This season is about the evolution of you, and this episode is part one of a two part conversation with Melissa Lever from the Body Intuition Collective.

Melissa is a physiotherapist with 20 years of experience, a Pilates instructor, a clinic owner and a mum of three. Through her work she brings together the science of physiotherapy with the world of interoception, our eighth sense and our body's internal communication system.

In this episode you will learn what interoception actually is, how most of us were taught to override it from childhood, and why that override becomes unsustainable during hormonal transitions like puberty, pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause. Melissa explains what she sees in the clinic when people push through for too long, how the vagus nerve carries most of its messages from the body up to the brain rather than the other way around, and why singing and humming are more powerful than you think.

You will also get three simple questions you can ask yourself in two minutes to start rebuilding trust with your body, no matter how busy your season is.

If you are missing a village, you are in the right place.

What You Will Learn in This Episode

What interoception is, and where it sits alongside your five senses, proprioception and vestibular processing

Why we are born with interoception and how life teaches us to override it, from classrooms to clean plate rules

The physical signs of poor interoception that show up in a physio clinic, including neck tension, lower back pain and injuries

Why all or nothing eating and rigid food rules can be an interoception issue, not a willpower issue

How hormonal transitions change the way your body signals, and why signals get louder rather than quieter

Why estrogen affects far more than reproduction, including your heart, bones, muscles, mood, brain and even your hearing

How constantly putting others first teaches your brain to only speak up at the extreme

Why eating within the first hour of waking is a message to your body that it is safe and held

The real cost of pushing through a deadline season, and how to protect yourself while you do it

The three questions that take two minutes and rebuild body trust over time

How to listen to your body without becoming hyper vigilant about every sensation

Why tracking devices can turn body awareness into another to do list

The vagus nerve explained, and why humming and singing reset your nervous system

How your regulation shapes your household, your children and your team

Why interoception directly affects decision making, and its link to gut feeling

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Cassie Davenport is an experienced and degree qualified naturopath and nutritionist, Cassie is passionate about co-creating achievable and sustainable solutions with her clients. Her approach involves combining the latest evidence based research with traditional herbal medicine methods and believes small changes can create a big impact.

The information shared in this episode is general in nature and is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for personalised medical, nutritional or therapeutic advice. Cassie is not responsible for any actions taken based on the content of this episode. Always consult a qualified health professional before making changes to your health, diet or lifestyle. If you loved this episode, follow Cassie on Instagram HERE for more, and HERE to learn more about working with Cassie one-to-one.