The Marie Embodied Podcast

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...

Traditional herbal systems were built based on deep relationships with the places people lived, and the plants they engaged with. These traditional practices recognize plants as teachers, guides and kin; it is only relatively recently that Western people lost their connect to the wisdom world of nature. In this episode I speak about herbalism from an embodied perspective, sharing both my personal...

Welcome to The Marie Embodied Podcast! In this opening episode I sit down for a vulnerable share about my journey towards embodiment. I discuss my early years of religious trauma and substance abuse which left me shattered and disconnected from myself. Through body based practices like yoga, somatic therapy and Traditional Western Herbalism I began to heal my nervous system and piece myself back t...