The Marie Embodied Podcast

For most of my life I've felt at odds with my body, wanting to escape it while also craving deeper embodiment. Somatic therapy taught me to relate to my emotional body in a healthy way, but it was my weight loss journey that helped me to establish a healier relationship to my physical body. About 1.5 years ago I lost 30 lbs. This process was gritty and hard. It asked me to show up day after day, a...

In today's conversation I sit down with Teagan West, who guides individuals into deeper belonging through ancestral healing and nature-based practices. We explore the sacred relationship between body and land, and the longing for homecoming in a disconnected world. Tegan shares her journey, the practices that have shaped her work, and ancestral healing can help us reconnect with ourselves, our lin...

This is a conversation I've been wanting to have for a while. It's tender and deep, and touches on something that society has heavily censored and distorted - sexuality, erotism, pleasure, and desire. In this episode I sit down to share about my own path toward sexual liberation, and how somatic work has led me down a path of expansion and liberation beyond what I ever thought was possible. I expl...

In this episode, I sit down with herbalist and author Rachelle Robinette to explore the enduring power of herbalism and why plant medicine continues to be a necessary modality for the health and healing of humanity  Together, we discuss the deep connection between humans and the natural world, and how herbs can support not only physical and mental health, but also through personal evolution and in...

In this episode, I explore why so many people get lost in fantasy and struggle to materialize their desires. I share personal stories, insights, and lessons from my own journey of bridging the gap between inner vision and outer action. I dive into the resistance, fear, avoidance, and self-sabotage that can keep us stuck, and offer practical ways to move through these barriers with greater awarenes...

In this episode, Lux, an herbalist specializing in womb care and period pain, shares powerful insights into menstrual health, hormonal balance, and the ritual practices that help reconnect us with our bodies. From cycle tracking to emotional awareness and sexual health, this conversation explores how understanding your natural rhythms can transform the way you care for yourself. Whether you’re cur...

Success can feel scary for so many reasons: fear of failure, fear of being seen, and sometimes even fear of who we might become. In this episode, I explore the deep-rooted fears, social expectations, and inner resistance that can keep us from fully stepping into our power. Through vulnerability, insight, and practical guidance, I invite listeners to embrace authenticity, expand beyond limiting bel...

In this episode, I sit down with my partner, Travis Cartwright, for a heartfelt conversation about the profound experience of foraging wild foods and medicines while building meaningful relationships with the living world. We explore the ethics of wildcrafting, the issues with industrial food systems, how to harvest with reciprocity and respect, and the importance of slowing down enough to truly k...

In this episode, I open up about one of the most challenging parts of the healing journey: navigating family dynamics and close relationships while growing into your authentic self. Through a somatic and embodiment lens, I explore what happens when healing begins to shift the way we relate to the people around us. I share practical tools for setting healthy boundaries, communicating your needs wit...

In this episode, I’m joined by Lauren LaRose, clinical herbalist, founder of the Wild Rose Apothecary, and the visionary behind the Wild Rose Festival, an annual gathering that brings together 1,000 women in celebration of connection, healing, and community. Lauren shares her journey of becoming a mother during the isolation of COVID, and how that experience sparked a deep desire to rebuild the vi...

This week, I explore something that’s rarely talked about: how challenging it can be to shift from a life fueled by adrenaline and chaos into one rooted in regulation, ease, and alignment. As much as I’m deeply grateful for the life I’ve created, I’m still learning how to feel at home in this slower, more grounded pace. I share my experience about what recalibrating my whole life has felt like, in...

In this episode, I sit down with herbalist Megan Kendrick, who weaves alchemy into her medicine-making practice through the art of spagyrics. We begin by exploring the practical side of alchemy: how these ancient processes can potentize herbal extractions and deepen the experience of engaging with plant medicine. From there, the conversation opens into more esoteric and expansive terrain. We refle...

If the world has ever felt like too much for your nervous system, you’re not alone. Thriving in the modern world as a sensitive or neurodivergent person is possible, but it takes awareness and intentionality to craft a life that honours your unique needs rather than overrides them. In this episode I open up about my experience as a highly sensitive soul, sharing both the hard truths and the practi...

