Anthea Bell is an embodiment coach whose work sits at the intersection of mind, body and identity, shaped in part by her own long recovery from anorexia.
In this conversation, we try to get beyond some of the increasingly vague language around embodiment and nervous system regulation. We talk about learning to tolerate discomfort rather than constantly trying to fix it, why wellness gadgets and optimisation can sometimes take us further away from ourselves, the limits of “listen to your body”, AI versus genuine human connection, body image, self-trust and what it actually means to feel at home in yourself. @ab_embodiment
NOTABLE QUOTES
“I don’t think there’s an end game, except making a commitment to keep coming back to reality, presence and connection.”
“If you don’t feel that you can trust and rely on yourself, that is a real issue for any human being.”
“I don’t have a problem with nervousness. Nervousness acts like both an automatic signal and a really brilliant clue.”
“The regulation piece is definitely overstated, because it’s widely misunderstood.”
“Your emotions don’t have to be in the driver’s seat, but we should include them in the car.”
“The slower, less glamorous learning often creates the deepest results that someone can sustain over the course of their lifetime.”
“I don’t think there’s an end game, except making a commitment to keep coming back to reality, presence and connection.”
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THE HOST
@adamhusler - Fuelled by a fascination with anatomy and a desire to ask ‘why’, Adam specialises in a signature style of Alignment-Based Vinyasa— inspired by decades of study of anatomy, mediation, yoga and mobility . He’s taught classes, workshops and trainings in over 60 studios across over 20 countries, along with countless conferences and events. You can find him chatting on the Honestly Unbalanced podcast, consulting for studios and brands, co-leading one of Europes largest teacher trainings, writing for the likes of Yoga Journal and trying to be an awesome dad.
For workshops, trainings, events and retreats, find out more here.
