In a world filled with conflict and division, how we show up in our relationships can shape our connections and personal growth.

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Jonathan Marion, a former anthropology professor turned somatic coach, to explore the profound impact of somatic awareness, intentionality, and compassion in our interactions.

Stay tuned and discover how focusing on how we engage, rather than just what we do, can foster meaningful change in ourselves and those around us.

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Marion takes us through:

- The importance of compassion and responsibility in personal relationships.

- The impact of global conflicts on personal connections.

- Focusing on how we engage in relationships to foster presence and intentionality.

- The power of somatic awareness and how the body holds past experiences.

- The practice of "future casting" for more conscious responses.

- His transition from psychology to anthropology and its influence on his work.

- The relationship between body, identity, culture, and somatic practices.

- Moving beyond Western frameworks for a holistic mind-body approach.

And so much more!

Dr. Jonathan Marion is a transformational life coach, consultant, and speaker who helps all kinds of accomplished professionals find fulfillment in their lives. Jonathan believes that when we live, connect, and communicate authentically, we create a ripple effect that turns the world into a more caring and connected place.

He draws on decades of experience teaching diverse audiences and is trained in Emotional Intelligence, Group Coaching, Positive Psychology Coaching, Clear Beliefs Coaching, and Somatic Coaching. His mission is to be a catalyst for transformation, supporting his clients and audiences as they transcend external accomplishments as measures for success and lead more rewarding, meaningful lives.

Links for Jonathan Marion:

For more about Jonathan and his coaching services: www.stepsalongtheway.global

For his dance teaching: www.zoukislife.com

For complimentary Your Next Step Chat: www.stepstochat.com

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Chronic pain and physical limitations can feel unchangeable, but what if the body and mind had the power to heal beyond expectation?

Today, Emily Rieker shares her remarkable journey of overcoming a seven-year struggle with dystonia through Hannah Somatic's practice. Emily not only regained function in her hand but experienced profound transformations in her overall well-being.

Her story demonstrates the remarkable capacity of the nervous system to change and heal, even after years of apparent "stuckness." Listen to discover how embracing body-mind awareness can unlock new levels of freedom and healing.

In this episode, Emily Rieker shares:

- Her seven-year journey with dystonia and how she regained function.

- The mind-body connection’s role in physical and emotional healing.

- The unexpected benefits of somatic work, like improved relationships.

- Challenges with traditional medical approaches and misdiagnosis.

- How viewing the body as a dynamic system aids holistic healing.

- How physical improvements extend beyond hand function to whole-body mobility and tension release.

- Encouragement to explore the potential for personal transformation through somatic movement.

And so much more!

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Burnout—it’s a silent epidemic, especially among healthcare professionals. But what if healing from burnout is truly resolved by tuning into the wisdom of your own body?

In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Dr. Jeffrey Carter, a healthcare professional who has experienced burnout firsthand.

He uncovers how perfectionism, high-stress environments, and workaholic tendencies can lead to burnout and, more importantly, how somatic healing can offer a path to recovery and reclaiming balance in life.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Carter takes us through:

- His personal experience with burnout and how it impacts different professions.

- The link between healthcare stress, exhaustion, and burnout.

- How burnout affects relationships and daily interactions.

- His early life struggles with perfectionism and achievement.

- The dangers of using work as a form of escape/numbing mechanism.

- The importance of somatic practices to release tension and heal.

- How self-awareness and taking responsibility can help manage burnout.

- How support systems are crucial for healing.

And so much more!

Dr. Jeffrey Carter, MD, is a practicing Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Doctor, and Integrative Medicine Specialist.

After four years of medical school and eight years of training in Trauma Surgery, Dr. Carter experienced physician burnout during his early thirties, and his health suffered as a result. He initially sought help through the traditional avenues with some success, but still, something was missing.

Ultimately, Dr. Carter dedicated himself to becoming healthy and found power in holistic therapies, which led him to study Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He became a Fellow of Integrative Medicine in 2023.

Dr. Carter believes in partnering with his patients in patient-centered care. This relational doctor-patient relationship produces the best outcomes. He is a Gold Humanism Society Inductee and has contributed to many publications, presentations, posters, and book chapters.

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