The Embodied Educator Podcast (ENG+NL)

#58 DE WERELD AANWIJZEN: Teacher Artistry in een Onvoorspelbare Leeromgeving. met Hanke Drop Levende Lessen uit de Jazz; leren luisteren, samen spelen en durven improviseren // BESCHRIJVING In deze aflevering ontmoet ik beeldend kunstenaar en educator Daniela Hefter. Samen onderzoeken we wat er gebeurt wanneer je niet je hoofd volgt… maar je handen. We verkennen ho // BIO Hanke Drop woont met haar...

#BELICHAMING IN DE PRAKTIJK: Strong Back, Open Front & Soft Eyes. Met Hanke Drop Dit is een oefening die aansluit bij het gesprek dat Hanke en ik hadden over Teacher Artistry. Voor meer context luister de volle aflevering: #58 DE WERELD AANWIJZEN: Teacher Artistry in een Onvoorspelbare Leeromgeving. met Hanke Drop // BESCHRIJVING Waarnemen van binnen naar buiten en van buiten naar binnen, in o...

#57 BEFORE THE SOUND: How Embodied Listening Shapes Story, Song and Teaching. With Mickey Wynne /// DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Embodied Educator Podcast, host Liz speaks with Mickey Wynne, a musician, producer, educator, and songwriter. They delve into Mickey's unique creative process, emphasizing the importance of listening and the power of storytelling in music. Mickey shares his journey...

#56-2 DE KUNST VAN VERZAMELEN: kleine gebaren als toegangspoort tot creativiteit. Met Daniella Hefter "Het Lichaam Weet: hoe ‘volg je handen’ een pedagogisch kompas wordt" // BESCHRIJVING In deze aflevering ontmoet ik beeldend kunstenaar en educator Daniela Hefter. Samen onderzoeken we wat er gebeurt wanneer je niet je hoofd volgt… maar je handen. We verkennen hoe creativiteit ontstaat in het lich...

#56-1 DE KUNST VAN VERZAMELEN: kleine gebaren als toegangspoort tot creativiteit. Met Daniella Hefter "Het Lichaam Weet: hoe ‘volg je handen’ een pedagogisch kompas wordt" // BESCHRIJVING In deze aflevering ontmoet ik beeldend kunstenaar en educator Daniela Hefter. Samen onderzoeken we wat er gebeurt wanneer je niet je hoofd volgt… maar je handen. We verkennen hoe creativiteit ontstaat in het lich...

FREE PRACTICE: Names as Living Pedagogies Practice sovereignty Through Naming with Watson & Keator /// DESCRIPTION My recent conversation with Cacky Mellor (#53) got me inspired to a practice I've been mentioning before in my summit! So I took the liberty to share this powerful practice with you too. It's not my work, and I'd love to credit where credit is due! I'm reading an exercise (p.98-100) f...

FREE PRACTICE: Somatic Arrival in Space & Class by Liz Wientjes, in conversation with Cacky Mellor, interview #53 Guided Somatic Arriving  This time it's Liz who guides us all into a Somatic Arrival. It's a short scan along your body landmarks to land in the present moment and expand into community.  And she put in her favourite 'reset' "sitbones wide"!  Tune for more stability & stamina through f...

#53 PART 1 - THE BODY AS TEACHER: Reverence, Resonance & Relationship. With DR. CACKY MELLOR // DESCRIPTION In this two-part conversation, Liz Wientjes is joined by returning guest the wonderful Dr. Cacky Mellor — somatic practitioner, researcher, and educator whose work bridges depth psychology, embodiment, and collective learning. Together they explore what it means to teach and live with revere...

#53 PART 2 - THE BODY AS TEACHER: Reverence, Resonance & Relationship. With DR. CACKY MELLOR // DESCRIPTION In this two-part conversation, Liz Wientjes is joined by returning guest the wonderful Dr. Cacky Mellor — somatic practitioner, researcher, and educator whose work bridges depth psychology, embodiment, and collective learning. Together they explore what it means to teach and live with revere...

#52 Lui Leren vs Co-Creatie Leren: thuiskomen op Samos Belichaamd Leren en Co-Creatie: Een Diepgaande Verkenning In deze spontane aflevering van The Embodied Educator podcast bespreken Liz en Sietske Dijkstra, collega's en soul sisters, hun aankomende retreat 'Thuiskomen in je lichaam, groeien in je vak en je leven'. Ze benadrukken het belang van belichaamd leren en co-creatie, waarbij verschillen...

FREE PRACTICE: Building Vagal Tone for Growing Nervous System Capacity with Dr. NIKI ELLIOTT In this enlightening episode, our expert speaker Dr. Niki discusses the importance of building vagal tone to enhance nervous system capacity. Emphasizing the value of breathwork and physical movement, she shares insights on how coherent breathing, combined with mindful practices, can help recondition the n...

#51 Transforming Educational Spaces Through Embodiment and Equity with DR. NIKI ELLIOTT Last Spring I hosted The Embodied Educator Summit, we had amazing international speakers all around embodied education.  And I felt like I wanted to share some of that goodness with every educator in the world. So with much pleasure I gift you my generative conversation with blessed Niki Elliott!  Can you think...

