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Today's episode is a unique and generous invitation into Luis's innermost thoughts, body, and spirit. Luis shares with us the experiences and learnings that came to him on a recent trip for professional development. He learned a lot...just not in the places he assumed he would. You can get instant access to all of the HLN webinars and video courses here: https://hln.thinkific.com/collect...

Today's episode is a HLN team episode -- minus Marika, because it is her birthday!   Luis, Camille, and Evan discuss what it means to have curiosity about oppressors. The HLN team explores: How it feels in the body to be judgmental vs. having curiosity for oppressors Why having curiosity for oppressors is very triggering to people The difference between having curiosity and condoning Their ex...

On today's episode, Luis is joined by Dan Clark, a former professional athlete, television personality, author, actor, and producer. Dan is well known for his role as gladiator Nitro on the TV show American Gladiators .  Luis and Dan have a beautiful conversation about the tension between masculinity and vulnerability. Luis and Dan discuss: His time on American Gladiators Why Dan was in so mu...

On today's episode, Luis is joined by Daryl Davis whose efforts to fight racism by engaging members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) resulted in over 200 klansmen leaving and denouncing the KKK.  Luis and Daryl have an intriguing discussion about his experience with, and curiosity about, racism.  Luis and Daryl discuss: Daryl's first direct encounter with racism and the question that experience...

On today's episode, Luis shares with us his Instagram journey, and why he has now chosen to step away from it.  Luis explores: What first motivated him to go on IG What IG was able to provide him and others Why IG is not his job The uncoupling work around being seen he was able to do during his time on IG After receiving that medicine, why mystery, the obscure, and going deep is now calling h...

On today's episode, Luis is joined by Stefanie Joseph, a soma intuitive coach deeply committed to empowering individuals on their path of self-discovery and healing.  Luis and Stefanie honestly and tenderly explore the nuances of life and death.  Luis and Stefanie discuss: Her losing her job while taking the HLN Course Her sister's sudden illness and subsequent death Being with a body as...

On today's episode, the HLN Team talks about veganism. Luis recently shifted away from a purely vegan diet, and the HLN Team discusses their own personal experiences with diet, as well as with the associated identity that can come from dietary choices.  They discuss:  why Luis is no longer vegan centering what works for the animal body  how veganism can be both a diet, as well as an identity...

On today's episode Luis is joined by Peter A. Levine, PhD: psychotherapist, author, and creator of Somatic Experiencing. They discuss: How their personal histories have shaped their lives and work The importance of titration The mystical and shamanic aspects of SE The deep mystery inherent in trauma healing work The teachers and moments that combined and synthesized to inform Peter's tea...

Today’s episode is a replay of the most recent Community Somatics. Luis takes us through a variety of topics and practices, as well as a demo, as he invites us to drop in, play with the philosophy and techniques of somatic work, and see what we learn. Community Somatics are bi-monthly, public, pay-what-you-want offerings. You can view the upcoming schedule to attend one live here: https://www.holi...

On today's episode, Luis is joined by Africa Brooke, a developmental coach who works with hyper-visible people and author of The Third Perspective: Brave Expression in the Age of Intolerance .  Luis and Africa have a riveting exchange where they share their experiences with the biology of belonging, the high of shaming or humiliating, and fawning. Luis and Africa discuss: Identity of oppressi...

On today's episode, the HLN Team talks attachment styles, taking a perspective based in somatics rather than one of pathology. They discuss:  how attachment style isn't fixed, but is relational and environmental how identifying our styles can be helpful for pattern recognition, but can be difficult if they become identity how to relate to attachment styles and habits what secure attachme...

On today's episode, Luis is joined by Dr. Nicole LePera, better known as @The. Holistic. Psychologist. Dr. Nicole is a therapist who created the SelfHealers Circle to allow people to go on their own journey and create who they want to become. Dr. Nicole shares with us her new book, How to be the Love You Seek , as well how her approach to relationships has evolved over time. Luis and Nicole d...

