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April 2, 202441 min

07: Real Connection = Real Fulfillment w/ Relationship Coach Melissa Belongea

If you're craving more authentic connection, support and JOY in your personal or professional relationships, this episode is for you! My guest is Melissa Belongea (Writer, Creative Strategist & Relationship Guide) who joins me for an insights-filled conversation on how to consciously create relationships that energize and nourish you on a nervous system level, and vice versa, both in personal and professional environments. We dive into the fear AND joy that comes with truth sharing, how to shift from co-dependency to inter-dependency, how to apply regenerative thinking to relationships, and why we don't believe in compromising. We also explore how to nurture what in my view is the most important relationship in our lives: The relationship we have with ourselves. In the end, any thriving relationship with others, starts within you. And as we begin to create relationships in a way that all parties are seen and supported to grow, we also begin to shift the larger culture of relating in our societies.  !!! Melissa also takes us through the Regenerative Relationship Worksheet to identify your truth & next steps when encountering bumps and crossroads in life. Use code SHEWHOLEADS to download the worksheet for free here: https://www.dmcostudioca.com/the-regenerative-relationship-method   INSIDE THE EPISODE How the truth unlocks a deeper love (instead of disconnection) From co-dependency to INTER-dependency Balancing lightness with depth (we want both!) How to be vulnerable without vulnerability hangover Setting firm minimum standards in relationships Healing, giving & receiving in relationships Our thoughts on ‘compromising’ (hint: we don't believe in it) Identify your most aligned next steps with the Regenerative Relationship Tool & More!   WISDOM NUGGETS "Love is really based on truth, and so it's this ability to both treat ourselves with self-love and learning how to take that to another person." "Regenerative Relationships involve both pouring into and receiving from a shared space." "All of society is made up of relationships; every day we're in things that were created by people where we have a direct or indirect relationship with." "In regenerative relationships, compromise isn't necessary."   ABOUT OUR GUEST Melissa Belongea helps people discover the absolute freedom and joy that comes from being vulnerable with ourselves and each other in relationships. As a writer, creative strategist, anthropologist, and relationship & intimacy guide, she works to facilitate a culture that supports  the most essential need for humans—to relate more honestly in ways that bring about greater connection and aliveness. She is the creator of The Regenerative Relationship Method, a self-inquiry tool that was developed to speed up the process of learning how to relate authentically, while helping people master the fundamentals of personal and shared intimacy skills. This framework honors the organic seasons of life and guides people to align their truth with full expression. Melissa serves individuals, entrepreneurs, and company leaders who desire rapid breakthroughs. She also helps people and companies define, refine, and express their purpose in the world. Melissa brings together a powerful combination of cultural study, a professional background in creative strategy, and intuitive energy awareness to help her clients clear blocks and locate areas of greatest impact, both personally and professionally. Connect with Melissa on Instagram: @regenerative_relationships Virtual home: https://www.theregenerativerelationshipmethod.com/   ABOUT THE HOST Marit Ouwerkerk is a private somatic intelligence coach & business mentor for women who seem like they have it all, and are craving to actually feel that way.  By expanding your nervous system capacity to express and receive authentically, she guides you to consciously create the relationships, habits and career/business that make you feel at peace, wealthy and alive. She earned degrees in business, innovation & art from London University, The New School and University of Amsterdam, with coaching certification from NYU, Harvard University, and Psychedelic Association. She is also a certified Yoga Teacher (YTT200). Besides coaching, she hosts women's circles, officiates weddings, writes and paints, and hosts bespoke Psychedelic Retreats at luxury resorts in California. Originally from Switzerland and Amsterdam, and by way of New York, London and more places, she found home by the ocean in San Fransisco.   HOW TO START YOUR JOURNEY: Join our upcoming online She Who Leads Circle! A monthly gathering to get your your dose of clarity, inspiration and sisterhood for the month ahead. Curious about coaching? Book your Somatic Healing Trial Session with Marit here Read more about 1:1 Somatic Coaching or a Business Mentorship at lifeacademy.co  Need something else? Get in touch at leaders@shewholeads.co   If you gained something from this episode, please rate us 5 stars & share the love with a friend!   START YOUR JOURNEY HERE Follow She Who Leads on Instagram Connect with Marit on Instagram  

