The Embodied Living Podcast

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In this intimate episode, I share a deeply personal moment: the decision to close my community, Embodied Living, for a time. I speak about fear, ego death, and the courage it takes to step into the unknown – and into true leadership. This is a story about endings, the sacred space in-between, and the first whispers of new beginnings. My hope is that you will hear your own reflections in my journey...

In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend and colleague, trauma therapist Camille Vienne. What started as a spontaneous conversation turned into a deep and moving exploration of the body’s wisdom, survival patterns, and the invisible layers of shame, stress, and not-enoughness that shape our lives. We talk about compensation patterns in the body, functional freeze, the performance culture many...

What does it mean to truly understand burnout n this episode, I sit down with Elisabet Hammaburg, author of the Swedish book Förstå din utmattning (Understanding Burnout), to explore the many layers of exhaustion, recovery, and embodied healing. Elisabet combines her scientific background in biomedicine and neurobiology with her own personal journey through collapse and restoration. She shares how...

In this episode, I offer a meditation to gently support you through moments of transition—whether you're in the middle of something shifting, or simply noticing the undercurrent of change in your life. This guided practice invites you to slow down, come into your body, and meet what’s moving with presence and care. There is no need to fix or push anything—just a soft landing into what is. If you f...

In this tender listening experience, I invite you to slow down and gently meet yourself in the movement of change. We explore what it means to feel change in the body, to rest in the space in-between, and to soften into what is already shifting within you. This is not an episode to solve anything—but an invitation to be with what is, just as you are, as you are moving through.   If you're curious...

This episode is in SWEDISH. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Ann-Sofie Skogh, who shares her deeply moving story. Nearly a year ago, her life changed in an instant—an epileptic seizure led to the discovery of a brain tumor. What followed was an intense journey, both physically and emotionally, and today, the tumor is gone. But the experience has left lasting imprints on her life. We...

In this episode, we dive into the profound journey of healing by exploring the one place where true transformation begins—the present moment. Healing isn't a linear process; it’s not about fixing what’s broken or striving to escape pain. Instead, it's about learning to sit with what is, to fully experience the depth of our body and mind in the here and now. We’ll explore how our bodies hold onto b...

Hi, I'm Kirstine Ilum—a trauma-informed somatic therapist and embodiment guide. In this podcast, I invite you to join me as we explore the essence, complexity, and beauty of being human together. In this episode, I explore what it really means to be in balance. Through my experiences, I've learned that balance is not about staying perfectly still or in control. It’s about movement, elasticity, and...

Listen to this heartfelt, authentic, and profound conversation with Tenna Wig. This meeting and dialogue cover a wide range of topics. We discuss how we wish to connect with people, the grief and fear of losing oneself and dying, losing balance and regaining it. The conversation also touches on energy - how it flows and becomes stagnant, creativity, impulses, spirituality, and shamanistic work. Te...

In this episode, I talk with Luca Sofia from Autentiske Selv about her journey and the development of Embodied Manifestation and Somatic Development Therapy. We delve into topics such as the body, embodiment, self-worth, the subconscious, manifestation, and our inner parts. We also explore how our pain serves a purpose and plays a crucial role in the tapestry of transformation.   Connect with Luca...

Welcome to the first episode of the Embodied Living podcast in this episode I will share a little background on the birth of the podcast and the transformative power of showing up authentically. Hosted by Kirstine Ilum, a trauma-informed somatic therapist and embodiment guide. Together, we dive into the essence, complexity, and beauty of being human. Read more about offerings on her website, where...