Body Wisdom Academy
Welcome to 'Body Wisdom Academy,' the podcast where ancient wisdom meets modern science in the journey of holistic health and trauma recovery. I’m your host, Alyssa, and each week, I’ll be diving deep into the sacred practices and somatic tools to support you on your journey of deep inner healing, awakening,and transformation. Join me as I interview inspiring guests from the fields of holistic health, somatic therapy, and spiritual growth. Whether you’re seeking healing, purpose, or a deeper understanding of your self, this podcast is you sanctuary. So, take a deep breath and let’s embark on this journey of awakening together. IG: @thealyssastefanson
Episodes
54 episodes
The New Human Approach: Dr. Kevin Preston on Heart-Centered Healing and Transformative Events
Dr. Kevin Preston shares his heart-centered approach to healing that recognizes we are complex beings with physical, spiritual, emotional, and energetic dimensions. His New Human events create powerful community spaces where people experience p...
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You Are The Medicine: Catalyzing Your Awakening With Dr. Jesse Hanson
Transformative healing unfolds through authentic experiences and profound self-discovery. This conversation with Dr. Jesse Hanson demonstrates the power within all of us to awaken our true selves. - Introduction to Dr. Jesse Hanson...
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From Anxiety to Empowerment: Casey Riley's Breathwork Path
After losing her job, Casey Riley, a dedicated somatic breathwork practitioner from Phoenix, Arizona, found herself unexpectedly pulled into a world that would transform her life. Casey's journey into breathwork began with uncertainty but quick...
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Rituals and the Power of Ancestral Connection
Unlock the secrets of ancestral healing and transform your life by understanding how intergenerational trauma shapes our present challenges. What if over half of your struggles are rooted in the experiences of your ancestors? Today, we delve in...
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The Healer’s Circle Series: Energy Healing, Cord Cutting and Spiritual Awakenings With Sarah Irwin
Sarah Irwin is a gifted medical intuitive, blending a lifetime of deep intuitive insight with over a decade of nursing experience. This unique combination of skills enhances her ability to perceive and address underlying health issues, guiding ...
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Pluto Entering Aquarius & Energy Update for 2025 With Jaclyn The Astrologer Babe
Curious about how the stars might influence world events in 2025? Astrologer Babe Jaclyn joins us to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos and share what's written in the celestial script for the coming year. With the dramatic shift of Pluto into...
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Embracing Feminine Marketing with Heart with Nyk Danu
Are you ready to redefine your yoga journey? Join Alysa as she chats with the inspiring Nyk Danu, a certified yoga therapist who has carved a niche for misfits, rebels, and introverts in the yoga community. Nyk’s unexpected journey into yoga, s...
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The Healer's Circle Series: Aligning Business Success with Human Design and Cycle Alignment With Hannah
This is the first episode of the Healer's Circle Series! Hannah joins Alyssa to discuss Human Design and Cycle Alignment in career and business. As an expert in these fields and a somatic breathwork practitioner, Hannah brings a wealth of knowl...
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Eclipses, Inner Healing, and Celibacy
In this episode, we discuss eclipses, new beginnings, holistic approaches to healing, the importance of personal responsibility, somatic therapy, and spirituality. We cover topics like inner child work, reparenting yourself, and ...
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Episode 60: Navigating New Relationships in Business and Love
In this episode, we sit down with Katie Grimes, a business coach with deep roots in relationship coaching, to uncover the fascinating link between attachment styles and business success. Katie and I share our personal experiences and ta...
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Episode 59: Rapid Rewire: Transforming Limitation into Liberation with Stephanie Kwong
Stephanie Kwong has spent over 14 years in the personal development industry, having trained and worked as a Subconscious Rewiring Coach. She’s now serving her divine calling as the Co-Founder/CEO of the Rapid Rewire Method. She’s deeply obsess...
