Best Coach Simona Podcasts (2026)

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748. Why The Power Of Breathwork Matters More Than Ever - With Emily Ray Henderson and Simona Dvorackova 47:47

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I sat down with two highly experienced breathwork facilitators, Emily Ray Henderson and Simona Dvorackova, to explore what breathwork actually does beneath the hype. We talk about why breath has become so central right now, from nervous system regulation and everyday stress, through to trauma release and altered states of consciousness. We explore …

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EP 106: EFT Certification Process Updates with Gail Palmer, EFT Trainer and ICEEFT Co-Founder/Co-Director 49:31

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EFT Certification Updates with Gail Palmer | EFT Talk with Dr. Belle Curious about how to become certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy? In this episode of We Heart Therapy, Dr. Belle—PhD, LMFT, ICEEFT Certified Supervisor/Therapist and President of Southern NV EFT—welcomes Gail Palmer, ICEEFT Co-Founder and global leader in Emotionally Focused F…

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749. We're Changing Direction In 2026 - With Mark Walsh and Dr Helen Machen-Pearce 1:02:52

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In this year-in-review episode, I'm joined by Dr Helen Machen-Pearce to reflect on what's changed over the past year in the embodiment world, the business, and my own life and work. We discuss the growth of the podcast and training programs, burnout and sustainability, the impact of AI on coaching and therapy, and why embodiment and human presence …

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Hallmark Christmas Movie Screenwriter Rick Garman 59:25

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From “Christmas on Cherry Lane” to “Oy! to the World”, Screenwriter Rick Garman has written more than 40 Christmas movies. We talk writing a Christmas movie, why people both love and love to hate Hallmark Christmas movies and the best Christmas movie of all time. Then, it’s Chocolate Chip and Snickerdoodle vs. Macaroons and Gingerbread Men as we co…

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747. What Real Confidence Is Made Of - With Mark Walsh & Dr Helen Machen-Pearce 51:42

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Dr Helen Machen-Pearce and I explore what real confidence actually is and why so much of what we call confidence collapses the moment it meets reality. We talk about the difference between confidence and competence, and why untested confidence often looks loud, brittle, or performative. We look at how confidence lives in the nervous system, not jus…

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Season 2 Finale: Relive the Hidden Chapters That Will Inspire, Heal, and Encourage You 48:32

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! 🎙️ Season 2 closes with a heartfelt look back at the stories that shaped Hidden Chapters. This finale brings together powerful moments from Seasons 1 and 2: highlight clips of guests, reflections, and stories that continue to resonate. 🎙️ Highlights include: Jay Smith Pinned but Not Out Season 1 Ep.6 Jilli…

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I'm Attracted to Santa Claus: Santaphilia with Sofia Somer 53:25

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Sofia Somer has a thing for Santa Claus. Ever since she first discovered her sexuality, Sofia has been attracted to Santa (Santaphilia). We talk Santa fantasies, what makes Santa attractive and the sexiest depiction of Santa. Then, it’s lollygagging and skedaddle vs. bamboozled and fartlek as we countdown the Top 5 Funniest Words. Sofia Somer: 01:1…

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746. From Dance Floor to Classroom: Embodied Teaching – With Flouer Evelyn 50:41

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I sit down with Flouer Evelyn - one of the most skilled dance teachers I know and a long-time member of our Embodiment Unlimited faculty. We dive into what actually makes a great teacher: classroom management, clarity, time-efficiency, group regulation, and how to hold a room without killing the vibe. Flouer shares how she weaves embodiment models …

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From Engineer to Author & Coach: Simona Pappalardo on Courage, Change, and Authentic Leadership 1:01:33

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! In this episode of Hidden Chapters, I sit down with Simona Pappalardo, a global executive turned leadership coach, speaker, and author of Authentically Yours. Born in Milan and having lived in Scotland, Malaysia, and the U.S., Simona shares how every life transition holds hidden chapters waiting to be writ…

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The History of Christmas Rituals with Dr. Katherine Walker 1:15:44

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From Santa and gingerbread cookies to Christmas trees and the colors of red and green, Dr. Katherine Walker studies the history of our favorite Christmas traditions. We talk the real origin of Santa Claus, the scandalous history of gingerbread cookies and the time we nearly lost Christmas. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the…

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745. How Trauma, Migration & Identity Shape Modern Europe - With Ranko Ceric 55:20

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In this episode I chat with Ranko Cerić in Zagreb to explore how economics, trauma and identity shape the Balkans and the rest of Europe today. We look at how Yugoslavia fell apart, why ordinary people can be pushed into fear and extremism, and how current migration and cost-of-living pressures are creating similar tensions in the West. We also get…

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Thanksgiving Special 30:50

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It's time for our annual Thanksgiving Special. We talk waiting, the decline of Thanksgiving and countdown the Top 5 Worst Christmas Songs. We hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving, thank you so much for all of your support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Cloud10

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Grateful Voices: Stories of Gratitude and Encouragement from Hidden Chapters 14:58

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! There is so much to be grateful for this year! ❤️ A season to reflect on gratitude and encouragement, shared by voices from Hidden Chapters. As I look back on the past months, I’m filled with appreciation for every story, every conversation, and every person who has joined me, whether as a guest on the mic…

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744. The Power Of Transformation Through Embodiment - With Mark Walsh & Dr Helen Machen-Pearce 53:51

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I sat down again with Dr Helen Machen-Pearce for a dive into transformational learning. We look at what actually creates real change, and why transformation has less to do with collecting ideas and more to do with how we experience ourselves in the moment. Helen explains how the nervous system, emotional safety and embodied presence shape the way p…

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Mended with Gold: Finding Beauty in Life's Broken Moments 10:11

