Embodied Business, Inspired Brain

Welcome to this special episode of the Embodied Inspired Brain Podcast ! Today, we are thrilled to introduce our guest, Alex Raymond. Alex is the host of the Conscious Entrepreneur Summit (CES), a transformative gathering for entrepreneurs who seek to grow their businesses while prioritizing personal well-being and conscious leadership and the Conscious Entrepreneur podcast.  Tune in for:&nbs...

In this episode, we explore the critical importance of building safe spaces for women—both personally and professionally. Chantill shares family music highlights, while Anne celebrates a big milestone—her new office! Together, they reflect on the deep connections forming within their client community and the power of women supporting one another. We dive into the history of women’s entrepreneurshi...

Welcome to Episode 51 of the Embodied Business Inspired Brain Podcast ! We’re kicking off 2025 with fresh intentions, exciting announcements, and a deeper focus on women’s health and entrepreneurship. In this episode, we reflect on what we’re personally excited about in the new year before diving into our professional goals. Women’s health has become a key pillar of our journey, and we’re eager to...

🎉 It’s our 50th episode, and we couldn’t be more excited! We celebrate this milestone with some very special guests: a few of our wonderful colleagues and clients. In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, our guests share their unique journeys of discovering the transformative power of nervous system awareness and seeing life and work through the Polyvagal Theory. From professional breakthroughs...

In this episode, we begin with a heartfelt "What's in Process/What's in Progress" update. Chantill shares her run-in with unexpected garage intruders, while Anne reflects on the joy of celebrating her dad’s magnificent 85th birthday. They explore how their nervous systems handle stress differently and how staying curious can be a grounding practice for greater resilience. Shifting gears, we dive i...

Welcome to Episode 48, where we serve up equal parts inspiration, education, and laughter! This week, we dive into what it means to be a polyvagal-informed business and how this philosophy shapes our three key pillars: Developing Awareness, Practice Shifting, and Nurturing Change . (Spoiler: these pillars are the secret sauce to our Nervous System Integration Facilitator certification!) As always,...

As we get closer to our 50th episode mark, we’re excited to share a pivotal development in our company’s journey: Mental Health Mondays. We’re talking about major internal culture shifts and what it requires. In this episode, we’ll unpack what Mental Health Mondays are, why we created them, and how they’ve become central to our team’s success. We’ll also dive into how this simple practice has tran...

Wowza. This was quite a show!  If you’re feeling like the world is a little overwhelming right now, know that you’re not alone. This episode encourages everyone to take a collective exhale, acknowledging that it's okay to feel uncertain and that there are ways to find calm in the chaos. Join us as we discuss practical tools and mindful approaches to help us all navigate the waves of uncertain...

Welcome back, everyone! We’re diving into a rich conversation about embracing the changing seasons — both literally and within our business. As the cool breeze of fall begins to settle in, we’ve found ourselves reflecting on how we’ve grown. Fall, with all its cozy wonders, has a grounding and regulating effect on us, which mirrors the organizational shifts we’ve been focusing on. We’ve been leani...

Get ready to join us on a deep dive into the connection between money and emotional wellbeing, especially for caretakers and entrepreneurs. We kick things off with our ritual “what’s in process, what’s in progress?” segment, digging into our experiences as caregivers and parents, the joys and challenges that come with it, especially when you’re juggling entrepreneurship. Bottom line: we’re not alw...

In our latest episode, we delve deep into the growth we've experienced both in our partnership and our business. As we’ve navigated the challenges and triumphs of working together, we’ve learned so much about what it takes to grow not just as business partners, but as individuals committed to the same vision. Our journey has been one of continuous learning, where communication, trust, and a shared...

What is resiliency? In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of resilience—defined as the ability to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity. We share personal reflections on how we are navigating life's transitions, with a strong emphasis on the importance of making time for rest, restoration, and solitude. These moments of intentional downtime are not just about relaxation but are vital...

As we dive into the final days of summer, Anne and Chantill share their own pause and savors of all things family, travel, plus their own nervous system statuses. Whether you’re a parent, leader, or someone seeking personal growth, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you leverage your nervous system for better outcomes. By sharing real-life experiences, we explore ho...

