In this episode of In This Body, host Ailey Jolie welcomes back Giselle La Pompe-Moore—author, artist, speaker, slow living advocate, and creator of the Substack Be Difficult, Darling. Giselle discusses how deepening her connection with her body has guided her into alignment with her life, the importance of her relationships with women, and the value of centring an equitable lens within manifestation practices. She also explores how to approach the new year with a more intentional and embodied mindset. Giselle also shares her unique life audit practice and the vital role devotion plays in shaping a fulfilling life. This episode gently encourages listeners to move away from the Capitalist hustle culture and embrace a lifestyle rooted in intentionality and depth. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

• 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
• 01:02 Meet Today's Guest: Giselle La Pompe-Moore
• 02:27 Exploring Embodiment and Manifestation
• 03:33 The Journey of Healing and Trauma
• 05:24 Guiding Wisdom for Spiritual Practices
• 07:56 Manifestation and Societal Influences
• 10:26 Intersectionality in Manifestation
• 12:09 The Role of Community and Sisterhood
• 16:31 Navigating Social Media for Connection
• 28:50 Breaking Free from Algorithm Dependency
• 29:26 Redefining Engagement and Connection
• 30:46 Healing Divisiveness Through Conversation
• 33:06 The Concept of Slow Living
• 35:21 Overcoming Barriers to Slow Living
• 36:35 Shifting Away from Hustle Culture
• 39:30 Embracing Your Existence as Enough
• 43:51 Setting Holistic New Year Intentions
• 47:58 Conducting an End-of-Year Audit
• 52:40 Finding Joy in the Mundane
• 55:32 Final Thoughts and Reflections

You can read the show transcript here.

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• Experience: Take It In: Do the Inner Work

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