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• Pain, Pleasure, and Pelvic Power with Dr. Christine Pieton

  Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Christine Pieton, physical therapist, Pilates instructor, and founder of Pieton Physical Therapy, on this illuminating episode of In This Body. Together they explore the often overlooked world of pelvic health—how our relationship to this part of the body shapes everything from intimacy and emotional wellbeing to physical freedom and self-trust. Christine shares her unexpected path into pelvic floor therapy, weaving in insights about shame, trauma, nervous system regulation, and the importance of consent in healing spaces.The conversation touches on cultural silence, medical trauma, and how honouring the intelligence of the pelvic floor can open up new dimensions of embodiment. We hope you enjoy the episode.In this episode:01:56 – The Journey into Movement and Healing04:24 – Foundations of Integrative Bodywork and Movement Therapy09:15 – Understanding Body-Mind Centering and Authentic Movement11:32 – The Power of Witnessing in Movement Therapy13:52 – The Rise of Somatic Practices Post-COVID16:43 – Introducing Embodied Spirit and Conscious Earth24:04 – Embodiment of Spirit and Consciousness25:13 – Trauma and Transpersonal Experience27:36 – Honoring the Earth Body in Healing34:43 – Grief and Gratitude in HealingYou can read the show transcript here.To find out more about Christine:Find: WebsiteExplore: Youtube Channel  Explore: Resources Follow on Instagram: pietonptLearn more about Ailey Jolie:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Insight TimerEmail: [email protected] follow along with the In This Body podcast:Follow: InstagramFind: WebsiteEmail: [email protected]

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• Listening to the Body and Listening to the Earth with Linda Hartley

  Join Ailey Jolie and Linda Hartley, somatic practitioner, author, and a teacher of The Discipline of Authentic Movement, on this contemplative episode of In This Body. Together, they explore embodiment as an evolving, relational journey—shaped by age, memory, and the quiet intelligence of the body itself. Linda shares her path from early dance to the development of a healing modality rooted in Body-Mind Centering and Authentic Movement, offering insight into how presence, witnessing, and somatic attunement can transform personal and collective experience. The conversation also touches on the Earth body, the arc of aging, and the grief and gratitude that accompany living in connection with all that is. We hope you enjoy the episode.In this episode:00:00 – Introduction to Embodiment and the Podcast01:00 – Linda's Journey into Somatic Practices03:04 – The Development of Integrative Bodywork and Movement Therapy05:47 – Understanding Body-Mind Centering and Authentic Movement08:58 – The Importance of Witnessing in Somatic Practices12:02 – The Rise of Somatic Movement and Therapy15:00 – Exploring Linda's Book17:51 – The Connection Between Personal Healing and Earth Healing21:09 – Grief, Gratitude, and Healing26:51 – Final Thoughts on Being in the BodyYou can read the show transcript here.To find out more about Linda:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExperience: Discipline of Authentic Movement and PublicationsExplore: Earth Body ConversationsLearn more about Ailey Jolie:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Insight TimerEmail: [email protected] follow along with the In This Body podcast:Follow: InstagramFind: WebsiteEmail: [email protected]

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• Opening to the Body’s Intelligence and Inner Teacher with Andrea Juhan

  Join Ailey Jolie and Andrea Juhan, psychotherapist, embodiment teacher, and co-founder of Open Floor International, on this expansive episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the healing potential of movement, not as performance, but as presence. Andrea shares her journey from Esalen bodyworker to somatic psychotherapist, weaving a life devoted to understanding how the body stores story, spirit, and self. The conversation traces the lineage of movement-based therapies, the relational field of embodiment, and the wild intelligence of the body as teacher. Andrea invites us to consider what it means to feel and deal—with fewer defences and more receptivity. This is a dialogue for anyone craving a deeper relationship with their body, their longing, and their own unfolding truth.In this episode:02:05 – Understanding Being in Your Body03:32 – The Journey of Movement and Psychology06:07 – Dance Movement Therapy: A Healing Approach09:51 – Movement as Healing vs. Performance11:50 – Collective Stories in the Body15:46 – Gabrielle Roth and the Five Rhythms27:32 – Exploring the Relational Body31:43 – The Essence of Open Floor Movement35:11 – Spirituality and Movement41:42 – Evolution of Embodiment PracticesYou can read the show transcript here.To find out more about Andrea:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExperience: ProgramsExplore: Open FloorLearn more about Ailey Jolie:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Insight TimerEmail: [email protected] follow along with the In This Body podcast:Follow: InstagramFind: WebsiteEmail: [email protected]

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• Eating Disorders as Metaphor and the Feminine Path to Healing with Dr Anita Johnston

  Join Ailey Jolie and Dr. Anita Johnston, clinical psychologist, storyteller, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the symbolic language of food and body image, revealing how struggles with eating are often expressions of deeper, unspoken hungers. Through myth, metaphor, and archetype, Dr. Johnston shares how reconnecting with the inner feminine voice—and listening to the body as a source of wisdom—can support healing and liberation. They discuss the cultural narratives that silence women’s intuition, the role of storytelling in making meaning, and why the journey home to ourselves begins not with control, but with curiosity. This episode invites listeners into a tender, soulful dialogue on embodiment, empowerment, and the truths our hunger is trying to tell us. We hope you enjoy the episode.In this episode:03:11 The Evolution of Eating Disorder Treatment06:04 Understanding Disordered Eating as a Metaphor09:05 The Role of Storytelling in Recovery12:04 Archetypes and the Feminine Principle15:04 Connecting Emotions and Eating Behaviors18:12 Bringing Consciousness to Unconscious Patterns23:59 Understanding Emotional Eating29:22 The Language of Food and Emotions32:54 Reconnecting with Mother Nature36:49 Grounding and Body Awareness40:01 Cultural Pressures and Body Image41:24 The Journey to Self-AcceptanceYou can read the show transcript here.To find out more about Anita:Find: Website Follow: Instagram Experience: Eating in the Light of the Moon Explore: Free and Paid Resources Learn more about Ailey Jolie:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Insight TimerEmail: [email protected] follow along with the In This Body podcast:Follow: InstagramFind: WebsiteEmail: [email protected]

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• Movement as Medicine: Exploring the Class with Jaycee Gossett

  Join Ailey Jolie and Jaycee Gossett, movement artist and founding teacher of The Class, on this episode of In This Body. The conversation explores embodiment as a lifelong practice, the evolution from performance-based movement to somatic healing, and how the body can become a portal to truth, compassion, and vitality. Jaycee shares her personal journey through competitive dance, burnout, and reconnection—offering insight into how movement, breath, and intentional practice can shift both inner and outer landscapes. The episode also speaks to the power of community, agency, and somatic presence as tools for transformation. We hope you enjoy the episode.In this episode:03:04 – Personal Journey to Embodiment06:03 – The Impact of Dance on Self-Connection09:06 – Exploring Different Movement Practices11:57 – Collective Healing Through Movement14:50 – Understanding the Class Structure and Philosophy20:58 – Navigating Pain and Discomfort in Practice24:03 – Liberation Through Movement30:41 – Clairvoyance and Body Awareness34:44 – Cultivating Self-Compassion Through Movement38:17 – The Power of CommunityYou can read the show transcript here.To find out more about Jaycee:Find: Website Follow: Instagram Explore: The Class Experience: Retreats Use code INTHISBODY for 20% off a year of any subscription tier of The Class Digital Studio!Learn more about Ailey Jolie:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Insight TimerEmail: [email protected] follow along with the In This Body podcast:Follow: InstagramFind: WebsiteEmail: [email protected]

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