School of Embodied Arts Podcast with Jenna Ward

How Embodiment Found Me (And Changed Everything) Embodiment has a way of finding us, whispering quietly and planting a curiosity inside us—often long before we even know what the word means.  That was true for me. Back when I was a hospital pharmacist, I had no concept of "embodiment." But something in me longed for more. My body was trying to tell me that what I was living… wasn't it. I was sick—...

Could Feminine Embodiment Coaching be the missing link to creating the somatic depth you're craving in your client work, the grounded confidence you yearn for in your practitioner skills, and the sustainability you need to create a rich livelihood of service….   (Even if you're brand new to coaching or still have further to go on the 'embodiment' path yourself)   If you're yearning to move beyond...

Want to know the secret to avoid adding (yet another) course to your 'never quite finished' shelf?  We've all bought a training (or five) that didn't deliver. Perhaps… You lost interest halfway through  The star-studded lineup of teachers turned out to be an incohesive mess  The pricing looked too good to be true (and it was) The mentors had no vibe & couldn't hold a resonant space  These experien...

Looking to bring more depth to the clients you work with?  This is one of the most common yearnings for practitioners we partner with. But how to do it? What are the ingredients for more depth? I'm breaking it down on today's podcast….  Whether you're a new practitioner, or already have 200 modalities under your belt, many of us sense there's deeper layers to access. We feel it for ourselves, and...

If you're craving more depth in your own embodiment or in the spaces you hold with clients, vulnerability is non-negotiable.  It's the key that opens us up to real intimacy and true transformation. When someone shares vulnerably with me—whether it's a client, colleague or my child—I know we've reached the gold.  We're no longer hovering on the surface. We're in rich, honest territory. But vulnerab...

Why Feminine Embodiment is Essential in Times of Crisis We're living in intense times—so how can we navigate them in embodied ways? Whether you're navigating cyclones from climate change, destabilizing political regimens or something else closer to home, it's beyond heart breaking.  So what does this have to do with feminine embodiment? (hint, the answer's everything). There has never been MORE of...

This energy, this force, this dimension that so many of us feel called to… but struggle to define.  It's the missing piece, the thing we crave more of—yet, so many are also uncertain:  Is the feminine harmful?  Is it just some new-age fluff?  And how do we navigate these gendered terms if we're not about old-school binaries? As an intersectional feminist, deeply committed to liberation for all bod...

What kind of devotional practice can help you to validate your intuition, so you can be more productive & get more done?  The answer is embodied movement practice.  Despite the common belief that intuition or feminine depth has no place in business - our guest on the podcast today, Yael Lagna, finds weaving somatic practices into her work (and world) helps her to get so much more done.  Yael Lagan...

If you're one of those people who "doesn't feel much", a kind of flatline without much up or down happening within. Have you ever wondered…     Is there truly nothing happening within me?  … Or is that I just can't feel it?    One day Sarah Schülke found herself wondering about this exact question. It sparked a journey out of her head, into her body, and onto the path of embodied movement practice...

How do we drop the people pleasing tendencies & assumed identities we've taken on… so we contact our wild self?  This is big, profound work. Yet you don't need 10 years of therapy or burning down your entire life/marriage/career to do it.  Christina Ryan-Stoltz @she_skool joins us on the podcast today for an exploration of her experience of Embodied Movement Practice & how it's supported her to co...

Today, 8+ years later, Hanne-Lina joins us from Sweden to speak about the program and how working with the "raw materials of life" has shaped her & her coaching practice.    This podcast is part of the Graduate Spotlight Audio Series — showcasing how graduates from the past 8 years have woven the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification into their bodies, their work & their purpose.   Resources...

Today on the podcast we're joined by Anna Rova to discuss how she went from "I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life" to working with over 500 clients.    We also speak about why she's chosen to close that business down & is in the midst of evolving her work in a new direction, backed by the same tools & methods.   This podcast is part of the Graduate Spotlight Audio Series — showcasing how...

In today's conversation, Raja shares her personal journey of discovering embodiment as a way to reconnect with her feminine nature—moving from a life of overwhelm and overachievement to one of relaxation, receptivity, and trust in divine guidance.   Through practices rooted in embodiment & her Islamic faith, she has found liberation and healing, for generations current, past and future.   If you'v...