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! What if the cracks in your life could become your most beautiful part? Inspired by Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, I share how heartbreak, disappointment, and loss can be transformed into strength, light, and beauty. In this solo episode, I reflect on my own hidden chapter…

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Movie Pyrotechnician Anthony Simonaitis 1:22:05

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From Terminator and Superman to Sicario and Face/Off, Movie Pyrotechnician and Stunt Coordinator has been blowing stuff up in movies for more than 30 years. We talk how movie explosions are made, the biggest explosions in movies and blowing up the Death Star. Then, it’s Dallas and Charlotte vs. Madison and Lincoln as we countdown the Top 5 Cities t…

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743. What It Really Means to Keep Learning - With Mark Walsh & Dr Helen Machen-Pearce 58:19

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I'm joined once again by my colleague Dr Helen Machen-Pearce to talk about real learning, not the tidy version sold in courses. We dig into how learning shows up as humility, awkward practice, and repeated failure, and why unlearning is often part of the job. We talk about concrete ways to set up experiments, how the body and attention shape what w…

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The Chapters Still in Progress. Healing What You’re Still Living Through 9:34

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! I’ve realized that some chapters aren’t hidden because we’re afraid to share them. They’re hidden because we’re still living in them. In this solo episode, I talk about what it’s been like to navigate healing without having everything figured out yet. I share reflections on forgiveness, emotional expressio…

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Conspiracy Theory Researcher Dr. Daniel Jolley 1:07:35

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From Jeffrey Epstein and faking the moon landing, to chemtrails and who really killed JFK, Social Psychologist Dr. Daniel Jolley has spent his life studying conspiracy theories. We talk why people are drawn to conspiracy theories, what all major conspiracy theories have in common and the wildest conspiracy theories he’s ever heard. Then, in the poi…

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402: Transfer Vs Transmute 22:48

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Welcome to our Season 8 Finale episode where I share the distinction between transferring and transmuting our pain, wounding, and trauma. I share personal examples of how I learned and implemented this understanding to shift away from unhealthy coping mechanisms to wellness practices that made a significant shift - not only in the quality of my lif…

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742. Latin Femininity, Creativity and Coaching - With Carolina Padilla 47:53

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I spoke with Carolina Padilla, an embodiment teacher, CEC course manager and cultural activist from Colombia, about how embodiment can be a force for healing and leadership. We explored how movement, community and ritual help people reconnect to belonging, and how these practices can repair the social and cultural wounds left by colonisation and co…

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Raising Hope After Loss. Grief, Adoption, and Parenting Through the Hardest Chapters 1:17:03

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! Some losses change everything. Other's pile up quietly until you realize you've been carrying more than anyone ever knew. In this episode, Christin shares her story of losing both parents in high school, navigating her brother's addiction and incarceration and learning how to build a life rooted in faith, …

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Secret Societies Researcher Dr. Rick Spence 1:14:37

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The Illuminati, Freemasons, the Bilderberg Group, Historian Dr. Rick Spence has spent decades studying secret societies. We talk how secret societies have changed history, the most influential secret societies and what secret societies really want. Then, we unveil a new Candle of the Month and countdown the Top 5 Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies. Dr. R…

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059 ENCORE: Advice To 20 Year Abby 46:59

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Welcome to Season 8: Encore This year, we are featuring our greatest hits that you loved and a few of my favorites that I think are worth a re-listen! This week's featured episode: 059: Advice To 20 Year Abby I am celebrating my birthday with this decade's top hits of lessons repeatedly learned! I had so much fun recording this episode to share v…

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741. True Healing Without Quick Fixes - With Dr Kandis Lock 52:50

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I spoke with Dr. Kandis Lock about what true healing looks like in a time of quick fixes and chronic stress. We explored how naturopathic medicine approaches health through connection - between body systems, emotions, lifestyle and environment. Kandis shared insights from her clinical experience, including the patterns she sees again and again in m…

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When ‘I’m Fine’ Wasn’t the Truth. The Cost of Pretending I Was Okay 13:28

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! I told people I was fine for years. The truth was, pretending came at a cost I didn’t understand yet. In this solo episode, I share a season I don’t talk about often. The years I spent teaching while quietly questioning my purpose, failing my Praxis exams (8 times), and believing the lie that I wasn’t enou…

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Horror Author Paul Tremblay 1:03:43

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As the Author of A Head Full of Ghosts, The Cabin at the End of the World and Horror Movie, horror writer Paul Tremblay knows what scares people. We talk the psychology behind horror, the scariest things he’s ever read and turning books into movies. Then, it’s hootenanny vs. shindig as we countdown the Top 5 Party Words. Paul Tremblay: 01:14 Pointl…

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160 ENCORE: 15 Min Fill Up: LOA Series: The 5 Steps To The Law of Attraction 17:14

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Welcome to Season 8: Encore This year, we are featuring our greatest hits that you loved and a few of my favorites that I think are worth a re-listen! This week's featured episode: 160: 15 Min Fill Up: LOA Series: The 5 Steps To The Law of Attraction In today's 15 Min Fill Up, I am breaking down the 5 steps to the Law of Attraction in order to sta…

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740. How Good Facilitation Changes Everything - With Myriam Hadnes 55:19

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I talk with Myriam Hadnes about what good facilitation actually looks like, and why it matters now more than ever. We cut through the jargon and compare facilitation, coaching and training, then get practical about how you create learning that sticks. Myriam and I dig into nervous system overload, psychological safety, and why embodied practices ou…

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Why Sharing Your Story Matters. My Live Talk on Healing and Hidden Chapters 23:21

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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! Note✨: This episode is a live stage recording and may sound different than studio episodes. What happens when the story you’ve been carrying quietly finally asks to be spoken out loud? In this special episode of Hidden Chapters, I’m sharing my very first live stage talk from the Military Influencer Confere…