The Embodiment Talks (English)

In this Embodiment Talk I have a conversation with Luuk Huijgen about the design of education that engage the whole human being. And that inspires students at the level of head, heart and hands.We talk about:• Luuk’s own experiences that led him to design education processes that engage the whole human being; • How innovative education processes can go hand-in-hand with official processes;• Concrete design ideas.Luuk is teacher and trainer at the faculty Education and Learning Sciences at the Wageningen University. He focuses on transformative learning, interpersonal compentence development, human-nature relationships and sustainability. Through transformative processes he wants to contribute to an eco-literate and eco-sensitive society.More information about Luuk Huijgen: https://www.wur.nl/nl/Personen/Luuk-L-Luuk-Huijgen-MSc.htm  *  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website (https://www.embodimentlab.nl/) or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel (https://bit.ly/EmbodimentLAB).www.embodimentlab.nl

In this Embodiment Talk I have a conversation with Arjen Wals. Arjen is professor Transformative Learning for Socio-Ecological Sustainability at the Wageningen University. We talk about the importance of embodiment in education. And how we can create education systems that create space for connections with ourselves, the other and the world.We talk about:•    What embodiment means for education;•    How education can help to create true connections with ourselves, the other and the world;•    The different forms of learning in eduation and how these can contribute to a more sustainable world;•    How education can teach us to criticize, connect and care. And that vulnerability can exist next to strength;•    How to integrate a systemic perspective in the education system.Arjen Wals is professor at the Wageningen University. He also holds a UNESCO Chair of Social Learning and Sustainable Development. He creates learning processes and spaces where there is sufficient room for diversity, creativity and taps into the resourcefulness that is all around us, but remain largely untapped in the search for a world that is more sustainable.More information about Arjen Wals: www.transformativelearning.nl *  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website (https://www.embodimentlab.nl/) or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel (https://bit.ly/EmbodimentLAB).www.embodimentlab.nl

Did you sometimes set resolutions? Although I post this episode at the beginning of the year, you can set resolutions any time of the year. The biggest challenge usually is to persevere. In this podcast two tips to successfully make changes in your personal lives but the principles are also valid for societal change.*  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel.www.embodimentlab.nl

In this Embodiment Talk I have a conversation with Shinta Oosterwaal. Recently (2021) she published her book Thrive, Fundamentals for a New Economy together with Kees Klomp. In this episode we look at the change to a new economy and include an embodiment perspective.We talk about:•    What embodiment means for Shinta in relation to societal change;•    How our education system determines our world view and how we look at the world;•    How systems are based on narratives and how we create a fragmented world based on these narratives;•    How we can notice our embodiment beyond our concepts;•    And we talk about tips how to contribute to a better world and do this from a more embodied space.Shinta Oosterwaal is educated as an economist, but calls herself an uneconomist. With her inclusive view on societal change, the word economist is too limited. She is also a trained holistic psychotherapist. Her economy and therapy background brings societal change and our human nature closer to each other.More information about Shinta Oosterwaal: https://www.shintaoosterwaal.com/An overview of her books: https://shintaoosterwaal.com/books/The programme Economics for change: https://schoolforchange.nl/economics-for-change *  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website or watch my videos on my YouTube Channel.

In this exercise we will inquire into the physical sensations and emotions that come with honesty.It will give you access to the sensations at a deeper level. Sensations we often don't get to when we go too fast in our reflection.*  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website or watch my videos on my YouTube Channel.

What was the last time that you were radically honest? Maybe you think that you are always radically honest. But.... is that really true? Often we withhold some of hour feelings, thoughts or believes for others. Or we do not share how our body experiences a certain change.In this podcast I dive deeper in the notion radical honesty. And how this is supportive to change.

In podcast #20 I shared the main reflections on the Dutch interview I had with Inge Knoope. Inge also shared an exercise with us, in this episode you find a translation of this exercise. This exercise will help you to explore the dynamics in a relationship that does not flow.Happy practicing!Inge Knoope supports seekers, (social) entrepreneurs, teams and organisations with finding directions in their ambition to create an emotionally healthy and sustainable world. She is a systemic mentor. And bridge builder, always in search of the coherence between our inner and outer world.*  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel.

