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Highlighting the need for leaders and managers to embrace discomfort and cultivate a practice of reflection and growth, rather than seeking quick fixes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen into the conversation as we share personal stories, insights on somatic practices, and practical tips for integrating these concepts into your professional life. Whether you're a small business owner, an entrepreneur, or someone navigating workplace dynamics, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Topics:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Understanding somatic practices and their relevance in the workplace&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The connection between bodily sensations and emotional responses&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Navigating discomfort in race equity and anti-racism work&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The importance of practice in personal and professional growth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Visit Jen's website to learn more about her practice and offerings, www.jenchaufontan.com. Take advantage of Jen's somatic practice offerings by joining her November 2024 series. Learn more&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somatics-for-the-presidential-win-tickets-1045051215317" target="_blank"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Connect with Whitney on IG @impostrixpodcast and @willsforthepeople. Interested in supporting the show? Learn how at www.impostrixpodcast.com.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;This episode concludes Season 3 of Impostrix Podcast! Season 4 coming in 2025!&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you to Chris at DigitalREM for editing our season 3 episodes!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>

Impostrix Podcast

Whitney Knox Lee

53. Season Finale! Feeling Your Way Through: Using Somatic Awareness for Personal and Professional Growth

NOV 6, 202449 MIN
Impostrix Podcast

53. Season Finale! Feeling Your Way Through: Using Somatic Awareness for Personal and Professional Growth

NOV 6, 202449 MIN

Description

In this Season 3 Finale episode of the Impostrix Podcast, I sit down with somatic coach Jen Chau 

Fontn to explore the transformative power of somatic practices in the workplace and beyond. 


We discuss how experiences of safety, belonging, and dignity impact our bodies and emotions, and how somatic awareness can help us navigate these challenges, yes, event at work. 

We share about the importance of understanding our bodily sensations and emotions, especially in the context of race equity and anti-racism work. Highlighting the need for leaders and managers to embrace discomfort and cultivate a practice of reflection and growth, rather than seeking quick fixes.


Listen into the conversation as we share personal stories, insights on somatic practices, and practical tips for integrating these concepts into your professional life. Whether you're a small business owner, an entrepreneur, or someone navigating workplace dynamics, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment.


Key Topics:

  • Understanding somatic practices and their relevance in the workplace

  • The connection between bodily sensations and emotional responses

  • Navigating discomfort in race equity and anti-racism work

  • The importance of practice in personal and professional growth


Visit Jen's website to learn more about her practice and offerings, www.jenchaufontan.com. Take advantage of Jen's somatic practice offerings by joining her November 2024 series. Learn more here.

Connect with Whitney on IG @impostrixpodcast and @willsforthepeople. Interested in supporting the show? Learn how at www.impostrixpodcast.com.

This episode concludes Season 3 of Impostrix Podcast! Season 4 coming in 2025!

Thank you to Chris at DigitalREM for editing our season 3 episodes!