In this transformative episode, we delve into the profound concepts of egoic death and identity shift, exploring their implications in both business and personal life. We begin by examining dysregulation, the state of being out of sync with one's true self, and how it often serves as a catalyst for growth. We explore the tumultuous journey of transformation, highlighting the importance of awarenes...

Another provocative episode for anyone ready to learn some tricks for expanding their capacity in business and work WITHOUT befalling the all too common pitfalls of entrepreneurship.  What is Entrepreneurial Capacity?  We’re gonna tell you and look at how to increase it through an embodied approach so you can push back against things like: Imposter Syndrome; Struggle Mindset; your Upper...

What do the Stoics know about entrepreneurship? Turns out, a hell of a lot! In this episode we’re deconstructing the 4 “virtues” of Stoic philosophy as explored by Ryan Holiday in his new book “Right Thing Right Now” (and in many of his other books on the subject). We’re holding the virtues of courage, self-discipline, wisdom, and justice up against what it means to be an entrepreneur AND how a he...

Feisty, fiery, and lots of friendly co-regulation. That’s what’s going on in this episode. Impassioned. Opinionated. Data-backed. Process-driven. It’s all here. Join Chantill and Anne to explore what it means to be high-performing (they don’t agree) and how to eliminate the historically patriarchal assumption that drive and ambition cost you.  They explore how high performance can be navigate...

This is only the tip of the iceberg! We are BIG fans of having it all and our most emergent framework prioritizes what Anne calls “joy seeking behavior”.   In this episode, you’re going to not only hear about our newest year-long program, Elevated Entrepreneur * — the only year-long program exclusively dedicated to creating nervous system regulation in high-achieving entrepreneurs and le...

Here are the questions we’re asking in this episode? How does your nervous system respond in different domains of your life and of your work? How can science inform your business? How can your nervous system totally elevate or completely f*ck up your business? Welcome to the Nervous System Business Map. Today, we’re talking about how to fast track your results in your business, especially when it...

What is an embodied business and why does it matter? Is it a drive for something more than bro-land entrepreneurship? Is it a chance to bring everything that you are to everything you do? Is it a more energized forward propulsion, when your heart is leaping out of your chest? Yes, to all of it…and more. We are putting all our chips on the table in support of Decartes’ Error and saying that separat...

If you’re feeling “allergic” to the word curriculum, never fear. What exactly do we mean by “curriculum design”? Well, we’re gonna tell you.  Today we’re talking about how to gain some powerful perspective on your business: what it does, how it interfaces with other things, and how it supports people on their transformation journey AND how you can leverage the “blueprint” or design of brain a...

We’re talking about some pretty spicy stuff in these next two episodes — another 2 part series — and calling out the BIGGEST PITFALLS coaches and educators face when over personalizing their coaching and teaching. Learn more in this part 1 about how to use transformative, brain-based educational design to make sure you stay accountable to the work you’re doing and the goals your people pay you to...

In our part 2 of “The Truth About Fight + Flight in Your Business” we’re exploring how a Polyvagal-informed approach to your business can guide you in profound ways not only making you feel more at ease, but making your output efforts more flowing, creative, poignant, and clear. Who. Doesn’t. Want. THAT!?  In this episode you’ll learn: What you can do in the moment to relieve your fight and f...

We are entrepreneurs, hear us roar!! Mmhmm. We are creative, driven, problem-solvers and we pride ourselves on all of those things. AND…“being in business” is not always fun or easy. Owning and running your own business is supposed to be liberating and create opportunities for flexibility and freedom. For many of us, it does.  And there’s a cost. In this episode we explore just exactly how yo...

In this episode, Anne and Chantill discuss how your Nervous System can impact your business. They discuss the impact of a dysregulated nervous system on co-workers and business decisions.  They discuss how inaction can be a coping mechanism in business. Some of the ways we try to regulate our nervous system and strategies for recognizing this in yourself and others. The topics include: 1. How...