When striving for new societal systems Inge Knoope shares 3 main principles for working with each other. In this episode we dive deeper into these 3 main principles.For the Dutch podcast of The Embodiment Talks I interviewed Inge Knoope. In this English episode I share my main reflections based on this interview.Inge Knoope supports seekers, (social) entrepreneurs, teams and organisations with finding directions in their ambition to create an emotionally healthy and sustainable world. She is a systemic mentor. And bridge builder, always in search of the coherence between our inner and outer world.*  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel.

Most of us are the best in generating ideas and solutions. To be able to do so, it is important that we have understanding about something. That is something else than giving meaning to our physical sensations and feelings over a situation or idea. In this podcast we dive into the difference between understanding and meaning. And why this latter is important in change processes.*  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website (www.embodimentlab.nl/) or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel (bit.ly/EmbodimentLAB).

In this Embodiment Talk, I have a talk with Marianne Bentzen about societal change from a neuro-affective development psychology perspective. It seems so easy to implement well thought of concepts of where change should lead to. Marianne gives an interesting perspective of the internal work we need to do to be able to truly embody and implement these ideas. In this Talk we dive deeper into the triune brain which should be basic knowledge to be able to come to lasting change.In this Talk we go into:•    How the triune brain model can help us to understand ourselves and the other better?•    The importance of the successive development of each of the different parts of the triune brain and that that leads to the ability to mentalize in a mature way. And that mentalization is something else than we often think it is.•    How we can only care for ourselves and the other when we have received the same in our own development. And how to heal the probable missing links.•    How embodiment is the fundament for the ability to love and to mentalize. And how embodiment helps us to create a sense of belonging.•    What we have to learn to be able to take care of the other and the planet. And that this takes that we grow up from a triune brain perspective.•    How a healthy way of mentalization can help us to take decisions for the larger whole.Marianne Bentzen is psychotherapist and trainer in neuroaffective developmental psychology. She is the author and coauthor of several books and many professional articles, including the Neuroaffective Picture Book 1 and 2 and Neuroaffective Meditation, a practical guide to lifelong brain development, emotional growth and healing trauma.More information about Marianne Bentzen.The link to her books.Information about the Neuroaffective Development Psychology training can be found here. The training starts in November 2022 in the Netherlands.And online guided meditations by Marianne Bentzen:  *  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel.

Marianne Bentzen, from podcast #17, shares an exercise. This exercise helps you to get more in touch with your body and breath.More information about Marianne Bentzen.*  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel.

In this Embodiment Talk, I will have a talk with Bas van den Berg about regenerative education. We dive into innovative educational practices that explore systemic and personal challenges, barriers and opportunities. And creates an education system that is nurturing and healing and prepare students for the challenges of our current and future times and bring their capacity to serve societal transformations in the complex world we are living in.In this conversation we talk about:•    What is regenerative education•    The difference between educating and learning•    How guiding students is just a part of the whole•    Important aspects for educators to be able to change to regenerative education•    Ideas for your classes and workshops•    The difference between safety and comfort•    And much more….Bas van den Berg is researcher regenerative education and personal development at the Mission Zero centre of expertise at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. He engages with a leading practitioner, professor, teacher, and/or activist that is trying to connect their educational practice to making the world a more equitable, sustainable and regenerative place. He also launched the Regenerative Education Podcast.More information about Bas van den BergThe link to his Regenerative Education PodcastDo you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel.

