Listening Well Podcast Stephanie Bovis

This week, I speak to Sophie Leung on what it means to be trauma informed.

Sophie is an Award Winning Somatic Trauma Informed Positive Psychology Coach and Mental Wellness Consultant. Sophie empowers professional leaders to break free from their self-sabotaging thoughts and behavioural patterns. Common challenges including imposter syndrome and perfectionism are tackled through nervous system mastery and trauma informed coaching. Sophie’s work addresses the subconscious, conscious and somatic level, so that clients can better live a fulfilling and successful life on their terms.

Episode Highlights:


The story behind Sophie's purpose
What does mental wellness mean?
The link between mental wellbeing and nutrition and the way you take care of yourself
Rewiring imbedded conditioning through the subconscious
Why we self sabotage
All about somatic therapy coaching
What it means to be trauma informed
Imposter Syndrome and the saboteurs we often face

Get in touch with Sophie: Instagram | Linked In

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Meditation with Stephanie Podcast

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I have decided to share some of my meditations from my other podcast, "Meditation with Stephanie" on this platform for easier listening. If meditation is not for you, not to worry, simply skip these series! However, if you do not have a meditation practice, I feel like these meditations on the podcast will spark you to begin one.

Enjoy this first of many meditations on this platform.

With love,

Steph
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This week, I speak to Josh Tetrick on his revolutionary food tech that is currently in the process of taking the world by storm.

Josh Tetrick is CEO & co-founder of Eat Just, Inc., a food technology company with a  mission to build a healthier, safer and more sustainable food system in our lifetimes. The company's expertise, from functionalizing  plant proteins to culturing animal cells, is powered by a world-class  team of scientists and chefs spanning more than a dozen research disciplines. Eat Just created one of America’s fastest-growing egg  brands, which is made entirely of plants, and the world’s  first-to-market meat made from animal cells instead of slaughtered livestock.

Prior to founding Eat Just, Tetrick led a United Nations  business initiative in Kenya and worked for both former President Clinton and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. As  Fulbright Scholar, Tetrick taught schoolchildren in Nigeria and  South Africa and is a graduate of Cornell University and the University  of Michigan Law School. 

Tetrick has been named one of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business” and recognized on prestigious lists such as the TIME100 Climate, Inc.’s “35 Under 35” and  Fortune’s “40 Under 40.” Eat Just has been recognized as one of Fast  Company’s “Most Innovative Companies,” Entrepreneur’s “100 Brilliant  Companies,” CNBC’s “Disruptor 50” and a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, and GOOD Meat has been named one  TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023.

Episode Highlights:


Josh's journey co-founding Eat Just - creating foods that we like without all the harm.
The power of the Mung Bean.
The system of the chicken industrial process.
The nostalgic relationship we have with meat.
The Good Meat Immersive Dining Experience and the journey to FDA approval.
The process of producing cultivated meat.
Building awareness around the idea of the meat industry and the challenges that come with this.
The challenges around revolutionising the food industry.
The uncertainty around building a food system where people can convert and fully steer away from how the industry runs today.
The power of choice in deciding what to put on your plate.
The psychology of behaviour change, and how Josh is slightly pessimistic.
The prospects of growing your own food at home.
Artificial Generational Intelligence and technology.
How Josh keeps his balance.
Josh asks you to ponder on what meat actually is, not the fantasy version of it.

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This week, I speak to a force to be reckoned with, a woman who I truly admire and respect, the goddess that is Lisa Crosswhite (Lisa Von Tang).

Lisa Von Tang is a fashion designer born in Canada and a permanent resident of Singapore where her namesake label is based. Her designs incorporate her mixed heritage and love for Southeast Asia alongside her values of female modernity, powerful sensuality and unboxable fluidity. The brand has utilised best in class sustainability practises when it comes to material sourcing and upcycling as well as ethical production. A staple of the local industry scene, LVT represents the beauty of cultural inclusion. 

This episode was more like two friends catching up, where we discuss the ins, outs, ups, and downs of life, sharing with each other the ways we stay balanced and centered when the waves come crashing down.

Episode Highlights:


How Lisa maintains her balance despite her busy schedule
What defines living a "pure" lifestyle?
The role of mythology that depict the balance of pleasure and work
A day in the life of Lisa
Finding balance between delegation and perfection
The highs and lows, and the lessons learned in Lisa's love life
Ahhhh relationships
How she uses her emotional learnings to inspire new collections
Her new collection "Samsara" in Milan Fashion Week
Learning our karmic lessons or else we continue this cycle of suffering
The interplay of dominance and submission
Flowing through yin and yang cycles through time

Follow Lisa on Instagram and visit her LVT webpage for some truly eclectic, badass fashion.

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In every relationship, there are three entities to consider. There is yourself, your partner, and the relationship as a whole.

