Embodied Wisdom & Dance Alchemy: Igniting the World with Connection and Healing with Brooke Yantzi
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In this powerful episode, we're joined by Brooke Yantzi, an expert in feminine leadership, somatic healing, and dance embodiment. Brooke shares her inspiring 20-year journey of overcoming trauma, anxiety, and an eating disorder, through the healing powers of dance and movement. Discover how she has traveled the world teaching dance therapy, built a business around mental health through movement, and ultimately birthed Dance Alchemy, a modality that's now taught across four continents. We delve into the process of evolving as a soul-led entrepreneur, the importance of trusting your body, and navigating through life’s most challenging transitions. Whether you're in tune with your body or looking to reconnect, Brooke’s insights will inspire you to embrace embodiment and dance your way to deeper healing.
Time Stamps:
01:17 – Brooke’s passion for igniting feminine leaders and embracing embodiment
02:02 – Brooke’s journey: From childhood trauma to finding healing through dance
03:06 – The impact of dance therapy and creating a spiritual path of movement
05:02 – Teaching and traveling the world with dance healing modalities
06:05 – Launching Dance Alchemy and teaching embodiment to entrepreneurs
09:08 – The intersection of personal transformation and business growth
12:24 – The importance of trust and mentorship on the entrepreneurial path
14:41 – The role of dance and movement in releasing trauma and emotions
23:04 - Defining embodiment: From knowledge to action
24:05 - Signs of disembodiment: Overriding the body and burnout
24:24 - Embodiment in practice: Aligning thoughts, words, and actions
26:43 - Why Dance Alchemy modalities are so unique
27:13 - The unique elements of Dance Alchemy
32:44 - Growing Dance Alchemy globally: Teaching on four continents
33:10 - Launching during personal hardship and rising from the darkness
33:46 - Healing through fun and movement
34:07 - Reprogramming on a cellular level through movement
37:02 - Lessons from teaching, mentorship, and perseverance
38:17 - Dance as a way to infuse the world with joy and connection
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