In this episode, we’re joined by Julie Blamphin for a powerful conversation about play, presence, and reconnecting with the body in the midst of busy, high-performing lives. Julie shares why tuning into your body is not woo-woo or complicated, but a practical, essential practice for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to feel better, move better, and live more fully. From pelvic floor health to redefining what “normal” really means, this episode offers simple, accessible ways to feel grounded, supported, and more connected to yourself every single day.

Episode Topics:

1. The role of play, joy, and creativity in business and leadership
2. Mind-body connection and what it really means to “listen” to your body
3. Pelvic floor health for women, men, and even children
4. Why common discomforts don’t have to be your “new normal”
5. Aging, self-talk, and changing the narrative around your body
6. Time, priorities, and integrating wellness into everyday life
7. Simple practices to feel grounded, calm, and supported throughout the day
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Insights:

1. Just because something is common doesn’t mean it’s normal or inevitable
2. The body is always communicating, first through whispers, then through louder signals
3. Pelvic floor health impacts posture, balance, intimacy, confidence, and overall stability
4. You don’t need more time, just more awareness of where you are, how you’re there, and how long you stay there
5. Small shifts, like getting on the floor or changing positions, can have a big impact
6. Play, rest, and stillness are not luxuries, they’re necessities for sustainable success
7. A single breath, sigh, and smile can shift your nervous system and your entire day

Highlights:

00:00 Key Statement Hooks, Welcome and Intro

00:32 Playfulness and Business

04:24 Tuning Into the Body

11:05 Pelvic Floor Background and Concepts

19:28 Commonality vs Normalization of Symptoms

24:27 Practical Habits and Accessibility

34:51 Daily Practices and Routines

39:17 Podcast episode ended

Resources:

1. Julie Blamphin
2. Website, Instagram, and Facebook: Stretch Your Spirit
3. LinkedIn: Julie Blamphin
4. Pelvic floor yoga, private coaching, retreats, and online membership resources
5. Free resource offered by Julie to help protect posture and support your body as your ambitions...