In this episode, I sit down with Natalie Rousseau to explore the intersection between nature’s cycles, astrology, herbalism, storytelling, and embodied practice. Drawing from her experience as yoga teacher, herbalist, and somatic therapist, Natalie shares how reconnecting with seasonal rhythms can deepen self-awareness, resilience, and a sense of belonging. She weaves in her early fascination with...

Burnout is more then just feeling tired; it's a signal from deeper within, asking for real lasting change. In this episode I share about my journey of recovering from burnout while unpacking why healing requires more than just lifestyle changes. From unconscious beliefs to nervous system regulation, I explores the deeper mechanisms that keep people stuck in cycles of stress and exhaustion. If you’...

In this rich conversation, I sit down with Seraphina Capranos - homeopath, herbalist, and priestess - to explore the deep intersections of plant medicine, spiritual practice, and ancestral healing. Seraphina unpacks the nuances between homeopathy and herbalism, and how each modality works on different layers of the body, mind, and spirit. She also speaks to other layers of healing including the wa...

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about a part of the healing journey that many would rather avoid: shadow work. I discuss my own shadows and basis that were born from being raised in a very sheltered Christian family, and how I’m shining a light on my own unconcious beliefs. I explore how the hidden parts of the self can shape the direction of our lives, and how the shadow holds powerful...

What does it mean to decolonize wellness? In this thoughtful conversation, I sit down with Ariana Fotinakis and Vanessa Lesperance, the founders of Decolonize and Rize, to explore the decolonization, healing, and community care. They discuss how colonial mindsets shape the wellness industry, and why reconnecting with Indigenous wisdom is essential for collective healing. They also dive into the ro...

What does it mean when people quote Bessel van der Kolk and say "the body keeps the score"? In this episode I sit down with guest Tess Rouse to delve into the transformative power of breathwork and the mind-body connection. Tess shares her personal journey from battling autoimmune diseases for nearly two decades to discovering breathwork. Through the breath she realized that the diseases that she'...

What once appeared stable is being uprooted, people are not okay, and we're in for a bumpy ride. While I don't have all the answers about how we can collectively deal with a crumbling empire, I do have insights from a somatic therapy and herbalism lens about how we can tend to our bodies and nervous systems while supporting our communities during tumultuous times. In this solo episode I explore th...

For far too long women's sexuality and pleasure has been controlled and repressed. This has led to a cultural norm where women often feel numb and disconnected from their bodies, sexuality, and emotional depth.  Today I'm joined by hypnotherapist, Carlie Jade, to explore how women can expand their capacity to feel more of life, reclaim their pleasure and learn to revere their bodies. Carlie shares...

In this episode I sit down with my partner, Travis Cartwright, to explore how we can orient ourselves towards love and connection in a world that can feel dark and bleak. We explore the danger avoiding the shadow aspects of reality, and the gifts that come from a willingness to come into contact with the messy, feral, dark parts of life. Travis is a cancer survivor who now works in herbal cancer c...

Why do people join cults and why do they stay? How does spiritual, mental and emotional trauma impact physical pain? Today I sit down with my sister, Danii Zak, to discuss her her complex journey through trauma, chronic pain, and religious abuse. Danii shares about several key traumatic events that shaped her life, including a devastating natural disaster and a life-altering car accident that occu...

Feeling stuck, small, or disempowered in your life? Jump into this conversation where I explore what it means to reclaim your personal power on an embodied level. This episode will encourage you to take accountability for the things you can change, while recognizing and accepting circumstances and dynamics that are out of your control. You'll learn about early imprints and how they shape our relat...

Have you ever wondered what people mean when they talk about listening to the body or regulating their nervous system?  In this episode I dive into the foundations of somatic work, particularly focusing on the creating a felt sense of safety in the nervous system. This episode emphasizes the importance of understanding our bodies in order to foster a deeper connection with ourselves and the world...