Thriving in Plain Sight

We have choices. We experience moments of power and agency every day. In this episode, we explore the relationship between freedom, personal agency, and somatic awareness.  * * * * * * * *  Coach with Brigitt: https://tidycal.com/brigitt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson Embodiment 101 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMO9X8sxiPATQ6Zf8ouW5vz89J7qXAqP Books...

In this episode, we explore the quiet benefits of simplicity. Rather than getting tangled in the net of our circumstances, we can adopt a different approach when we "drop our shoulders." * * * * * * * *  Coach with Brigitt: https://tidycal.com/brigitt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson Embodiment 101 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMO9X8sxiPATQ6...

There's no avoiding the vulnerability workshop. Trust me; I've tried. * * * * * * * *  Coach with Brigitt: https://tidycal.com/brigitt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson Embodiment 101 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMO9X8sxiPATQ6Zf8ouW5vz89J7qXAqP Books: https://amazon.com/author/brigittthompson Bookmark the Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BrigittT...

Are you feeling overwhelmed or dealing with a difficult situation? Take 10 minutes, find a quiet place, and tune in to this episode. Drop your shoulders. Breathe. You are enough as you are—even in this moment. * * * * * * * *  Coach with Brigitt: https://tidycal.com/brigitt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson Embodiment 101 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm...

Ease is the pathway and the reward. It is also taboo. * Mentioned in this episode: Instagram Post, "Evolving with Ease" https://www.instagram.com/p/CuFVE8TOI1w/ * * * * * * * *  Coach with Brigitt: https://tidycal.com/brigitt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson Embodiment 101 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMO9X8sxiPATQ6Zf8ouW5vz89J7qXAqP Books:...

We stay busy throughout the day and in our daily lives, but just under the surface, another layer of data and information exists. When we engage with it, we may begin to notice significant changes. At that point, we're faced with an entirely different challenge: granting ourselves permission to become someone new. In this episode we discuss somatic awareness, self-sense, and the mechanics of...

In this episode, I share details about my daily somatic practice.  * * * * * * * *  Coach with Brigitt: https://tidycal.com/brigitt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson Embodiment 101 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMO9X8sxiPATQ6Zf8ouW5vz89J7qXAqP Books: https://amazon.com/author/brigittthompson Bookmark the Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BrigittThompson Enjoy...

Is kindness a reasonable response when things are not going well? Chances are, there’s a small action you can take that will make a difference in your day.  * * * * * * * *  Coach with Brigitt: https://tidycal.com/brigitt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson Embodiment 101 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMO9X8sxiPATQ6Zf8ouW5vz89J7qXAqP Books: https://amazon...

Running into obstacles doesn’t mean that something has gone wrong: it's part of the creative process. Do obstacles present a hidden gift? How do we react when circumstances conspire to slow us down? * * * * * * * *  Coach with Brigitt: https://tidycal.com/brigitt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson Embodiment 101 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMO9X8s...

In our google-able, AI-assisted world, we’re rarely stuck because we lack information. A lot of times, something else is at play. In this episode, we take a look at the "I-don't-knows" of life. How do we make our way through? * * * * * * * *  Coach with Brigitt: https://tidycal.com/brigitt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson Embodiment 101 Playlist: https://ww...

Root cause work. Ecosystem work. Let's talk about it. When we become curious about the ecosystem, root cause, and foundation of things, we may find that some of our symptoms, issues, and challenges begin to evaporate on their own. * * * Let's explore the somatic, emotional, and mindset elements of living and thriving, even in the face of obstacles. * * * * * * * *  Coach with Brigitt: ht...

As you’re growing, learning, and absorbing, leave space for your own data, your own questions, and your own insights. We can learn from other people’s stories, but the most sustainable changes come from turning inward and strengthening the relationship we have with ourselves. Mentioned: Trust Yourself with Money by Brigitt Thompson https://www.brigittthompson.com/books * * * * * * * *  Coach with...

What are we choosing? What do we own? Depending on our sense of self, and our sense of agency, we have a very different experience of our actions and obligations. In this episode, we explore ownership, willingness, and choice. Bonus Video for Patreon Members: "Root Cause Work" * * * * * * * *  Coach with Brigitt: https://tidycal.com/brigitt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brigi...

Is relaxation a gateway to personal power? In this episode, we continue to weave a tapestry, braiding the threads of awareness, agency, and relaxation. Additional Resources Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/relaxation-technique/art-20045368 National Library of Medicine (NIH) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513238/ * * * * * * * *  Coach with...

Pause. Drop your shoulders. Let go a little. The practice of letting go is about relaxation and capacity, but it’s also about personal power and personal agency. Even in the midst of limitations and constriction, we have access to moments of agency, awareness, and permission-giving. * * * * * * * *  Coach with Brigitt: https://tidycal.com/brigitt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.t...

In this episode, we continue our conversation about time. Time is about more than hours and minutes. It's about obligations, relationships, and approval. Where does this conversation take you? * * * * * * * *  Coach with Brigitt: https://tidycal.com/brigitt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson Embodiment 101 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMO9X8sxiPATQ...

Time can be collapsed, stretched, and morphed through our perception. Psychologist Gay Hendricks calls this phenomenon Einstein Time. He talks about the idea in his book, The Big Leap . In this episode, I talk a bit about the concept of Einstein Time, how I struggled with it, and how it finally clicked for me after learning somatic practices.  Mentioned: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Relax into co...

Finding and expressing personal agency is a delicate dance. It’s a blend of finding compassion for ourselves…making room for new possibilities— and honoring the reality of whatever is happening, right now. Mentioned: Trust Yourself with Money https://www.brigittthompson.com/books Brigitt's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brigitt.thompson/ IG Post: Slow Down to Speed Up https://tinyurl.com...

How do we approach life's impossible moments? We're exploring that question together in Thriving in Plain Sight .  In this episode, we connect the dots between body, mind, and emotion. Mentioned: Luis Mojica, Holistic Life Navigation https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com Somatic Experiencing https://www.somaticexperiencing.com Relax into constriction https://youtu.be/JxPSr3hO-NE?si=xEV0...

How do we approach life's impossible moments? We're exploring that question together in Thriving in Plain Sight . In this episode, we talk about Carl Jung's concept of holding the tension of the opposites. Yin and yang, relaxing into constriction, dropping our shoulders in the face of difficulty: let's connect the dots. Mentioned: This Jungian Life https://thisjungianlife.com R...

"Thriving in Plain Sight" offers a weekly dose of inspiration and encouragement for moving forward in life and work. Join host Brigitt Thompson as she views performance, achievement, power, and personal agency through a somatic lens. We’re taking a body-based approach to living through, being with, and overcoming fear. In this week's episode we say hello to the world. We're her...