This is 43! Presence, Embodiment and Gratitude The Un-Perfected Pod

As you enter different stages of your life, how often do you pause to be in the present moment and be grateful for the person you came to be?
 
On this very special day, Brooke Jean celebrates her 43rd birthday by sharing reflections and insights gained over the past year, her journey toward self-awareness and connection, and how this enriched her relationship with herself, her body, her loved ones, and her professional endeavors. Now entering a new milestone, she shifts her focus to the concept of “embodiment” and emphasizes the importance of being in tune with one's body, acknowledging past traumas, and accepting enoughness. She lists actionable steps on how to live a more embodied life, including gratitude practices, intention setting, and prioritizing self-care.
 
Tune in to this week’s episode of the Unperfected Pod and discover how you can start living a life of embodiment, connectedness, enoughness, and gratitude.
 
[00:00 - 05:18] Introduction
Happy Birthday, Brooke Jean!
She ponders on the impact of her past year's focus word, 'connection', and how it has influenced her life


[05:19 - 15:18] Embracing Embodiment and Living in the Moment
Brooke introduces the concept of 'embodiment' as her focus word this year
She explores how healing has helped her reconnect with the positive aspects of her childhood and be more in tune with her body
Embodiment means being present and recognizing that we have everything that we need in the moment
In that place of enoughness, we open up beautiful parts of ourselves and create abundance
When you think of embodiment and presence, you think of vitality
Women deserve to fully experience sensuality, pleasure, and joy
 
[15:19 - 22:22] Being Embodied Means Being Intentional
Brooke emphasizes the need for practical, tangible embodiment practices in daily life
Create a schedule for activities like meditation, breathwork, dance, or energy work
Investing time and energy intentionally in self-care and into things that light you up enables you to offer the best of yourself to others
Where attention goes, energy flows: focusing on positive aspects such as enoughness, beauty, and joy can attract more of these experiences in life
There are tough times but it’s important to know how to get back into alignment with being the positive energy you want to see in the world
 
[22:23 - 35:38] Transforming Life with Thankfulness
Brooke expresses profound gratitude for her life, accomplishments, and the opportunities that have arisen from saying 'yes' to healing and self-discovery
There is joy and power in being true to oneself and making choices based on personal values and desires
When you are grateful, you can energetically attract more of what you desire, while also improving your mental and emotional health
Spiritual practices are now backed by scientific evidence, demonstrating their impact on mental and emotional well-being
She suggests exercises for practicing gratitude, such as writing down things that we are thankful for and choosing to see the good in life
 
 
[35:39 - 43:57] Closing Segment
Understand that despite all the pain and difficulty, there is beauty in you and around you all the time
Instead of letting the noise from the media and the world get to you, just let it go and focus on feeling good in your own body and knowing you're enough as you are
To learn more about Brooke and her work, listeners can visit Brooke Jean LLC!



Tweetable Quotes:
 
“I want to be in my body most of the time, not in my head.  Because nothing super positive is usually happening in my head. But my body keeps the score. My body holds the wisdom. My body has my intuition. My body is a vessel.”  – Brooke Jean
 
“The power to choose where you put your attention is one of the greatest gifts you have. Where attention goes, energy flows.” – Brooke Jean 
 
“It's even okay to have bad pe