The Embodiment Coaching Podcast

Episodi

• 778.The Hormonal Intelligence Coaches Need - With Harry Pitcher 21.07.2026 51min

  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, Harry explains why many relationship struggles are less about personality or communication skills than they are about biology that is rarely understood or talked about. We explore what this means for coaches, therapists, and anyone working with relationships, examining how hormones influence behaviour, emotional regulation, stress responses, and connection. Harry challenges the tendency to dismiss women's experiences as irrational, arguing instead that many patterns make perfect sense when viewed through the lens of physiology. Together, we discuss why a more embodied understanding of biology can replace blame with compassion and curiosity. The conversation also explores the differences between male and female nervous systems, the impact of menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and menopause on relationships, and why men often struggle to interpret changes that are deeply rooted in hormonal shifts rather than conscious choice. Mark brings both humour and scepticism to the discussion, questioning where biology ends and culture begins, and how coaches can work with these ideas without reducing people to hormones alone. Along the way, we discuss emotional regulation, attachment, communication, the importance of educating both men and women about hormonal health, and why understanding the body's rhythms may be one of the most practical—and overlooked—ways to create healthier relationships, more effective coaching, and deeper empathy. ----------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos
• 777. Awakening Without Escaping the Body - With Henry Shukman 14.07.2026 55min

  In this episode, I speak with Zen teacher, poet, and mindfulness app co-founder Henry Shukman about awakening, trauma, and the relationship between meditation and embodiment. Drawing on his own journey—from a childhood marked by chronic illness and emotional pain to a profound spontaneous awakening that led him to decades of Zen practice—Henry shares why genuine spiritual development is about becoming more fully human, not escaping our experience. We explore what this means for coaches and therapists, examining the relationship between awakening and psychological healing. Henry reflects on why insight alone is rarely enough, how trauma shapes the body long after the mind has moved on, and why contemplative practice and therapeutic work are most powerful when they support rather than replace one another. Together, we discuss the tension between transcendence and embodiment, the limits of spiritual bypassing, and the importance of integrating profound states into everyday life. The conversation also explores the role of poetry as a language for experiences that cannot easily be explained, the wisdom that lives beneath conceptual thinking, and what it means to trust a deeper intelligence than the analytical mind. Mark brings both curiosity and healthy scepticism to the discussion, questioning how non-dual insight relates to ordinary human struggles and how coaches can distinguish genuine presence from spiritual abstraction. Along the way, we discuss Zen practice, nervous system healing, the body's innate wisdom, the challenges of integrating transformative experiences, and why the deepest forms of awakening may not take us away from our humanity, but return us to it with greater compassion, intimacy, and freedom. ----------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos
• 776. Embodied Trauma Work in Times of War - With Kateryna Timakina 07.07.2026 45min

  In this episode, I speak with Ukrainian psychologist and trauma trainer Kateryna about what it means to practice embodiment, resilience, and trauma-informed care while living through the ongoing reality of war. Drawing on four years of frontline experience training therapists, healthcare professionals, lawyers, veterans, and humanitarian workers, Kateryna shares what she's learned about supporting others when safety is not something that can simply be restored. We explore what this means for coaches and therapists, examining the challenge of working with nervous systems that cannot fully leave survival mode. Kateryna reflects on the limits of conventional trauma models in the context of prolonged crisis, why self-regulation must become an everyday practice rather than a one-off intervention, and how embodiment helps practitioners stay connected to themselves while continuing to serve others. Together, we discuss burnout, sustainable helping, and the importance of building capacity rather than waiting for ideal conditions. The conversation also explores the personal impact of growing up professionally in the midst of war, the relationship between meaning and resilience, and how purpose can become one of our greatest psychological resources. Mark brings both warmth and curiosity to the discussion, asking how years of witnessing suffering, loss, and moral complexity have shaped Kateryna not only as a trauma specialist, but as a human being. Along the way, we discuss trauma-informed communication, working with veterans, the importance of community in recovery, the realities of long-term humanitarian work, and why embodiment offers more than regulation alone—it provides an anchor for meaning, connection, and the capacity to remain fully human in the most challenging of circumstances. ----------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos
• 775.The Coaching Paradox: Finding Transformation Through Stillness - With Nic Askew 30.06.2026 56min

