Your Body Knows
Your Body Knows is a podcast for Black and brown women who want to get unstuck, find their voices, and become visible without apology. Hosted by somatic life coach, writer and veteran publicist Shanetta McDonald, this podcast explores the messy, beautiful work of healing, self-trust, and becoming at home in your own skin. Through real conversations, coaching insights, and personal reflections, you'll learn how to listen to your body’s wisdom, rewrite old narratives, and build a life that feels aligned — not just good on paper. Whether you're navigating a transition, feeling stuck, or just starting to ask bigger questions, this is a place for your real self to land. Your body already knows the way. Let's listen.
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New episodes drop bi-weekly.
Your Body Knows
Why Being Seen Feels So Hard (and What Actually Helps)
In this solo episode, I’m talking about visibility and why it often feels harder now than it used to.
I share how age, social media, and cultural pressure shaped my relationship with being seen, why visibility isn’t a confidence or mindset problem, and how “visibility wounds” form in the body over time.
I also talk about:
- Where visibility wounds come from
- Why pushing yourself to be visible often backfires
- The role of nervous system safety and embodiment
- What actually helps you show up in a way that feels grounded and authentic
If you know you’re meant to be more visible but still hesitate, overthink, or hold back, this episode is for you.
This episode connects to The Visibility Shift, an 8-week group coaching experience for women leaders, founders, and experts who want to be seen with grounded confidence.
Connect with me:
- Resources: https://www.shanettamcdonald.com/free
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamshanettamcdonald/
- Newsletter sign-up: https://shanetta.substack.com/
