On Permission to Pause with Angela Kesting

In the Season One finale of The Intention Podcast, "On Permission to Pause", host Tami Palmer welcomes Angela Kesting to explore the transformative practice of pausing. Grounded in somatic awareness, this conversation dives into how subtle shifts in body and mind can foster resilience, clarity, and deeper self-understanding amidst life's chaos.In this episode, we discuss:The fundamentals of somatic work and body awarenessRecognizing activation responses in the nervous system (fight, flight, freeze, fawn)Practical tools for releasing stuck energy, including shaking, art, and movementThe importance of self-care, boundaries, and creating safe containers for healingIntegrating play, laughter, and resources into daily self-regulation practicesConnect with Tami Palmer at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greyzonementoring.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit today's sponsor, Edie Boutique, at ⁠⁠https://shopedie.com⁠Angela Kesting is the founder of AJK Coaching, where she helps people and organizations navigate change with clarity, steadiness, and practical insight. Her approach integrates reflection, curiosity, empathy, creative problem-solving, nervous system regulation, and manageable next steps—supporting people through career transitions, health challenges, life disruptions, or simply the sense that something is out of alignment. Her work is trauma-informed, and she integrates somatic techniques into her coaching. She is a Reiki Master, a volunteer with the Reiki Brigade (working to support high-stress and first responder communities). And she is currently training in Somatic Experiencing ™. Angela is a published author and one of eight contributing authors in the recently released Unmuted: Leaders Discover Their Voice to Speak Up and Stand Out. Connect with Angela at http://ajkcoaching.com.