Is relaxation a gateway to personal power? In this episode, we continue to weave a tapestry, braiding the threads of awareness, agency, and relaxation.

Additional Resources
Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/relaxation-technique/art-20045368

National Library of Medicine (NIH)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513238/

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Coach with Brigitt:

https://tidycal.com/brigitt

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson

Embodiment 101 Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMO9X8sxiPATQ6Zf8ouW5vz89J7qXAqP

Bookmark the Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/BrigittThompson

Enjoy bonus content and a video archive of the podcast's early days by becoming a paid member on Patreon.

https://www.patreon.com/BrigittThompson 

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This podcast is hosted and produced by Brigitt Thompson.

Thank you for being here.

Theme music by the one and only Dr. Nigel Thompson:

Episodes 1 through 47: “Uvantre”

Episodes 48 through 84: “Joy”

Episodes 85 through 99: “Uvantre”

Episodes 100 through 104: “晚上 六點半”

Episodes 105 through present: “Uvantre”

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Pause. Drop your shoulders. Let go a little.

The practice of letting go is about relaxation and capacity, but it’s also about personal power and personal agency. Even in the midst of limitations and constriction, we have access to moments of agency, awareness, and permission-giving.

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Coach with Brigitt:

https://tidycal.com/brigitt

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson

Embodiment 101 Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMO9X8sxiPATQ6Zf8ouW5vz89J7qXAqP

Bookmark the Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/BrigittThompson

Enjoy bonus content and a video archive of the podcast's early days by becoming a paid member on Patreon.

https://www.patreon.com/BrigittThompson 

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This podcast is hosted and produced by Brigitt Thompson.

Thank you for being here.

Theme music by the one and only Dr. Nigel Thompson:

Episodes 1 through 47: “Uvantre”

Episodes 48 through 84: “Joy”

Episodes 85 through 99: “Uvantre”

Episodes 100 through 104: “晚上 六點半”

Episodes 105 through present: “Uvantre”

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In this episode, we continue our conversation about time. Time is about more than hours and minutes. It's about obligations, relationships, and approval. Where does this conversation take you?

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Coach with Brigitt:

https://tidycal.com/brigitt

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson

Embodiment 101 Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMO9X8sxiPATQ6Zf8ouW5vz89J7qXAqP

Bookmark the Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/BrigittThompson

Enjoy bonus content and a video archive of the podcast's early days by becoming a paid member on Patreon.

https://www.patreon.com/BrigittThompson 

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This podcast is hosted and produced by Brigitt Thompson.

Thank you for being here.

Theme music by the one and only Dr. Nigel Thompson:

Episodes 1 through 47: “Uvantre”

Episodes 48 through 84: “Joy”

Episodes 85 through 99: “Uvantre”

Episodes 100 through 104: “晚上 六點半”

Episodes 105 through present: “Uvantre”

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Time can be collapsed, stretched, and morphed through our perception. Psychologist Gay Hendricks calls this phenomenon Einstein Time. He talks about the idea in his book, The Big Leap.

In this episode, I talk a bit about the concept of Einstein Time, how I struggled with it, and how it finally clicked for me after learning somatic practices. 

Mentioned:
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

Relax into constriction
https://youtu.be/JxPSr3hO-NE?si=xEV0pl_I85saKpvM

There's more about "relaxing into constriction" in  previous episodes of Thriving in Plain Sight, but begin with Episode 2. 

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Coach with Brigitt:

https://tidycal.com/brigitt

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson

Embodiment 101 Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMO9X8sxiPATQ6Zf8ouW5vz89J7qXAqP

Bookmark the Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/BrigittThompson

Enjoy bonus content and a video archive of the podcast's early days by becoming a paid member on Patreon.

https://www.patreon.com/BrigittThompson 

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This podcast is hosted and produced by Brigitt Thompson.

Thank you for being here.

Theme music by the one and only Dr. Nigel Thompson:

Episodes 1 through 47: “Uvantre”

Episodes 48 through 84: “Joy”

Episodes 85 through 99: “Uvantre”

Episodes 100 through 104: “晚上 六點半”

Episodes 105 through present: “Uvantre”

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Finding and expressing personal agency is a delicate dance. It’s a blend of finding compassion for ourselves…making room for new possibilities—and honoring the reality of whatever is happening, right now.

