Best Center for Trauma and Embodiment Podcasts (2025)

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How Systems Intelligence Can Heal the Way We Lead with Marita Fridjhon 50:06

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Send us a text This week on The UpLevel Podcast, join us for a transformative episode as we welcome Marita Fridjhon, Co-Founder and CEO of CRR Global and one of the original architects of Relationship Systems Intelligence (RSI), a framework that has reshaped how leaders, teams, and organizations across the globe connect, collaborate, and evolve. Fo…

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From Trauma to Purpose: Sat Dharam Kaur's Spiritual Wisdom & Compassionate Inquiry with Gabor Maté 1:38:26

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Send us a text Sat Dharam Kaur, ND, joins Abdullah Boulad on Living a Life in Balance for a deeply human conversation about healing, purpose, and spiritual growth. From her early family challenges to her transformative meeting with Dr. Gabor Maté, Sat Dharam shares how her personal journey gave rise to Beyond Addiction and Compassionate Inquiry, bo…

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The Neuroscience of Trauma & Recovery: Rewiring the Brain and Achieving Lasting Change 2:06:16

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Send us a text Dr. Brian Pennie joins Abdullah Boulad on Living a Life in Balance to share an inspiring story of recovery, awareness, and transformation. After more than fifteen years of heroin addiction, Brian reached a point of complete collapse, a moment that marked the beginning of his awakening. In this conversation, he opens up about his chil…

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Reclaiming Right Relationship Through Ancestral Healing and Remembering Who We Are with Dr. Daniel Foor 51:09

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Send us a text This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we welcome Dr. Daniel Foor, a psychologist, an experienced ritualist, and the author of Ancestral Medicine: Rituals for Personal and Family Healing. From ancestral lineage healing and animism to decolonial leadership and ethical business, this dialogue bridges spirituality, psychology, and justice in…

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Licia Sky on Embodied Trauma Healing: Insights from a Near-Death Experience and Psychedelics 1:09:27

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Send us a text Licia Sky, Co-Founder and Global Ambassador of the Trauma Research Foundation, which she leads alongside her husband, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, joins Abdullah Boulad on Living a Life in Balance to explore how healing begins when we reconnect with the body and learn to hold both joy and grief with compassion. Licia shares moments from …

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Finding Safety Within: The Path to Self-Compassion and Emotional Peace 1:25:03

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Send us a text In this episode of Living a Life in Balance, Abdullah Boulad sits with Emi Lizuka, Mindfulness and Somatic Experiencing Therapist at The Balance, to explore how awareness, compassion, and safety shape the way we heal. Emi shares her personal journey of overcoming narcissistic abuse and single motherhood, and how those experiences led…

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Right Relationship and the Future of Human-Centered Recruitment with Shannon Murfree 44:42

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Send us a text This week on The UpLevel Podcast, join us for a deeply insightful conversation with Shannon Murfree, Senior Manager of Global Executive Talent Acquisition at Equinix, to explore what it truly means to lead and live in Right Relationship. With over 13,000 employees powering the digital infrastructure behind giants like Google, Amazon,…

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The Longevity Blueprint: Gut Health, Metabolic Energy, and Stress Control 2:12:04

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Send us a text In this episode of Living a Life in Balance, Abdullah Boulad sits with Dr. Simon Feldhaus, Medical Doctor at The Balance, to explore the link between the gut, brain, and overall health. Dr. Feldhaus shares how functional and micronutrient medicine can prevent disease, slow aging, and support the body’s natural healing ability. He exp…

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Healing Your Inner Child: Rebuilding Self-Esteem and Learning to Love Who You Are 1:41:35

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Send us a text In this insightful episode, Saskia van Houten, Psychotherapist at The Balance, explores what it truly means to heal from the inside out. She shares how therapy helps shift the body from survival to safety, why belonging and connection are vital to our wellbeing, and how unspoken pain often hides behind competence and control. With ho…

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Restoring Right Relationship Through Somatic Practices and Embodied Leadership with Tasha Blank 55:00

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Send us a text What if movement wasn’t just something we did for exercise but was a gateway into deeper healing, transformation, and leadership? This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we welcome Tasha Blank, an international DJ, somatic practitioner, teacher, and founder of The Get Down, Drop Body Language, and the global leadership academy Powerhouse D…

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The Psychology of Grief: Ritual, Loss, and Why Love Never Leaves Us 1:41:14

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Send us a text In this compassionate and thought-provoking episode, Gita Chaudhuri, Director of Psychotherapy at The Balance, guides us through the complex terrain of grief. From personal loss to collective mourning, Gita offers a grounded and deeply human understanding of what it means to grieve. She explores the difference between normal and comp…

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Consciously Leading Through Right Relationship Toward Collective Liberation with Kvon and Jessica Tucker 54:58

