Meeting Sophie: An unexpected connection

When I sat down with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau — author, activist, and former Canadian television host — for this episode of Embodied, I knew we were going to explore trust in a profound way.

What I didn’t expect was just how alive and tender the conversation would feel. I’ve never met Sophie before, but the conversation felt like meeting up with an old friend — it was fun, honest, and so, so rich. She has a natural way of deeply connecting and creating a sense of belonging in the present moment, both in the conversation and in her company.

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Closer Together: A book of science and soul

We talked about her book, Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other. I read it in preparation for the interview, and I was blown away. It is one of those rare works that is both deeply personal and rooted in science. Sophie writes and speaks with a beautifu...

This season on Embodied has been one of the most intimate and transformational yet—and it’s still unfolding.

As we continue to explore the healing power of trust, I wanted to pause and highlight six powerful conversations that have resonated deeply with listeners so far.

Together, we’ve been asking big questions:

✨ How do I trust again after loss?

✨ How can I trust my gifts—when I’ve been taught to hide them?

✨ How can grief, creativity, or sisterhood become portals to healing?

These episodes are soulful, vulnerable, and full of wisdom—and whether you’re just discovering the podcast or have been following since the beginning, this roundup is a beautiful place to begin (or return to).

More episodes are on the way. But for now, I invite you to revisit these gems and reflect on what trust means to you.

1. Sensitivity as Inspiration with Prune Harris

Theme: High sensitivity, energy healing, and inner resilience

“Your sensitivity is not something to fix. It’s something to follow.”...

When I reflect on my own healing journey, there’s one moment that changed everything.

In 2006, I met Louise LeBrun — my first teacher and the founder of the WEL-Systems Institute.

At the time, I had no idea just how profoundly she would shape the course of my life.

Louise guided me through my first emotional release, a moment that not only brought me back to my near-death experience, but also healed my chronic sinus pain — something that had been with me for years.

After that day, I knew: I needed to learn everything I could about the body’s incredible capacity to be the vessel for my fulfillment.

Within three years, I took four more courses with Louise, and through her, I was introduced to my Lemurian Huna teacher Laura Kealoha.

What I love most about Louise is her uncompromising presence with what she knows to be true. She truly walks her talk. And I’m forever grateful for the role she played — and continues to play — in my life.

This week on the Embodied Podcast, it wa...

What if creativity isn’t about doing more — but about trusting the seasons of your life?

This week on the Embodied Podcast, I sat down with East Coast musician Christina Martin for a heartfelt conversation about music, healing, and the courage to trust yourself.

Christina’s creative journey isn’t linear — and that’s what makes it inspiring.

Growing up on the windswept coast of Nova Scotia, she learned early to navigate loss, trauma, and the slow work of rebuilding trust.

Trust the slow season

Looking back now, she sees creativity as a cycle — one that requires rest, reflection, and space.

“There were times I felt guilty for not having the energy to keep doing, doing, doing, Christina shared. “But looking back, I see now — when the call comes, you’re fueled. And when you follow that, it’s a pretty cool ride.

This is what we explored together — letting go, trusting the quiet seasons, and allowing healing to happen in your own time.

This conversation reminded me so much o...

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Trusting yourself to show up

Trusting ourselves and our unique path isn’t always easy. It requires courage, presence, and the willingness to embrace uncertainty.

In this episode of Embodied, I sit down with my good friend and colleague Nikki Martin, a novelist, screenwriter, speaker, yoga teacher trainer, and DEI consultant, to explore the pull of destiny, the complexities of identity, and the shadow side of spiritual growth.

💡 In this hour-long conversation, we explore:

✨ Destiny isn’t about ease—it requires commitment, resilience, and self-discovery.
✨ Loss can be a portal to deeper trust in life.
✨ Spirituality should be about action, not just self-reflection.
✨ Speaking our truth has the power to shape our reality.
✨ Community is essential—we are meant to grow together.

The journey of self-discovery

From a young age, Nikki felt a deep pull toward something bigger...

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How do we surrender to life’s flow?

The first time I met Eileen O’Hare, I knew she carried deep wisdom. Eileen is a shamanic practitioner, spiritual healer, and teacher, and she is also the founder of The Healing House in Beacon, New York. Her journey from a successful Hollywood writer to a spiritual guide is a testament to the power of transformation.

In this episode of Embodied, we explore trust, healing, and the courage to step into the unknown.

In this hour-long conversation, we explore: 

• Healing isn’t linear. We revisit old wounds, but each time with deeper awareness.
• Trust opens new doors. When we surrender, we move with life rather than against it.
• Our past shapes us. We inherit not just genetics but also emotional wounds and belief systems.
• Burnout comes from unexamined patterns. Understanding our inner drivers allows for sustainable growth.
• Community...

How do we trust the light within?

The first time I met Nancy Dancing Light Sherwood, I felt something I had never experienced—an intimate, almost overwhelming sense of being seen. It was 2007, and I was organizing my first big event, the Ideas Festival. Nancy came as a participant, but I knew she needed to be on stage from the moment we met. A year later, she was. When she stood before me, embodying the moment's energy and translating what she sensed through movement, something inside me awakened. I felt vulnerable and deeply connected to my true self—perhaps for the first time.

In this episode of Embodied, I spoke with Nancy—an innovative educator, spiritual guide, and local shaman in Nova Scotia. Nancy’s work explores the embodiment of consciousness through light, movement, sound, and colour. Together, we explored what it means to trust ourselves, navigate personal chaos, and tap into ancestral wisdom.

Nancy describes her role as a shaman beautifully: "To me, a shaman goes ...

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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How do you trust life when it takes you in unexpected directions? In this episode of Embodied, I sit down with Nick Matheson, leadership coach and business strategist, to explore how we can find clarity, strength, and growth in life’s most challenging moments.

Nick’s story is one of transformation. He began his career in healthcare, focusing on pain management, but personal challenges—including his daughter’s serious illness and his cancer diagnosis—led him to rethink his life and priorities. Now, as a leadership coach, he helps others align with their values and create lives they love.

In our hour-and-forty-five-minute conversation, we discuss:

• Letting go of control: How Nick learned to release rigid ideas of success and embrace life’s twists and turns.
• Turning challenges into growth: Why difficult times can lead to powerful personal breakthroughs.
• The strength in vulnerability: How being open and honest about struggles can deepen connections and foster growth.
• Finding ...

How do we embrace creativity as a divine force, even when it challenges our limits? In this episode of Embodied, I had the joy of speaking with Kristin Hanggi—Tony-nominated director, writer, and author of God, Sex, and Musical Theater. Kristin's work spans Broadway, film, and beyond, exploring themes of faith, identity, and authenticity. Together, we uncovered the sacred, mystical nature of the creative process.

Kristin shared how she views creativity as a living, divine energy flowing through her, requiring trust, surrender, and the courage to let go of control. She described how this approach has shaped her as an artist and as a person navigating life’s uncertainties.

The Mystical Nature of Creativity:

In our hour-long conversation, we explored:

• How trusting the creative process is like being ‘done by life,’ as Wayne Dyer famously said.
• The interplay between creativity and community, where collective visions come alive through collaboration.
• Why rest is essential for
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