The Real Work of Rhythm: Denise E. Williams on Intuition, Movement, and Creating Your Own Day

Retirement isn’t the end. It’s a recalibration.In this episode of Real Work, Jennifer Tarle sits down with Denise E. Williams — occupational therapist of 45 years, intuitive healer, classically trained singer, dancer, speaker, and founder of Holistic Hoop — to explore what it means to live rhythmically, intentionally, and spiritually aligned.From managing pediatric clinics and keynote speaking… to studying intuition for decades… to being invited to perform in New York in her seventies, Denise shares how curiosity, movement, and discipline have shaped every season of her life.This isn’t about slowing down.It’s about creating your own day.In this episode, we discuss:-Why rhythm is essential for mental and physical health-How to reinvent “retirement” through movement and purpose-The power of intuition — and how anyone can develop it-Voice, breathing, and speaking with clarity and confidence-Acting “as if” to overcome fear and performance anxiety-Why you must be your first patient before serving others-Healing through humor, creativity, and self-expressionDenise reminds us that growth doesn’t stop — it evolves.🎙️ Part of the Real Work series📺 Watch or listen wherever you get your podcastsConnect with Denise E. Williams➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@holistichoop3295/shorts➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denise.e.williams/➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denise.e.williams/➡️ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@denise.e.williams➡️ TikTok: @desniseewilliams72Shop Media from Episode: https://amzn.to/40A2IAYBooksShow Your Work! — Austin KleonKeep Going — Austin KleonPerformance Anxiety Music / artistsDuke EllingtonCount BasieSarah Vaughan