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Send us a text What happens when we have all of the most amazing people working together in the same direction? ANYTHING! Talk about impact abundance! This week on The UpLevel Podcast, join us for a tender, fiery, joyful, and profoundly real conversation with Kvon and Jessica Tucker, a husband-and-wife team embodying conscious leadership, healing, …

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Overcome Addiction Shame & Stigma: How to Thrive in Recovery and Prevent Relapse 1:39:07

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Send us a text In this deeply honest episode, Jacobo Rengifo Cavestany, Relapse Prevention Therapist at The Balance, shares his personal journey through addiction, grief, and recovery. He speaks about the shame of hiding his struggles, the impact of losing his sister, and the spiral into depression that followed. Jacobo opens up about what it reall…

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Initiations in Love with Britta Eskey: Exploring Right Relationship Through the Lens of Love 52:17

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Send us a text What if life itself is a school of love? This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we welcome Britta Eskey, author of Initiations in Love, co-founder of COR, and certified compassion cultivation teacher at Stanford. For over 25 years, Britta has guided individuals and communities through transformational work that reconnects us with our esse…

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WINNER of the ICONIC Interior Design Award 2025: The Balance Sets the Standard in Healing Spaces 1:02:43

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Send us a text The Balance RehabClinic in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, has been named Winner in the Interior – Healthcare category at the ICONIC Award 2025. In this episode, anySCALE founders Karin Hepp and Andreas Thomczyk share the vision behind the clinic’s design—how architecture, flow, and holistic principles came together to create a healing env…

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Kiran Chitluri on Right Relationship: Leading With Humanity in Tech, Teams, and Life 47:12

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Send us a text This week on The UpLevel Podcast, let’s hear it from Kiran Chitluri, a seasoned coach with 25 years of experience as a software engineer and manager whose leadership work bridges technology and humanity. Kiran has guided leaders and teams at some of the world’s most innovative companies, creating spaces where vulnerability, authentic…

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Silent INFLAMMATION Epidemic: Unpacking Gut–Brain Connection in IBS, Autoimmunity & Mental Health 2:20:11

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Send us a text Fernanda Lima Sento Sé, Clinical Dietitian and Nutritionist at The Balance RehabClinic, shares her powerful journey of healing and how food, lifestyle, and mindful choices can transform our relationship with the body. From a health crisis that sparked her anti-inflammatory path to years of studying nutrition, she explores the deep co…

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“Remembering, Repairing, and Regenerating: Leadership Rooted in Right Relationship" with Karina Turtzo 49:01

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Send us a text This week on The UpLevel Podcast, join us for a soul-nourishing episode featuring transformational guide and bridge keeper Karina Turtzo, a woman walking the path of collective liberation through ancestral healing, indigenous wisdom, and regenerative leadership. Karina shares how “right relationship” is a lived practice that begins w…

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The Power of YOGA: Raising Frequency Through Breath, Movement, and Sound Healing 1:39:46

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Send us a text Estela Garcia, Yoga Teacher, Breathwork and Mindfulness Facilitator, shares how presence, movement, and healing practices can help us reconnect with ourselves and navigate life’s challenges with grace. Drawing from a deeply personal journey, Estela explores how yoga became her anchor during times of grief, identity shifts, and transf…

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Redefining Fitness & Empowering Movement ft. Candace Liger 54:22

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In this episode, Jenn is joined by Candace Liger—fitness coach, activist, founder of The Center for Body Autonomy and Co-Director of Trauma Informed Weight Lifting. Candace shares how movement can serve as a powerful tool for healing, resistance, and liberation. Drawing from her personal history, including a family legacy of muscular dystrophy and …

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Culture Is What You Tolerate: Syd Speaks on Leading with Integrity and Right Relationship with Sydney Gerbracht 55:16

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Send us a text If you’re ready to rethink what’s possible for yourself, your team, or your organization, this episode will ignite something in you. This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we sit down with Sydney Gerbracht, transformational coach, leadership consultant, and visionary founder of Syd Speaks. From her days as an elite NCAA Division 1 athlete…

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Our Bodies Are NOT Fragile: Debunking Fitness Myths, Kinesiology, and How to Train for Real Strength 1:18:52

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Send us a text Steve, Health Coach and Kinesiologist at The Balance, offers a clear perspective on how mindset, training, and rest play essential roles in reaching your full potential. Drawing from years of experience, he breaks down common misconceptions about the body’s limits and explains why trusting yourself is key to progress. In this episode…

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Breaking Cycles: Courage, Curiosity & Love ft. Lee Hawkins Jr 1:04:44

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In this powerful episode, journalist and author Lee Hawkins joins Jenn Turner to explore the deep and far-reaching impact of intergenerational trauma. Drawing from his book I Am Nobody’s Slave, Hawkins shares his personal journey of uncovering his family's hidden history, including generations of racial violence, land theft, and silence around loss…