  In this episode, I speak with filmmaker and interviewer Nic Askew about presence, stillness, and what it means to truly see another human being. Drawing on decades of creating deeply intimate filmed conversations, Nic shares his perspective on why the most meaningful moments emerge not through technique or performance, but by letting go of agenda and allowing something authentic to unfold. We explore what this means for coaches, examining the paradox at the heart of coaching: while clients often come seeking outcomes, the greatest transformations frequently happen when neither coach nor client is striving to get somewhere. Nic explains why where we speak from matters more than what we say, and how genuine presence can create the conditions for insight that no framework or methodology can manufacture. The conversation also explores the relationship between stillness and identity, the difference between speaking from the thinking mind and speaking from a deeper place of awareness, and why experiences such as creativity, improvisation, and embodied coaching often feel as though they arise from something beyond conscious effort. Mark brings both curiosity and scepticism to the discussion, questioning whether such an intangible approach can be taught and how it fits within the realities of professional coaching. Along the way, we discuss the tension between process and presence, the challenge of communicating transformational work without overpromising outcomes, the role of uncertainty in coaching, and why creating space for people to encounter themselves may be one of the most powerful things a coach can offer. ----------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos
• 774. Coaching Across Cultures: What Every Coach Needs to Understand - With Tamara Tan 23.06.2026 54min

  In this episoden, I speak with cross-cultural coach Tamara Tan about the often-overlooked role culture plays in coaching, communication, relationships, leadership, and personal development. Drawing on her experience living and working across multiple countries, Tamara explores how culture shapes the way people build trust, express emotions, communicate feedback, approach authority, and make sense of their identity. We discuss why coaching models that work well in one culture can fall flat in another, and why cultural awareness is becoming an increasingly important skill for coaches working in a globalised world. We dive into the differences between American, European, and Slavic cultures, exploring how attitudes towards success, self-promotion, responsibility, conflict, vulnerability, and personal growth are deeply influenced by cultural conditioning. Tamara explains why some clients expect direct challenge while others need greater relational safety, and how coaches can avoid projecting their own cultural assumptions onto the people they work with. The conversation also explores trust-building across cultures, the impact of collective history and social norms, the challenges of cross-cultural relationships, and why curiosity is one of the most valuable qualities a coach can develop. Along the way, we examine identity, belonging, stereotypes, multiculturalism, and the balance between recognising cultural differences without reducing people to cultural labels. ------------------------------------------- Check out our new  Certification for Coaching Neurodivergent Clients https://embodimentunlimited.com/coaching-neurodivergent-clients/ ----------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos
• 773. How Coaches Can Stay Calm in a Dysregulated World - With Mark Walsh & Dr Helen Machen-Pearce 16.06.2026 57min

  In this episode, I'm joined by nervous system specialist Helen Machen-Pearce to explore what regulation really means, why nobody stays perfectly regulated, and how coaches can better support both themselves and their clients in an increasingly dysregulated world. We discuss the hidden impact of trauma, stress, modern technology, and generational patterns on the nervous system, and why it's remarkable that so many people are functioning as well as they are given the pressures of modern life. Helen and I explore the difference between empathy and overwhelm, why regulation is not about eliminating discomfort, and how long-term nervous system change happens slowly through consistent practice rather than quick fixes, hacks, or miracle techniques. We also examine the foundations of sustainable wellbeing, including lifestyle, relationships, environment, spirituality, meaning, and embodiment practices. Along the way, I share personal reflections on recovery, meditation, retreats, coaching, and the ongoing process of building greater resilience and self-regulation over time. The conversation also covers boundaries between work and life, the role of ritual and leisure, the dangers of seeking one single solution to complex human problems, and why nervous system awareness is at the heart of effective coaching, leadership, learning, and human connection.  ------------------------------------------- Check out our new  Certification for Coaching Neurodivergent Clients https://embodimentunlimited.com/coaching-neurodivergent-clients/ ----------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos
• 772. Coaching for Meaning: Beyond Goals and Happiness - With Mark Walsh & Dr Helen Machen-Pearce 09.06.2026 56min

