#36: Somatics has become a buzzword in the wellness space, but what does it actually mean? And how is somatic movement different from yoga, workouts, or other mindful movement practices?

Today, I’m joined by Manu Mitevova — somatic movement teacher, yogi, and co-founder of the KAYA App — to explore what somatic movement really is, why it’s designed for healing rather than performance, and how it supports emotional release, nervous system regulation, and deeper self-awareness.

We talk about why so many of us are chronically tense, exhausted, and disconnected from our bodies — and how simple, accessible somatic practices can help release stored stress, emotion, and trauma while bringing more safety, joy, and aliveness back into everyday life.

This is an incredibly practical conversation, filled with simple tools and exercises you can use anytime to calm anxiety, relieve physical tension, and return to presence and deep relaxation.

You’ll learn:

• What somatic movement actually is (and what it isn’t)
• The true meaning of mind–body connection & why it’s often misunderstood
• How chronic stress, trauma, & unexpressed emotion show up as physical tension
• How somatic movement can support tight hips, hunched shoulders, jaw tension, and low back pain
• Why stretching alone often doesn’t “fix” tightness
• The importance of safety before intensity in any healing or movement practice
• Simple somatic practices to regulate anxiety, burnout, and nervous system overload
• Practical tools for different nervous system states (anxious vs. frozen/shut down)
• How movement can unlock clarity, creativity, emotional fluidity, & joy

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Connect with Manu:

• IG: @manumitevova
• KAYA App: https://kaya.studio

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• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment 1:1 Coaching (Holiday Special at $400 OFF NOW!): ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
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#35: I’m bringing you into my current world — the energies I’m prioritizing, the simple but powerful practices I’m anchoring into, and the intentional way I’m choosing to close out 2025, the “year of completion” in numerology.

Whether you’ve been feeling the heaviness of endings, or you simply want a peaceful, grounded, and intentional close to the year, this episode offers you guidance, rituals, inspiration, and perspective shifts you can bring into your own December.

In this episode, I share:

• Why 2025 (a “9 year”) is the end of a nine-year cycle — and how to embrace this closing with more ease & clarity
• How I’m preparing for 2026 (a “1 year”) — a fresh start & the beginning of a new cycle
• The 5 themes I’m living by this December to honor this powerful transition
• Simple rituals to create stillness & grounding even when life is busy
• How to lean into joy & gratitude to magnetize your 2026 vision
• Navigating loneliness & shifting old holiday narratives
• Year-end journal prompts to fully close this chapter & step into the next with clarity

This time marks an important transition — one chapter closing and a new beginning. Let's harness this potent energy to create alignment and momentum, and set ourselves up for an abundant, RADIANT 2026! ✨

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Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching (Holiday Special at $400 OFF NOW!): ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

#34: Today, we talk about what it’s really like to follow that nudge, go after your dream, and create an abundant life living your purpose — navigating the ups and downs, surrendering to life’s flow, and being of service.

Because even though it’s not easy, achieving this type of freedom and fulfillment in life is actually so much simpler than we often think.

In this episode, I sit down with Aleck Urtaza — community leader, retreat host, and facilitator of sound healing, breathwork, and cold immersion — for an inspiring conversation on following your intuition even if it’s scary or doesn't make sense, discovering your unique gifts, and creating a life of flow and abundance.

He opens up about leaving a traditional, stable career path, moving through the fear and uncertainty, and choosing a life rooted in service, community, and trust.

We discuss:

• Transitioning careers & what it really means to follow your intuition and trust your path
• Why service is the key to calling in abundance & simple ways to uncover the unique way you’re meant to serve
• Giving from overflow vs. fear, scarcity, and attachment
• Practical ways to explore your gifts & take aligned baby steps out of your comfort zone
• How NOT sharing your gifts is a disservice (& blocks the flow of abundance)
• How to rewire limiting beliefs around scarcity, comparison, and self-doubt (hint: it’s simpler than you think)
• Reframing rejection as protection — especially when fear holds you back
• Our lessons from 2025: death & rebirth cycles and navigating the in-between
• Aleck’s powerful 14-day silent retreat experience
• How to find the right people to collaborate & co-create with

Tune in for a wide-ranging and inspiring conversation on how to create a meaningful life and do the damn (scary) thing you’re being called to do! Because when you dive into the unknown, you open yourself to infinite possibilities — and that’s where magic unfolds ✨

Connect with Aleck:

• IG: @wellnesswave.4all
• Retreats: @sacredjourneys.co
• YouTube: Wellnesswave.4all
• Spotify: WellnessWave4All

Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠ (SPECIAL HOLIDAY GIFT: $400 OFF until December 26!)
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

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#33: In today’s fast-paced, AI-driven world, it’s impossible to navigate the constant change and uncertainty without integrating the intelligence of our heart and mind. But what does it actually mean to lead from the heart — and why is this now more important than ever?