Today's episode is a replay of a radio interview with Luis and Jaguar Mary X.  They had Luis on their program, Midday Medicine Journey. It's a live, public radio out of Kingston, NY. You can find the entire episode here . For more information about Jaguar Mary X, visit: https://www.kaliartproject.com/ You can get instant access to all of the HLN webinars and video courses here: https://h...

Today's episode is a replay from the Kick Sugar Summit, where Luis discusses his personal history with binge eating and sugar over-consumption, the effect sugar has on the body and nervous system, and the transformational medicine of somatics and self-relating. You can learn more about the Kick Sugar Summit here: https://www.kicksugarsummit.com/ You can get instant access to all of the HLN we...

On today's episode, we are visited by friend of the show, Asha Frost. Asha is an energy healer, visionary, spiritual teacher, and mentor. Asha shares how her practice of "going lower" has supported her in navigating chronic pain, illness, and generational trauma. Luis and Asha discuss: how pain and illness are the medicine bypassing vs. relating to the state how illness and pain can...

Today’s episode is a replay of the most recent Community Somatics. Luis takes us through a variety of topics and practices, as well as a demo, as he invites us to drop in, play with the philosophy and techniques of somatic work, and see what we learn. Community Somatics are bi-monthly, public, pay-what-you-want offerings. You can view the upcoming schedule to attend one live here: https://www.holi...

Today's episode is a replay of A Braver Way podcast recording, where Luis joined Mónica Guzmán to discuss the relationship between political disagreement and trauma response. Mónica talks to Luis about what he's learned from his clients about how we physically react to intense political disagreement… and what we can do about it. Luis sheds light on what happens to us when we feel “trigge...

This is a bonus episode which features an interview with Luis and Jaguar Mary X.  They had Luis on their program called Midday Medicine Journey. It's a live, public radio out of Kingston, NY. You can find the entire episode here . For more information about Jaguar Mary X, visit: https://www.kaliartproject.com/ You can get instant access to all of the HLN webinars and video courses here: https...

It's almost exactly the one year anniversary since we released this episode! Martha's interview with Luis is one of our most listened to podcast episodes, so we decided to re-share it in case you haven't heard it, or if you wanted to revisit the wisdom within it. --- In this episode, Luis is joined by Martha Beck, a Harvard-trained sociologist, world-renowned coach and New York Time...

On today's episode, the HLN Team talks about getting sick, and how embodiment can change the way we experience being sick. They discuss:  prioritizing the body through rest how sickness increases our sensitivity to our own capacity sickness and the inability to bypass how symptoms are the way the body communicates the wisdom of slowing down tending to capacity with rest For more information a...

On today's episode, Luis is joined by Natalie Ross, a marketing coach and self-described "witchy weirdo who loves helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs put themselves out there with confidence." Natalie shares how somatic experiencing changed her life, how she learned to market within a somatic framework, and how she helps clients learn to do the same. They discuss: trauma as initiat...

Today’s bonus episode is a replay of the most recent Community Somatics. Luis takes us through a variety of topics and practices, as well as a demo, as he invites us to drop in, play with the philosophy and techniques of somatic work, and see what we learn. Community Somatics are bi-monthly, public, pay-what-you-want offerings. You can view the upcoming schedule to attend one live here: https://ww...

On today's episode, the HLN Team is joined by Thayer Case, and they highlight, with a little humor, some psychology terms that have entered into the world of pop culture and been misunderstood. They discuss "triggered," "safety," "gaslighting," and "narcissism." They also discuss fragility and preciousness, the binary nature of language, and the value o...

On today's episode, Luis is joined by the HLN team (Camille Leak, Marika Malaea, and Evan Adams), retreat co-facilitators Zach Kalatsky and Holly Kiefer, and retreat participants Ansley, Shana, and David, to share their experiences at HLN retreats.  They discuss what to expect at HLN retreats, ranging from itinerary to inner experience. These retreats are a great way to practice somatics in-p...

On today's episode, the HLN Team talks about medical trauma, including their personal experiences, and how prevalent it is. They discuss: the necessity of boundary breaks during medical procedures how embodiment practices can in preparing transactional vs. relational medical experiences how clients and medical practitioners can be supported by diet how overcouplings can be triggered in exams...