The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali Mezey

In this episode, Ali is joined by world-renowned Family Constellation Work facilitator and trainer (and Ali's Constellations mentor), Jane Peterson, PhD, to discuss our bodies, minds, and systemic consciousness. They explore the multi-dimensional concept of embodiment, emphasizing that the body exists and interacts in a complex web of relationships. Peterson shares her insights on Family Constellation Work, systemic thinking, and her experiences in permaculture and organizational consulting. They discuss the importance of relational dynamics, belonging, and the interplay between individual and collective systems. Ali and Jane also touch upon the relevance of micro-skills in achieving mastery in embodied practices and collaborative relationships, while highlighting the common issues in modern communication frameworks. This episode offers a profound look at how brilliant us bodies are and how understanding these systems can lead to greater personal and societal harmony.

Website:  www.alimezey.com

Personal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:

Transgenerational Healing Films: www.constellationarts.com

Website: www.human-systems-institute.com

Jane Peterson, PhD, is the co-founder and executive director of the Human Systems Institute, Inc. She is the originator of Somatic Imaging and the somatic-resonance approach to constellation work. Her work is internationally respected for being tailored to meet the high learning demands of adult professionals. She was a faculty member at the International Intensive Workshop on Systemic Resolutions in Bernreid, Germany for 9 years. Jane is an INFOSYON certified Master Trainer and has served as an advisor and author for the Knowing Field journal. She has taught systemic constellation work in Asia, South America, South Africa, Mexico, Canada, Europe, and the U.S.

In 2005, she organized the first U.S. Conference in constellation work. Her Institute offers trainings in Somatic Imaging and systemic constellation work, including training in organizational constellations. The institute is currently offering it's seventeenth year of training programs.

Jane started her professional career as an engineer and manager in a high tech firm (the first woman engineer hired into her department) and knows first-hand the demands placed on leaders in the corporate environment. In the course of becoming a constellation facilitator, she has also been a professional ceramic sculptor and ran her own fine arts studio, Laughing Bones, Inc.

Jane is a master practitioner of Neuro-linguistic Programming, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, a Certified Professional Behavioral Coach and a member of the American Counseling Association, VOIS, OHA, and ODN. She has studied Process Oriented Psychology with Arny Mindell and Max Schupbach, Group Dynamics with Michael Grinder, Peruvian energy healing with Don Amèrico Yàbar, Attachment and Trauma work with Dan Siegel and Diane Poole Heller, a Psycho-biological Approach to Couples Therapy with Stan Tatkin (Level 2), Coordinated Management of Meaning with Barnett Pearce, and continues to learn with other research-driven leaders in the fields of personal and social evolution. She holds a doctorate in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University, and has been a post-doctoral fellow of the Institute for Social Innovation.

  

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The Body of Life: Creating New Pathways for Sensory Awareness and Fluid Movementamazon.com

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DEI Work: DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Work refers to initiatives and practices aimed at creating a more inclusive, fair, and diverse environment. It involves promoting representation and participation of different groups of people, including various races, genders, ages, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations. DEI work seeks to eliminate biases and barriers, ensuring that everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and fostering a culture where all individuals feel valued and respected.

In Thomas Hanna’s book, "The Body of Life: Creating New Pathways for Sensory Awareness and Fluid Movement," the term "soma" is defined from a unique perspective that distinguishes it from the conventional understanding of the body. According to Hanna, soma refers to the body as experienced from within. This internal perspective emphasizes the sensory and perceptual aspects of being a body, rather than viewing the body as a mere physical object.

A COUPLE FAVORITE JANE QUOTES :

“The body is the basis of our way to understand the world.”

“The body is always telling our stories. It's always telling our stories,  but most of the time we don't know how to listen.”

Our resources remain free as part of our mission to awaken people to the boundless potential of our bodies, inviting them to explore the profound knowledge, memory, brilliance & capacity within. By delving into the depths of our bodily intelligence as a healing resource for not just ourselves, but as a part of the larger, global body, we have the potential for meaningful change and experiences as bodies. Join us in this journey of transformation as we redefine our understanding of the human body and its infinite capabilities. While our events remain free, any contributions are deeply appreciated and are seen as a generous gesture of support and encouragement in sharing our messages with the world.

[From time to time, a word or phrase goes wonky. Please forgive my wandering wifi.]