Lisanne van Niekerk, from podcast #14, shares an exercise. This exercise helps you to build more resilience and presence in challenging situations by tuning into inner resources.Lisanne van Niekerk is an experienced facilitator and breathwork practitioner with a demonstrated history of working with a variety of groups. Skilled in coaching, leading and facilitating transformative processes, personal development and learning by doing.More information about Lisanne van Niekerk: www.lisannevanniekerk.com*  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel.www.embodimentlab.nl

In this new episode of The Embodiment Talks I have a conversation with Lisanne van Niekerk. We talk about the value of embodiment and breathwork in sustainable innovations and sustainable change. We look at the integration of systems on the personal and societal level and how they connect and interact.Questions we address are: * How are we part of bigger systems and how does that show up within us in how we feel and our reactions to this? * Is everything we feel ours? * How do we express what we experience in a healthy way for ourselves and for the system? * How can we use our body as source of wisdom in societal innovation and change? * How breathwork can help you to become the embodied pioneer you want to beLisanne van Niekerk is an experienced facilitator and breathwork practitioner with a demonstrated history of working with a variety of groups. Skilled in coaching, leading and facilitating transformative processes, personal development and learning by doing.Find information about Lisanne van Niekerk on www.lisannevanniekerk.com. *  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel.www.embodimentlab.nl

We will never be ready for the future, but we can prepare ourselves. We are moving from one crisis to the next over the past few years. Individual reactions onto this will not be much different from reactions to societal transformation. They are all rooted in the same survival mechanisms.A better understanding of these mechanisms and how to deal with this can help you to anticipate your own or other survival reactions effectively and with more compassion. This is where this new episode of The Embodiment Talks is about.Happy listening!*  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel.www.embodimentlab.nl

Prema McKeever, from the interview in episode #11, shares an exercise with you. This exercise helps you to become more connected to your own grounding, the gifts of the earth and your lineage.More information about Prema McKeeverwww.premamckeever.com*  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel.www.embodimentlab.nl

To truly understand what the current societal systems do to our nervous system we need not to only learn about societal systems, but also about the system closes to us: our nervous system. In this episode I interview Prema McKeever about the effects of our current society on our nervous system and our primary reactions to situations.Prema McKeever works as a somatic therapist in Canada and travels all over the world to guide groups in individual and collective healing processes. Sharing healing processes like the Path of Love and Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release.In this conversation we talk about:The healing potence of group workThe effect of corporate structure on our nervous systemWe explore some structures that would serve us betterHow resilience builds upon a good support system and what that means for our structuresHow communities can have a healing effect on humanityMore information about Prema McKeever:www.premamckeever.comHappy listening!*  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel.www.embodimentlab.nl 

Peter Merry, from the interview in episode #9, shares an exercise with you. This exercise helps you to become more grounded and stay in your center when facing challenges.Link to the longer version of this exercise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pmPEspK9M0Do you want to know more about Peter Merry: www.petermerry.org *  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website (https://www.embodimentlab.nl/) or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel (https://bit.ly/EmbodimentLAB).

It’s difficult to grasp Peter Merry in one word. I calls himself: human being, speaker, educator, energy worker and author. I’d like to add: visionary. In this conversation with Peter we dive in healing our fragmented world. Because when we are fragmented in our inside, w will create a world that is fragmented.I know very little people that have such a deep understanding of our systems and is also very capable of sharing this in an understandable way. Peter also shares his vision about how to move towards a healthier future for humanity, the planet and our systems.In this conversation we talk about:How the world is fragmentedHow the Integral Theory of Ken Wilber inspires Peter’s thinkingThat we lost our relation with the larger whole when we started developing our egos, a long long time agoHow this has become the basis of our current systemsAnd what the way out could beMore information about Peter Merry:www.petermerry.orgwww.ubiquityuniversity.orgHappy listening!*  *  *Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website (https://www.embodimentlab.nl/) or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel (https://bit.ly/EmbodimentLAB).

Creating change usually focuses on the future we envision. A future that is better, more sustainable and connecting than our current systems. What we often forget is to acknowledge what we have to let go to come to this change. In this podcast I inquire into the question: “What do we need to let go off to make to change?”Happy listening!Do you want to get in touch with me, send an email to marjon@embodimentlab.nl.Do you want to know more about the Embodiment LAB, do you want more inspiration or stay up to date with my activities, go to my website or watch my movies on my YouTube Channel.www.embodimentlab.nl