  In this episode, I speak with Helen about the meaning crisis, purpose, and what coaching can offer in a culture increasingly shaped by distraction, individualism, and disconnection. We explore the difference between happiness and meaning, why purpose cannot be reduced to personal achievement, and how embodiment helps us access a deeper sense of direction, contribution, and belonging. We discuss Aristotle's ideas on purpose, the role of service and community in a meaningful life, and why coaches need to move beyond goal-setting to engage with questions of significance, values, and vocation. Along the way, we examine doomscrolling, addiction, the lure of virtual realities, and the ways modern culture can pull us away from what truly matters. We also explore craftsmanship, excellence, relationships, and the importance of contributing to something larger than ourselves. ------------------------------------------- Check out our new  Certification for Coaching Neurodivergent Clients https://embodimentunlimited.com/coaching-neurodivergent-clients/ ----------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos
• 771. Why coaches need shadow work -with Lucija Glagolic Hora 02.06.2026 55min

    In this episode, I speak with Lucija Glagolic Hora about coaching, shadow work, archetypes, and the role of hardship in human development. We explore how suffering, trauma, and uncertainty can deepen our humanity, why coaches need to engage with darkness as well as growth, and how real transformation often emerges through humility, vulnerability, and connection rather than positivity alone. We discuss the cultural lessons of the Balkans, including the relationship between hardship, humor, community, and resilience. Along the way, we examine shadow work, toxic positivity, archetypes as coaching tools, the psychology of change, and why acknowledging both our strengths and our darker potentials is essential for personal growth. We also explore the role of myth, symbolism, and embodied practice in helping people navigate life's transitions, develop greater self-awareness, and become more fully human. ------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos
• 770. Staying Human in the Age of AI - With Margaret Moore 26.05.2026 52min

   In this episode, I speak with Margaret Moore about coaching, consciousness, leadership, and the impact of AI on human development. We explore what makes a great coach, why real coaching goes beyond techniques and frameworks, and how presence, curiosity, and the ability to disrupt habitual patterns lie at the heart of transformation. We discuss the tension between artificial intelligence and human consciousness, including what AI can and cannot replicate, how technology shapes attention and thinking, and whether AI will deepen or diminish our humanity. Along the way, we examine self-determination theory, adult development, the science of behavior change, leadership research, and why depth, autonomy, and meaningful human relationships matter more than ever in an increasingly automated world. ------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos
• 769. Coaching Through the Meaning Crisis- with Mark Walsh and Dr. Helen Machen-Pearce 19.05.2026 49min

  In this episode, I speak with Dr. Helen Machen-Pearce about meaning coaching, modern nihilism, and why so many people today feel lost despite unprecedented comfort and freedom. We explore the collapse of traditional sources of meaning — including religion, community, family, and vocation — and how modern culture often replaces them with "idols" such as status, money, pleasure, productivity, and online validation. We discuss practical approaches to helping people reconnect with purpose through embodiment, values work, narrative coaching, death awareness, belonging, and service. Along the way, we examine midlife crisis, young men searching for direction, the psychology of transcendence, co-regulation, and why suffering and limitation can become sources of meaning rather than simply problems to eliminate. --------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos
• 768. The Coaching Skill Nobody Wants to Practice - With Sean Fargo 12.05.2026 50min

  In this episode, I speak with former Buddhist monk and mindfulness teacher Sean Fargo about the changing role of mindfulness in coaching, therapy, and modern culture. We explore why mindfulness went from being widely celebrated to increasingly questioned, and how trauma-awareness, attention fragmentation, and modern lifestyles have changed the way people relate to contemplative practice. We discuss the tension between classical Buddhist teachings and contemporary therapeutic culture, particularly around emotional expression, boundaries, discomfort, and the growing expectation that spiritual practice should always feel safe or soothing. Sean reflects on his experience in monasteries, silent retreats, and mindfulness training, and we examine what mindfulness actually asks of people in an age of distraction, overstimulation, and constant digital engagement. The conversation also explores the return of religion, ritual, and structure among younger generations, and why many people may now be seeking stronger forms of meaning, tradition, and identity after decades of increasingly individualistic and secular culture. ---------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos
• 767. Embodiment and the Blind Spots in Modern Therapy - With Andrew Hartz 05.05.2026 53min

