This is a replay of the most recent Community Somatics event. Luis takes us through a variety of topics and practices as he invites us to drop in, play with the philosophy and techniques of somatic work, and see what we learn.

Community Somatics are bi-monthly, public, pay-what-you-want offerings. You can view the upcoming schedule to attend one live here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events-1

You can pre-order the book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book

You can register for the FREE Food Therapy session here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/beans

You can read more about, and register for, the retreat at Broughton in the UK here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/broughton-2026

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Questions? You can email us at [email protected]

On today's video, Luis shares about a specific breakfast that can help prevent anxiety, lower stress levels, and contribute to a better night's sleep.

He discusses intermittent fasting, skipping breakfast, and the best time to eat breakfast. He then gives specifics on how to eat his recommended breakfast meal, and gives an option that is tailored to suit vegans, as well as one for vegetarians and omnivores.

You can pre-order the book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book

You can read more about, and register for, the retreat at Broughton in the UK here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/broughton-2026

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You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/

You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation

Questions? You can email us at [email protected]

On today's episode, Luis starts with a story of a recent trip: one that leads to an interview he recorded while sitting on a stoop in NYC. Kelly Ann, whose spiritual name is Learning, is a homeless transwoman who shares her honest, wise, and sometimes controversial experiences and viewpoints. Her interview is intermingled with Luis' own viewpoints and reflections.

You can pre-order the book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book

You can register for the FREE Food Therapy session here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/beans

You can read more about, and register for, the retreat at Broughton in the UK here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/broughton-2026

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You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/

You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation

Questions? You can email us at [email protected]

On today's episode, Luis speaks with Mónica Guzmán about political divisiveness, identity, and somatics.

They discuss:
· building capacity for difference by spending time with and practicing being with those who disagree
· curiosity vs. fear
· the role of social media in divisiveness
· practicing flexibility of both the nervous system and thought
· the physiology of stress and disagreement
· the complex story of political and morale views people have

You can visit Mónica's website here: https://www.moniguzman.com/

You can learn more about Braver Angels here: https://braverangels.org/

You can pre-order the book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book

You can register for the FREE Food Therapy session here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/beans

You can read more about, and register for, the retreat at Broughton in the UK here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/broughton-2026

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You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/

You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation

Questions? You can email us at [email protected]

On today's episode Luis is joined by Michelle Petties: author, writer, speaker, and processed food addict in recovery.

They discuss:

• fluidity of identity
• overcouplings and food
• shifting from "emotional eating" to food relationships
• the role of narratives and the conscious and unconscious mind
• food addiction and capacity
• food as healing and eating to be nourished

You can watch Michelle's Tedx Talk here: https://youtu.be/WJLr53XlIV4?si=DtvbxKj_7H-ilUG5

You can learn more about Michelle, and order her book, here: https://michellepetties.com/

You can pre-order the book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book

You can register for the FREE Food Therapy session here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/beans

You can read more about, and register for, the retreat at Broughton in the UK here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/broughton-2026

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You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/

You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation

Questions? You can email us at [email protected]

On today's episode Luis speaks with Holly Howard, business coach and entrepreneur, about how she made the decision to leave social media, and how she teaches others to do the same.

They discuss:

• how people share and speak differently in-person vs. online
• performative allyship
• how social media amplifies misinformation
• how an over-focus on social justice affects people's businesses
• how social media has caused an increase in divisiveness and reactionary behavior
• the fine real between what's real and isn't on social media
• the ways social media has shifted over the past decade

You can read more about Holly's program Beyond the Feed here (registration is currently open, and closes on September 20, 2024): https://www.askhollyhow.com/programs/beyond-the-feed

You can find the link to the "Honestly Podcast" episode Luis mentioned here: https://www.honestlypod.com/podcast/episode/1b1ee3ce/smartphones-rewired-childhood-heres-how-to-fix-it

You can pre-order the book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book

You can register for the FREE Food Therapy session here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/beans

You can read more about, and register for, the retreat at Broughton in the UK here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/broughton-2026

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You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/

You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation

Questions? You can email us at [email protected]

On today's episode, Luis talks about a life-changing moment when everything he believed in and identified with started to fall apart and transform.

He discusses fluidity, "truth" as a somatic experience, uncoupling of bias, and tells the story of his friends and their mind-opening experience that led to voting for a Republican.

You can pre-order the book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book

You can read more about, and register for, the retreat at Broughton in the UK here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/broughton-2026

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You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/

You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation

Questions? You can email us at [email protected]

On today's episode Luis welcomes Otto Maier, certified Psychedelic Integration Guide, Jungian coach, and ceremony facilitator. 

They explore: 

• releasing attachment to identity
• others' projections of identity, and the relationship with validation
• navigating the transmutation of identity from psychedelics
• the role of spirituality, love, and trust in psychedelic and somatic frameworks

You can learn more about Otto and his work here: https://www.soulpsyche.org/
You can find the Tandava Retreats website here: https://www.tandavaretreats.com/
You can learn about the education platform here: https://five-meo.education/

You can pre-order the book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book

You can register for the FREE Food Therapy session here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/beans

You can read more about, and register for, the retreat at Broughton in the UK here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/broughton-2026

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You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/

You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation

Questions? You can email us at [email protected]

Today's episode is a recorded portion of the most recent Addiction Circle.

Luis discusses the relationship between blood sugar balance, and addiction recovery and capacity for stress. He shares his perspective on addiction, and explains how nutrition can support your nervous system and adrenals.

You can view the list of upcoming free Addiction Circles here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events-1

You can pre-order the book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book

You can register for the FREE Food Therapy session here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/beans

You can read more about, and register for, the retreat at Broughton in the UK here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/broughton-2026

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You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/

You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation

Questions? You can email us at [email protected]

Today's episode is a HLN team episode (minus Marika, because she was sick).

Luis, Camille, and Evan discuss their reflections on the conflict, grounded in the somatic experience of what it brings up in us, rather than having a debate.

The HLN team explores:

• The urgency of needing to know "what side" someone is on
• The ways social media plays a role in spreading dysregulation
• Space, container, and capacity
• The importance of the practice of pendulation while discussing big topics

You can pre-order the book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book

You can register for the FREE Food Therapy session here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/beans

You can read more about, and register for, the retreat at Broughton in the UK here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/broughton-2026

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You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/

You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigation

Questions? You can email us at [email protected]