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 coverWhy 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 practiceThe 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 myselfWhat success actually looks like: softer shoulders, steadier breath, a faster return to “I’m okay,” clearer yes/noSeven-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 hopeDay 5 – Tiny Altar: one comforting object placed with intentionDay 6 – Co-Regulate: time with a safe person/pet; notice before/afterDay 7 – Gain Review: what shifted 1% and what I want more of next weekMentions & referencesInvisible Labor by Rachel Sommerstein (C-sections and the stories around them)Elizabeth Gilbert’s weekly “Letters From Love” essaysStay or Go Community with Britta Jo and her SubstackA gentle ask If this series helped you, share this episode with a friend who’s rebuilding after divorce.PostDivorceGlowUp.comEmail: [email protected]