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"Living Aloha: Ancient Hawaiian Wisdom for Modern Leadership" with Kumu Ramsay Taum 1:04:52

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Send us a text This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we have the honor of sitting with Kumu Ramsay Taum, a revered Hawaiian elder and master teacher whose work bridges ancient wisdom with modern leadership. Recognized by the University of Hawai‘i as a Star of Oceania, Kumu’s teachings have transformed countless lives by reconnecting people to spirit, c…

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HEALTHY Body AGING: A Physio’s Guide to Longevity, Posture Alignment & Pain-Free Living 1:55:43

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Send us a text Elke Bilger, therapist at The Balance RehabClinic, shares a practical and honest look at how the body holds stress, tension, and past experiences. With years of experience in physiotherapy, she talks about the importance of movement, alignment, and safety in the healing process. In this episode, Elke explains how daily stress, poor p…

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Accessible Yoga: Creating Space to Explore New Perspectives ft. Jivana Heyman 45:51

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In this rich and heartfelt conversation, Jenn is joined by Jivana Heyman—founder of Accessible Yoga and a longtime activist whose work began during the HIV/AIDS crisis in San Francisco. Together, they explore what it means to truly make yoga inclusive—not just in theory, but in real, embodied practice. Jivana shares how his personal journey, shaped…

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"The Practice of Right Relationship: Leadership for a More Conscious World" with Christie Mann 54:30

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Send us a text We flip the script in this milestone 100th episode of The UpLevel Podcast. Our Co-Founder, Rachel Baldi, steps into the interviewer’s seat to have a heartfelt, honest conversation with Christie Mann, best-selling author, executive coach, and Co-Founder & CEO of UpLevel. Together, they explore the evolving concept of Right Relationshi…

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The ULTRA-WEALTH Empathy Gap: The Hidden Cost of Fame, Power, and Privilege 1:40:27

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Send us a text Dr. Sarah Boss, Clinical Director at The Balance RehabClinic, offers a profound look into the hidden challenges that come with wealth and privilege. Behind the surface of success lies a complex struggle—constant pressure, easy access to substances, and the risk of losing balance in a world flooded with extremes. She explains how true…

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"Transforming Grief into Grace: Guiding Hearts Toward Healing, Wholeness, and Right Relationship" with Njeri Njuhigu 1:00:05

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Send us a text This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we welcome transformational coach, certified grief educator, and the founder of the Care Box Network and creator of the A.R.I.S.E. Collective, Njeri Njuhigu, a woman whose wisdom is born of deep experience. With her background in spiritual psychology and as a caregiver for her parents for over 13 yea…

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HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE Needs Time: Rethink Medicine to Rebalance Biochemistry, Microbiome, and Hormones 1:49:06

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Send us a text Dr. Indhira Ghyssaert, family doctor and nutritionist at The Balance, shares why modern medicine must slow down to truly heal. Drawing from years of experience and global practice, she makes a compelling case for longer consultations, explaining why a one-hour first assessment isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Dr. Indhira reveals how …

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Embodying Love Through Somatic Healing ft. Ayanna Freedom, LICSW 45:45

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This week, Jenn chats with Ayanna Freedom who shares her journey into somatic healing, emphasizing the importance of understanding trauma as a bodily experience rather than just a mental one, and truly embodying love. She discusses the challenges faced by BIPOC individuals in accessing holistic healing and the need for integrated approaches that ad…

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“The Wisdom of Right Relationship: Mental Health, Leadership & Claiming Your Brain” with Jocelyn Pepe 55:24

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Send us a text This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we sit down with Jocelyn Pepe, author of Claim Your Brain, and founder of TrU. We have a rich and powerful conversation about what it means to be in right relationship with our mental health. As a leader, coach, and advocate, Jocelyn is reshaping how we think about mental well-being in the workplace …

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STOP FEARING FOOD: Debunking Nutrition Myths, Fasting Trends & the Truth About Gut Health 1:26:41

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Send us a text Anna Lena Middeldorf, Nutritionist at The Balance, shares her deeply personal story of suddenly losing hearing in one ear overnight—a profound experience that reshaped her understanding of health beyond the surface. As a nutritionist, she explains why it’s time to stop fearing food and reveals the powerful connection between the micr…

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Healing Grief with Embodied Storytelling ft. Peggy J. Bowers, Ph.D. 49:22

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EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: 05:37 Sudden Death of Child 12:29 Mentions of Food Restriction Jenn Turner, LMHC sits down with Peggy J. Bowers, Ph.D. for an impactful and vulnerable conversation as they delve into the profound themes of trauma, healing, and the power of storytelling, particularly through literature. They explore how narratives can help …

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