  In this episode, I sit down with clinical psychologist Andrew Hartz to explore emotional dysregulation, attention, and embodiment in the context of modern life and culture. We look at why so many people feel overwhelmed, reactive, or disconnected from themselves in increasingly fast and fragmented environments. Andrew suggests that what often appears as ideological or cultural conflict can be better understood through the lens of emotional regulation—specifically the difficulty of tolerating complexity, ambiguity, and discomfort. From an embodiment perspective, we explore how these patterns are not just cognitive, but deeply physiological and rooted in the nervous system. We also discuss "splitting" as a psychological pattern of black-and-white thinking, and how it shapes perception, identity, and interpersonal conflict. Alongside this, we explore the role of over-labeling, self-diagnosis, and the limitations of purely conceptual ways of understanding human experience. Finally, we examine how modern technology, attention fragmentation, and reduced embodied presence may be impacting regulation, connection, and wellbeing, and what it might take to rebuild a more grounded, integrated way of being in a complex world.     ---------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos
• 766. Embodiment meets self-defense: training the body to say no - With Martijn Bos 28.04.2026 46min

  In this episode, I sit down with Martin Bos to explore the role of embodiment in building real-world confidence, boundaries, and resilience. We discuss how a felt sense of safety begins in the body, and why many people struggle to assert themselves—not from a lack of knowledge, but from a lack of embodied capacity. Martin shares his journey from martial arts into coaching, and how his work integrates physical training with emotional awareness and nervous system regulation. We explore how posture, presence, and perception shape how we respond under pressure, and why awareness is often more important than technique. We also touch on trauma, people-pleasing, and the challenge of setting boundaries in both everyday life and high-stress situations. ---------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos
• 765. From Skills to Meaning: Rethinking Coaching Through Embodiment and Faith - With Chandler Stevens 21.04.2026 53min

  In this episode, I sit down with Chandler Stevens to explore the limits of coaching and psychology, and why deeper transformation may require something more. We discuss embodiment, attachment, and the growing pull toward spirituality among coaches and practitioners. Chandler shares insights on how connection—to self, others, and the transcendent—shapes wellbeing, and why meaning, beauty, and purpose can't be reduced to technique alone. We also explore practical ways to integrate faith-informed perspectives into coaching without dogma. This is a grounded conversation about expanding coaching beyond tools and into something more holistic, relational, and meaningful. ---------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 
• 764. From Self-Regulation to Theoregulation: Expanding the Coaching Model - With Virginia Moutlia 14.04.2026 1h 2min

  In this episode, I sit down with Virginia to explore the idea of theoregulation and why coaching and psychology alone may not be enough to support real human wellbeing. We unpack the four types of regulation—self, co, eco, and theo—and look at how modern life has left many people disconnected from community, nature, and a deeper sense of meaning. We discuss how faith, tradition, and shared values can provide structure, resilience, and a way to relate to suffering that goes beyond quick fixes. Along the way, we explore topics like attachment, purpose, beauty, and the role of ritual in human life. This is a grounded conversation about restoring connection, finding meaning in difficulty, and expanding the foundations of what truly supports a healthy, integrated life. ---------------------------------------------- Become a certified embodiment coach. Coach beyond mere words and support clients to transform their lives: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 
• 763. Why Modern Psychology Can't Heal Us: Coaching, Virtue & Human Nature - With Daniel 07.04.2026 50min

