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  • Body Neutrality and Confidence with Chronic Illness
    2025/10/09

    Have you ever thought about what happens when chronic illness or disability intersects with body image, confidence, and building a successful life?


    In this week’s episode, certified body image coach Lacey Nagar Ammerman shares her deeply personal journey of navigating muscular dystrophy while building a thriving business and meaningful relationships.


    Lacey takes us through:

    - Why body neutrality is a more achievable and sustainable goal than body positivity for people with chronic conditions

    - How Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps unshame the parts of ourselves we've rejected or judged

    - The unique challenges of building confidence when your body's abilities are constantly changing

    - Practical strategies for showing up consistently in business when you have limited energy or capacity

    - Simple modifications practitioners can make to be more inclusive

    And so much more!


    Lacey Nagar Ammerman is a Confidence & Certified Body Image Coach, IFS Trained, and an author and mentor. Her mission is to make a difference in the lives of women through confidence in their bodies, businesses and relationships and supports them to show up fully, speak up, be seen, and ask for what they really need so they can create their $8K months in business and a healthy, yummy partnership.


    Connect with Lacey:Website: confidenceandmagic.com

    Instagram: @gracefulrisingcoaching

    Facebook: facebook.com/lacey.nagar


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    Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

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    44 分
  • Your Body Says No: How Unexpressed Emotions Block Abundance
    2025/09/25

    What if the secret to experiencing more wealth, love, and pleasure isn't about acquiring more, but about expanding your nervous system's capacity to actually hold and feel what you already have?


    In this week’s episode, trauma-informed somatic coach Danelle Gallo joins Aimee to explore how our bodies hold unexpressed emotions, and what happens when we finally give ourselves permission to feel it all.


    Danelle takes us through:

    - The connection between nervous system capacity and the ability to receive abundance

    - The victim triangle framework and how to move from drama into empowerment

    - Why saying "no" is essential for nervous system health and authentic relationships

    - The importance of expanding capacity for both joy and pain to experience aliveness

    - Why somatic work is a lifelong practice, not a quick fix

    - How authentic expression naturally filters relationships to those who can hold space

    And so much more!


    Danelle is a trauma-informed somatic coach who guides highly sensitive, mystical, ambitious women to embrace all parts of themselves as innocent, wise, and intrinsically loveable.As a result of her coaching, her clients experience less emotional labor and inner clutter, more peace and presence, and feel empowered to shine brightly – to be visible, take up space, and proceed powerfully with their heart-centered work in the world.

    Her philosophy challenges the notion that intense emotions, sensitivity, or unconventional desires need to be "cured"—helping clients discover these as sources of power and magic

    Connect with Danelle here:

    Her podcast: Too Human with Nurse Nell

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0P4ugRsguNYr6oixCXwvtA?si=hDC6QmlxQN-dBEEQZdtk2w

    Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/too-human-with-nurse-nell/id1632651221

    Book a free 60-minute coaching connection call with Danelle here:

    https://danelle-gallo.mykajabi.com/Schedule

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nursenell33/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurse_nell/

    Website: https://danelle-gallo.mykajabi.com/Home


    Connect with Aimee:

    Instagram: @aimeetakaya

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  • Breath as a Portal: How Conscious Breathing Unlocks the Body’s Innate Intelligence
    2025/09/12

    Have you ever thought about what happens when you can't hold onto those magical flow states?


    In this week’s episode, Aimee sits down with Leo Marrs, a breath advocate and entrepreneur, to explore why we slip out of creative flow and what both sides of this human spectrum teach us.


    This conversation will definitely shift how you think about the inevitable ebb and flow of consciousness.


    Leo takes us through:

    - Why breath awareness works 100% of the time as a portal to presence

    - The difference between active breathing sessions and everyday breath awareness

    - How he went from running nightclubs to opening breath studios

    - The "meta question" technique for making big decisions

    - How to trust your body's natural intelligence for decision-making

    - The relationship between expansion, contraction, and universal flow

    And so much more!


    Today's guest hails from the wilds of Alaska to the frontiers of consciousness. Leo Marrs shares a journey shaped by raw experience, entrepreneurial fire, and spontaneous awakening.


    A high school dropout turned founder of America’s first breathwork studio, Leo brings a rare fusion of somatic intelligence, street-tested wisdom, and irreverent spiritual insight. Through stories, tools, and transmissions, we'll explore what it means to be fully alive in a rapidly evolving world.


    Currently working on his book The New Creator: Rise of the Mindful Artist in the New Meaning Economy as well as Ethr, an app combining breath sequences and advanced sonic architecture to help you unlock your innate capacities for healing, insight, and expanded consciousness.


    Find his offers/freebies:

    Free 7-Day Trial of my breathing app Ethr - www.ethr.one

    Free Weekly Newsletter where I share pieces of my writing for my forthcoming book, The New Creator


    Connect with Leo Marrs:

    www.leomarrs.com

    https://instagram.com/theleomarrs

    https://www.tiktok.com/@theleomarrs


    Connect with Aimee:

    Instagram: @aimeetakaya

    Facebook: Aimee Takaya

    Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

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    49 分
  • How to Find Your Truth & Develop Discernment with Jennifer Spor
    2025/08/29

    Everyone talks about “speaking your truth,” but how do you actually know what your truth is?


