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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

Apr 29, 2025

Breathwork teacher Jamie Clements joins me for an exploration into the real power of breath. We get into why most people are breathing badly, the science and dogma around breathwork (hello Buteyko and James Nestor), and how breath can be both a tool for healing and a doorway into altered states.

We talk trauma —...


Apr 24, 2025

I’m joined by author and men’s work coach Jack Donovan for a deep, honest chat about modern masculinity. We get into why strength matters, how weakness is being sold as virtue, and why the idea that we're all "blank slates" might be doing more harm than good.

We talk martial arts, the value of tactical virtues, and...


Apr 22, 2025

Christian Pankhurst joins me to pick apart the art of emotional intelligence, group dynamics, and embodied leadership. We explore what it really means to live from “the heart,” how safety and coherence shape authentic connection, and why shadow work (especially the uniquely British kind) is essential for...


Apr 17, 2025

Scott Hanley joins me to talk about how he turned the tables on his Parkinson's diagnosis. We explore how mindset, movement, and a willingness to experiment played key roles in his recovery.

We also talk about CrossFit, brain health, neuroplasticity, and the social disconnection that’s worsened since COVID. It’s...


Apr 16, 2025

Our new two-year membership program, Embodied Flourishing, is a supportive and pressure-free space to explore well-being, boundaries, embodiment, and more.

Go beyond quick fixes for burnout or health struggles with a journey that empowers you to feel genuinely alive again. No more pushing through day after day. It...