In this episode, I’m joined by Vanessa Walach, founder of the holistic wellness community SEEDS, for a powerful conversation about how we can tap into the profound intelligence of the heart as AI takes over more and more (mental) tasks, and how to increase our tolerance for uncertainty. She discusses the limitations of the brain and emphasizes the importance of integrating the heart in decision-making and navigating life's challenges.

We also share a simple 3-minute heart-brain coherence practice that you can use daily to feel more grounded, connected, and respond to life rather than react to it. This amazing tool instantly shifts your state and can help you make more conscious, aligned decisions.

“Research shows that the heart is sending 3x more electric signals to the brain than the brain does to the heart. So it’s time that we shift our focus to our heart and learn to lead from that place.”

In this episode, we explore:

• The deeper questions AI & the rapid evolution of technology force us to ask about ourselves
• Why emotional intelligence & emotional courage are our most important tools in today’s tech-driven world
• What coherence actually means & how aligning your mind, heart, and emotions leads to a more fulfilling life
• The science behind the heart–brain connection
• Why the heart provides guidance that the mind cannot offer alone
• Signs you're out of coherence (& how to shift back into alignment)
• Why self-regulation & heart coherence are the foundation for creating anything meaningful in life
• How to stay grounded through change, uncertainty & emotional waves
• How to develop emotional courage & finally go after your dreams
• A quick 3-step heart coherence practice
• The benefits of practicing heart coherence & how it changes your internal state (and your external reality over time)

Tune in to learn simple yet powerful techniques for heart coherence that will completely shift how you move through life. Because “when you can feel everything, you can do anything.”

Connect with Vanessa:

• IG: @nessawalach
• Podcast: Human Technology & Heart Intelligence (Guided Heart Coherence Meditation here)
• Website: www.seedsdot.com

If you ever visit Puerto Escondido in Mexico, be sure to reach out! Vanessa hosts beautiful holistic wellness classes & workshops.

Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

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A quick, calming breathwork practice to help you ground & reset your energy:

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#32: This episode is a deep, yet practical conversation about how to actively create your life and change your story with modern-day shaman Humberto Alcala. He has facilitated over 800 Ayahuasca ceremonies across the world and shares his profound wisdom and unique journey from business owner to shaman.

We dive into what sacred plant medicines like Ayahuasca actually do, how they work with your mind and emotions, and how these profound experiences can help you expand your awareness and live with deeper presence, compassion, and conscious choice.

If you’ve been curious about medicine journeys or just want some powerful, unfiltered perspectives on the meaning of life (no small talk here 😆), this episode is for you! This is such an important conversation about things that truly matter (and are not discussed enough) and I hope you give it a listen with an open heart and mind 🫶

In this episode, we explore:

• The real purpose of Ayahuasca & what the medicine actually does
• How to change your story & become an active creator of your life through imagination and reframing memories
• Anna’s personal experience at Humberto’s Ayahuasca retreat
• How to actually apply insights & make tangible changes post-ceremony — shifting old patterns, anchoring in new beliefs, blessing instead of “healing” & making better, kinder choices
• What it means to see life as a teacher & learn from its lessons (rather than ignoring or bypassing them)
• How to embrace “craziness” & live life on your own terms
• “The space between” & why truth does not exist
• How to drive meaningful change in the world (through supporting vs. fighting against something)

You either consciously create the life you want or passively create the life you don’t want. Which one are you choosing?

Tune in for some practical insights to take the creator seat of your life again. This is a must-listen! 🔥

Connect with Humberto:

• IG: @humberto.alcala1
• Website & medicine retreats: www.mexisoulretreats.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/fincaelpendulo

Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

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A quick, calming breathwork practice to help you ground & reset your energy:

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#31: In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Brianna Waller to break down how you can use astrology as a practical and empowering tool to better understand yourself — your unique gifts, patterns, purpose, relationship dynamics, and the deeper meaning behind your life experiences.

We dive into the most important parts of your birth chart to help you uncover your unique energetic blueprint — revealing your strengths, personality traits, lessons, and core themes you’ve come here to embody and evolve through.

You’ll also learn simple ways to integrate astrology into your daily life — from your relationships to your career — so you can navigate things with more clarity, compassion, and confidence in your unique journey.

Whether you’re already familiar with astrology and want a fresh lens, are curious about it but unsure where to start, or just want more practical ways to apply astrology in real life, this conversation will inspire you to use it as a tool for deeper connection, self-understanding, and empowerment.