December 9, 202317 min

06: Is An Inner Saboteur Running The Show? How To Put Your Inner Leader In Charge

In today’s solo episode, I take you through three common Inner Saboteurs that block our manifestations and happiness: the Victim, the Savior, and the Overachiever.I so often see this happen in others and myself: When we feel stuck and out of the flow of life, one of these inner saboteurs is running the show. This isn’t something we do consciously - our nervous systems naturally create self-sabotaging behaviors as coping mechanisms in an attempt to survive, connect and belong in our environments.While perhaps temporary these saboteurs keep us 'safe', these survival patterns eventually lead to burnout and dis-ease, as we shrink ourselves to fit into boxes and roles too small for us. We block ourselves from expanding into the life we desire and fully expressing our truth. Instead, these parts have us move further and further away from our authentic radiant selves.Luckily, we can shift our subconscious wiring through awareness and by healing these self-sabotaging parts. So they don’t see a need anymore to dim your light (protect you) and start to collaborate with you instead (so you can thrive!)I also share about a 4th part, your Core Part or The Inner Leader. This is the part of you that feels most grounded, at peace and clear to make empowered, aligned decisions in every moment. This is all about attending to your Internal Family so you can find more ease and flow in your daily life, and in the pursuit of your dreams and goals. Keywords: Internal Family Systems, Inner Parts Work, Nervous System Rewiring, Embodied Leadership, Manifesting, Conscious Living. HOW TO KEEP RISING: Explore 1:1 Somatic Coaching or a Business Growth Mentorship with me at lifeacademy.co  Click here to save your seat at our next free She Who Leads Meetup! Join us for an exhale, remember who you truly are, and recharge your fire for the month ahead. Skip the line & be the first to save your seat inside THE ELEVEN! The new exclusive creative membership for ambitious women leaders who have actualized much of their dreams but in antiquated ways (you know, the hustle into burnout way). This is for you if you’re ready to keep rising, YOUR aligned way. This is for you if you’re fired up to expand your impact, relationships and abundance, but also your inner peace and joy in life now. Email us at leaders@shewholeads.co to be amongst the first to get in. One last thing — It would support us so much if you would leave us a short review and share this episode with friends who might love it too. Thank you so much for being here! Find @shewholeads on Instagram

November 15, 202349 min

05: Cyclical Living w/ Menstrual Health Expert Nicole Frederiksen

Burnout and misalignment are out. In comes cyclical living. We all have natural cycles that can either work against us or with us. I had the honor to sit down with one of my favorite cyclical living experts out there, Nicole Frederiksen, and explore together how to turn our cycles into a source of power, creativity and wellbeing instead of a source of self-doubt, misalignment and eventually burnout. Nicole's life’s work is about reconnecting women with their bodies, guiding them to navigate natural eb and flow cycles, and unlocking cyclical awareness to become our powerful authentic Selves no matter our season. Nicole and I both have a background in corporate. And we both know how being expected to show up every workday at the same energy, strategic, creative and social level as yesterday burns many of us out — as it did to us. I love how Nicole shines light on how we can individually and collectively shift that reality and embrace cyclical living as the antidote to hustle culture. We can either work AGAINST our natural and seasonal cycles (working ourselves into burnout and disease), or WITH them, unlocking a next level of presence, authentic power, and self-love.  Inside this episode you will: Understand that turning your natural cycles into a source of power isn’t ‘hard’ Learn how to navigate cyclical symptoms to increase your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and relationships Know where PMS symptoms might come from and how to heal them Gain practical tips to love your natural rhythms and empower yourself to lead a life and career that aligns with your inner world And more! WISDOM NUGGETS "Cyclical living counters hustle culture, aligning with the innate rhythms of women's bodies." "Rest and intuitive self-care during menstruation fosters deeper connection with our bodies." "Syncing with nature and your menstrual cycle is a powerful journey toward self-discovery and embodied leadership." ABOUT THE GUEST Nicole Frederiksen is here to change the world one period (and company) at a time. She guides women business owners and leaders to understand and embrace their cyclical nature so that they can avoid burning out - because the world needs what we as women are called to create. Connect with Nicole on Instagram: @seasonandcycle Visit her virtual home here: seasonandcycle.com ABOUT THE HOST Hi! I’m Marit. I coach women founders and leaders to bring their life’s work, impact and abundance to a next level without sacrifice or burnout, but by embodying your intentional leader within by healing subconscious survival patterns you picked up throughout your life. You can join me inside 1:1 and group coaching programs to work on unlocking your somatic intelligence through inner parts healing, intuitive business strategy, energy efficient action taking and (if that feels expansive) psychedelic medicine journey. I founded She Who Leads to hook up mission-driven women like yourself with a community as awesome as you are. No need to figure it all out alone as we all know by now, suffering in silence is not gonna get us there. HOW TO KEEP RISING: Explore 1:1 Somatic Coaching or a Business Growth Mentorship with me at lifeacademy.co  Click here to save your seat at our next free She Who Leads Meetup! Join us for an exhale, remember who you truly are, and recharge your fire for the month ahead. Skip the line & be the first to save your seat inside THE ELEVEN! The new exclusive creative membership for ambitious women leaders who have actualized much of their dreams but in antiquated ways (you know, the hustle into burnout way). This is for you if you’re ready to keep rising, YOUR aligned way. This is for you if you’re fired up to expand your impact, relationships and abundance, but also your inner peace and joy in life now. Email us at leaders@shewholeads.co to be amongst the first to get in. One last thing — It would support us so much if you would leave us a short review and share this episode with friends who might love it too. Thank you so much for being here! Find @shewholeads on Instagram