    This week, Aimee sits down with spiritual mentor and author Jennifer Spor to speak about the art of discerning authentic inner knowing from external programming.


    Together, they explore the physical experience of truth—how it feels in the body, how to build unshakable discernment, and why embodied wisdom is essential in today’s world.


    Jennifer takes us through:

    - How to recognize when your soul is calling you into something greater

    - Why fear shows up during transformation, and how to move through it

    - Practical tools for aligning with your higher self

    - The role of intuition in navigating change

    - Why basic practices like sleep remain the cornerstone of spiritual evolution

    - The power of trust and surrender in spiritual growth

    And so much more!


    Jennifer Spor is a Spiritual Advisor, Channel, and Akashic Records Trauma-Informed Master Consultant and Teacher for high-achieving conscious women leaders who are here to live unapologetically expressed in their truth and fulfill their highest destiny in this life, soul-led.


    She is the CEO and Founder of her namesake company, as well as the host of the podcast Path of The Awakened Heart. Jennifer’s mission is rooted in her own spiritual awakening - she hopes to empower other women to hone their innate gifts and make a positive difference in their lives and the world.


    Connect with her at:

    Website: www.jenniferspor.com

    Instagram: @jennifer_spor

    Connect with Aimee:

    Instagram: @aimeetakaya

    Facebook: Aimee Takaya

    Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

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  • Choosing to Live: Overcoming Depression with Jensen Cummings
    2025/08/15

    What does it take to reinvent yourself when the world, and your identity, shift beneath your feet?

    In this week's episode, Aimee sits down with her cousin Jensen Cummings, a fifth-generation chef turned entrepreneur and podcaster, for a raw conversation about his journey from severe depression and burnout to healing through plant medicine and somatic practices.

    Jensen shares how he's redefining success, learning to find worth beyond performance, and discovering meaning in "one honest moment" at a time.

    They take us through:

    - How to navigate major life transitions with adaptability and vision

    - How performance-based self-worth leads to burnout and depression

    - Why failure can be a powerful teacher (if you let it)

    - The role of plant medicine in breakthrough healing experiences

    - How to stay grounded when your identity is shifting

    - How to tune your nervous system for higher levels of success

    - Finding meaning in authentic moments vs. chasing achievements

    - Channeling intensity purposefully rather than destructively

    And so much more!


    Jensen Cummings is a fifth-generation chef turned storyteller, strategist, podcaster, sportscaster, and youth coach.

    Jensen brings more than 120 years of restaurant family legacy into his professional journey. He’s hosted 500+ podcast episodes about food, agriculture, sports, sustainability, and more, all with one mission: to amplify the worth and work of those who ‘feed’ their communities.

    From dynamic interviews to solo storytelling, he creates content that informs, entertains, and fosters connections. His podcasting expertise spans a range of topics, including restaurants, food, business, sustainability, agriculture, mental health, climate change, sports, and lifestyle, where his versatile voice and sharp interviewing skills shine.

    His experience includes high-end kitchens, menu development, craft beer expertise as a Certified Cicerone, and founding innovative concepts like Brewed Food Fermentation and Denver Culinary Events. Beyond the kitchen, he has successfully raised over $5 million in charitable funds through culinary and community initiatives, demonstrating his ability to lead impactful projects that unite people around shared passions.

    In addition to his professional achievements, Jensen dedicates time to his local community as a youth sports coach for his children. This role combines his love for sports with his commitment to fostering growth and teamwork in young athletes.

    Jensen’s unique combination of skills, from storytelling and voice work to event planning and team building, make him a sought-after leader and collaborator. Whether creating engaging podcast episodes, spearheading community initiatives, or mentoring the next generation of athletes, Jensen is driven by a passion for connecting people and elevating experiences.
    Learn more and connect with Jensen:

    https://www.bestservedpodcast.com/media

    Facebook -

    @Jensen Cummings

    @Best Served Podcast


    Instagram -

    @JensenCummings

    @BestServedPodcast


    Tik Tok -

    @JensenCummings

    @ChefJensenCummings

    @BestServedPodcast

    Connect with Aimee:

    Instagram: @aimeetakaya

    Facebook: Aimee Takaya

    Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

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    1 時間 13 分
  • Unlocking Your Infinite Potential in the Space Between Thoughts with David Hulse
    2025/07/31

    Ever wondered if what feels like a breakdown might actually be a breakthrough in disguise?


    In this week’s episode, Aimee sits down with David Hulse, a spiritual guide who bridges traditional religious doctrines with contemporary spiritual insights.


    They explore how to turn your darkest moments into your greatest awakenings by shifting from "spirit" to "energy" consciousness.