You’ll learn:

• How astrology can validate your life experiences — helping you make sense of repeating patterns, challenges, or lessons so you can move through them with ease & trust
• Why you’re so much more than your sun sign & how your Big Three (Sun, Moon, and Rising) give a fuller picture of who you are & how you show up in the world
• How to use your birth chart as a tool for self-reflection, decision-making, & navigating life’s transitions
• How to understand your unique blueprint in relation to your work, money, relationships, and purpose — and live in deeper alignment with it
• Practical ways to weave astrology into everyday life as a supportive and empowering guide

Connect with Brianna:

• IG: @spiritualsoiree

Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

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#30: If you’re moving through a season of change or uncertainty, or struggling to follow through on what you know you’re meant to do, this episode is for you. It’s all about learning to let go, lean in, and trust what’s unfolding.

I’m sharing some personal updates and reflections after returning from a powerful retreat that cracked me wide open. I talk about what integration really means (and why it’s so important) after deep inner work — whether it’s a retreat, plant medicine journey, ceremony, or breathwork — and how to bring those insights and breakthroughs into your everyday life so they can truly change you.

I also explore a theme that’s been alive for me lately: resistance — how and why it shows up, what it’s trying to protect us from, and why leaning into what we resist most is the key to our next level of growth.

In this episode, I share:

• The importance of integration after any deep healing work or transformational experience
• How to embody what you’ve learned instead of rushing back into “normal life”
• The sneaky ways resistance can show up — in relationships, your personal growth, or your work — and what it’s actually trying to tell you
• A simple practice to help you move through resistance with more trust, ease, & confidence

If you’ve been feeling resistance around a decision, a next step, or even a practice you know would support you, this episode will help you understand it and move through it — opening the door to new opportunities, more alignment, presence, and peace.

Because what you resist the most is the doorway to your next expansion 💫

🎧 FREE Breathwork Audio (3-Minute Practice)

A quick, calming breathwork practice to help you ground & reset your energy:

https://mailchi.mp/annabolender/breathwork

Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

#29: This episode is a guided evening ritual to help you let go of the day, release stress and tension, and invite peace and calm into your body & mind — so you can set yourself up for a restful, restorative night of sleep.

I’ll guide you through a series of somatic and mindset practices, including gentle shaking to release energy, reflection prompts to process your day, and a calming breathwork exercise to regulate your nervous system before bed.

💫 This evening ritual will help you:

• Release any stress, tension, or energy that isn’t yours
• Ground back into your own body & presence
• Reflect on your day with gratitude & self-compassion
• Calm your nervous system through breathwork
• Set yourself up for deep, restorative sleep

✨ Other episodes to explore:

Episode 8: How to Create Simple, Aligned Daily Rituals That Work for YOU

— for more context on creating rituals that fit your unique rhythm.

Episode 28: Guided Morning Ritual: Start Your Day with Presence, Gratitude, & Intention

— the perfect companion to this evening ritual.

I recommend doing both the morning & evening rituals for at least 7 days — and noticing how your energy, mindset, and mood begin to shift ❤️

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Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

#28: Today’s episode is a guided morning meditation to help you start your day with intention, presence, and gratitude — and to connect to your body so you can move through your day with more calm, confidence, and alignment.

This short 8-minute somatic and mindset practice will help you root into your body, regulate your nervous system, and begin your day feeling grounded and clear — so you can respond to whatever comes your way, rather than react.

Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can tune in and take this moment just for you 💛

Save this episode and come back to it every morning for at least 7 days — notice how your energy shifts when you start your day this way.

✨ Stay tuned for next week’s episode — a guided evening ritual to help you unwind, release, and come home to yourself at the end of the day.

Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender

#27: If you’re moving through a breakup or heartbreak of any kind, this one’s for you. I share my own journey of healing after a painful betrayal and difficult breakup — the waves of anger and grief, the moments of clarity and hope, and the deep release and freedom that come with true forgiveness.

I talk about:

• How to truly process & release anger, resentment, and sadness through somatic practices
• The phases we need to move through to free ourselves from pain & allow it to transform us
• What forgiveness really means (and what it’s not)
• Why closure doesn’t come from the other person — it comes from within
• The rituals & embodied practices that helped me heal, grow, & come back home to myself

This episode is about learning to meet your pain with love and compassion — and remembering that heartbreak isn’t the end, but an opening.

If you’ve been holding onto hurt, longing, or what-ifs — let this be your invitation to finally exhale, forgive, and let go with love ❤️

✨ To support you in grounding and coming back to your body, download my FREE guided breathwork practice here: https://mailchi.mp/annabolender/breathwork

Connect with Anna:

• IG: @annaalexbee
• Website & Newsletter: www.annabolender.com
• Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠
• Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender