Episode 20: Embodiment, Birthwork & Sensory Relating with Deborah Raoult

In this conversation, Anna Gouin and Deborah Raoult explore the nuanced landscape of sensory relating, embodiment, and the healing wisdom inherent in birth and life transitions. Deborah shares her personal journey through caregiving, her decades of work with pregnant women, and the unexpected role horses have played in her own healing and attunement. Together, they dive into the power of silence, spaciousness, and direct experience as pathways to understanding the body and its emotional intelligence. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Life's Seasons 07:31 Reflections on Birth Practices 14:11 The Healing Power of Horses 20:24 Understanding Eros and Connection 28:10 Resilience and Adaptability in Change 44:14 Influential Figures in Somatics 49:04 Cultural Impact on Body Awareness 51:39 The Role of Narrative in Perception 56:31 The Body as a Soft Machine 01:00:52 Engaging with Information and Learning 01:05:15 Men's Work and Connection to the Body 01:09:43 The Invitation to Presence and Choice 01:14:10 The Cycle of Death and Renewal