September 13, 202339 min

04: Vulnerability & Pleasure: The Keys To Freedom w/ Intimacy & Erotic Empowerment Expert Veronica Funess

Inside this episode, I delve into the powers of vulnerability, pleasure and play with Veronica Funess, a Somatic Intimacy Guide and Erotic Empowerment Coach. We highlight the significance of putting ourselves into spaces where we feel encouraged (and perhaps temporarily uncomfortable) to embody and express our authentic selves, to explore our fire and truth, and allowing others to witness us in our completeness.   We wrap up exploring how to become more vulnerable and free through nervous system regulation, soul community and play.   INSIDE THE EPISODE: Learn how to embrace vulnerability and intimacy as a way to create deep connections with others and yourself, and a life you love. Discover your vulnerability edge and how to move beyond it feeling empowered. How to free yourself from cultural shame and expectations to own your desires. How community can help us practice being seen as our true selves & receive support. Turn to play as a powerful tool to regulate your nervous system during vulnerability. And so much more!   GOLD NUGGETS "Celebrating pleasure and desires can help us bust through shame and fully embrace our authentic selves." "Vulnerability begets vulnerability. Leading with vulnerability and sharing our true selves can create a brave space for deeper intimacy and connection." "We don't need to love ourselves first before others can love us. Experiencing love and acceptance from others can inspire self-love and resilience.” "Embracing vulnerability can be a powerful tool for navigating ruptures in relationships." "Creating intimacy involves giving but also receiving fully." "Vulnerability helps us move through shame, past patterns, and nervous system responses that no longer serve us."   ABOUT THE GUEST Veronica Funess is a Somatic Intimacy Guide with expertise in sex & relationships. She is passionate about emotional resiliency and erotic empowerment. She discovered from her own journey of healing sexual shame and intimacy anxiety that unconditional love and celebration of pleasure are catalysts for transformation. Connect with Veronica on Instagram: @vulnerable_veronica Visit her virtual home here: veronicafuness.com   ABOUT THE HOST Marit Ouwerkerk is a Somatic Leadership Coach for women business owners and executives who impact many on a daily basis — and who are ready to bring more intentionality, ease and self-trust to their journey. Marit taps into modalities as Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems and Psychedelics to support you rewire subconscious survival patterns and embody your Intentional Self to lead your life, love, wealth and impact to new heights without doubt or overwhelm.   READY TO LEAP? 3 WAYS TO JOIN US Explore 1:1 Somatic Coaching or a Business Growth Mentorship with Marit at lifeacademy.co  If you’re a woman leader looking to connect with other women leaders, you’re invited to join us in our free virtual She Who Leads Meetup!   The doors to the next cohort of the She Who Leads Inner Circle are opening soon! Where women leaders rewire subconscious survival patterns to come fully alive, embody their fire, and impact from a place of ease, peace and joy. Send an email to leaders@shewholeads.co to explore what the Inner Circle could mean to you. If you like what you heard, it would mean so much if you took a few moments to leave a written review and share this podcast with others who might benefit. Thank you so much for being here and for tuning in! Follow She Who Leads on Instagram

