Join Ailey Jolie and Andrea Juhan, psychotherapist, embodiment teacher, and co-founder of Open Floor International, on this expansive episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the healing potential of movement, not as performance, but as presence. Andrea shares her journey from Esalen bodyworker to somatic psychotherapist, weaving a life devoted to understanding how the body stores story, spirit, and self. The conversation traces the lineage of movement-based therapies, the relational field of embodiment, and the wild intelligence of the body as teacher. Andrea invites us to consider what it means to feel and deal—with fewer defenses and more receptivity. This is a dialogue for anyone craving a deeper relationship with their body, their longing, and their own unfolding truth.

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In this episode:

• 02:05 – Understanding Being in Your Body
• 03:32 – The Journey of Movement and Psychology
• 06:07 – Dance Movement Therapy: A Healing Approach
• 09:51 – Movement as Healing vs. Performance
• 11:50 – Collective Stories in the Body
• 15:46 – Gabrielle Roth and the Five Rhythms
• 27:32 – Exploring the Relational Body
• 31:43 – The Essence of Open Floor Movement
• 35:11 – Spirituality and Movement
• 41:42 – Evolution of Embodiment Practices

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In This Body is a podcast dedicated to providing thoughtful dialogue to demystify the unseen influence of the unconscious in your life. Through consciously curated conversations with leading experts from across the globe, we’ll uncover the silent stories woven into the fabric of our lives, unlocking the door to genuine change and deeper authenticity. Everything your mind has not processed lives inside your body. Everything your mind has not processed will rule your life until it is revealed. Repeating patterns isn’t fate. You are not destined to live the same life as your parents or keep dating the same type of people. In This Body will support you to bring more awareness to the wisdom that is within your very own skin.