The Power of Collective Learning: Embodied Education in Action /// DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Embodied Educator Podcast, Liz invites you on a transformative journey where learning thrives through collective experiences. Recounting a powerful night of musical healing in her Greek village, she illustrates how shared moments of presence, ritual, and resonance can weave a community together. D...

#49 Between Fire And Silence: Lessons From The Wildfire - solo episode // DESCRIPTION In this solo episode, Liz explores the intimate relationship between silence and fire—in nature, in our bodies, and in the classroom. Drawing from her recent experience of wildfire on the Greek island of Chios, she reflects on how silence can both steady us in despair and ignite new ways of listening, sensing, an...

A Quick Centering Meditation for Reconnection ~ with Mark Walsh - Embodiment Unlimited In this episode, Mark guides you through a short practice that blends centering and meditation techniques. This session focuses on reconnecting with your body, acknowledging your current state, and finding a deeper connection to others and nature. Whether you're feeling anxious, sad, or simply need to find balan...

#48 Regulated, Real & Rooted: Why Virtue is The Hidden Embodied Curriculum with Mark Walsh Rethinking Education in times of disregulation // DESCRIPTION In this episode, I sit down with Mark Walsh — embodiment teacher, 3rd generation educator, Aikido Blackbelt, recovering alcoholic and a psychology graduate and someone who’s not afraid to name what he sees, even when it’s uncomfortable. While I do...

#47 AANWEZIG ZIJN ZONDER OORDEEL: Belichaamd werken met generatie Z Janneke Ter Bille // BESCHRIJVING In deze aflevering van The Embodied Educator Podcast ga ik (liz Wientjes) in gesprek met Janneke ter Bille, expert op het gebied van het begrijpen, begeleiden en behouden van Generatie Z. Janneke werkt met jongeren die vastlopen in het onderwijs door stress, uitval of gedragsproblemen – maar wat z...

#46 THE ART OF LIVING THE QUESTION: Transforming early childhood education through somatics and dance, with Hetty King // DESCRIPTION Come and join us for a lively conversation with a gentle and sharp curiosity for embodying care. Care for the younger ones in our education systems, to guide their development through a more sustainable lense where everyone is whole. Where our senses, experiences, q...

FREE PRACTICE Innovative Relaxation Techniques for Children: Using Guided Relaxation and Plush Animals by HETTY KING In this video, Hetty shares some of her unique relaxation techniques used with children in her classroom. Moving beyond guided meditations, an integral part of the practice includes encouraging children to lie down quietly, focusing on their breath and heartbeat. Her approach is so...

#45 FROM SEEDS TO TREES: Nurturing Potential and Hope in Education with Zaneta Brown Ingles // DESCRIPTION Empowering Students Through Reflection and Belief  In this enriching episode of the Embodied Educator Podcast, I get to talk to Dr. Zaneta Brown Ingles, an accomplished educator passionate about transformative education. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Zaneta shares her journey, th...

#44 THE RESONANT BODY Exploring Our Voices as a Gateway to Authentic Teaching & Learning With Corinne Castelli // DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Embodied Educator Podcast, I invite you Curious Educator to join me and Body Whisperer Corinne Castelli as we delve into the significance of voice and embodied listening in the educational space. I must say I am a little bit in love with this vibrant...

#43 PART 1 BIG lessons from the "Little Littles" & the Power of Somatic Learning. With Cacky Mellor & Emmanuela Feliciano Carascal Changing the game of education from the 'Little Littles' to University to Lifelong learners!  Come on over to listen and learn: * Why Regulation is NECESSARY to set up your Conscious Classroom * How SOMATIC EXPERIENCING can propel the collective learning impact if guid...

#43 PART 1 BIG lessons from the "Little Littles" & the Power of Somatic Learning. With Cacky Mellor & Emmanuela Feliciano Carascal Changing the game of education from the 'Little Littles' to University to Lifelong learners!  Come on over to listen and learn: * Why Regulation is NECESSARY to set up your Conscious Classroom * How SOMATIC EXPERIENCING can propel the collective learning impact if guid...

#42 De Kracht van Omgeving: Durf Hun Wereld Net Iets Groter Te Maken - met Menno Van Calcar & Thijs Heijmeskamp   // BESCHRIJVING Thijs hoopt dat je niet in slaap valt van ons ietwat filosofische gesprek, en Menno kan nog wel 3 uur doorkletsen nadat we er al 1,5 uur op hadden zitten ;)  In deze aflevering van The Embodied Educator ga ik in gesprek met Menno en Thijs. Beiden zijn onderzoeker en fil...

#42 De Kracht van Omgeving: Durf Hun Wereld Net Iets Groter Te Maken - met Menno Van Calcar & Thijs Heijmeskamp   // BESCHRIJVING Thijs hoopt dat je niet in slaap valt van ons ietwat filosofische gesprek, en Menno kan nog wel 3 uur doorkletsen nadat we er al 1,5 uur op hadden zitten ;)  In deze aflevering van The Embodied Educator ga ik in gesprek met Menno en Thijs. Beiden zijn onderzoeker en fil...