    David takes us through:

    - The science and spirituality behind frequency and vibration

    - Why nervous system disruptions might signal spiritual evolution, not illness

    - How 5th-dimensional energy impacts your physical body through the nervous system

    - Why your etheric blueprint is the cause, and your body is the effect

    - The difference between "I am [label]" and infinite "I am" consciousness

    - Practical ways to integrate frequency healing into daily life

    And so much more!

    David Hulse is a vibrant spiritual guide who bridges traditional doctrines with contemporary spiritual insights. David has decades of experience as a minister, teacher, author, and healer, and has journeyed from a fundamentalist Christian upbringing to an inclusive spiritual vista that champions love over fear.

    In his earlier years, David's spiritual awakening was ignited by a profound spiritual encounter that led him to reexamine his inherited beliefs and recognize the divine as truths veiled in parables, not confined to literal interpretations. This "cellular awakening" revealed the potential intelligence in human cells, redefining his perception of divinity and humanity's interconnectedness.


    David is the Founder and Spiritual Guide at the Academy for Spiritual Awakening, where his teachings weave together diverse spiritual traditions with modern scientific insights, inspiring individuals to move beyond mere belief in God toward experiencing the divine within themselves.

    He integrates wisdom from spiritual avatars across ages, emphasizing the co-creative, transformative power of aligning with divine consciousness through prayer, meditation, and contemplation. Dedicated to challenging conventional religious dogmas, David offers a message of unconditional love, inclusivity, the power of gnosis: direct knowledge from Source.
    David’s teachings uniquely "bridge the gap" between a 3D material world and a 5D spiritual awakening, guiding individuals on a transformative journey toward higher consciousness. He calls upon light workers to embrace their roles as co-creators in this shift, helping humanity transcend the limitations of the 3D matrix. David empowers your listeners to embody their true spiritual potential, fostering a global spiritual evolution.


    FREE AWAKENING SAMPLER - https://www.sanctuaryforawakening.com/awakening-sampler

    Learn more:

    https://www.sanctuaryforawakening.com/david-hulse-bio

    www.davidhulse.com

    www.somadavid.com


    Connect with Aimee:

    Instagram: @aimeetakaya

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    Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

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    1 時間 4 分
  • How to Integrate Your Spiritual Self with Your Human Experience
    2025/07/17

    What if the path to enlightenment isn't about ascending away from your human experience but diving deeper into it?


    In this week’s episode, intuitive business mentor & spiritual wellness mentor Lindsay Schroeder joins Aimee to explore the dangerous trap of spiritual bypassing and reveal why your body holds the key to true awakening.


    Lindsay shares her expertise, offering a refreshingly grounded approach to consciousness that honors both your spiritual essence and your beautifully human experience.


    She takes us through:

    - Spiritual bypassing to avoid dealing with uncomfortable emotions and bodily sensations

    - How spiritual awakening is deeply intertwined with nervous system work

    - The difference between feeling your feelings vs. telling stories

    - Practical techniques to complete emotional cycles from root causes rather than quick fixes

    - Reframing “negative” emotions rather than trying to bypass them

    - Descension as a spiritual practice, going deeper into your human experience

    And so much more!


    Connect with Lindsay

    https://our-are.mykajabi.com/awakening-guide

    https://our-are.mykajabi.com/embodiment

    Instagram: instagram.com/ourandare


    Connect with Aimee:

    Instagram: @aimeetakaya

    Facebook: Aimee Takaya
    Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

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    57 分
  • What Your Body Image Is Trying to Tell You, with Deb Schachter
    2025/07/03

    What if your negative body image isn't the villain in your story but actually a messenger trying to help you?


    In today’s episode, Aimee sits down with Deb Schachter, one of Boston's leading clinicians in body image and eating disorder recovery, to explore a revolutionary approach to working with body image that goes far beyond body positivity.


    Deb takes us through:

    - How body image is multi-dimensional; it holds our entire story, past experiences, and present moment feelings

    - The "rotary" effect: How we quickly jump into "fix-it" mode without addressing what triggered the spike

    - Shape-shifting patterns: How early family dynamics shape our patterns of emotional and physical adaptation

    - Why negative body image may be trying to protect or guide us

    - Three core muscles to develop: Mindful awareness, curiosity, and compassion toward our body image experiences

    And so much more!


    Deb is recognized as one of Boston’s leading clinicians in the areas of body image and eating disorder recovery. She has dedicated her 30-year career to helping people unpack their body’s story and the wisdom it has to offer. She brings authenticity, curiosity, and compassion to her work and emphasizes the profound power that connection has in the healing process.

    She integrates playfulness and mindfulness into her workshops, individual and group work, and is inspired by how unique the growth process is for each of us. She believes wholeheartedly that we all have the ability to find our inner alignment and has seen how her confidence in her clients translates into change. Blending together her East Coast sensibility and her West Coast spirit, Deb has developed a language and an approach that is accessible to all.


    Connect with Deb:

    Instagram: @bodyimageinsideout

    https://bodyimageinsideout.com/

    Get the book!

    Body Image Inside Out: https://debschachterlicsw.com/


    Connect with Aimee:

    Instagram: @aimeetakaya

    Facebook: Aimee Takaya

    Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

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    1 時間 1 分