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If you’ve ever felt lonely even while surrounded by people, busy but disconnected, or like you’ve somehow lost your spark along the way — this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I sit down with Aubry Marie — a movement teacher, breathwork facilitator, artist, and mama whose work and presence have deeply shaped my own journey back into my body and back into myself. What started as a handstand workshop turned into a friendship rooted in vulnerability, play, and showing up scared.

Together, we talk about female friendship, community, identity, and what it really takes to feel alive again as a woman. We explore why adult friendships can feel awkward and hard to build, why so many women quietly play small, and how reclaiming the parts of yourself you’ve set aside can open the door to deeper connection — with others and with yourself.

This episode is about finding your people and remembering who you are in the process.

In this episode, we cover:

▶︎ Why adult female friendship feels lonely and harder than we admit

▶︎ The subtle ways women lose their spark over time

▶︎ Why community doesn’t just “happen” — and how it’s actually built

▶︎ How vulnerability creates real connection between women

▶︎ The role movement and embodiment play in reconnecting to yourself

▶︎ Motherhood, identity shifts, and belonging

▶︎ Why being seen can feel scarier than being alone — and why it matters

▶︎ How to stop playing small and start showing up as who you really are

Aubry Marie is a movement teacher, breathwork facilitator, artist, and mama based in Miami. She’s a three-time American Ninja Warrior competitor, rock climber, yoga instructor, and the first Alo Yoga billboard model. Her work centers on helping people reconnect with their bodies, confidence, and inner spark through movement, play, and embodiment.

She’s also the creator of I (love) you, a message rooted in self-love, presence, and connection that has grown into a community movement and wearable art.

Resources:

▶︎ Order my new book The Connection Code: https://theconnectioncodebook.com 

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▶︎ Connect with Aubry Marie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aubrymarie 

▶︎ Aubry’s I (love) you merch: https://aubrymarie.com/

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