This conversation was so enlightening with Dr. Oberdan, as we explored the importance of getting to know one's Self, and how that extrapolates into the health of a relationship with another. Sharing your life with someone is a constant dance, and as continuously evolving creatures we always have to give and take, push and pull, and do so effectively with the help of effective communication. Easier said than done, of course! But as Dr. O so eloquently articulates, getting to know one's Self is first and foremost the most important thing.

Dr Oberdan Marianetti is a UK-trained psychologist with a US doctorate in Clinical Sexology and combines over two decades of international experience. First as an in-house psychologist for financial institutions where he was the Global Head of the Learning and Organisational Development team at the peak of his career and then as an independent professional.Having successfully transitioned in and out of the corporate world twice, he is well-versed in navigating and understanding the challenges of modern life from both ends of the spectrum.

In 2015, Dr Marianetti pursued his calling and opened his first clinic in Singapore to serve the local community, focusing on relationship and sexuality challenges.

Dr Marianetti’s trailblazing spirit extends beyond his field of work. Continually driven by a thirst for knowledge and innovation, he remains on a perpetual quest for new theories, approaches, and techniques, all aimed at finding more impactful ways to assist his clients in rediscovering their inner power and purpose.

To find out more about Dr. O's retreats, VISIT THIS LINK!

Episode Highlights:


Dr. O’s explanation of the Self and the importance of getting to know yourself
The 3 Core Types of Self
Getting to know your own dashboard
How to know when you’re veering off path and how to better listen to the alerts/signs that come from within
How conditioning prohibits us from connecting to the Self
The importance of connection as a predictor of success, longevity, health etc.
The three entities in a relationship (me, you, us)
The equation: Familiar = Safe and how this equation shows up in our relationships
Having awareness of your own triggers/patterns, and being curious of your partner's
What are the barriers to couples that are "stuck" in their marriage/relationship
Should couples stay together just for the kids?
The importance of course correcting when couples are in conflict
Working on your Self is not selfish, it is altruistic!

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This episode may get your heads scratching if you're tuning in from a society that has very specific relationship dynamics and arrangements in place. My curiosity to how other's live their lives and what they deem as healthy for their relationships has never been higher, as I am in the process of becoming the best partner and friend myself.In this episode, I speak to Akil Apollo Davis, a full-time Performing Artist & Theatre Professor of Mask and Art Aesthetic. He has been a unique and influential presence in New York City’s performance, educational and cultural avant-garde for 2 decades. We discuss the ins and outs of this thing called Sex Positivity. And to give you a brief idea, sex positivity is a social and cultural movement that promotes an affirmative and open attitude towards all aspects of sexuality. It encourages individuals to embrace and explore their own sexual desires, preferences, and identities without judgment or shame. Sex positivity emphasizes the importance of consent, communication, and respect in sexual relationships.

He has trained with Monks in Thailand, Brahmans in Bali, Witches in New York, and has worked with Psychologists to bridge the gaps between esoteric knowledge and classical paradigms.

Akil’s Karmic mantra: there must be more light.

Episode Highlights


Meet the one and only Akil
How he went from celibacy to monogamy to discovering consensual non-monogamy
Akil's understanding of attachment and fear in relationships
The establishment of monogamy
Accessing your healthy sexual energy
The tiers of being non-monogamous, and the importance of communication on your wants and needs
Emotional maturity
Real life examples on how non-monogamy works
The ins and outs of play parties
The downsides of sex positivity/monogamy
Compersion - a new word to remember

Resources, courtesy of Akil:Sex-Positivity for Curious Minds

1.“The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures” by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy2.“Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life” by Emily Nagoski3.“Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships” by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethá4.“Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships” by Tristan Taormino5.“What Makes a Baby” by Cory Silverberg (for all kinds of families)6.“Queer: A Graphic History” by Meg-John Barker and Julia Scheele7.“The New Topping Book” by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy8.“The New Bottoming Book” by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy9.“Girl Sex 101” by Allison Moon and KD Diamond10.“Pussy: A Reclamation” by Regena Thomashauer11.“Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-First Century” by Barbara Carrellas12.“Sex God Method” by Daniel Rose13.“The Art of Sexual Magic: Cultivating Sexual Energy to Transform Your Life” by Margo Anand Psychological and Emotional Work for Curious Minds1.“The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma” by Bessel van der Kolk2.“The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse” by Wendy Maltz3.“Healing Sex: A Mind-Body Approach to Healing Sexual Trauma” by Staci Haines4.“Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha” by Tara Brach5.“The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship” by Don Miguel Ruiz6.“Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love” by Dr. Sue Johnson7.“More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory” by Franklin Veaux and Eve Rickert8.“Love’s Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy” by Irvin D. Yalom9.“Sexual Intelligence: What We Really Want from Sex—and How to Get It” by Marty Klein Improving Your Sex Life1.“She Comes First: The Thinking Man’s Guide to Pleasuring a Woman” by Ian Kerner2.“The Multi-Orgasmic Man: Sexual Secrets Every Man Should Know” by Mantak Chia and Douglas Abrams3.“The Ult