Ep. 44 - A Talk with Gil Hedley, PhD – Emotions and the Fuzz

For over 15 years, I have shared Gil Hedley’s famous Fuzz Speech with my patients, as well as in every public and professional presentation I’ve given on fascia. Watching people’s “aha” moments as they grasp how restrictions develop in their bodies has been incredibly rewarding. Today, I have the great pleasure of sitting down with Gil himself to explore fascia, emotions, and the profound ways our experiences shape our tissues.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔸 How The Fuzz Speech has impacted understanding of fascia

🔸 Gil’s background in ethics and anatomy

🔸 The journey of discovering the body through Tai Chi

🔸 What it means to be a “Somanaut”

🔸 The role of emotions and consciousness in shaping our physical form

🔸 How cultural differences affect emotional expression and movement

🔸 The physical cost of suppressing emotions and the power of release

🔸 How movement and awareness transform pain and restrictions

🔸 The importance of personal growth in shifting cultural perspectives

Gil Hedley, PhD, is a renowned anatomist, author, and educator who has revolutionized how we view the body. His work bridges science and experience, helping us understand that fascia is more than tissue—it’s a reflection of our lives, emotions, and movements.

Connect with Gil Hedley:

🌎 Website

https://www.gilhedley.com/

🔹 Membership Options

https://www.gilhedley.com/membership

🎥 The Fuzz Speech

https://youtu.be/_FtSP-tkSug

YouTube Channel:

https://youtube.com/@somanaut?si=3t19CpbYB86nFzGD

Join us for this fascinating discussion that will change how you think about your body, your emotions, and your ability to move freely.

To enjoy today's episode via YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/jmV1gDO2VPY

#Fascia #MyofascialRelease #TheFuzzSpeech #SelfCare #EmotionsInTheBody #Emotions #BodyWisdom #Somanaut #Anatomy #JohnBarnesMFR #MindBodyConnection #GilHedley #EssentialTherapiesPodcast

Thanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!

Chapters

• 0:05 Introduction – Dr. Cindy & Gil Hedley, PhD
• 0:22 The Fuzz Speech & Its Impact
• 1:00 Gil’s Background in Ethics & Anatomy
• 2:40 Discovering the Body Through Tai Chi
• 4:05 The Concept of "Somanaut"
• 6:44 Emotions & Consciousness in the Body
• 10:29 Cultural Differences in Emotional Expression
• 14:56 The Physical Cost of Suppressed Emotions
• 19:36 A Personal Story of Emotional Release
• 21:35 How Emotional Resistance Shapes the Body
• 26:47 Transforming Pain Through Movement
• 30:22 Changing Culture Through Personal Growth