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Hosts Mark Walsh and Dr Helen Machen-Pearce offer a weekly podcast for coaches who work with the body. The podcast contains in-depth explorations of embodiment and coaching, with guests from around the world. A light-hearted and practical podcast for embodied coaches, trainers and facilitators. The podcast has been going for eight years and has over 3 million downloads. Past guests include: Gabor Maté, Richard Swartz, Carolyn Lovewell, Shirzad Chamine, Peter Levine, Ken Wilber, Michaela Boehm, Zuby, and Stephen Porges. The Embodiment Podcast on YouTube

Aug 11, 2026

In this episode, I speak with breathwork researcher and educator Richard Blake about what the evidence actually says regarding breathwork, nervous system regulation, and how coaches can use breathing practices safely and effectively. Drawing on both scientific research and practical experience, Richard separates hype...


Aug 4, 2026

In this episode, I speak with writer, researcher, and philosopher Brendan Graham Dempsey about the modern meaning crisis, why so many people feel disconnected from purpose and belonging, and what this means for coaches, leaders, and anyone supporting human development. Drawing on philosophy, psychology, history, and his...


Jul 27, 2026

In this episode, I speak with Dr Helen Machen-Pearce about the role of creativity in coaching, and why it may be one of the most overlooked skills in helping people change. Drawing on our experience of training somatic coaches, we explore what creativity really means, why it isn't limited to artistic talent, and...


Jul 23, 2026

In this episode, I speak with Helen Machen-Pearce about one of the most important questions in coaching: what are the biggest mistakes coaches make, and how can they avoid them? Drawing on more than 15 years of training and assessing embodiment coaches, we explore the common patterns that hold coaches back, from...


Jul 21, 2026

In this episode, I speak with relationship educator Harry Pitcher, creator of the She's Not Crazy series, about the biology of relationships and why understanding women's hormonal cycles can transform the way we connect with one another. Drawing on years of research into neuroscience, endocrinology, and attachment,...