Peaceful Embodiment Podcast

Cancer and Relationships

jean@yogaspace.com.au (Chandrika Gibson, Satyam Brown) — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:06:14 +0000

In this episode Chandrika Gibson and Satyam Brown share some of their personal and professional experiences with cancer and the way in which life threatening illness can place strain on relationships. Their discussion touches on issues of body image and intimacy, communication, role changes, fear of recurrence and death, and they also offer hope for people with cancer and their loved ones to draw closer together.

Chandrika Gibson is a psychosocial cancer researcher in private practice as a Cancer Coach and Yoga Therapist specialising in chronic illness.

Satyam Brown is a counsellor and social worker that has specialised in psycho-oncology and palliative care and supports clients in his private practice (online and in person).

Post Traumatic Thriving

jean@yogaspace.com.au (Chandrika Gibson, Pip Brennan) — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:51:37 +0000

Trigger warning: home invasion and sexual assault.

Chandrika has a conversation with Pip Brennan, author, advocate, not-for-profit executive, and rape survivor about turning pain into purpose, and envisioning better systems for survivors and perpetrators.

Pip has kindly donated 4 copies of her book, Not My Story.

Leave us a review about this episode and then email chandrika@wisdomyogainstitute.org to receive your copy (first 4 reviewers we hear from only)

Learn more about Pip's writing, creativity and social change work here: https://www.pipbrennan.com/

Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting

jean@yogaspace.com.au (Chandrika Gibson, Jean Byrne PhD) — Thu, 20 May 2021 05:30:00 +0000

Jean and Chandrika dive into the intersection of pregnancy, birth, parenting and peaceful embodiment. In this episode, they share aspects of their lives as mothers, from pregnancy and birth, to navigating the challenges of parenting teens. They explore their experiences of the fine balance required to be a present parent while working, being in relationships, serving others and staying deeply connected to one's own embodied spiritual path. Parents of all types will no doubt find some common threads in this discussion.
Guest - Jean Byrne PhD
Jean is a childbirth educator and co-founder of Mindful Birth Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training: https://www.mindfulbirth.com.au/

Health At Every Size - Peaceful Embodiment for All Bodies

jean@yogaspace.com.au (Chandrika Gibson, Natalie Scott) — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 23:00:00 +0000

Natalie Scott is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who graduated from Curtin University in Perth with a degree in Nutrition and Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics. During her 10+ years of experience, she worked with clients in a range of settings including Community, Private Practice, and Hospitals in Perth as well as regional locations around Western Australia.

Natalie specialises in working with clients who struggle with weight and body image concerns, disordered eating, chronic dieting and eating disorders. She uses a non diet, Health at Every Size (HAES) approach to help people to improve their relationship with food and learn to care for their bodies without dieting or restriction.

You can find Natalie and Be Mindful Nutrition online here:

Be Mindful Nutrition - Perth Dietitian - Intuitive Eating - Eating Disorders

Be Mindful Nutrition | Facebook

Natalie Scott, APD (@be_mindful_nutrition) • Instagram photos and videos

The Power of Boundaries

jean@yogaspace.com.au (Jean Byrne PhD, Chandrika Gibson) — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:07:39 +0000

Jean and Chandrika discuss patterns that lead us away from our Peaceful Embodiment, including people-pleasing, seeking external approval, and giving away our time, energy and resource on aspects of life that are not aligned with our own needs and values. The power of setting and sustaining healthy boundaries, including carving out time for personal practice is highlighted.

Peaceful Embodiment at the End of Life

jean@yogaspace.com.au (Chandrika Gibson, Satyam Brown) — Wed, 4 Nov 2020 04:44:55 +0000

Satyam Brown, BSW, MCouns, is a mobile palliative care social worker, who supports families, individuals, carers, and health professionals to bring dignity and humanity to the care of people at the end of their lives. Satyam is also a meditation facilitator, educator, and co-founder of Surya Health.

Pain and Peaceful Embodiment

jean@yogaspace.com.au (Jean Byrne, Rob Schutze) — Wed, 4 Nov 2020 04:40:16 +0000

Rob Schutze PhD; Post Doctoral research Fellow Curtin University, School of Physiotherapy, Yoga Therapist, Senior Yoga Australia Teacher and Clinical Psychologist. Co-founder of The Yoga Space, Wisdom Yoga Institute, and owner of Wisdom Health Psychology.

Yoga and Women

jean@yogaspace.com.au (Chandrika Gibson, Jean Bryne) — Fri, 7 Aug 2020 05:37:29 +0000

In this episode, Jean and Chandrika explore the largely patriarchal context of yoga’s origins and share their experiences as women navigating their own spiritual practice. Included is the discussion of #metoo in the yoga world, feminism, hormonal changes and rhythms of the life cycle, motherhood, menopause, and a critique of the problematic nature of yogic philosophy for women.

Who gets to be peacefully embodied?

jean@yogaspace.com.au (Jean Bryne, Chandrika Gibson) — Wed, 1 Jul 2020 01:15:33 +0000

Lets talk about our practices and our journey, and discuss who gets to be peacefully embodied.

Welcome: Part 2

jean@yogaspace.com.au (Chandrika Gibson, Jean Bryne) — Wed, 1 Jul 2020 01:10:39 +0000

Understanding of peaceful embodiment from our own personal experiences.

Welcome: Part 1

jean@yogaspace.com.au (Chandrika Gibson ND, Jean Byrne PhD) — Wed, 6 May 2020 23:37:16 +0000

Here pod cast creators begin to share why they started the Peaceful Embodiment Podcast.