78: Reclaiming the Divorced Body Part 4: Embodiment as a Spiritual Practice (& Farewell)

I share why I’m pausing this podcast at Episode 78 and shifting my focus toward women’s healthcare and midwifery. Then I close our Embodiment series by making “spiritual” practical: intuition in plain language, movement that feels safe, tiny rituals that actually fit real life, and a gentle seven-day plan to try right away. What I cover Why I’m pressing pause and where you’ll still find me (Britta Jo’s Stay or Go community and her Substack; occasional guest spots) What “spiritual” means to me (no dogma, high honesty, body-based presence, and wonder) The difference between spirituality and religion (authority, beliefs, practices, belonging) Four doorways into daily embodied spirituality: Intuition & “going into myself” Movement & breath (three-song practice) Creativity & voice (micro-writing / voice notes) Nature & awe (awe walks and everyday noticing) Nervous-system first: green/yellow/red as a guide for any practice The RITUAL framework (Rooted in safety • Intention • Tiny • Unique cue • Accountability • Loop it) Obstacles & repairs: loneliness, the inner critic, religious trauma—how I respond without abandoning myself What success actually looks like: softer shoulders, steadier breath, a faster return to “I’m okay,” clearer yes/no Seven-Day Micro-Plan (recap) Day 1 – Intuition Minute: two physiological sighs + one honest line (“What do I know right now?”) Day 2 – Movement Trio: Arrive → Loosen → Integrate (or one song if that’s all you’ve got) Day 3 – Awe Walk: notice one pattern, one color, one texture; end with one “thank you” Day 4 – Voice Note (5 min): what hurts / what feels good / where is my hope Day 5 – Tiny Altar: one comforting object placed with intention Day 6 – Co-Regulate: time with a safe person/pet; notice before/after Day 7 – Gain Review: what shifted 1% and what I want more of next week Mentions & references Invisible Labor by Rachel Sommerstein (C-sections and the stories around them) Elizabeth Gilbert’s weekly “Letters From Love” essays Stay or Go Community with Britta Jo and her Substack A gentle ask If this series helped you, share this episode with a friend who’s rebuilding after divorce. PostDivorceGlowUp.com Email: [email protected]