In 2020 Laura Wiest was a highly sensitive woman & new coach wondering how she could find the 'missing piece' to move beyond the superficial with her clients...    While she'd done all the 'spiritual' workshops, training and experiences… there was a glass ceiling she wanted to understand on a deeper level.    Enter the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification.    Today, 4 years later, Laura join...

In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible DC Hill, a Gender & Sexuality Studies Professor we have the honour of working with in the Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification for rich conversation exploring vulnerability, movement, and how we can connect deeper with our bodies   We dive into how DC uses embodiment as a tool for challenging systems like those that impact Black girls and women....

Today we welcome past graduate Tertia Riegler to the podcast to share with us her journey into Feminine Embodiment, and how it's shaped her coaching practice on the other side.  Tertia Riegler specializes in supporting high-achieving women to step out of the stress spiral and into a life where achieving big goals doesn't mean sacrificing yourself.  This podcast is part of the Graduate Spotlight Au...

Today we're joined by Sharon Kaur, Master Feminine Embodiment Coach & Teacher here at the School of Embodied Arts to learn about her journey with embodiment.    Sharon takes us on her journey…    From breaking the spell of internalized program around being the obedient Indian daughter, to navigating complex PTSD and what it means to reclaim the body as a South Asian Woman…   Sharon shares with us...

Want to take the risk out of investing in your next bold move? Today on the podcast, we're diving into how to make successful personal investments — like gaining new skills, finding creative freedom, starting a business or making space for passions — that pay dividends in growth and satisfaction.  Together, we'll unpack why it's so easy to second-guess these kinds of investments, especially when t...

Will AI replace coaches?  And how can we use AI to self coach us through everyday challenges? Lately a dear friend of mine, also an embodiment practitioner, & I have been joking about "AI Therapy".  We've had a few tricky situations, and have turned to chat GPT to channel advice in the tone of some of our favorite authors, mentors and coaches.  It's been illuminating, funny, and sometimes insightf...

Can I translate somatic coaching skills into a profitable business &  sustainable income? If you (or your loved ones) have been asking this question, today's podcast is for you. This line of thinking is VALID.   In the age of the "Instagram Coach" who… with no valid experience or informed ways of working, can update their bio every 5 minutes to be an "embodiment coach" or feminine mentor....  It's...

Catch Part 1 of this 2-part series here .  Raising kids the embodied way is an experiment I'm in the midst of.  I have a 5 year and 8 month old who are both stubborn, intelligent, creative, brilliant kids.  I'm constantly exploring how I can employ emotionally intelligent values in the way I parent.  To be clear, this isn't my speciality, or body of work. I'm a somatic educator & coach, but parent...

How can we support our kids to be the most embodied, emotionally intelligent generation ever? I recently received a request from a podcast listener to speak about embodied mothering.  I'm not an expert in this area, but as a Feminine Embodiment Coach & international founder of a somatic school of training AND parent to two little humans… I do have lots of thoughts on the topic that I'm so happy to...

Is it a good time to become a coach? You might be thinking of changing careers, or specializing in embodiment coaching.  Yet at the same time there's talk of a recession. Record rates of inflation, cost of living crisis.  It's valid to wonder, are these conditions creating the worst time to become a coach? Because times are a-changin. But not for the worse.  On the podcast this week I'm sharing a...

How can we weave somatic skills into our client work? What is a Feminine Embodiment Coach? And what makes this style of coaching & school different? We answer these questions (and more) during our Information Session for the Feminine  Embodiment Coaching Certification. Join Program Founder, Jenna Ward & the teaching team to explore our philosophy, take a tour of the school & get these questions (a...

My kids are the most embodied people I know.  They are effortlessly, fully, deeply IN their bodies. Feeling and EXPRESSING their inner sensations moment to moment.  They remind me embodiment isn't something we DO to the body.  Somatic work isn't about imposing or doing MORE. It is instead the process of peeling back what isn't sincere, so we're left with our simple, yet profound soma.  This concep...