Let The Body Lead - Neuroscience, Heart Resonance, and Creativity w/ Nkechi Njaka

Nkechi Njaka & I dive into the brain body connection, the mystery of the heart brain, stress & the nervous system, mindfulness through the five senses,  evoking creativity through broadening perception, and embodiment as a necessity for global wellbeing.  Nkechi is a neuroscientist, dancer, creator, and mindfulness expert.  She navigates through her life with courageous curiosity, letting the wisdom of her body guide her through instinct and intuition.  I hope that you enjoy this conversation of science, magic, and all of the in between spaces.CONNECT WITH NKECHI:⁣Website: http://www.ndnlifestylestudio.com/about-1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ndnlifestylist/⁣WORK WITH AMANDA: https://amandaleaveck.com/⁣3 PRIVATE COACHING SESSIONS: sign up here!⁣JOIN THE SCIENCE & MAGIC FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328616680742710  ⁣BECOME A SCIENCE & MAGIC MEMBER: https://amandaleaveck.com/offerings/science-magic-membership/Our conversation…6:10 - intro & background9:30 - studying  neuroscience & dance16:20 - the brain body connection20:36 - the heart brain27.00 - stress & the nervous system32:14 - the practice of mindfulness37.20  - overcoming burnout through the lens energetic nourishment45:03 - evoking creativity by doing what you love49:01 - dimming creativity through narrow thinking52.49 - the importance of embodiment56:10 - mindfulness, creativity  & global wellbeing58:44 - how to connect with Nkechi