What does it mean to trust the voice within? 

In this episode of Embodied, I speak with Mory Fontanez, Intuitive Life & Leadership Coach, about reconnecting to our higher self—the wise, loving, fear-free frequency of who we really are.

Through Mory’s story of transformation—from crisis manager to spiritual teacher—we explore how intuition, embodiment, and self-worth are inseparable. 

Her new book, Higher Self: Reclaiming the Power of Your Intuition, is a powerful roadmap for women ready to reclaim their inner authority and stop outsourcing their power.

In this conversation, we explore: 

• How to distinguish fear from intuition
• Why the body is the gateway to truth
• The role of dignity in spiritual growth
• Why women are called to take up more space—now
• And how reclaiming your voice can start a revolution within

As Mory says:
“Dignity lives in your spine. Your soul desires the fullest expression of you.”

Dignity isn’t something granted to us—it’s something we embody when w...

There are conversations that change you.

This week on Embodied, I had the honour of speaking with Jenny Kierstead — author, yoga educator, and Founder of Yoga in Schools and Girl on Fire Empowerment. 

We recorded on a day that was deeply personal: the fifth anniversary of the mass casualty event in Nova Scotia, where Jenny lost her sister, Lisa.

It was Jenny’s first podcast appearance in over a year. And what unfolded between us was raw, vulnerable, and healing — for both of us.

Showing up, even when it’s hard

Jenny began the conversation by grounding herself and acknowledging the challenge of showing up on such a painful day. She shared, “It's a scary day. It's an eerie day. It's a painful day.” And yet, she came anyway — “totally messy today and imperfect with latte on my breast.”

She also told me, “For the first time in my life, it's like, I'm just giving myself permission to just be where and how I need to be right now.”

That courage — to speak while grieving, while a...

How do you build trust in a world that often feels divided? In this episode of Embodied, I chat with Bhaskar Goswami, a transformation mentor, about trust, intuition, and belonging.

Bhaskar’s journey takes him from his yogic roots in Assam, India, through an international engineering career, and ultimately into transformational coaching. He shares how reclaiming personal agency can ease anxiety and foster authenticity.

"What unites is true, and what divides is not." This simple yet powerful statement from Bhaskar resonated deeply with me and set the tone for our conversation.

In our hour-long conversation, we explore:

• Trusting your intuition: How listening to your inner wisdom can guide decision-making and foster self-confidence.
• The need to belong: Why we seek connection and how shifting our mindset can empower us.
• Claiming personal power: The role of ownership and responsibility in overcoming anxiety and uncertainty.
• Discerning truth: Practical strategies for staying
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This podcast conversation was recorded on October 22nd 2022. 

Last fall, I had the joy of welcoming my dear friend and beautifully authentic spirit, Nancy Regan, to the Embodied podcast. An author, professional communicator, presentation coach, and an inspiring beacon of light, Nancy had penned her first book, From Showing Off to Showing Up: An Impostor's Journey from Perfect to Presence.

About Nancy's book

Nancy’s creation is a divine amalgamation of memoir and self-help, a true call to authenticity, and a guide to living a fearless life. What touches my heart deeply about her book is its gentle encouragement for readers to embrace intimacy with themselves and to find acceptance in every fragment of their being. This approach mirrors Nancy’s journey, and her transformation is interwoven within the words, an echo of her soulful dance with acceptance.

Connecting on a personal level

Our exchange on the podcast was filled with giggles and moments of genuine connection, transce...

Toxic Empathy
Psychologists make the distinction between “emotional empathy” and “cognitive empathy” or “social intelligence,” which is to appreciate what’s going on emotionally with another person without any contagion of feelings. Cognitive empathy allows us to understand that someone is suffering and still want to help, but without feeling what they are feeling. This distinction makes all the difference when it comes to serving and still conserving our energy.
Emotional empathy is a disembodied emotion, meaning that your attention is outside of yourself. You project yourself in the other person’s body, you feel what you perceive they feel.
Emotional empathy takes you out of yourself and places you in the other person’s shoes where you are disconnected from your inner world. You are out of your body and in an emotion that doesn’t belong to you. In the process, you contaminate your present moment awareness. In this state, it is easier to betray yourself because you have lost touch with...