Will Johnson with The Institute for Embodiment Learning discusses embodiment training, discussing formal practice, meditation, and letting go of cultural biases. Topics included the role of cannabis in spirituality, gender roles, relationships, and personal power through embodiment. Concepts of feminine empowerment, mind-body unity, and overcoming somatophobia were explored, along with practices like Rumi-inspired gazing exercises and eye contact speed dating for genuine connections. Recommendations for further exploration were provided through resources like embodiment.net and embodimentmatters.com for holistic well-being.
The Happiness Myth: Why Your Brain is Designed for Ups and Downs
Loretta Graziano Breuning, founder of the Inner Mammal Institute, challenges the cultural myth of constant happiness. Drawing on her work examining how “happy chemicals”—dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins—evolved in animals, Breuning explains that our brains Read more