  In this episode, I sit down with Daniel from Historia Ecclesiastica to explore why modern psychology and coaching often fail to address what truly matters in human life. We dive into the ways postmodern thinking and our obsession with pleasure and quick fixes have left people anxious, distracted, and disconnected from meaning. We discuss the difference between vice and virtue, and how our attachments can act like bandages over the wounds of life. Along the way, we talk about beauty, truth, and the role of tradition in helping us orient toward what is truly good. This is a grounded conversation about recovering a sense of purpose, developing the soul, and cultivating habits that actually lead to a fulfilled, resilient life. ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 
• 762. From Reaction to Relationship: The Art of Conscious Communication - WIth Jayaraja 31.03.2026 48min

  In this episode, I sit down with Jayaraja to explore what really shapes how we communicate -both with others and with ourselves. We get into how our personal history and emotional patterns show up in every interaction, and why I've noticed I'm often a worse version of myself online. We unpack what's going on there, and share some practical ways to pause, reflect, and communicate with a bit more awareness and integrity. We also dive into the inner voice—how harsh and self-critical it can be -and what it takes to shift that. Along the way, we talk about the value of deep, non-romantic friendships, and question some modern trends like "no-contact" culture and the overemphasis on romantic relationships. This is a grounded conversation about doing the inner work that actually changes how we relate—so we can show up a bit more honestly, and a bit more human. ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 
• 761. Why Aren't People Having Kids? Meaning, Culture & Modern Life - With Mark Walsh & Dr Helen Machen-Pearce 24.03.2026 56min

  I'm joined by Dr Helen again to explore the deeper cultural, psychological, and philosophical roots of declining birth rates across the modern world. Moving beyond economics and policy, they examine what happens when meaning, identity, and embodiment begin to erode in contemporary life. The discussion touches on everything from the role of religion and community, to the impact of anxiety, digital culture, and shifting social norms around relationships, sex, and family. They question whether modern materialism and the pursuit of convenience have unintentionally undermined one of humanity's most fundamental drives: the desire to reproduce. See more of Helen's work here: www.yogarogue.co.uk ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 
• 760. Coaching In The Presence Of Trauma: Boundaries, Confidence & Ethics - With Julia Vaughan Smith 17.03.2026 53min

  Julia Vaughan Smith joins me to explore what it really means to be a trauma-aware coach. We unpack the fear many coaches carry of getting it wrong, causing harm, or stepping outside their scope, and how that can undermine confidence. We look at the difference between working with trauma and working on trauma, and why coaching doesn't need to become therapy to be effective. We also explore the shadow sides of both coaching and psychotherapy, the rise of popular approaches like parts work, and how to stay grounded in good practice. Towards the end, we dive into the powerful dynamics between mothers and daughters, trauma entanglement, and how early relationships shape identity and behaviour. Find out more about Julia's work here: www.becomingourselvs.co.uk. ----------------------------------------------- Julia Vaughan Smith is a master accredited coach and supervisor, a retired registered psychotherapist and an author of three books including 'Coaching and Trauma', one of the very few books that deals with this topic and 'Daughters: How to Untangle Yourself from your Mother' which considers the trauma behind difficult and painful daughter/mother relationships and the entanglements that ensure. She has been teaching and talking about coaching and trauma since 2010 and ran Masterclasses with Jenny Rogers on the topic over several years. Other than coaching and psychotherapy, she has had a long and varied career.  ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 
• 759. Everything Wrong WIth Modern Trauma Therapy - WIth Mark Walsh & Dr Helen Machen-Pearce 11.03.2026 51min

  Dr Helen Machen-Pearce joins me again to look at what's happening in the modern trauma conversation. Trauma awareness has done enormous good, but we explore how the term is now being stretched, misunderstood, and sometimes used in ways that can disempower people rather than help them heal. We discuss the rise of self-diagnosis, the influence of social media psychology, and how trauma language can sometimes become identity, authority, or even ideology. We also look at the pressures inside the coaching and therapy world, including financial incentives, popularity dynamics, and the risk of trauma-informed work becoming what Helen calls "trauma-deformed". See more of Helen's work here: www.yogarogue.co.uk ----------------------------------------------- Join our membership program for coaches, facilitators, therapists and educators who want sustainable growth: https://embodimentunlimited.com/flourish/ ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram