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TABOO Part Three: The Prosperous Body with Somatic Financial Therapist, BARI TESSLER
SYNOPSIS:In this episode, Ali Mezey dives into an enlightening conversation with financial therapist Bari Tessler. Bari, a pioneer in the financial therapy field with ...
The Emotional Body with Healer, Mona Wind
SYNOPSIS: In this episode Ali had the pleasure of conversing with Mona Wind about the embodiment of emotion and its significance in our evolution. Mona is an energy pr...
BODY MEDITATION: For Partners of Lovers with Sexual Trauma by LORRAINE PENTELLO
Please benefit from this short grounding meditation led by Sexual Healer, Lorraine Pentello. At least 50% of the population has been sexually traumatized in their life...
TABOO Part Two: Sex, Trauma & Attachment Styles with LORRAINE PENTELLO, Ali & Flo
SYNOPSIS:Join us for Taboo Part Two, as we welcome back the brilliant Lorraine Pentello to discuss the multifaceted aspects of sexual experience and relationships. In ...
TABOO Part One: Death, Birth and Lambs with KAREN BELLONE, Ali & Flo
In this episode of The Brilliant Body Podcast, host Ali Mezey, co-producer Florence Popoff and guest Karen Bellone discuss the often avoided topics of death, dying, an...
The Curious Body with Kirstie Simson: Improvisational Living
In this episode of The Brilliant Body Podcast, Ali Mezey sits down with renowned dance improviser Kirstie Simson who shares her personal and transformative journey, na...
The Un/Safe Body: Exploring Conscious Walking with Alexander Technique Facilitator, Elizabeth Castagna
This episode features a rich discussion between Ali Mezey and guest Elizabeth Castagna, a certified Alexander Technique instructor. They dive into themes of being cons...
The Colonized Body with Professor Matthew Beaumont: The Politics of Anatomy
In this episode, Ali speaks with Professor Matthew Beaumont, an English literature professor at University College London, who has just published his book, How We Walk...
The Harmonious Body: The Art & Health of Self-Knowing with Paul Lubicz
SYNOPSIS: In this episode Ali discusses, among other things, fame, fad dieting and the art of self-knowing with guest Paul Lubicz, a prominent wellness expert. How do ...
The Body as SOMA: Ali reads an excerpt from Thomas Hanna's The Body of Life
In this episode, Ali Mezey share the concept of 'Soma' as illuminated by Master Bodyworker and Author, Thomas Hanna, in his book The Body of Life. Thomas Hanna coined ...
The Systemic Body: Navigating Relational Dynamics and Systemic Consciousness with Jane Peterson, PhD
SYNOPSIS:In this episode, Ali is joined by world-renowned Family Constellation Work facilitator and trainer (and Ali's Constellations mentor), Jane Peterson, PhD, to d...
The Bodies We Got: A Conversation with Dr. Madhav Gramke
Disclaimer:This episode includes some graphic discussions about the insides of bodies. If you're squeamish or prefer to keep your anatomy lessons less hands-on, you mi...
The Incarcerated Body: Cultural & Institutional Imprisonment with Dr. Kate Balestrieri
HEADS UP: We do touch on topics like sexism, gender dynamics, sexual identity, and societal pressures. There are also mentions of domestic and sexual violence. We use ...
Finding Home in the Body: Nurturing Presence and Playfulness Meditation by Sarah Peyton
In this guided meditation led by Sarah, participants are invited to explore the concept of embodiment through play and presence. Sarah begins by reflecting on the huma...
Trauma Healing, Somatic Psychology, and Human Rights Advocacy: LIVE AUDIENCE Q&A RECORDING W/ AMBER GRAY
HEADS UP: We do briefly discuss torture, and there are a few swears words bandied. This is a recording from our recent live event. Each of our events is aimed at conne...
Earth Body Meditation: Rooting into Beloved Ground w/ AMBER GRAY
Embark on a journey of connection and grounding in this beautiful Earth Body Meditation led by Amber Gray. Rooted in Amber's dual heritage of white settler colonizer a...
Felt-Sense Thinking - Infusing Education with Somatic Intelligence: Aitabé Fornés
In this episode, the Ali converses with an education innovator, Aitabé Fornés, who is revolutionising the field through the integration of embodiment practices. Aitabé...
The Fluid Body: Moving Like Water and the Wisdom of Emilie Conrad w/ Marcella Bottero
SYNOPSIS:In this episode, Marcella shares profound insights of our bodies as “a process,” and embracing the fluidity of movement. Drawing inspiration from the visionar...
Embodied Connection: A Short, Guided Meditation for Grounding and Presence w/ LORRAINE PENTELLO
In this simple, minute and a half guided meditation by Lorraine Pentello, you're invited to find immediate comfort wherever you are, whether sitting or lying down, and...
Neurodiversity, The Body & Inclusive Intelligence: LIVE AUDIENCE Q&A RECORDING with Rachel Fell & Ali Mezey
This is a recording from our recent live event. Each of our events is aimed at connecting all you lovely bodies with pioneering leaders in our mission to help humans (...
Erotic Grief & Sexological Body Work with Lorraine Pentello & Ali Mezey
CONTENT HEADS UP: This episode touches on sensitive topics that include sexual violence, multi-gender rape, coercion, trauma and the complexities of gender identity a...
Beyond Massage with Holden Zalma: Body Brilliance as a Tool to Heal Others
Having earned each and every one of his stripes, this zebra definitely ain’t just a horse. If you are a hands-on practitioner, or anyone who has suffered from bodily r...
The Neuroscience of Love and Addiction: LIVE AUDIENCE Q&A RECORDING with Sarah Peyton and Ali Mezey
Join Ali Mezey, host of The Brilliant Body Podcast as she welcomes internationally renowned guest, Sarah Peyton, for an encore to her episode ‘Your Resonant Body: Brai...
A 'Good Death’ with Karen Bellone, Death Doula: Embracing Life & Mortality PART TWO
THIS IS PART TWO - Listen to part one hereCONTENT HEADS UP: This episode contains discussions of death, dying, end-of-life care, and sensitive topics related to morta...
A 'Good Death’ with Karen Bellone, Death Doula: Embracing Life & Mortality PART ONE
CONTENT HEADS UP: This episode contains discussions of death, dying, end-of-life care, and sensitive topics related to mortality, including chosen suicide and medical...
Embodied Intelligence LIVE AUDIENCE Q&A Recording with Philip Shepherd
SYNOPSIS:Following the enthusiastic feedback from Philip's inaugural appearance on the podcast with his episode "Embodied Intelligence: Wholeness, Sensitivity, and the...
“Into the Body's Knowing” Meditation w/ Philip Shepherd
Enjoy a profound meditation gifted by Philip Shepherd at the beginning of our recent live Q&A event as a grounding exercise and basis for profound state-shifts through...
Trauma and the Body with Amber Gray: Regulation, Restoration, & The Patience of Whales
CONTENT HEADS UP: Be enriched by a thoughtfully crafted conversation where sensitive topics related to trauma, torture, and self-loathing are gently woven into a narra...
Celebrating the Senses with Rose Mary Riggs: Equine Therapy, Erotic Brilliance and Devotional Self-Pleasure
CONTENT HEADS UP: In this episode, we acknowledge the reality of sexual trauma, so for our listeners that may be sensitive to such content, we’d like to make sure you’...
Walking Somatic Empathy with Joseph Culp: Narrated Demonstration of Two "Walks"
SYNOPSIS: This is an addendum to the episode "Walking Somatic Empathy with Joseph Culp" on The Brilliant Body Podcast. We recommend you watch or listen to the full epi...
