In this epic, deep, and hilarious conversation, Ciela and Gil Hedley explore the profound themes of change, the human body, and the interconnectedness of life and death. Gil is an integral anatomist and shares his insights from his work in the Nerve Project and Tour, emphasizing the beauty and complexity of the human form. Ciela and Gil discuss resistance to change, the transformative experiences in the lab, and how poetry and art can support understanding anatomy. The conversation culminates in a powerful reflection on embracing change and the eternal nature of existence.

Since 1995, Gil Hedley, Ph.D., has been teaching “integral anatomy” in the dissection laboratory, via keynotes and speaking tours, online via his extensive website and membership portal, www.gilhedley.com and via his YouTube channel, "Somanaut." He is the producer of The Integral Anatomy Series, the Anatomy from A to Z Project, and The Nerve Project, as well as being the author of several books. He is based at the Institute for Anatomical Research in Colorado Springs, CO, where he teaches, films, and serves as Board President.

https://www.gilhedley.com/

Ciela Wynter⁠ is an astrologer, inner work guide, artist, author, musician, and sound facilitator, enamored by the process of deep diving into the unknown oceans of vast uncharted waters within the psyche. Ciela researches the inner stars, planets, and galaxies for the clues to the profound mysteries and eternal “case studies” that call her attention. Ciela has always been a seeker and her journey has taken her around the world from skyscrapers to jungle floors to temples to danger zones. She loves the chapters of life and how we actually can make progress through knowing ourselves. Ciela has been in deep study of astrology for over 20 years. It has been a lifeline for mapping out her psyche and an invitation to explore it with fervor. She is self-taught, a student of the Faculty of Astrological Studies in London, and an avid reader and psychonaut of the transpersonal realms. Astrology is a language that helps Ciela to understand why she does the things she does and how to change herself from the inside out. Ciela is both in awe and in love with the utter mystery that is revealed in the language of the stars. https://www.cielawynter.com/astrology

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:26 Exploring the Anatomy of Change

06:34 The Nerve Tour: A Journey Within

11:47 Embodiment and the Somatic Experience

16:33 The Interconnectedness of Body and Universe

21:21 Resistance to Change and Its Manifestation

26:32 Life, Death, and the Flow of Existence

39:10 The Impact of Learning on Personal Growth

42:21 The Journey of Teaching and Learning Anatomy

46:13 Transformational Spaces and the Role of the Teacher

46:52 The Intersection of Anatomy and Poetry

54:15 Embracing Life and Death: A New Perspective

58:34 Generosity in the Face of Mortality

01:02:13 Transformation: The Journey of Becoming

01:06:20 Living Fearlessly and Embracing Change

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