July 7, 202321 min

03: The Law of Detachment | Unleash Your Power & Joy

In this episode, we delve into the powerful topic of what happens when we aren't receiving what we desire, whether that be in our career, business, relationships or wellbeing. We all experience moments of disappointment and self-judgment when life doesn't deliver on our efforts. How can we navigate this energy so it doesn’t overshadow our lives, so we can still consciously create the life we want in a way that feels expansive and joyful? Today, I’ll discuss the law of detachment. You’ll learn how to balance future desires with embracing the present. Discover how releasing attachment can open doors to unexpected fulfillment, opportunities and growth, allowing you to become the best versions of yourself now, and not later.   We dive into:  Common misunderstandings about the Law of Detachment (it's not about watering down your desire) How to deal with disappointment when your desire isn't manifesting (yet) How to strike a balance between having desires + fully receiving life now How to shift disappointment and self-judgment so you don’t (subconsciously) block your intuition, inspiration and motivation Checking in with yourself to identify areas where you may be attaching your sense of worth, security and happiness to external circumstances and outcomes The best thing you can do to activate true fulfillment and freedom right now How to establish a relationship with your desires that feels mobilizing and freeing instead of daunting A powerful self-leadership practice to detach from a specific outcome, while still maintaining desire and belief in them   Don’t forget to register for our upcoming free She Who Leads Meetup! This virtual circle is your moment to check in with yourself, realign with your purpose, and casually connect with other women who are also carving their own path. Craving more? Subscribe to the She Who Leads Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and make sure to leave us a review so others can find us!  You can also grab a free Rise Daily Planner on our website. Keep up with the latest by following us on Instagram @shewholeads.co or on LinkedIn, or by signing up for our newsletter on shewholeads.co.

May 31, 202318 min

02: On Thriving When Your Dreams Haven't Realized (Yet)

In this episode Marit shares how to move through the liminal space — the uncertain space between your current reality and your dream future — so you can keep moving toward your dreams with self-trust and joy, and without burnout or settling for less than you desire and deserve. Inside this episode: Why the liminal space is where most of us get stuck How to turn obstacles and resistance into opportunities for growth and leaps How to step from the Logical Path onto YOUR Path, so you can enjoy the journey AND creating aligned results that fulfill on a soul level Why mindset work, affirmations and strategies fall flat without having your body on board The power of journeying with soul community For more information about our signature experience The Circle visit: www.shewholeads.co/the-circle

February 28, 20231 hr 14 min

01: On Be(com)ing She Who Leads

We are so excited to share the first ever episode of She Who Leads! We're Audrey Gentile and Marit Ouwerkerk, two embodied leadership experts and co-hosts at She Who Leads. We made it our life's work to support women visionaries in taking their leadership, impact & ability to receive to new heights in ways that feel so nourishing and energizing to the soul, mind and body. In our first episode we take you through the foundations of what we as humans simply need to have in order to go from survival to sustainable thriving. We'll also fill you in on: - Why mindset work alone often doesn't lead to sustainable change and what to do on instead - How embodied leaders not only create massive impact and financial abundance, but also feel so good and empowered along the way - Our (unconventional) view on living your purpose - The 3 keys to shifting your inner and outer reality without burning out   If you enjoyed this episode, here's two things to do: 1. Follow, like and leave a review for our podcast! We're newbies in the podcast space — and to get our message to more women ready to rise and thrive the easeful way, your engagement goes a long way (and our gratitude will be forever!) 2. If you're ready for more, we invite you to take a look at our leadership experience The Private Hive. In this program, we support you in unleashing and embodying the empowered, radiant, abundant woman that is YOU — while you begin to confidently lead from a space of self-trust and clarity in every area of life. It is then that the world begins to deliver... We know that if you're here, you are ready for more. We're here to remind you that you have all you need to create it, and to give you the insights and tools to do so. Stick around for more soon... In Love + Learning, A&M Ps. Want to connect? Us too! Send us a DM on Instagram with your number one takeaway @shewholeads.co