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Episode 58: From Addiction To Purpose With Chaz Bademan
Chaz Bademan is the founder of AXC Creative, where he partners with creative entrepreneurs and coaches to elevate their brands through video, digital marketing systems, and community building. With over a decade in tech and 15+ years in the cre...
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Episode 57: Plant Medicines, Psychedelics, Breath-work and Spiritual Awakenings With Kelly DeBrocke
We are thrilled to share this episode with you where we dive deep into the world of plant medicines, psychedelics, and spiritual awakenings. In this episode, Kelly...
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Episode 56: Unlocking Your Human Design To Navigate Relationships And Personal Growth With Temple Stehle
Temple Stehle is an intuitive, holistic coach, mind-body practitioner, and expert in human design. With a background in naturopathy, Temple guides and helps individuals in personal development and relationships. She us...
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Episode 55: Finding Joy After Child Loss With Shauna Dukes
Shawna Dukes has turned unimaginable loss into a powerful force for healing and transformation. After losing her three-year-old son Trucker to cancer in 2017, Shawna embarked on a journey of self-discovery and healing that led her to embrace h...
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Episode 54: Discover Your Why and Tap into the Power of Purpose To Create Your Online Empire With Alex Davis
At just 20 years old, Alex Davis is a four-time published author and entrepreneur, guiding social media marketing agencies in booking their first clients. Alex hosts the Finally Read To Grow Podcast featuring interviews with industry giants lik...
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Episode 53: Why We Love The Way We Do; Attachment Theory Explained
In this episode Alyssa joins Alex Davis on The Finally Ready To Grow Podcast to explore the intricacies of love and attachment. They delve into attachment theory, discussing how our nervous system and attachment system are interconnected. Tune...
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Episode 52: Conscious Capitalism, Heart-Led Leadership, and Freedom From The Matrix
In this episode Sarah Swain, a 7-figure entrepreneur and founder of Monetize Your Mind™ which is a business coaching community of heart-led entrepreneurs joins Alyssa to share her profound a...
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Episode 50: Embodied Healing; Exploring Somatic Work, Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory and Parts Work
In this episode, Alyssa dives deep into the realm of embodied healing, somatic work, Polyvagal theory, attachment theory, and parts work. Alyssa explores the intricate dance between our bodies, nervous systems, relationships, and inne...
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Episode 49: Heal Your Heart & Awaken Your Life's Purpose With BC Serna
BC Serna has over 15 years of experience as a purpose mentor, BC has traveled to over 80 countries, working with individuals, companies, and non-profit organizations to help them heal trauma, discover their purpose, and lead from the heart. He ...
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Episode 48: Healing Pathways & Doing "The Work": Healing Relationship Patterns and Core Wounds
In this episode Shaun and Alyssa discussing their healing journeys: Shaun and Alyssa open up about their personal healing journeys, sharing what has worked and what hasn't worked for them. They discuss their experiences w...
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Episode 47: Shadow work 101
Welcome back to another episode! This is a solosode episode where Alyssa dives into working with the shadow! Shadow work, based on the teachings of Carl Jung, involves exploring the darker aspects of our personality that we may have repr...
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Episode 43: Alcohol Addiction & Sobriety
Car crashes, drunk tanks, and self-destruction, in this compelling episode, join Alyssa and Shaun as they open up about personal struggles with alcohol addiction, sharing candid reflections on their lowest points. Together, they navigate the ch...
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Episode 42: Hot Topics Series On Unpacking Trauma
Episode Highlights: Trauma, right & left approach, healing modalities Summary: On this week's edition of Hot Topics, Alyssa and Kaylor dive into: The far right and far left appraches to trauma Making a conscious eff...
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Episode 41: Awakening To The Spiritual Traps With Shaun Zimmer
In this episode, Shaun and Alyssa Stefanson delve into their spiritual journeys, exploring awakening catalysts, ego battles, fulfilling higher callings, encounters with occult forces, addressing spiritual bypassing, navigating the intr...
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