communicating before you say a single word? In this episode, Ailey sits down with Jordan Dann, a psychoanalysis informed somatic practitioner and relationship therapist, to explore the connection between voice, embodiment, and nervous system regulation. Together, they examine how breath, tone, tension, and resonance shape the way we connect, communicate, and respond to one another. Drawing from her background in theatre and voice work, Jordan explains how the body influences self expression and why the voice can reveal patterns of protection long before we are aware of them. The conversation also explores relationship dynamics, including why conflict can escalate so quickly and how nervous systems interact beneath the surface of everyday conversations. Ailey and Jordan discuss rupture and repair, the physiology of feeling threatened, and the moments that help the body return to safety and connection. They also reflect on therapy culture, validation, and how different healing approaches can support us at different stages of growth. If you want a deeper understanding of communication, relationships, and what your body may already be expressing, this conversation offers a thoughtful place to begin. In this episode: 3:59 Defining What Being Embodied Means6:54 From Theatre Training To Trauma Work12:45 Linklater Voice And Releasing Tension20:43 How Tone Shapes Safety In Couples29:01 Rupture And Repair As Body Events45:43 Choosing The Right Therapy Season47:42 Polyvagal Voice Cues And Responsibility51:40 Where To Go Next And How To Support Learn more about Ailey Jolie: Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Insight TimerSign up: InBodyMethodEmail: info@aileyjolie.comTo follow along with the In This Body podcast: Follow: InstagramFind: WebsiteEmail: info@aileyjolie.com

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In This Body is a podcast that explores the hidden impact of the unconscious on our lives. Through conversations with global experts, we reveal the silent stories shaping our experiences, paving the way for genuine change and deeper authenticity. In This Body asks the important questions: How does connecting to your body change your life? How will connecting to your body allow you to love better and live more authentically? And how does connecting to your body change the trajectory of our shared world?

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  • Creator
    Ailey Jolie
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 In This Body
  • Show Website
    In This Body

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