Embodied With Kathy Covington

Welcome to the Embodied podcast! I’m Kathy Covington, and today I’m joined by Mark Worster, a Marine veteran, registered nurse, former tech CEO, and breathwork facilitator. Mark and I dive into how early-life “hidden vows” that form in those first seven years, when we’re like little sponges in a theta-like, hypnotic state, can shape the patterns that follow us through life. Mark shares his own sto...

Everyone's talking about peptides. GLP-1s are everywhere, the "glow stack" is all over your feed, and somehow your soccer mom neighbor is microdosing tirzepatide. But most of what's circulating is either oversimplified or just wrong. I brought in Luis Villaseñor, Co-Founder of LMNT and someone deep in this space for over a decade, to have the real conversation: what peptides actually are, which on...

There is a trip on your list. Maybe it has been there for years. And every time you almost book it, something gets in the way — the kids, the calendar, the voice that says not yet. In this episode, Kathy sits down with storyteller, creative strategist, and global nomad Natasha Ibrahim — who has traveled to 56 countries and built a community of women living life on their own terms — to explore what...

Episode Summary What happens when a group of strangers comes together, moves in sync, and leaves feeling completely different? In this episode of Embodied , Kathy sits down with Luuk Melisse, founder of Sanctum, to explore the science and experience behind collective movement, emotional connection, and the future of fitness. Recorded at the Global Wellness Summit in Dubai, this conversation moves...

Alexander Audit | Chief Scientific Officer | NAD Clinic Alexander Audit is a former chemical engineer turned integrative clinician, trained in traditional Chinese medicine and nutritional medicine. As Chief Scientific Officer of NAD Clinic — a global leader in cellular health and performance medicine operating in more than 40 countries — he bridges hard science with real-world application. His wor...

Guest: Alexander J. Audette | Chief Science Officer | NADclinic Alexander Audette is a Canadian biomedical researcher and clinician with over 20 years of international experience. He trained in Chemical Engineering at McGill University before completing advanced study in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at Beijing University, where he also spent seven years studying martial arts. He is...

In this episode, I share my personal journey from feeling lost and unfulfilled to building a multi-location fitness business from the ground up. If you’ve ever felt like your life looks fine on the outside but something still feels missing, this story is for you. I take you back to a time when I moved across the country, stepped away from my old identity, and found myself searching for purpose whi...

In this episode of 'Embodied', Kathy Covington and Danielle Buckley discuss the intersection of intelligent fitness, leadership, and personal growth within the wellness industry. They explore the evolution of their business, the importance of community and culture, and the mindfulness required in training and teaching. The conversation emphasizes the significance of hiring for a growth mindset, ba...

How Your Brain Reads Beauty Before You’re Aware of It A conversation with Dr. Anjan Chatterjee on neuroaesthetics In this episode of Embodied , Kathy Covington sits down with Dr. Anjan Chatterjee, neurologist, professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and founding director of the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics, to explore how beauty, design, art, and environment shape the brain long before we’...

If you’ve ever looked at an organic label and wondered, Is it really worth it? — this conversation will open your eyes, sharpen your choices, and remind you that every bite is a chance to shape your health and your world. In this episode of Embodied , Kathy Covington sits down with Joseph Stern , one of the pioneers who helped build the organic food movement from the ground up. Together, they unpa...

In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Kathy Covington sits down with Benjamin Forest, a retired military officer turned author, healer, and advocate for psychedelic therapy. After 25 years of service and decades of treatment-resistant depression, Benjamin found a profound sense of healing and purpose through a guided psilocybin journey — an experience that inspired his book Trip of a Lifet...

Kathy Covington shares how heartbreak led her to solo travel and self-discovery. She reflects on her week at the Esalen Institute with Amy Chan’s Breakup Bootcamp, the healing power of community, and the deeper meaning of traveling alone. Heartbreak can be a catalyst for growth. Kathy discusses lessons from Breakup Bootcamp, community healing, and attachment theory. She explains how solo travel is...

In this episode of Embodied with Kathy Covington, I sit down with Danielle Wallace, a longtime member of the Mantra Fitness family whose path from client to trainer to manager—and now area leader—embodies what transformation truly looks like. Danielle shares her personal evolution, the challenges and triumphs of leadership, and how she balances her roles as a mother, entrepreneur, and community bu...

In this conversation, Isabelle shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the owner of Isabelle's Boutique, discussing the importance of balancing fitness and business. She emphasizes the significance of planning, time management, and creating a comfortable shopping experience for clients. The discussion also covers personalized styling, packing tips for travel, and the joy of helping women feel co...

In this episode of the Kathy Covington podcast, Rebecca Paris shares her inspiring journey of transformation through Mantra Fitness and The Mantra Method. As a massage therapist and healer, Rebecca discusses how her physical, mental, and emotional health has improved significantly in just three months. She highlights the importance of community support, the holistic approach of the Mantra method,...