Mentioned:
Trust Yourself with Money
https://www.brigittthompson.com/books

Brigitt's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/brigitt.thompson/

IG Post: Slow Down to Speed Up
https://tinyurl.com/5n6e4pbf

Relax into constriction
https://youtu.be/JxPSr3hO-NE?si=xEV0pl_I85saKpvM

Thriving in Plain Sight, Episode 2
https://www.brigittthompson.com/podcast

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Coach with Brigitt:

https://tidycal.com/brigitt

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson

Embodiment 101 Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMO9X8sxiPATQ6Zf8ouW5vz89J7qXAqP

Bookmark the Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/BrigittThompson

Enjoy bonus content and a video archive of the podcast's early days by becoming a paid member on Patreon.

https://www.patreon.com/BrigittThompson 

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This podcast is hosted and produced by Brigitt Thompson.

Thank you for being here.

Theme music by the one and only Dr. Nigel Thompson:

Episodes 1 through 47: “Uvantre”

Episodes 48 through 84: “Joy”

Episodes 85 through 99: “Uvantre”

Episodes 100 through 104: “晚上 六點半”

Episodes 105 through present: “Uvantre”

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How do we approach life's impossible moments? We're exploring that question together in Thriving in Plain Sight.  In this episode, we connect the dots between body, mind, and emotion.

Mentioned:

Luis Mojica, Holistic Life Navigation
https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com

Somatic Experiencing
https://www.somaticexperiencing.com

Relax into constriction
https://youtu.be/JxPSr3hO-NE?si=xEV0pl_I85saKpvM

Thriving in Plain Sight, Episode 2
https://www.brigittthompson.com/podcast

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Coach with Brigitt:

https://tidycal.com/brigitt

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson

Embodiment 101 Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMO9X8sxiPATQ6Zf8ouW5vz89J7qXAqP

Bookmark the Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/BrigittThompson

Enjoy bonus content and a video archive of the podcast's early days by becoming a paid member on Patreon.

https://www.patreon.com/BrigittThompson 

* * * *

This podcast is hosted and produced by Brigitt Thompson.

Thank you for being here.

Theme music by the one and only Dr. Nigel Thompson:

Episodes 1 through 47: “Uvantre”

Episodes 48 through 84: “Joy”

Episodes 85 through 99: “Uvantre”

Episodes 100 through 104: “晚上 六點半”

Episodes 105 through present: “Uvantre”

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How do we approach life's impossible moments? We're exploring that question together in Thriving in Plain Sight. In this episode, we talk about Carl Jung's concept of holding the tension of the opposites. Yin and yang, relaxing into constriction, dropping our shoulders in the face of difficulty: let's connect the dots.

Mentioned:

This Jungian Life
https://thisjungianlife.com

Relax into constriction
https://youtu.be/JxPSr3hO-NE?si=xEV0pl_I85saKpvM

Drop your shoulders
https://www.brigittthompson.com/embodiment

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Coach with Brigitt:

https://tidycal.com/brigitt

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson

Embodiment 101 Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMO9X8sxiPATQ6Zf8ouW5vz89J7qXAqP

Bookmark the Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/BrigittThompson

Enjoy bonus content and a video archive of the podcast's early days by becoming a paid member on Patreon.

https://www.patreon.com/BrigittThompson 

* * * *

This podcast is hosted and produced by Brigitt Thompson.

Thank you for being here.

Theme music by the one and only Dr. Nigel Thompson:

Episodes 1 through 47: “Uvantre”

Episodes 48 through 84: “Joy”

Episodes 85 through 99: “Uvantre”

Episodes 100 through 104: “晚上 六點半”

Episodes 105 through present: “Uvantre”

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"Thriving in Plain Sight" offers a weekly dose of inspiration and encouragement for moving forward in life and work. Join host Brigitt Thompson as she views performance, achievement, power, and personal agency through a somatic lens. We’re taking a body-based approach to living through, being with, and overcoming fear.

In this week's episode we say hello to the world. We're here! So, why the name? What does "Thriving in Plain Sight" mean? Let's talk about it.

Mentioned:
Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom by Catherine Clinton
Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey
Slavery's Exiles: The Story of the American Maroons by Sylviane Diouf

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Coach with Brigitt:

https://tidycal.com/brigitt

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@brigitt.thompson

Embodiment 101 Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMO9X8sxiPATQ6Zf8ouW5vz89J7qXAqP

Bookmark the Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/BrigittThompson

Enjoy bonus content and a video archive of the podcast's early days by becoming a paid member on Patreon.

https://www.patreon.com/BrigittThompson 

* * * *

This podcast is hosted and produced by Brigitt Thompson.

Thank you for being here.

Theme music by the one and only Dr. Nigel Thompson:

Episodes 1 through 47: “Uvantre”

Episodes 48 through 84: “Joy”

Episodes 85 through 99: “Uvantre”

Episodes 100 through 104: “晚上 六點半”

Episodes 105 through present: “Uvantre”

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