58: Trusting the Body’s Wisdom: Coming Home to Your Intuitive Self

In this episode, movement and expressive arts therapist Cathy Williams invites us into the deeply personal and transformative story behind her work, Intuitive Self. Based in Melbourne, Cathy creates embodied experiences and soulful spaces that help people reconnect with the subtle intelligence of their bodies—guiding them to move through life with greater intuition, trust, and alignment.Cathy shares how years of humanitarian work overseas left her physically and emotionally depleted, living from the neck up and disconnected from the signals her body had been trying to communicate. It wasn’t until burnout forced her to stop running and truly feel that she began learning what her body had to say—and how to listen.Through that journey, Cathy discovered that intuition is not a mystical force outside of us but a relationship built through curiosity, respect, and trust in our own embodied experience. Today, she teaches others how to work in partnership with the body rather than against it—to navigate choices, relationships, and emotions with grounded confidence.Together, we explore what it means to come home to yourself, to slow down enough to honor what your body already knows, and to move through the world with values that feel genuinely aligned.Topics covered:How disconnection from the body can lead to burnout and overwhelmThe role of movement and expressive arts in restoring self-trustLearning to interpret the body’s signals as intuitive guidanceThe relationship between embodiment, community, and belongingSteps to rebuild a respectful partnership with your bodyCathy Williams is a Melbourne-born and based Award-winning Author and trailblazer in the world of body-based healing and creative arts therapy. A trainer and facilitator, Cathy founded Intuitive Self in 2016, where her workshops, training courses, and one-on-one sessions support women to rekindle their relationship with their bodies and re-learn how to listen to, trust in, and follow their intuition.As an independent mama herself, Cathy has supported women during their pregnancy and motherhood journeys. Known for her compassionate, empowering approach, Cathy encourages deep yet playful exploration for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.Want to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources for personal development and healing. Resources:CherieLindberg.comElevatedLifeAcademy.comGuest Links:www.intuitiveself.com.au https://www.instagram.com/intuitiveselfBook: https://www.intuitiveself.com.au/category/all-products