DTH 135 | Embracing Desire with Special Guest Julie Merriman

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On this episode of the Dance to Heal Podcast, host Jenny C. Cohen and special guest Julie Merriman explore nervous system regulation, somatic healing, and chakra psychology as pathways to overcoming shame, embracing desire, and reconnecting with your body.

Somatic Signature Quiz: https://www.juliemerrimanphd.com/workbooks

Jenny’s Gift: https://danceandheal.com
Speak with Jenny: https://call.jennyccohen.com

Episode Breakdown:
(00:00:00) – Podcast Intro
(00:00:40) – Julie Merriman’s Upcoming Book: “Are We Gonna Have S*x or What?”
(00:03:35) – Permission to Feel, Embracing Desire & Overcoming Shame
(00:06:06) – Nervous System Regulation, Chakra Psychology & Mind-Body Healing
(00:12:41) – Free Somatic Quiz & Where to Start with Chakra Clearing
(00:18:01) – (TW: CSA & SA Discussion) Feeling Safe in Movement, Navigating Trauma & Rewiring Your Brain
(00:27:01) – Hormone Normalcy Myths, Women’s Hormones & the Beauty of Aging
(00:33:03) – Podcast Outro

About Julie Merriman
Julie Merriman, PhD, is a nationally recognized nervous system expert helping women healers over 50 recover from burnout, compassion fatigue, and emotional numbness. With 30+ years in counseling and higher education, she is the author of In Pursuit of Soul Joy and host of the Compassion Fatigue Cure & Sexy After 50 podcasts.

Website: https://www.juliemerrimanphd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.juliemerriman/

About Jenny C. Cohen
Jenny C. Cohen is a visibility and embodiment mentor who helps high-achieving women silence their inner critic and lead with bold, soul-led presence. She’s the creator of the Spotlight Confidence Formula, a signature method that transforms fear into unapologetic self-trust and magnetic leadership.
A former award-winning dancer (aka Aaliyah Jenny) turned global movement expert, Jenny brings over 20 years of experience in performance, psychology, and somatic coaching. She’s also a multi-time #1 international bestselling and award-winning author, and the host of the Dance to Heal podcast ranked in the top 10% globally.
With her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy as well as her certifications in Datura Style (Certified Teacher), YOGABODY (Yoga Instructor, breath coach), WERQ dance fitness and Master Practioner in Triple Trauma Aware certified Evolved NLP & Hypnosis (New Avalon), Jenny presents a multidisciplinary approach to heal so you can thrive. The Dance To Heal Podcast with Jenny Cohen is ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.

Jenny’s Book: https://a.co/d/0ifODyR 

Website & Social Media
https://www.jennyccohen.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyccohen 
https://www.facebook.com/jenny.dance18 
https://www.youtube.com/@dancetohealpodcast 
https://instagram.com/jennyccohen/

Interviews & Press Release
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2vIR2x_lYY 
https://thriveinsider.com/articles/jenny-c-cohen-on-motherhood-worthiness-wake-up-calls-and-what-it-really-means-to-be-present/ 
https://fox5sandiego.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/745915792/atticus-publishing-presents-jenny-c-cohens-inspirational-new-book-outside-in-recovery/#:~:text=Cohen%20was%20motivated%20to%20write,thrive%20in%20their%20new%20normal


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